It's all about the Milk

Milk is a dairy product and sanitation requirements can be overwhelming, pending on the solution you choose.

Before buying an espresso machine, consider:

	How much hot milk is required per hour (peak)
	Beverage delivery speed
	Recovery or Delay time
	Simultaneous steaming and brewing
	Staff training and turnover
	Barista or not
	Cleaning and sanitizing of milk utensils
	Milk storage and handling
	Consistent quality and quality control.

We have a solution for every application, addressing all issues associated with fresh milk:
 

How much hot milk is required per hour (peak)

We have solutions delivering as much as 60L (almost 16 gallons) of hot milk per hour.

Beverage delivery speed

Ask yourself how fast would you like to execute an order of let's say 4 x 20oz. lattes to go? If you decide on a one-touch or 1-step cappuccino solution, how fast do you need to produce the beverage.

Recovery or Delay time

Thanks to independent steam boilers, most of our solutions can generate continuously steam to ensure you don't end up in a jam while the machine needs to recover.

Simultaneous steaming and brewing

Many low cost solutions can't even steam milk while the espresso is being brewed. All our systems have no issues with this one.

Staff training and turnover

This is the hottest topic and often not understood. While one touch systems appear to be idiot proved at first, once it comes to the maintenance and sanitation tasks, most operators underestimate the challenges.

Barista or not

Many operators still persist that the "show effect" or "theatre" while preparing specially beverages is an important factor in customer perception. The Barista becomes an important part of the ambiance. With the Fine Steam technology on most of our Super Automatic Espresso Machines even the novice staff can prepare drinks like the pros.

Cleaning and sanitizing of milk utensils

This can be a nightmare for staff to deal with. Especially on some one-step solutions, foamer heads must be taken apart and soaked in acid to break down bacteria and calcium build up inside. Make sure you ask sales staff to show you what's involved and how many parts the foaming device consists of.

Ask us about disposable foamer technology on the Schaerer product line. This eliminates the sanitation process of the milk system.

The easiest system to maintain and to keep clean is the 2-step approach by using the steam wand and frothing pitcher while maintaining an automated approach thanks to the Fine Steam technology.

Milk storage and handling

Milk over 5°C will grow bacteria already after 3 minutes. In other words, all utensils in contact with milk, such as steam wand, stainless steel pitcher, automatic foaming devices including milk tubes must be cleaned immediately.

Consistent quality and quality control.

So, pick the system that works for you, ensure consistent quality, independent of staff preparing the beverages. Ask yourself how you can monitor the quality.