
My biggest disclaimer: This appliance is big. A few months ago, however, I got my hands on this Zojirushi to test, and since then, my rice has been evenly tender and fluffy every time. There’s something satisfying about honing that skill, but, even with age and wisdom, the grains don’t turn out right every time. But the bottom line is, if you eat rice even a couple times a week, a rice cooker may be well worth a spot on your countertop.Ĭapacity: 5.5 or 10 cups | Settings: White/sushi, mixed, porridge, sweet, brown, cake, steam, and quick cookingįor my whole adult life, I’ve cooked rice in a pot on the stove. I spoke with a bunch of experts about their favorite models, which ranged from cheap and straightforward contraptions to more high-tech machines. They can either be incredibly simple, with just two settings to “cook” and “keep warm,” or they can be quite advanced, with presets for all different types of rice (brown, long grain, sushi, and more) as well as preparations like congee, porridge, and even pressure-cooking (which is, yes, one way in which all those electric cooking tools can overlap). They’re basically a targeted type of electric cooker, similar to a pressure cooker or slow cooker, only they excel at making plump, perfectly cooked rice. Sometimes the grains turn to mush sometimes they’re hard in the middle and all too often they’re stuck to the bottom of the pot (in my house, the ultimate “let it soak overnight” culprit - never a fun thing to wake up to).Įnter rice cookers, which, for many, save the day. And yet so often - no matter if you’re an amateur in the kitchen or consider yourself pretty accomplished - the final result is a letdown. and use of the trademarks does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by Nestle or Keurig.Making rice is deceptively easy: Measure, rinse, add water, simmer, steam, and less than a half an hour later, you’re done. * Nespresso® and K-Cup® are, respectively, registered trademarks of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

lid with water, add it to the coffee maker, and brew on the Shot setting. The frother lid doubles as a measurer for the perfect amount of water for strong coffee shots. of any type of milk: half and half, whole milk, cream, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and more The coffee maker gives you the flexibility to make froth for either iced or hot coffee using up to 3.5 oz. There's no need to buy or mess up a separate milk frother or latte machine. The frother works while your coffee is brewing for hot, frothy lattes in 2 minutes.

With this single cup coffee maker, how you brew is totally up to you. You get barista-quality coffee without the expensive coffee shops.īrew hot, delicious cups of your favorite coffee using K-Cup®* pods or ground coffee. The built-in milk frother lets you make creamy and frothy lattes, cappuccinos, macchiato, and hot cocoa at home. The cup rest minimizes splatter and stores the brew basket to minimize countertop clutter. The coffee maker fits travel mugs up to 7" tall.

Brew coffee into your favorite coffee cups and mugs. To save space on the countertop, the frother power base folds up when not in use. lid with water, add to the coffee maker, and select the Shot setting. It's easy to make concentrated coffee shots, when you want stronger coffee. You can froth any type of milk: whole, soy, almond, or coconut milk. of hot or cold froth for your favorite iced and hot coffees. You get the flexibility to make up to 3.5 oz.

The built-in milk frother works fast while your coffee is brewing for hot, flavorful lattes in 2 minutes. The built-in milk frother lets you make creamy and frothy lattes, cappuccinos, macchiato, and hot cocoa at home using your favorite K-Cup®* pods or ground coffee. The Hamilton Beach® FlexBrew® Dual Coffee Maker with Milk Frother brings the elevated café drink experience home.
