Second, as you can see from my previous posting, I had my first encounter with the DeLonghi espresso coffee machine (EC6 model). I tried making cappuccino a few more times with this machine on the last day of 2013, as well as on New Year's, but failed each time. The problem was with the filter holder that needed to be attached to the device. Each time the hot water came through, the filter holder would collapse.
Obviously, a much bigger problem, as my skin was scalded with piping hot water drops. I realized then that this machine had a defect, as the filter holder could not be firmly set in its place (even after 10-15 minutes of fumbling and trying different techniques). With much frustration, I finally had to clean up the machine, put it back in its original box, and return it to the store.
So I hunted for another inexpensive machine, and stumbled upon a Krups, which was almost identical in shape and size as the DeLonghi. Why not? I thought. It was reasonably priced (compared to the fancy overpriced machines being sold next to it).
I picked it up, read the manual, which said that the first use must be done with water only. Only once it was used, could coffee be added to the filter. Here, I held my breath, for filter holders make me a bit nervous now. I added the coffee, and put the filter holder in its place. It was a relief to see the holder was much sturdier, and didn't even so much as budge when the water came through.
The milk frother is also much more user-friendly, though some of the milk still splashed around, and the steamer went on for a bit longer than I was comfortable with (i.e., the milk ended up overflowing). Oh well. With practice, I hope to improve and become more precise with the water and milk measurements.
Here is my final creation - a steaming hot cup of cappuccino. And yes, I wiped off most of the milk from the counter before this picture was taken :)
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