Cuprajake Less holes gives more time to steam without heating the milk to quick
More holes give speed
I just read that the Lelit E v3 has a 2 hole tip.
If I hypothetically bought a 4 hole tip, would I have half the steam pressure but twice the steam volume? If so, would there be any difference in milk frothing results?
Or is the amount steam that the boiler is generating so substantial that the two hole tip simply constrains it. In that case would a 3 or 4 hole tip simply add even more steam volume at the same pressure and thereby speed?
I did notice a change when I went from a Breville DuoPro (one steam tip hole, definitely less steam volume, probably less pressure) to the Lelit E (two hole tip, much more steam volume and also pressure). Yes, the frothing process speeded up and so I had to improve my frothing skills. But also the quality of the foam improved (more and better microfoam). If find this interesting. Would a 3 or 4 hole tip further improve the foam quality?
I do have room for milk frothing improvement. I tend to froth cappuccino foam, as my foam is nice and thick and micro, but I still would like to end up with more thick foam and less residual milk in the jug. Currently I when I run out of jug room or the temp reaches a max, there is still more unfoamed milk left in my 500 ml Moka jug than I would like. I use every trick in the book, including keeping the jug in the freezer. So I am curious as to whether a 3 or 4 hole tip would be beneficial. Fyi, I definitely do not need more speed.
