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  • #31
    Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

    I didnt see it but did hear about it.
    I believe it was a Choice report.

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    • #32
      Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

      sorry to sound like a milk snob, but I have always bought Coles, Bilo or No Frills long life skim milk and have never had a problem getting perfect microfoam with my EM6910.

      Personally, I find those milks are sweeter at around 55 DegC and after about 62 DegC they burn very easily.

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      • #33
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        Reading these posts reminds me of the old chook behind the counter with her bottle glasses responding to some poor unfortunate s request for some milk please (TV add.)

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        • #34
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          Ive never been able to justify paying the ask for A2...and weve had to focus on the dollar aspect rather than the coffee aspect as of laTE WITH nORCO BEING QUITE CHEAP AT iga (damn caps lock key on laptops), although I cvan source Mooloo (around $2.20 a Litre) at some fruit and veg shops. But my local IGA now has 3L Mooloo for $3.20. I have found it to be my milk preference, stretches well.

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          • #35
            Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

            Its been a while since I posted on this thread - heres a new one to try for Melbourne snobs - Lush Valley from Costco! The good news is its $2.80 for 3L . I reckon its good stuff... ;D

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            • #36
              Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

              I cant justify the extra expense for A2. Tried three bottles now and the results are just the same as Im getting from the Coles blue label milk ie. still a bit variable but improving.

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              • #37
                Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                I use the A2 because of the A2 protein and my sensitivities. The good microfoam is a bonus.

                Greg

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                • #38
                  Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                  After reading this thread, I decided I should give it a try too to see which I prefer, I have used the cheap stuff, the better stuff (pura), lactose free milk, and today I tried the A2, I was amazed with the microfoam and quality from the A2 compared to the others, which seemed to be around the same.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                    I get A2 milk for the little one and Farmhouse for the coffee. I tried the A2 milk with the coffee but the milk flavour overpowered the coffee and I didnt like the taste of that so I decided not to use A2 for coffee. Farmhouse with the extra fat is nice.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                      Originally posted by 7E4B5C5E6E564B5458555D390 link=1232928485/36#36 date=1260957018
                      I use the A2 because of the A2 protein and my sensitivities. The good microfoam is a bonus.

                      Greg
                      Agreed, G/F has the same sensitivites and Ive noticed how well the A2 foams.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                        I reckon the difference is all in the quality control rather than the proteins. It looked at it at length this year when I got some to try - my opinion on it all took up three long posts in the end:
                        http://cafe-grendel.blogspot.com/2009/07/a2-milk.html

                        and
                        http://cafe-grendel.blogspot.com/200...head2head.html


                        and also
                        http://cafe-grendel.blogspot.com/200...-thinking.html


                        it is all a bit of a ramble and needs error checking!

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                        • #42
                          Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                          Originally posted by 1E3527043F152320223523233F500 link=1232928485/38#38 date=1261025522
                          I tried the A2 milk with the coffee but the milk flavour overpowered the coffee and I didnt like the taste of that so I decided not to use A2 for coffee.
                          I dropped from 220ml cap bowls to 160ml tulips, with the same double shot.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                            After buying the A2 and likely the change quite a bit, I decided to see if it was just because it was the "better" milk, so I splashed out and bought the most expensive they had, it was nearly $5.50 for 1.5L.
                            It claimed to be:
                            Jersey Premium
                            Unhomogenised
                            Permeate Free
                            GM Free
                            This milk is from Holstein Friesians cows (the black and white ones)

                            (I also dont know how it is Jersey Premium and from Holstein)

                            It tasted better and had a better flavour as cold milk, but after it was steamed and frothed, it didnt get much texture or produce much microfoam, and I found the A2 a much better milk for coffee. So just because it cost more doesnt mean it is a better milk.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                              Originally posted by 3B6E7D66080 link=1232928485/42#42 date=1261548798
                              So just because it cost more doesnt mean it is a better milk.
                              I recently did a similar test with a SA local A2 product, it certainly is a superior quality milk but the extra cream/fat content prevents it from steaming and frothing well, for our purposes ordinary every day super market milk seems to do the job best for me.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Coles SmartBuy vs A2 Milk

                                It wouldnt be the Fleurieu Milk Co would it? As that is the milk I tried.

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