Yogurt Maker, Compact Greek Yogurt Maker Machine with Constant Temperature Control, Stainless Steel Container, 1 Quart for Home Organic Yogurt

While the instructions were confusing and contradictory, the machine worked fine once I figured out what to do. Made very tasty yogurt. I was trying out a technique for using lactose-free whole milk to make nearly lactose-free yogurt. Excellent product, even the first time!

This yogurt has it all - and for half the price of the others I've looked at! When it first arrived, I thought the instruction manual must be missing: it was just a folded up sheet! I thought there had to be more that was missing, but this little machine is so easy to use; after pouring (UNHEATED!) milk and up to 1 tsp of the packaged culture(not included) into the provided metal canister, you put on the cover and plug it in. Voila! 12 hrs later, you have perfect yogurt. I tried mine with grass-fed whole milk and it was so rich and creamy I didn't need to strain it. I also made soy milk yogurt using West Life organic soy milk, 1 tsp of powdered culture, and 12 hrs later - rich, creamy soy yogurt! I was worried that incubating for 12 hrs would produce a very sour yogurt, but the taste was mild and creamy, with just a slight tanginess to it. This JoyMech yogurt maker is the perfect size for one person - the container holds about 3 1/2 cups of milk. It would definitely be too small for a family of 3 or 4, but for me, a container lasts me about 3 days if I eat the yogurt every day for 1 meal. The metal container is easy to pop into the dishwasher, and, best of all, unlike the Bear yogurt maker that I finally gave up on because of its breakable glass container, the JoyMech metal container is very easy to remove with no possible breakage.

When it worked, the heating was really weak, milk has to be pre-warmed up, especially during winter (FL here). Broke down @10th month, totally no heating.

Makes great yogurt with very little effort. The instructions with photos are easy to use. I've made the Dr Davis L reuteri yogurt with half and half that ferments for 36 hours and it came out so thick and fluffy and delicious (although the smell of the first batch while still warm was off-putting, it was fine after a few hours in the fridge)I've also made 30 hour yogurt with Fairlife whole milk and it was thick and delicious too. Fermenting longer than the directions say makes for a much thicker product with more probiotics, so don't be afraid to ferment as long as 24-36 hours if you like a Greek style thicker yogurt.I'm taking off one star for the fact that there is no temperature control and the flimsy lid. Other than that, I am very happy with the yogurt that this little machine produces.

We love this very easy to use Yougart maker. It makes delicious yougartMy tips1. Use 3 cups 100% whole fresh milk, mix 2 TBS full fat power milk well into the fresh mix (this makes it thick)2 Place the above ingredients in a microwave bowl and heat on full power for 1min then stir, heat again, do this 3 times, to heat milk gently. (All in all you heat it 3 min)3. Mix a small tub of full fat yougart into the warm milk, mix well4. Poor the mixture into the steel bowl of the yougart masjien5. Put the plastic lid on, make sure lid is turned to yougart6. Power on the masjien and let it warm for 24 hour. Do not touch it or even lift the lid to take peek7. After 24 hours take the steal bowl out of the masjien and let it cool down for 1 hour before you put it in the fridge8. Keep covered in fridgeENJOY

Yogurt is supposed to be kept at 105-115 degrees F. I had to ferment my one and only batch of yogurt for 14 hours because it only reached 85 degrees. I believe it's because it only heats from the bottom, so it would be adequate possibly for fermenting a pint at a time, but I like making it in quarts. Maybe it's just mine, but I would prefer a yogurt maker that heats to recommended temps.

Doesn’t indicate what temperature it is running

This little Yogurt Maker gets to the point without a bunch of tiny individual containers! I wish it was larger though. It really doesn't make a whole quart at a time. That's why I bought a second one so I can be making a new batch while consuming the other. I mostly use Yogourmet Yogurt Starter for consistency and simplicity. I use nonfat milk, either fresh or milk made from powdered milk. The only thing that makes yogurt "Greek" is that people add the step of draining the whey over several hours. I can't be bothered. Besides the whey is healthy. Don't toss it.I really wish this company would make extra stainless steel bowls specifically made to fit this yogurt maker, so people can put the finished batch in the fridge and start a new batch. Why should we wait until we finish the last small batch before we can start a new batch of yogurt? No reason, except this company does not offer extra bowls as I speak. That is why I finally bought a second maker pretty much just for the second bowl. So, if you just want yogurt, this is about as simple and to the point as you can get. Bon appetit!