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5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied customer, July 7, 2012

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Received the product in a timely manner. It has worked perfectly for 4 batches of soy milk this far. The biggest success is that we have successfully switched daughter from store bought soy milk to home made using an internet recipe. Very easy to use and clean up.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great machine, July 5, 2012

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The Soyajoy G3 lives up to its promises to make hot and raw milks from a variety of nuts and grains. I like the taste a lot better than store-shelf versions. It is quiet on all settings, and I really did get everything that I needed to keep it clean, in the box. My critique is a minor one that didn't affect my choice to purchase it (and I'm very glad that I went with this one). The comic-sans logo is in bright red letters, with some of the logo in green and a brown underside to the handle. Mine did not have the big logo shown in the photo, so it's not that bad. But I wish they made different font and color choices. Other than that it's a great little machine! :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars STOP BUYING BOXED MILK, July 2, 2012

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I've been making almond milk every other day since I got this product, and I hardly every drank it before. I prefer it over soy milk now. It's so fast and easy, without all the preservatives... and it's raw. I love it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice but could be better, July 1, 2012

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I have been making soy milk the old fashioned way by boiling in a pot taught by my mom & was pleasantly surprised when I came across this product by accident. Of course I researched by reading all the reviews & even watched YouTube demos before I decided on this one. I liked the stainless steel color, the LED light one push button & the fact that it had a funnel blender technology. I don't know if it's just me but I found the blending process to be fairly noisy (I guess it should be expected) but what I regret about this machine is that I feel if the process either cooked for more than 16 min or else took could hold more beans @ one time, this machine could've been phenomenal! b/c my milk kinda tastes watery but I'm unable to add more beans than what they recommend since the metal bar that heats the water, prevents me from adding more than the recommended measurement in.

So what I end up doing is putting my 1 & 1/5 cup of soaked beans in, straining it after the machine is done than taking the first batch of milk that I just strained, putting it back in the pot & adding another 1 &1/5 of fresh soaked beans to make the milk richer. (and yes, my measurement is from the amount before the beans are soaked b/c after the soak they are much closer to about 3 cups) So it might just be me being used to my mom's creamier soy recipe in the pot, but if I don't it just tastes like water :(

All in all still a good machine just wished it could hold more beans :( but the leftover soy paste is so fine that after I strain it, I often add it to my hubby's plain Greek yogurt w/honey & fresh berries to give it more texture & of course fiber!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good soymilk maker, June 30, 2012

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So far so good with this soymilk maker. We like to make milk using different kinds of beans. As I wrote previously, the funnel is loosely attached and we are afraid that it will fall off during the process. The noise is a little bigger than my previous model. But with the two-year warranty, we think it is very worth to have one at home. For sure, we will recommend this product.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Made in China? Why not?, June 22, 2012

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A: The reason why American goods are made in China? Great object lesson in ECON 101

B: The quality of English used in the manuals is not up to par.. The manuals were probably not written by English speaking people, maybe Chinese? Poor parsing of sentences, poor usage of words, disconnected thoughts, etc. Ask an English teacher? Or doesn't the buyer deserve professionalism in its written manuals.

C: Supposedly these will always be known as SOY MILK MAKERS? Then why is the first button NOT for soy and other beans...instead of being , 'rice and grains'.

D: Most confusing were the amounts; regular cup, special measuring cup, After soaking, before soaking...should be made a little clearer

E: Finally, what if were family, or an employee of the manufacturer, unknown to AMAZON.COM or the manufacturer, OR from a Competing manufacturer, I could buy a Soy Milk Maker as a regular outside consumer, and offer up a FABULOUS 5 Star Review! Or a Bad 1 star Review! So I don't believe in he validity of reviews to start with!

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5.0 out of 5 stars SoyaJoy G3 is very good, June 17, 2012

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It is timesaving, well made, and easy to clean. I was surprised I could make soy milk so easily. My recipe is to add 6 almonds to the soaked soy beans and some vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. I don't even bother to strain it, I make a batch and it fills 2 quart mason jars, which I pop in the refrigerator and it lasts me 4 days for morning cereal. I don't know if it is the soy milk, but I have been feeling really good since I started to drink it. :-) I feel like lifting weights again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I decided yes!, June 13, 2012

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I am a careful shopper. Any purchase of this magnitude I research well. I also consider the pros and cons of ownership; will it last, is it going to save me any money, will it pay for itself, what about customer service, warranties, how does it compare with others, do I already have items that will do the same thing, will it grow dust in the corner or be used regularly, and so on. It took me weeks before I decided to purchase it and it was a serious toss up for most of that time. I almost decided not to and after ordering almost canceled. I had only been on the vegan diet for a short time and was happy with my home made almond milk after all. Let me tell you, I am SOOOO GLAD I said yes. The milk out of this unit is top notch, making hot soy cocoa for my kiddos takes all of 20 min from soaked bean to in the cup. The recipe book that comes with is wonderful, simple and to the point, but the recipes are great. I use my Soyajoy G3 every day. Both my husband and one daughter, that were resistant to leaving dairy behind, looked at me, after drinking a glass of the Soy Groat milk and said, "Now I can do without dairy." I was shocked, pleased but shocked. lol The cost savings is great, soy beans are much cheaper than almonds but I was not going to boil, grind, cool, strain ... please really? I can still do almond milk with this machine as well but in 5 min and I don't have to squeeze those bags. All my kids can operate it as well and clean it so it is not a complex tool to use either. That is a huge plus!! Oh, and with making soy milk now so easy, I can make tofu as well. I am so glad I decided to get this machine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this thing!!!, June 11, 2012

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I owned the previous generation soy milk maker that was made by this company. I used it for a few years and it stopped working. Back then they didn't offer an automatic warrenty and I had forgotten to mail in my registration so I was out of luck when it broke, which sucked because I loved it. I made soy milk in it with ease, and almond milk too. I was accustomed to making almond milk raw in my blender with cheese cloth, so it was nice to do it in the soyajoy which filtered it automatically. The only drawback was that it cooked the almond milk. Fast forward four years later, I missed making my non dairy milks so I decided to buy another soyajoy! Boy has it changed, the filter is gone, and the G3 makes raw nut milks. I have to admit that I wasn't thrilled to learn that they had gotten rid of the filter and replaced it with a strainer. One of the things I liked most about the older version was that I could push a button and 5 minutes later I'd have almond milk without having to strain it. But surprisingly enough the strainer they include in this G3 model is quite good. I strain it twice and that gets all the little bits out. The first strain does a very good job because when I strain the 2nd time there is barely a quarter size of pulp. It literally takes 3 minutes to make nut milk in this machine and it tastes great. I run it twice to get a more nutty flavor and a thicker nut milk. If you're on the fence, jump this is a great product!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Big Upgrade Over Last Model, May 29, 2012

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I owned the previous model around 2002-2004 but quit using it because the milk tasted funny, it was hard to clean and it kept burning on the heating element. Eight years later I am trying to move from vegetarian to vegan and hate throwing out all the cartons so I thought I'd give the new model a try. I was hesitant but it had enough changes that I was hopeful the problems have been solved. They have been.

The grinder now has four blades instead of two. The old filter used to be in the machine while it was processing and now is a simple hand filter. The circulation of the milk has improved with the new blade cover (instead of the filter). And it has 4 button options instead of one.

I use organic soybeans from the local food store (1 measuring cup) and organic brown rice (1/2 measuring cup), 2 tablespoons organic sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. (Measuring cup = one they provide) It tastes great. Has never burned. Is quick to make and quick to clean up.

Three tips: 1. Let it cool in glass or metal - they provide a plastic pitcher, but I'm not a fan of putting hot food in plastic. 2. Clean everything up right away before it dries - it takes 5 minutes, literally. 3. Put a loose cover on it, but don't seal it. There is a sulfur-egg smell that collects if it's covered (but doesn't impact the taste). I usually blow on the top when I first take it ouf the fridge to avoid the smell.

I rarely review things on Amazon, but my happiness with the new model inspired me...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Purchase I Ever Made on Amazon!, May 24, 2012

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I can't begin to say how thrilled I am with this soymilk machine. I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews before I bought it. I'm happy to say that my efforts paid off in a big way. I am totally new to making soymilk and have always drank various brands: Silk, Westsoy, Edensoy, Pearl, etc. The problem has been that our food budget is just getting out of hand so I needed to find ways to cut back without sacrificing my health by going back to animal products. I already bake my own bread, make my own soaps & cosmetics, and got a masticating juicer for healthy juice. So naturally making my own soymilk & tofu was the next step. When I got the Soyajoy G3 I was a little afraid that it was going to be a hassle and not taste as good. I followed the instructions for my first batch exactly like it said. Unfortunately, it smelled like rotten eggs very badly. So I did an internet search on bad smelling soymilk and VIOLA! I found out that I was at fault not the soymilk machine. I simply heated up the milk in a pan to a light boil and the smell instantly disappeared leaving a lovely milk that tasted great with a touch of honey and pinch of salt. I also found out a few other great tricks that make perfect milk every time with the least work. Here is my method:

1. Pour boiling water over your beans when you soak them and soak them for a minimum of 12 hours. I prefer soaking about 18 hours.

2. Drain the beans and pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes on high before adding them to the machine.

3. Add boiling water to your machine up to the marks. Add your hot beans to that. Turn it on the bean cycle.

4. Strain your milk through a larger mesh screen then strain it through the small mesh screen they send with your kit. It goes faster that way.

5. For clean up... follow the instructions to clean the machine when you first get it... fill with water between the lines, put a drop or two of dish soap, turn the machine on a cycle. It will loosen up the bean residue and make cleaning the machine SO MUCH EASIER!

I love love love this machine and the soymilk it makes! I never had hot soymilk before. Now I can't wait till it gets done so I can sip a mug straight from the machine! YUMMY! It's also good with a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg and honey.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soyajoy G3 Soy Milk Maker, May 7, 2012

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My G3 arrived today @ 5:20PM, made 4 batches already and I am totally jazzed!

What amazed me was how good the product obtained from the Laura soybean is, I look at the recipe suggestions of salt and sweetener, just seems like it would screw up an already delicious nutritious drink.

I will do a follow up on this review in a few weeks but I just had to tell about the pleasure this easy to use and clean appliance has already given me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm in Heaven ..., May 5, 2012

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Yes, I'm in Heaven ...
Where I live, 1 liter of vegetal milk can cost up to $5 and I drink a lot of it ...
I'm very happy with my purchase and know exactly what I'm drinking now ...
I should buy it years ago ...
I can't compare to another milk maker because it's my first, but it' very easy to use and if you clean it fast, it's not a big deal ...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, May 3, 2012

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Great item, so easy to use, perfect for the family. I use it almost everyday for not only soymilk, but also some other beans and rice, too. My family love it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soyajoy G3, May 2, 2012

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This is a well designed Soy milk maker. Someone put some thought into this design.
It is very easy to clean. Cleaning takes about 2 minutes.
It is simple to use.
The company selling the Soyjoy are very nice and helpful. I had a couple of questions when I first received the machine and they were patient in answering my questions and helpful with suggestions.
I am happy with this product and would recommend this model and this company.

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5.0 out of 5 stars SoyJoyG3, April 9, 2012

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I just used my SoyJoyG3 for the 2nd time.The first the milk was a bit bitter.The 2nd time I hulled or skinned the soybean after it was soaked.I found the milk had a much better taste no bitterness.I enjoyed the ease of operation and cleanup.I really like the cord in the top of the machine.Easier cleanup and storage.I am very pleased with my purchase, as is my husband.We will continue to use and enjoy drinking the milk we make.Hope everyone has an opportunity to buy one and enjoy it as much as we do.Bottoms up!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously great purchase, April 2, 2012

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This is a great machine. I now make my own almond milk and soy milk and save tons of dough in the process. The almond milk is made raw so literally takes about 3 minutes (after about 12 hours to soak the almonds) to make. I make the soy milk for tofu. The soy milk comes out a little beany to drink for my taste as compared to store bought but if you have the patience to remove all the hulls (thin skin on the soaked beans) from them it comes out tasting worlds better. I haven't noticed it mattering if the hulls are removed or not when using the soy milk for tofu. I just don't usually have the time or patience.

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is great, March 29, 2012

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This is a great machine. I read all the reviews before purchasing (and other machines as well) and decided to give it a try. It was not disappointing. It works as well as the video shows. I did make tomato soup in it and the white part became stained but it makes good tomato soup. I used the recommended water 0ne potato,couple tomatos, one small can tomato paste and a packet of good seasons italion dressing. Yum The soy milk was a lot better than boiling over the stove and blender method. Easy clean up. If you have given thought to making soy milk, I think you'd be very happy with this machine. I am.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this machine!, March 21, 2012

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For health reasons I started using soy milk in cooking, cereal, and coffee and was happy with the change. I was not happy, however, with paying $6+/gallon (for unsweetened organic) and sending all those cartons to the landfill. Then I found this machine.

My first consideration before buying was the cost: according to one figure, 1 lb of soy beans ($1.99 at my local organic market) makes 1.8 gallons of milk - that's $1.10/gal for approximately a $5/gal savings. My next consideration was knowing exactly what additives were being put in the milk. All commercial soy milks have additives, which is why most reviews warn that fresh soy milk will not taste quite the same as commercial soy milk. What I didn't expect was how much BETTER I would like it - I like adding nothing but 1/4 tsp honey to a large mug of milk. (And when I'm sick I LOVE drinking it hot with a full tsp of honey, a little unsweetened cocoa, and a drop or two of vanilla. Comfort food that is also healthy; who knew?) Finally, I considered the environmental impact: instead of sending cartons to the landfill, I'm feeding "okara" (soy pulp) to my compost worms who turn it into very rich soil for my organic garden. (There are lots of internet recipes for okara, but since I raise compost worms, and they love it, I haven't felt the need to try the recipes yet.)

This machine is super easy to use and clean (and I'm naturally extremely messy, so if it's easy for me to keep clean anyone can do it). Each morning I simply fill it to the proper level with water, add the soaked soybeans, plug it in, and push a button. About fifteen minutes later I have hot and delicious soy milk. (Cold almond milk takes even less time and is also delicious, but I like this soy milk so much I haven't had to mix it with almond milk like I did the commercial variety.) While the soy milk is straining through the supplied colander, I rinse off the washable parts and pitcher while wiping them with the provided scrub pad. Then I wipe them dry with a dishtowel and I'm done - no problem and done in two minutes at the most. About once a week I then run it through the grain/bean cycle with just water to scald/sanitize it, but that's just me.

While I like the soy milk hot right out of the machine, I always keep some on hand in the refrigerator for cooking, etc. My husband has high cholesterol and needs to add soy to his diet, but insists he hates the taste of anything soy. What he doesn't know is that those smoothies he loves so much (and that I now send to work with him everyday) have about 1 cup of soy milk per smoothie. Now that it's always on hand, I've also found plenty of other ways to use it in foods that I make for him, and look forward to seeing what effect this has on his cholesterol. (My father recently knocked 30 points off his "bad" cholesterol, mainly by switching to soy milk.)

I haven't tried all the different settings yet, but even if I never use them the Soyajoy will be well worth the money. It's easy and extremely handy. I've used it every day since I got it so, though I haven't done the math yet, it will very quickly "pay for itself".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soyajoy is a joy!, March 1, 2012

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Simple to use, effective at what it does. The Soyajoy G3 is built well, looks quite stylish, and scares our cats. They come and listen to it while it's warming up, then run for cover when the motor starts grinding the soybeans. Straining the soymilk through cloth provides for a smoother soymilk, and adding a little oatmeal thickens it up a bit. We get about a litre of soymilk and about a cup of soymeal, which we mix with, flax, and almond or coconut flour to make waffles with. Now the only thing left is to see how long the Soyajoy lasts!

One thing to add...My mother in law made soy milk for years to sell at the local market in Bangkok, Thailand. My wife says what the Soyajoy makes tastes exactly like her mom's soy milk. Can't have higher praise than that!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product, February 26, 2012

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First time using soymilk maker. It arrived fast, and is super easy to use! It's a little loud when grinding beans, but the milk came out great! I'd suggest adding more beans then the receipt says to make thicker and more flavor milk.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The instructions confused me a little, February 14, 2012

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*Edited on 2/20 after getting a reply from Sanlinx, then again the next day :p*

From all the reviews I've read, I had high hopes for this soy milk maker. But, I failed on my first batch, because of the instructions confused me. In it, it tells you that it'll beep when you press the button to start, then again when it finishes. Well for some reason it beeped after boiling the water for the soy milk cycle, and I unplugged it thinking it was done when it wasn't. I contacted Sanlinx (very helpful people) and was explained that it goes through the boil, then intermittent grinding, then gets boiled some more, then it'll beep until you unplug it.

That "middle" beep is apparently there to warn that the grinding is going to start. I wish they had put that in the instructions, or written that it beeps until you unplug it when finished (I knew it did that on an older model, but I guess I didn't catch it skimming through the reviews for this one.) Speaking of grinding, I read on some reviews that is was quiet. To me, it was anything but quiet; then again, for a machine that grinds, it's probably not that bad.

The milk itself tasted good; much better than what I used to make without a decent machine that actually pulverizes the beans. The texture is very much like cow's milk, imo; very creamy even if you don't use oatmeal (now, with oatmeal, the texture was SUPER!) It does suck to have to strain the okara, but since it comes with its own strainer and pitcher, it makes the job much easier (although I don't know whether the plastic pitcher is bpa free...)

In the end, I do recommend it; it's a very good machine for the money (on sale for $109 atm.) Just the instructions along with the above mention things bug me, so 4 stars.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the hot and cold processing settings!, February 10, 2012

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I received my new Soyajoy G3 this week and love it! I especially love the "tornado" funnel that means that I no longer have to use and clean a filter basket. I also really love that the Soyajoy has so many settings that I can tailor the processing and temperature to what I am looking for in my end product. I have had a Soylove soymilk maker (only hot processing) with the filter basket and used it to make my own soymilk for years. It worked great, but cleaning up the filter basket was always a huge mess. I have now switched from making and drinking soymilk primarily to making and drinking almond milk - more calcium, lower calories than cow's milk, and tastes great! My old Soylove was one of the soymilk makers that did not require that you soak your soybeans or almonds before processing them - which was convenient. But now that I am soaking my almonds overnight before making my almond milk, I do agree that soaked beans/nuts makes better grain/bean/nut milk. And it is really not a hassle either. I am now going to start making my own soymilk to make my own tofu. I have not made a batch yet, but plan to make as many of my diet staples fresh myself as possible. Much healthier - and no mysterious preservatives, additives, and binders! Yesterday I made a carrot "porridge" in my Soyajoy. I used the vegetable soup recipe and substituted carrot for the potato. I used chicken stock for part of the water and added a touch of curry powder with the salt and pepper and added a diced 1/2" piece of fresh ginger. It was DELICIOUS! It made enough to keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days to have a cup of soup for a snack rather than crackers or candy. Much healthier. I will be making a lot of soups, soymilk for tofu, and almond milk in my new Soyjoy. I also used the left over almond okara to make some Indian Masala Chai flax crackers in my dehumidifier. They turned out great, too. I have just one complaint about my new Soyajoy. I wish the motor head - the part where the mixing blade comes out - was also made of stainless steel. When I made my carrot soup it stained the white plastic where the mixing blade comes out on the Soyajoy a light orange color and it would not wash off, even when I washed the mixing/heating portions immediately. It came perfectly clean, but just looked stained. Of course this will not be a problem for other batches of soup or milk, it was just not the pretty white color that it was three days ago when I opened up the package. Since I am going to be making lots of soup/porridges in my Soyjoy, I give up and just will not worry about staining, but it is a design feature that Sanlinx may want to think about. All and all my Soyjoy is going to pay for itself quickly with the money I will save on purchasing almond milk from the grocery store - not to mention the great health benefits I will receive. I would highly recommend this grain/bean/nut milk maker to anyone. Using the Soyajoy is quick, fun, and very healthy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing non-dairy milk maker that will save you so much $$, January 31, 2012

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This non-dairy milk maker is amazing. Makes milks in no time and very easy clean up. Will save so much money over time. I purchased the G3 from the manufacturers website as they are running a special and it's cheaper there than here for now. Regardless of cost, if you are in the market for a soymilk maker then look no further!

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5.0 out of 5 stars how did i live without this appliance, January 29, 2012

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i bought this after buying 2-3 litres of soymilk at the supermarket and randomly wondering how much it would cost to produce it myself. needless to say the markup for organic soymilk is bombastic and absurd.

I already soak beans for my regular meals so soaking soybeans seemed like a no brainer. The machine was offered on discount, and i decided to give it a try.

compared to the rest of the appliances in my kitchen, this thing seems like it has a mind of its own. grind a little here, grind a little there, and occasionally give a little wiggle on my countertop (it still stays quite firmly planted). after a half hour the device beeps contentedly, letting me know the milks ready.
my first batch of rice milk ended up with the consistency of heavy cream, and an amazing savory flavor and natural sweetness that rice milk at the supermarket just doesnt have. its also a brilliant icy white, as opposed to the stuff at the store that has a rather grey color. I had no problem consuming it all in a day and wondering where it went the day after.

my first batch of soy milk was refreshingly unadulterated. warm from the machine, it has an inviting texture and deliciously clean finish. cold out of the fridge its just as good, and with a little agave i think its actually better than silk. okara is left behind during its manufacture, which is a fluffy cream colored soybean paste that i cant find any immediate uses for, but doesnt disappoint when added to the things i cook. when i added it to marinara i was simmering, it adulterated the color a little but made the sauce much thicker and more adherent to pasta.

my first batch of almond milk was delicious. the consistency is that of soymilk and the byproduct can be salvaged, salted, and spread onto bagels as almond butter!

if you're on the fence about this, and you like soy milk, you should definitely try it out. this machine takes all the work out of it and delivers a consistently delicious beverage at a fraction of the cost of the stuff at the store.
cleanup is easy, the device includes a scrub brush and an abrasive sponge to do the job.

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, how did i do without this, January 24, 2012

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this soymilk maker is awesome. I had an older one that would overflow, no matter how much water I used. very frustrating. also, the milk would burn on the heating coil of the old machine, that was a total mess to clean.

With this soymilk maker, I have no problems. easy to clean, no scalded milk. instructions are clear on how much soybeans to use, and no overflowing. I love that it come swith a small bucket and detachable handle and the quality of the milk is awesome. I wish there was a small pan that I could use to balance the heating coil on when I am pouring the fresh soymilk out of the container, but the higher end model (made by the same company) has this added feature, if you so desire.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy in Kansas, January 17, 2012

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We have not made soy milk before and the stove top process looks like too much work and time for me. I am interested in the healthest food I can make without more time and money envestment than I have to use. I can actually make soy milk quicker than I can go to Wal Mart to buy it. This has really helped on all fronts. So far I have made soy milk and almond milk. Both were great tasting and easy as well as cheaper. I am happy with the time and the money savings. The cleanup is so easy AND making yogurt is easier cause the first step of heating the milk is done. Now I am on a quest for good recipe for soy yogurt. happy with the purchase, expect to get money back in savings in 6 or less months and this machine looks nice on the cabinet. Amazon also had a good price for this machine. The reviews helped sell me on trying it, I am glad I did.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh soy milk with minimal fuss, January 4, 2012

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I was initially hesitant to purchase a soy milk maker, unsure of whether I would like the taste of fresh soy milk and unsure of how much work each batch would take. The first batch of soy milk put my doubts to rest. Making soy milk in the Soyajoy G3 is as easy as letting dry soybeans soak in water overnight, adding the beans and water to the soy milk maker, pushing a button, and then straining the soy milk through the included sieve about 20 minutes later when the machine beeps. As long as you clean the maker before it dries the clean-up process is easy - just a quick rub with the included scouring pad, taking less than a minute.

The milk itself is rich a beany, and has some of the fresh cooked flavors you get with fresh bread. It does taste different than most store-bought soymilk - as one of my friends described it, it tastes like soybeans being soybeans rather than soybeans trying to imitate milk. Pure soy milk can be a little thin, but I found that the recommended solution (adding a handful of rolled oats or other grain when filling the soymilk maker) gave it the creamier texture that we're used to with milks.

We've also made tofu with it a couple of times, and again the difference between fresh tofu and the tofu you find in western grocery stores is dramatic. You can find tools and instruction in the SoyaJoy Total Tofu Kit. Tofu is a bit more work, however - probably an hour in the kitchen to make two to three batches of soymilk, heat them together, add the nigari to congeal, and then put the curds in a press. While we make soy milk most mornings, we usually only make tofu on a quiet weekend.

We've experimented a little with rice and other bean milks. While the results were not bad, we haven't found one that we're as fond of as soymilk.

Overall, we've been very happy with the SoyaJoy G3. If you're a regular drinker of unsweetened soy milk, I would recommend you give the G3 a try.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Soy Joy G#, January 3, 2012

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I am deciding whether to buy the Soy Joy G3 Milk Maker? I would appreciate if someone can tell me if there is a plastic window gauge that touches the Milk during cooking ? I am concerned about BPA. I do not want to buy the machine ,only have to return the machine if it does have a plastic window or parts that touch the milk? Much thanks

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5.0 out of 5 stars A machine whose time has come, January 3, 2012

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I recently began stocking my kitchen with new things that will support a living foods lifestyle. I really did not want to deal with a nut mylk bag [except for making the seed and nut cheese]so I was pretty happy when I found out about the Soya joy. It is very easy to use and clean up. It is very quiet. The instructions are easy to follow. It makes a lot more than raw nut and seed mylk.
I believe in making my life in the kitchen as pain free as possible and I am very pleased with this investment in my health and tastebuds.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Efficient and Easy to use!, December 30, 2011

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We are enjoying this Soybean maker very much...as title said easy and efficient! Soak your beans 15-24hrs to get more soybean milk taste...So far so good, hoping G3 will last long!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soyjoy G3 first 6 months, December 25, 2011

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Maybe the best way to communicate my enthusiasm for the Soyajoy G3 is that not only is it in use at my house several times a week, but I have given two fo them to others as gifts. Everyone has the same comments - how easy it is to use and clean, and how good the results are - soymilk, nut milks and oat milk being the main uses they and I make of it. In six months I have never even once had a batch not come out in perfect shape. I wish I could say that for my other adventures in the kitchen. Its computer control takes care of variations in factors like water temperature and the results are always exactly right. A great machine reliable and pays for itself in normal use in a few months. Nothing negative about it, and the vendor is reliable and friendly.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Soyajoy G3 Soy Milk Maker, November 17, 2011

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I have purchased my Soyajoy G3 Soy Milk Maker last month, and have used twice (was doing 2 batches of soymilk each time), and it works great, it takes about 25 minutes for the whole process, and you get a whole hot soymilk container ready to be served (about 6 cups for each batch). The process is simple, you have your soy beans rinsed & soaked overnight, then in the morning, you just drain the water out, pour the water into your soymil maker pot in between the 2 lines those specified in the pot, then pour the soy beans in, plug your electrical cord, press the "Bean" button, then just wait for 25 minutes, the machine will beep to let you know that it's done, then you use the filter to drain the soymil into the plastic container (both container & filter are provided with the Soy Milk G3 Maker, as well as the measuring cup for the soy beans). About the cleaning, it's a simple task, same as you're doing other dishes washing chores, as long as you follow the instruction which is not getting water into the top part of the motor, then you will be fine, it takes only a few minutes for the cleaning.

I like and enjoy using this Soy Milk Maker so far, by comparing the quality of built materials from other makers those I have seen from some of the stores in Los Angeles in the past, it seems to be a better built, but in term of the longlife quality of the whole functionality from the technical point, I have to wait to see if there's any problem occurs in the future (based on the product description from Amazon, this Soy Milk Maker comes with 2 years warranty). I gave it a four stars for the rating (1 star to reserve for the longlife quality); and I definitely will recommend others to purchase this Soyajoy G3 Soy Milk Maker if you want to enjoy a original healthy soy milk from pure soy beans without other substances or preservatives. It's a thumbs up for this Soyajoy G3 Soy Milk Maker.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Money and time saving soy machine!, October 18, 2011

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Please toss out the first try making soy milk with this machine...it will have a metallic taste even though I washed it instructed in the booklet to run it with water and a drop of dish detergent. On my second try, the metallic taste is gone. Instead of pouring the soymilk into the plastic pitcher that came with the machine, I use a batter bowl with lid that I got from K-mart for $6.99. Once the milk is cool, cover it with the lid and into the fridge. Also, I use Bob's Red Mills organic soybeans. Please soak soy beans at least eight hours, it will taste way better than soaking at 6 hours.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easier than expected, October 13, 2011

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I received the G3 today, cleaned it and made two batches of soy milk. The hardest part was determining which button to press -- the manual refers to the "soy milk" option, but there isn't a button labeled as such. It does have a "bean" button, so duh! I figured it out.

What really surprised me was the ease of cleaning. The box contains a scrubby pad and a brush, and the manual mentions cleaning off any stuck milk, but really, it doesn't take much more than a rinse and a quick wipe with soapy kitchen sponge. It is definitely quicker to clean than my Omega juicer, which is easy as well.

I'm really happy with it - but it comes with a plastic pitcher to pour the soy milk into once the process is completed. The milk is steaming hot, and I don't like the idea of putting hot liquid into plastic with all the BPA-related reports lately. I'm not sure if this is an issue, but my second batch was poured into a stainless steel bowl for cooling. Also, I wish it came in black - it would look nicer in my kitchen.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!, September 15, 2011

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After considerable research on the web, I knew a Soyajoy product was the way to go. I went to their website, [...] and was delighted with all the information and recipes I found there. It came down to deciding between the G3 and the Power Plus, so I called them. The lady that answered was very polite, patient and answered my questions. I decided on the G3 for the addtional grinding without cooking option. I also appreciated the sleek design and color contrast of the unit, as opposed to the Power Plus plain white.

My first time ever making soymilk was easy and very sucessful with this product. I followed the directions and initially ran a cycle with water between the fill lines and a drop of dish soap. After rinsing, I filled it with water between the fill lines, and added the prescribed amount of presoaked soybeans. I also added three tablespoons of rolled oats, then let the machine do it's magic. In 20 minutes, I was straining my first batch of hot soymilk! I added a pinch of seasalt and 3 tablespoons of brown rice syrup, and YUMMY! As good as Plain Silk, for pennies a serving! I rinsed the machine and made a second batch. Easy, breezy, and afterwards, the clean up was a cinch with the included brush and scrub pad. Don't you just love it when something works as well as they promise?

Now I am thrilled! With two growing grandkids, we were going through 5 half gallons of Silk a week. Now I can keep us in soymilk for the fraction of the price.

All, in all, I can highly recommend this product and company 5 stars for customer service, product, shipping and website support. The recipes on the website are simple and easy to comprehend. I also purchased the tofu kits with my machine, and recieved free shipping when puchased with the soymilk maker. If you seriously want to make your own soymilk, this is the one to get!

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5.0 out of 5 stars this is very good soy milk maker, September 8, 2011

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This is not just good looking soy milk maker but also working good too. Other then made regular soy milk I also made fresh soy bean ( green soy bean ) milk with juicer feature. I love the idea of no switch for less electrical problem and "no cord" feature for the convenience during rinsing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Gift Ever!, August 15, 2011

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I bought this product on a whim for my mom for her birthday. We are both vegans, so we both go through a ton of soy and almond milk (which gets pretty expensive). I didn't really think the machine would work, but when my mom and I tried it out we were delightfully suprised. Not only was it quick and easy, but the G3 SoyaJoy G3 Soy Milk Maker was incredibly efficient. With only 3/4 a cup of soybeans the machine produced nearly four cups of milk! The SoyaJoy G3 Soy Milk Maker also produced a soybean mash as a by-product, which I used in a home-make veggie burger recipe to give the burgers more protein and stick together. We also made rice milk, flavored with vanilla extract and splenda (yum!), and used the mash as sort of a hot breakfast cereal. There are just so many things you can do with this machine! If I had known how great this product was, I would have kept it for myself :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't think it could get any better! w/TIPS..., July 25, 2011

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After months of research, I originally bought the SoyaPower Plus, which I was very happy with. Then, MacGuffin, another reviewer, was very thoughtful and told me about this new model, the SoyaJoy G3. I looked into and decided it was a better option for me than the SoyaPower Plus. The MAIN reason being that this G3 has the ability to make RAW milks and juices. I really enjoyed my previous model (it really is great and if you don't care about RAW, then go for it), but I am SO happy I "upgraded"! The raw milks are done faster (no water heating/cooking time) and they can be drank right away (no "cooling off" time). The milks come out at a perfect temperature (not too hot, not too cold).

I also prefer the "aesthetic" of the G3 over the SoyaPower Plus (which looked nice, in its own right). However, for me, I have NO white in my kitchen, but I do have a lot of other stainless counter-top appliances in view (toaster oven, blender, ice cream maker, coffee maker). So, this blends right in. In addition, the dark ring around the top and line in the handle is a deep burgundy brown, which matches my cabinets. Also, the lights are the super-cool glowing blue color, with illuminated outline images of what is being used (beans, etc.). The previous model had a single red LED for each function button.

None of this has anything to do with making milk, but since MacGuffin covered the function so well :), I thought it'd be helpful to cover the aesthetic.

If you have small children or others who are not aware of the dangers of steaming hot things, the SoyaPower Plus might be a better option for you, as it has a thermoplastic layer on the outside (which insulates the hot stainless pitcher from the outside), and the top latches to the bottom. The G3 gets very hot on the outside (unless you're making raw milks) and there is nothing "attaching" it to the pitcher part. Only gravity holds it down. Works fine for us. And, as MacGuffin mentioned, be sure the "nub" is over the handle, so the "switch" to turn it on can be activated. (There's a little "pole" that slides into a hole to tell the machine it's properly seated). I was worried becuase my machine head rattled a little, but it's just the movable switch part. When it is mounted, there's no rattle. The rattle only happens when you "shake" the unit, anyway.

I thought the top handle on the SpoyaPower Plus was great, but I think the top handle on the SoyaJoy G3 is even better. It's integrated, has a cushioned rubbery bumpy pad on the inside and it really makes it easy to "handle" and maneuver the machine head. The top is rounded, so as MacGuffin said, no top storage. We use ours too often to store anything on top, so again, no bother to us.

I have also noticed that the pitcher handle on the G3 affords more finger room, between it and the pitcher. There is a plastic area to protect knuckles, but if you found the SoyaPower Plus to have a small handle gap, you will be happy to know the G3's gap is considerably larger.

All of the accessory parts that come with the SoyaPower Plus (pitcher, cleaning brush, scrubbie, filter, measuring cup, & power cord) are the same as what's included in this G3 (well, mine were, anyway). The G3 (like the Plus), comes with a little instruction manual that is very helpful. TIP: do not plug it in without water in the pitcher - it will just beep continuously. I tried to see the cool lights before making any milk and I heard a steady beep, which worried me, until I read the handy-dandy troubleshooting chart in the little book (glad to know I wasn't the only one!).

The one downside I can see to the G3 is that it does not come with the wonderful recipe book that the SoyaPower Plus came with. This is certainly not a deal-breaker, as it seems the recipes are available on their website (do a google search for Sanlinx and you will see their site at the top of a page with a direct link to their recipes). We've tried the Okara Chikn Strips - Yummy!

We have made both cooked soymilks and raw nutmilks in the G3. My favorite is a recipe using almonds, cashews, walnuts, and raw shelled hempseed. It's soooo good and the "mash" that you get is fantastic! I eat it plain, while my fiancee likes to add a bit of cinnamon, some raisins, etc.

It's so easy to do: soak & rinse beans or nuts as needed; pour water to desired line (the G3 actually tells you the measurement of the two lines, instead of a "more" and a "less" guestimation.); then add soaked & rinsed nuts/beans; sit machinehead on the top (on the G3, there are no clips holding it down - no matter to me); plug power cord into machine and then into the wall; be mesmerized by glowing blue LEDs; choose appropriate function & push that button; wait; strain twice (our preference); chill if needed; enjoy! Making and waiting times depend on what you're making the milks from and if it's raw (which takes less time). Clean-up is also very easy.

For soymilk, I like it ever-so slightly warm and completely plain. It's DELICIOUS! Another reviewer of the Sanlinx products said theirs had an "eggy" smell. Ours (using the Laura beans) does smell faintly like hard-boiled eggs (the second batch, more-so). It wasn't that bad and I actually think it is a nice smell. The experience reminds me of an egg-cream, or thin egg-nog. We don't eat eggs here in the house, but from my memory, I think it's similar. Either way, it's really yummy and smooth. I also tried it with a squirt of chocolate syrup and it was tasty! He likes it with a touch of Vanilla Extract (which I thought was gross). Good thing I bought two frigoverre's! *See other TIPS below*

We estimate the cost to be around $.50 per liter using the laura soybeans. We were paying $2 per liter for organic unsweetened soymilk at our local wegmans (love that place, too!). We bought about 5 liters per week. According to our math, at current usage levels, it will take about 5 months for the cost of the SoyaJoy G3 and 13 lbs of Laura soybeans (which should last about 3 months for our use) to "pay for themselves". After that, it's a savings of $7.50 per week (assuming soybeans stay their current cost), plus the soymilk is so much fresher and tastier and there's not so much worry about Aluminum-lined TetraPaks, Hexane-extracted soymilk, running out of soymilk (all the time) or all that trash (why aren't tetrapaks recyclable??)! Someday, we hope to power our house with solar and we'll have a sun-powered SoyaJoy G3! We're really looking forward to experimenting more with rice, quinoa, peanuts, oats, barley, & even the soup options! And, as a bonus, we get this okara stuff that seems to be super useful! There's even a recipe for Okara Brownies & an Okara Facial! We made vegan Okara Chick'n Cutlets with our 1st batch - YUMMY!

NOTE: After I did these calculations, I realized the Laura Soybeans are NOT organic; they are, however, NON-GMO. I hear that pesticide use on soy crops is actually pretty light, though. I have not yet looked into this, myself, but I wanted to mention it.

TIPS:
- clean the machine before you use it: a drop of dishsoap and water filled to the fill ine, turn the machine one and it will "clean" itself. haven't tried this post-milk, however.
- if you don't already filter your water, consider it. We use the Mavea Pitcher & filters (bought on amazon) - better water = better milk.
- think about buying two 1L hermetically sealed frigoverre glass jars (you can keep a new batch sealed while you finish a previous batch; or, you can have two different "milks" in the fridge at once) - plus, you can seal them and shake, if needed.
- we have also considered using 1Qt glass widemouth (personal preference) mason jars with the plastic lids (they are airtight, the metal are not, if not canning) - this can hold a back-up batch, too
- use a tea strainer (or a fine mesh) as a second straining (we catch a lot more okara this way).
- a dash of Vanilla Extract was a bit too bitter for me. Cutting it with a small squirt of raw agave was just the right "fix" (but made the milk sweeter than I prefer)
- I found the 13lb laura soybeans, with shipping, to be less expensive than other beans in the other places I looked (sadly, Laura are not organic, and there are no bulk soybeans at wegmans)
- if you buy soybeans in bulk, look for reusable produce bags (I bought mine here on amazon).
- we bought a glass marking pen here on amazon to mark the "flavor" and "born on date" on the frigoverre jars - very helpful (& available at Staples, for way less $)!
- the milk (in our experience) lasts 3-5 days, depending on the ingredients and how often you open the container, etc. I read that boil-sterilizing the pitchers & accessories helps milk to last longer, but I have not tried that.

And remember, take time to enjoy the new milks you'll create!

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