Tribest SB-130 Soyabella, Automatic Soy Milk and Nut Milk Maker Machine, Stainless Steel Large,Silver

UPDATE JANUARY 2023: This little milk maker is still going strong! I use it religiously and it'snever given me problems. I even (accidentally) got the head of the unit wet; it glitched out at first, but I let it dry out and it's been fine ever since. When this unit goes bad, I will absolutely buy another! UPDATE APRIL 2022: I definitely don't regret this purchase! I did have a minor incident where the screen wasn't locked securely in place (my fault) and came off during the grinding process. That action caused the blades to poke a hole through my screen. Since this unit comes with 2 screens (one for nut and one for rice milk) I just started using the rice milk screen to make my nut milk and honestly, I don't see the difference. I still need to buy the extra screen to have on hand, but I believe I have to do this through the manufacturer; extra screens are not sold on Amazon (as of this writing.) This is STILL a wonderful purchase for me. It's sturdy, easy to operate, simple to clean, and will save me hundreds of dollars a year, with an extra bonus of not having to throw away hundreds of wax containers a year. ORIGINAL REVIEW FROM SEPTEMBER 2021: Pros: * Easy to clean. Not sure why some of these reviews talk about it being hard to clean. Very simple, even the filter. * Easy to use. I make oat milk and I use oat groats to do it. Rolled oats made a slimy mess for me. I use 1 cup of oat groats, fill the water to the first fill line inside the carafe, press MILL 6 times (it grinds for a few seconds then stops. I repeat this process 6 times for thicker milk), then add 1 teaspoon of pink salt and 1/2 teaspoon of stevia, and sometimes I'll also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Then voila! We have fresh oat milk everyday in 2 minutes. Cons: * one batch makes just a little over a 1/2 gallon. You have to make 2 batches if you go through it quicker, but it's not that much more time or effort to do so. * this may seem silly but the MILK and the MILL button are right next to each other and to make nut milk, you have to use the MILL button. I haven't made anything with the MILK button so not even sure what that does. I only mention this because it was confusing in the vague instructions, and MILK and MILL or similar words with (apparently) two different functions. It would be easy to accidentally press the wrong button. * which leads me to the last con which is poor instructions. The instructions themselves aren't horrible, but there's no recipe or anything inside to use as a guideline. I created my recipe through trial and error. It's a great purchase. Has saved me a ton of money from having to buy oat milk at the store, and I'm no longer throwing out oat milk containers. I've used it every day for 3 months and have not had any issues. Very happy with my choice in nut milk makers.

I absolutely love this machine!! I have not used it to make soy milk though. I am a raw foodist so I got this amazing little time saver to make raw almond milk, nut butters, and for grinding flax/nuts/spices. I have found this machine to do all of these things absolutely perfectly & without any type of problem. I have had mine for 3 years and haven't had one mechanical problem. Other reviewers have complained about... The sound - I actually enjoy the sound because you can hear it working & can stop the machine if you just want a coarse grind or what not. Really it is not that loud. A sharp blade - well yeah I'm glad I haven't had to send it back to be resharpened. Just be careful when you are handling the unit and you won't cut yourself - you know how to use a knife right? Same principles apply here. Hard to clean - just make sure you clean the screens right away & don't let them sit or else it might be a bit more difficult. Most of the time I can just empty out what I was making, add water, and run to clean it thoroughly. The milk doesn't taste good - well this is probably the operators fault. There are recipes you can follow and if you expect to just throw some soy beans or almonds in there with some water and expect it to taste like the store bought with tons of other stuff added it really isn't going to happen. Try adding dates, vanilla, agave, sea salt, carob - whatever - be creative! Some have mentioned that they got water on the electrical components & had to wait for it to dry out...this has never happened to me. I would think as long as your not throwing things around and spraying water all over your kitchen you shouldn't have a problem with this...calm down, open your eyes, and operate the machine properly. I guess in today's day and age we expect everyone else to take care of everything for us while we run around like morons. This machine is very easy to use, produces great results, is fairly priced, and helps to save the environment. I highly recommend it.

I have had this soymilk maker for maybe two years now, and I think it's a really good option for its price. It works as advertised, and with some trial and error I have figured out how to simplify the process so that prep and cleanup are easy. I have never had any problems with it boiling over. However I did have a problem with the vibration of the machine during the grinding phase making it "migrate" right off the counter and fall onto the floor making a big mess (and requiring replacement, as the screen came off and tangled in the blade and both were ruined). So now I always make sure it's on a secure spot from which it can't jump off any cliffs. If I start the beans soaking in the morning, then I'll make the milk at night before I go to bed and let it sit overnight. This is very important to simplify the cleaning process. The milk is way too hot to deal with anyway right after it's made, but when it's had a good chance to cool off, it's much easier to clean the milkscreen. At first I would spend way too long having to scrub all the little mesh holes clear again when it hadn't sat for long enough. I nearly gave up. But for whatever reason with an overnight sit, only a basic rinse and light scrub is necessary. If you just set the head with screen attached into a sturdy bowl to drip while you pour the milk out and clean out the canister (which isn't too hard to do without getting water into the electric part), then you can unscrew the screen (and press a little more soymilk out of the okara/grounds). It's not too hard to clean the head, though of course you should be careful of the sharp blade. And you can experiment with different nuts etc. I've hit on a combo of one little cup of soybeans and one ounce of raw almonds (unblanched is fine) to make a really nicely flavored soymilk. When it's done I add a pinch of salt and a spoonful of agave syrup and it's perfect for my morning tea. I have to say Tribest's customer service sucks. They don't answer emails--not a peep, nothin', despite a number of attempts--and they're not very helpful over the phone. And as another reviewer pointed out, the manual isn't that great. The instructions for making almond milk, for example, are just wrong. But the product is definitely good once you figure out how to use it.

This is my favorite appliance now! I’ve been using store bought almond milk for years. I never just drank it because it tasted so watery, but It seemed such a hassle to make your own. I made soy milk once and was not on a hurry to make it again. It was messy and time consuming. I heard good things about these machines and decided it was worth a try. Boy, was it! Super fast and easy. I just filled up the cup with soaked almonds, salt and maple syrup, put water in the base and pressed raw. I run it about 4 times (about ten seconds each time) and whalah...almond milk. Cleanup took about a minute tops, it just rinses right off, and the taste.... unbelievable! I can just drink this stuff straight. I suck down all the milk at the bottom of my cereal bowl, and I know there are no additives. If you’ve never tried fresh almond milk you don’t know what you’re missing. Going to try oat milk and soy milk soon, but the almond milk is so good I don’t want to stop making it and try something else. Overall, I’d definitely recommend it for anyone who drinks almond milk. The taste is so superior it’s worth the few ( and I mean few) minutes it takes to make.

I am on my 4th unit. Two arrived DOA and some lasted 5 weeks and 6 months. This is still better than other brands which couldn’t last even one single use. made in china! The screen is hard to attach to the motor housing. On some units, it will not turn to the stop (a click), on some when it reaches the stop, the basket will fall off. Expect to ship it back and get a few replacement to get one that works. The basket sometimes will fall off and get cut up by the blade. The importer will not honor the warranty and a replacement plus shipping is around $30. In use, it is very noisy; when the blander blade spins, it sounds like a 747 is landing in your kitchen. It is also very hard to clean the basket if you let it dry. It was good when it was working as the soy milk is tasty. After five weeks, the shaft of the blades became detached from the motor and it stopped spinning. You can’t tell by a very loud high pitched screech. The same happened to the replacements. All three of mine died the same way. The company tribest has no intention of honoring any warranty. They make you send it back and wait for months if they respond to your call or email. Crooks! One hopes it would break within 30 days so that it can be returned to amazon. It does in about 5 to 6 weeks like it was designed to die after the return window. I tired the soysjoy but it was even worse - died at the first use. It seems nothing good comes from China.

The Soyabella nut milk maker has not failed me in the 4 years I’ve owned it. It is so convenient to use and delivers a consistent product hot or cold. I first soak then skin the almonds and the (Laura’s) soy beans adding a pinch of salt for the best flavor outcome. The motor unit is solid, the steel container is lightweight, and all the washable parts are easy to clean and store when not in use. You are grinding up nuts so it’s not going to be whisper quiet. It’s not super loud either but that is the trade off for a light weight maneuverable steel container.

Awesome product, awesome result. When buying an appliance, it is important to know what to expect - and not to expect - from it; many of the negative reviews for the Soyabella (and other soymilk makers) seem to be from people who had the wrong idea about what soymilk makers actually /do/. When made the old-fashioned way, making your own soymilk consists (a) soaking the beans in cold water, (b) grinding the soaked beans into a paste, (c) two to four hours of simmering, skimming, and keeping pots of water and soybean-paste from boiling over, (d) straining resulting hot liquid to get out the bean fiber, and (e) seasoning to taste. It's not hard to do at home, but it's tiring and very time consuming. Automatic soymilk makers replace the hours of heating and processing beans and water into a milk-like solution with a casual 15-minute wait, and do some of the straining for you. They do /not/ fully strain the liquid (that takes too fine a sieve - it would clog incessantly) or conjure seasonings out of thin air. If you're serious about getting the price savings (about a quarter the cost), energy and resource savings (no packaging or fuel used to get it to you) and convenience (no need to run to the store when you need more), be realistic about what the Soyabella will do for you - and you'll find yourself enjoying the best soymilk you've ever tasted. And so: 1) Soak your beans for 8-12 hours. 2) Run the soymilk maker. 3) Pour the resulting soymilk through cheesecloth or a /very/ fine sieve, to remove the last 'gritty' particles. 4) If desired, season with a bit of salt, sweetener, and whatever else you fancy (vanilla anyone?) We've been using our Soyabella for several weeks now, and have had consistent, delicious results. Not only is the soymilk excellent, but it makes a great-tasting tofu, as well. The okara (leftover bean mash - you're not throwing that stuff out, are you? It's a powerhouse of nutrition and a free bonus) is of similarly high quality, and has become a staple mixed into doughs for our breads, muffins, and even cookies.

I love the look and design of the Tribest SB‑130 — it’s compact, beautiful, and thoughtfully engineered with a top‑down motor and bottom‑up heating. From my personal experience, the part I struggled with most is the machine’s capacity, or more specifically, its vertical height. Even when filling only to the minimum water line, it tends to overflow during operation. The heating works, but I do wish the temperature could be increased by a few degrees. When making soy milk, I can still taste a bit of rawness in the final result. These observations are based solely on my own experience — others may not encounter the same issues, but I wanted to share my honest feedback.

La he estado usando y funciona bien, lo único malo es que es muy pesada

Estoy muy contenta con la máquina. Me llegó ayer y hoy ya he hecho dos tipos de leche vegetal. Primero leche cruda de almendras (previamente en remojo) con el programa "mill" que sale riquísima, nada que ver con la leche de almendras que puedes comprar en tetra brick y que viene con azúcar y aditivos. Le he echado dos dátiles remojados y un poquito de estevia para endulzar. La textura no es tan homogénea como la industrial pero lo asumo sin problemas por tener una leche más natural. Como estaba tan buena nos la bebimos en poco tiempo. Mi segundo producto fue la leche de arroz. Dejé un vaso medidor de arroz en remojo unas 6 horas y lo puse con agua hasta la línea máxima. Salió una leche más espesa que la de almendras hasta un poco cremosa, super deliciosa. Es mi favorita hasta ahora pero sé que haré muchos más experimentos. El manejo de la máquina es muy cómodo en comparación con hacer leche vegetal con una batidora de vaso y tener que filtrarlo después. La máquina te lo hace todo y al final se queda la pulpa en el filtro y se puede usar para cocinar. Al final hay que limpiar todos los componentes, sobre todo el filtro para que no se queden partículas en los agujeritos, según las instrucciones. La leche de arroz como va en caliente ha dejado unos restos pegados abajo que se quitan dejando el vaso en remojo durante unos minutos. Del proceso de limpieza no se salva nadie pero el resultado compensa, y mucho. En resumen 100 % recomendable.

It makes many different kinds of vegetable milk and also cooks warm preparations like oat flake. Very easy to use and incredibly rapid. The customer service of the producer is also extremely helpful. I have already recommended the product to friends

Ottima!!! Utilizzata solo una volta per ora, con soia gialla in ammollo dalla sera prima. Appena pronto il latte è molto caldo, ma è buonissimo. Non ho aggiunto nulla e non ha il sapore del "fagiolo". L'ho bevuto anche il giorno dopo (ne ho fatto una bottiglia da 1l che conservo un frigo) ed è ancora più buono. L'unico accorgimento, x me, è quello di non mescolare il latte appena pronto, ma lasciare depositare quel po' di okara (che ho tenuto x altre preparazioni) che passa attraverso il filtro. Siccome c'è anche un filtro simile a quello che si usa per il latte, ma per fare la crema di riso, la prossima volta provo ad usarlo x fare un secondo filtraggio. Se avete dei panni che usate per il formaggio x es, potete usare quelli. È corredata di manuale in inglese, ma è accompagnata da un manuale stampato su fogli A4, a colori e in maniera accurata, in italiano e ci sono tutte le informazioni necessarie per pulizia e modalità di utilizzo. Io la consiglio!!!

This was my second attempt at buying a nut milk maker. This is superior with great instructions, a warranty and number to call with any issues. Easy to use and makes soy milk perfectly. Very happy with this product.