Soylove vs. Soy Milk Maker: Which is better?

Does anyone know where I can pick this up without dealing with Advent Corp?
Their customer service is a complete joke... I've tried ordering from them three separate times now, and I haven't received a single response... nothing.
Alternatively, if anyone knows of any reliable distributors based in Europe, please let me know.😳

http://www.harvestessentials.com/soausoma1.html
Give this one a shot. Honestly, if you're browsing eBay, you can usually snag them way cheaper since there are tons of sellers out there. Prices start around $39.
You could also check here, but it’s sitting at about $215.http://www.perfektegesundheit.de
Still, that’s a better deal than that stuff from Advent, which I think runs close to $700

http://www.harvestessentials.com/soausoma1.html
I placed an order through here... it came out to just under $467 including shipping,
though I have no idea how much the Customs agents are going to bleed me for at the border.
Not that $700 it matters during the holiday rush. I spent a month and a half badgering them,
but they just don't seem to care one bit...😳

Honestly, I can't give you a definitive answer on that, but I'm pretty sure you'll score a better deal than buying directly from Advent—not to mention the quality will be way better too 😉.
You can check out the info over at www.cbp.gov, though I've no idea how much that'll actually help you 😉.

I'm planning on picking one up myself, so please let me know how the customs process goes!

Olivia Allen74, there’s really only one way this plays out, and it involves me sitting around waiting indefinitely... maybe ten to twenty business days if I'm lucky. For us citizens living here in America, our only real option is using FedEx. At least, that's what the paperwork claims it takes to arrive...😳
Charles Edwards8, much appreciated...😬

Gregory Hernandez10 said:http://www.harvestessentials.com/soausoma1.html
I ordered mine from here.

Did you get the one with the tofu kit? 😬Do you actually understand how that kit works? Am I right in thinking it's a single-use thing?

The 15-minute prep time is pretty tempting; everything else takes forever. Still haven't figured out the customs situation, though.😢

Well, we're just waiting on Zek to show up.👋

Gregory Hernandez10 and Charles Edwards8, do you think SoyQuick is actually better than Soylove?🤔

Yeah, I’ll take the one mentioned above. Though, to be perfectly honest, when it comes to tofu, I prefer supporting people I actually know—I might even just buy from a friend if they have any on hand. If not, I just make it myself at home. I picked up a press, grabbed some Nigari and SoyQuick, and now I'm all set.
Believe me, I’m just as curious about how this "machine" actually performs. The Standard 2-Year Warranty seems decent enough, and the difference between this and the Soylove option offered by Advent isn't massive... plus, you get the tofu press included.
Oh right, now I'm just sitting here waiting for it to arrive.🙂
Sigh, I sent an email to Customs asking about the fees, but they aren't really giving me much to work with. Whatever. I'll just wait for it to show up and see what happens. I don't feel like pestering everyone on the forum about customs issues... I'd rather just use the empirical method. Learn from my own mistakes, I suppose.😁

I'm torn between yours and this one. I'm just waiting to see how much Customs hits 😬Sandra King4
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Alright, I have a quick—and honestly, kind of a stupid—question for you all. Where on earth are you guys buying your soy and split peas? I spotted some at a local health food store earlier, but the prices were absolutely insane; they were charging over five bucks for less than a pound! How much are you actually paying, and where do you go to find decent prices?
Thanks in advance.

Sandra King4, I’m not entirely certain, but isn't it about 7-$2.75 half a pound at those Whole Foods markets? And regarding the organic farming aspect (if I may be so bold as to preach a little: this soy is sourced from three different regions; it used to come from Brazil, now we have Chinese varieties on the market, and soon it will likely be American-sourced—which ties back to the local supply chains near Fifth Avenue, Jurišićev, or Ozalj)
😬
On another note; the machine works (for those following this thread). It’s hardly a masterpiece—honestly, seeing an American brand name slapped on a machine made in a Chinese factory is just appalling—but it functions. It’s certainly better than boiling everything in a pot at home, though I suppose that only applies to the beginners...

How much did all those customs fees end up costing you? And more importantly—now that you've actually got it, how’s the milk tasting? Is it any good?

Everything included $533 ($107 customs, $27 shipping from the border to my door, plus the cost of the device itself shipped from the US $400).
The drink is perfectly fine; preparation takes about 15 minutes. That distinct soy flavor is somewhat muted, making it quite easy to drink. I find it tastes better warm rather than cold. Honestly, it’s worth the investment.
I've sampled various store-bought options (Bonsoy, Silk, Alpro, Natumi) and if you make it with the machine—adding just a touch of vanilla, sugar, or salt (whatever you prefer)—the result is absolutely incredible.🙂

So, how exactly does the tofu pop out of the SoyQuick?

Honestly, the price isn't even that bad; if anything, it feels like a total steal.
I was chatting with someone yesterday who picked up a similar gadget over in Germany—maybe one of those models mentioned on these forums for around $180. The massive headache they deal with, though, is how much of a nightmare it is to clean after every single use.
So, I wanted to pick your brain: how does yours hold up? Is it a struggle to wash out the mesh screen and all the other bits? They were saying the screen is the absolute worst part to deal with.
Thanks!

I haven't actually attempted making tofu yet, though I expect to find the time soon enough.

Cleaning isn't much of an ordeal; you just run the strainer under some warm water with a bit of dish soap and use that cloth (2) that comes with the machine. Give it a firm squeeze and you're done. You might find a thin layer of buildup on the heating elements, but again, a little extra pressure usually clears it right out.
It’s a minor hassle, I suppose, but certainly nothing compared to the nightmare of washing regular dishes.😬

Soy yogurt

Has anyone here actually ventured into making their own soy yogurt? According to the SoyQuick website, the whole process is supposedly straightforward, especially if you use those "Yogurt l+ vital-Ferment culture" instant starter packs they sell in pouches.
I'm curious—what’s the actual flavor profile like once it's finished? Is the preparation process as simple as they claim, or am I in for a complicated kitchen experiment? Also, does anyone know where I can pick up these specific starter cultures here in the States?

Thanks in advance for any insight!
http://www.soymilkquick.com/soyyogurt.html