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An emulsifying assembly comprising a milk supply duct and a mixing device for mixing at least steam and milk for preparing hot milk for cappuccino and similar beverages. The mixing device comprises at least one steam inlet, at least one milk inlet and an outlet while a first end of the milk supply d

An emulsifying assembly comprising a milk supply duct and a mixing device for mixing at least steam and milk for preparing hot milk for cappuccino and similar beverages. The mixing device comprises at least one steam inlet, at least one milk inlet and an outlet while a first end of the milk supply duct is connected to the at least one milk inlet, a second open end of the at least one milk supply duct is situated at a height lower than the highest point of the at least one milk supply duct, while further, in use, the second open end of the milk supply duct is in fluid communication with a milk-filled milk container. The emulsifying assembly further comprises an aeration valve which is connected to the at least one milk supply duct, and with which the at least one milk supply duct can be aerated when the aeration valve is in its opened position. The milk container is placed in a cooling unit. The milk supply duct extends substantially inside the cooling unit.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An assembly for preparing hot milk, more particularly for preparing frothed milk, comprising at least one milk supply duct with a first and second open end, a high point and a mixing device for mixing steam and milk, the mixing device having at least one steam inlet, at

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An assembly for preparing hot milk, more particularly for preparing frothed milk, comprising at least one milk supply duct with a first and second open end, a high point and a mixing device for mixing steam and milk, the mixing device having at least one steam inlet, at least one milk inlet and an outlet, the first open end of the at least one milk supply duct being connected to the at least one milk inlet, and the second open end of the at least one milk supply duct being situated at a height lower than the high point, the second open end of the at least one milk supply duct being in fluid communication with a milk container, wherein the assembly further has at least one aeration valve having an open, position and being connected to the at least one milk supply duct, the at least one milk supply duct being aerated when the aeration valve is in the open position.