The time it takes to make a single batch depends on if you want your milk to be cold (about 1 minute), warm (about 2 1/2 minutes), or piping hot (about 5 minutes). I opt for the warm or hot setting when making a batch for my coffee, which is the perfect amount of time to get my morning pour over going. If I intend to make the milk for my morning Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie, I use the cold setting.