Coffee Ed: Milk Frother recommendations

You need a milk frother if you have a home coffee bar. There are so many, from handheld to automatic ones. I am sharing with you what it does and some recommendations. 

Testing my milk frother.

What is a milk frother?

Simply put, it's a utensil or appliance that uses microbubbles to introduce air into milk to form a foamy consistency. You can use any type of milk( coffee creamer works also ) There are handheld versions and automatic ones, ( connected to a coffee machine) or automatic ones. ( Nespresso, 2024)  

Can you use it with cold coffee? 

Yes! Cold Cream being froth is amazing to pour over your iced drink. 

My Recommendations 

Nespresso Aerocciono4 - Easy to use for an at-home barista, dishwasher safe ( though I'd hand wash it) quick froth, can be used for cold or hot milk. ( has a 2 yr warranty) 

Budget Pick: ( Ikea handheld milk frother) It works! It takes a while because of its size, so it's all for small espresso-based drinks. It mixes matcha well too!

Budget with a Coffee machine attached -( Keiurg Latte maker) - Frother works well with cold or hot milk. Takes a bit long with plant-based milks but it will work. You just press the button and it will stop when it's done. 

Great hand-held pick from Amazon -Faster than the Ikea one and still under $20

Frother jug -A must-have with a hand-held frother

Ultimately, it all comes down to how creamy and frothy you prefer your milk. I believe that the best frother should be able to work with different types of milk, especially if it is not handheld. Many frothers I've tested struggle with thinner almond milk, requiring me to use them for a longer period. With handheld frothers, you will need to hold and whip for an extended time due to the milk's consistency.

Until next time......

Drink caffeinated.....or decaffeinated I won't judge.....

References 

Nespresso. (2024). How to use a milk frother to create the perfect foam. Nespresso. https://www.nespresso.com/au/en/news/how-to-use-a-milk-frother