Milk Frothers can be the best way to create cafe quality coffee and hot chocolate at home without the need for a steaming wand.
However, with so many options on the market, it can be hard to find the product that is right for you.
In this article we break down everything from the frothing power to ease of use, to help you find the milk frother that best meets your specific needs.
1. Breville Cafe BMF600 Milk Frother (Top Pick)
The beautifully designed BMF600 from Breville is perfect for helping you create frothy, bubbly milk with ease.
Unlike handheld frothers, you simply place the liquid inside to get the desired results.
Its two main uses are a hot chocolate maker and a cappuccino frothing disc. The hot chocolate maker uses induction heating and spinning to simultaneously heat the milk and chocolate powder together, creating a delicious beverage to a professional standard.
The cappuccino frothing disc is used to make the brew as bubbly as you want it to be, with the latte setting creating a creamier result and the cappucino setting creating more bubbles and froth.
Customers will love the temperature control which ranges from cold stir for iced coffee to just below boiling, providing epic hot and cold range when it comes to everything you can create with the product.
For further convenience, everything but the base is dishwasher safe, so the frother is incredibly easy to clean after you’ve enjoyed your beautifully frothed drink.
What We Like:
- Very easy to clean
- Various temperature controls
- Attractive design
- Easy to use
What We Don’t Like:
- Could be ineffective with frothing different types of milk (eg plant milks)
- Large size could be unsuitable for smaller worktops
2. Bialetti Tutto Crema Milk Frother
The Bailetti handheld frother has a unique design that makes it aesthetically eye-catching compared to similar products on the market. Lovers of a stylish kitchen will appreciate the cute look of the Tutto Crema.
Luckily, the product isn’t style over substance and is able to create 6 cups of frothy liquid to your taste. You simply heat the milk in the base on the stove, then use the plunger lid to create froth and bubbles with ease.
Homeowners who love simplicity will appreciate the lack of mains or batteries needed to get perfect frothy liquid every time.
What We Like:
- No mains or battery power needed
- Effective with dairy and plant based milks
- Beautiful design
- Able to make 6 cups of frothy liquid
What We Don’t Like:
- Not suitable for induction heater
- Tricky to clean
3. Nespresso Aeroccino 3 Milk Frother
One of the most popular products on the market, the smart-looking Aeroccino 3 operates with a mains supply, using a clever frothing and heating system which is extremely powerful and able to create lots of bubbles for cappuccinos, hot chocolates and more.
The jug is designed to quickly froth liquid on a variety of temperature settings, giving you maximum control over the beverage you create. Once you’re done, the frother is very easy to clean.
Customers will love how professional the results of the Aeroccino are, helping you save money on trips to cafes and coffee shops by creating cafe quality drinks every use.
What We Like:
- Professional frothy beverage results
- Easy to clean
- Attractive design
- Quick and easy to use
What We Don’t Like:
- Ineffective with plant milk frothing
- Smaller capacity than other options
4. Lavazza Milk Frother
The Lavazza milk frother is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to create frothy, delicious beverages with every use.
It heats the liquid and creates frothy milk, and even manages to froth non-dairy milk too. It also has a handy beeper to let you know when the process is done.
When you’ve finished your latte, the frother has several removable parts that are dishwasher safe, making it conveniently easy to clean.
If you like to keep your kitchen looking great, you’ll love the smart design of the Lavazza, and how compact it is, taking up minimum worktop space.
What We Like:
- Compact
- Attractive design
- Easy to clean
- Handy frothing complete beeper
What We Don’t Like:
- Limited capacity
- Connected to the mains, so not portable
5. SimpleTaste Electric Foam Milk Frother
The stylish Simple Taste whisk comes with its own stand, so it stands alone as an attractive kitchen gadget on your worktop. There’s also no power cord, so its conveniently mobile.
This powerful battery operated device can be used to mix sauces and other foods, as well as frothing coffee, hot chocolates and more.
Once you’ve whipped up a storm, you can easily rinse the stainless steel section of the frother in warm soapy water, and dry.
Customers who don’t like to wait around will love that the 12000 RPM of the frother creates a foam top in 15-30 seconds.
Even better, you can get started right away as it comes with a set of batteries.
What We Like:
- Comes with a stand
- Creates foam in less than half a minute
- Easy to clean
- No power cord
- Compact and easy to handle
What We Don’t Like:
- Requires disposable batteries
- Can be too powerful for smaller containers of liquid
Milk Frother Buyers Guide
If you’re looking to save money on frothy cafe coffees, or you’re simply looking to spruce up your at-home hot chocolates, a milk frother is a great idea.
It enables you to create a bubbly, smooth, delicious drink easily and quickly, without even having to leave the house.
So what do you need in a milk frother? There are various different designs and features, each with their own positives and negatives.
To help you narrow down your choices, take a look at these essential considerations:
How Do You Want To Make Your Drink?
The biggest difference between frothers is whether they heat the milk as well as froth it, or they simply froth the milk.
Some enable you to manually warm the milk and then froth it all in one container too, which is a middle ground of sorts.
So, how much work do you want to have to do? If you want to chuck ingredients into a device, turn it on, have a shower or, dress the kids, then have your drink be ready, then you’ll want a device with a few bells and whistles.
If you’re OK with simply frothing the beverage you’ve created, then a simple device will work just fine for your needs.
How Much Space Do You Have?
Some frothers do everything for you, but they can take up a ton of space in return.
It is worth checking the measurements of your desired frother before buying it, just in case your worktop doesn’t have the capacity to store it well.
Who Is It For?
Most milk frothers will make a drink for at least one person, if they also heat the drink up for you.
If you want to make a frothy drink for more than 1-2 people, it is worth getting a higher capacity product.
Either a manual frother you can apply to the pan or flask of your choice, or a larger milk frother that makes enough for everyone.
How Much Do You Want To Clean?
If you don’t mind taking a little more time to clean your frother, then don’t worry too much about the different aspects of the product.
However, if you’re short on time or you simply don’t want to mess around cleaning fiddly parts, look for dishwasher friendly removable frother components.
Milk frothers are a great idea for any household who enjoys bubbly, frothy drinks in the comfort of their own home. Think carefully about our tips above, and hopefully you’ll end up with a great milk frother that ensures your family gets delicious drinks everyday.
Milk Frother FAQs
While a basic hand-held frothing wand won’t heat your milk, enclosed milk frothers with a base do heat up milk so it is ready to be used in your hot drink within minutes. In this article we review four enclosed milk frothers that also heat along with one hand-held frothing wand.
The Nespresso Aeroccino is one of the most popular milk frothers on the market. This is in no small part due to it fantastic ease of use. The first thing is to check the max fill line on the inside of the container, and match this up with the whisk attachment you are using. Attach your whisk to the rod in the base, then fill up with milk to the max fill line. Place the lid firmly on top, ensure the base station is turned on, then press the button once. Your perfectly frothed milk will be ready in less than a minute. In this article we review the Nespresso Aeroccino along with the other top milk frothers on the market in Australia.
