The 5 Best Milk Frothers of 2023

Going out for fancy coffee drinks gets expensive (not to mention time consuming) when you do it every day. But with the good kitchen gadgetyou won’t need to sacrifice the milky foam topping you’d get from a coffeeshop.

Check out this list of the best milk frothers, which will help you make hot chocolates, lattes, and more in your kitchen.

To determine the best frothers on the market, we went straight to the experts – we asked professional chefs and restaurateurs what choices they use in their professional and personal kitchens. They made their recommendations based on a variety of factors, including:

• Versatility
• Portability
• To clean

Additionally, these chefs shared the special features of their frothers, as well as some special tips for using them.

‌Details at a glance: Capacity:‌ 4.1 ounces of cold milk and 8.1 ounces of hot milk | ‌Temperature:‌ Hot and cold mousses | ‌Automatic shutdown:‌ Yes | ‌Energy source:‌ Power Cord | ‌Cleaning:hand washing

Frothing milk is easy with the Nespresso Aeroccino3 milk frotherwhich partly explains why Erica Barrett, chef and owner of Southern Cuisine and SOCU Oyster Bar and cookbook author ‌Shuga and Seoul‌, recommend it.

“One of the things I love most about this milk frother is its quick, one-touch preparation for hot or cold milk froth,” says Barrett. “It’s one button for all preparations, one second button press for hot milk or hot milk froth and two second button press for milk froth cold milk.”

Barrett also likes that this frother can add different syrups and milk substitutes for experimentation. In addition, cleaning is easy thanks to the small foam ring that detaches and easily refits afterwards.

‌Details at a glance: Capacity:‌ Up to 8.4 ounces | ‌Temperature:‌ Hot and cold mousses | ‌Automatic shutdown:‌ Yes | ‌Energy source:‌ Power Cord | ‌Cleaning:dishwasher

One of the reasons why Larry White, owner of Phoenix restaurants Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles, Brunch & Sip And Monroe’s Hot Chickenlove it Secura milk frother is because it can produce rich milk froths not only for lattes and cappuccinos, but also for hot chocolate.

There’s also the convenience factor: “This has a removable milk jug, which also has a spout, which is great for mess-free pouring,” says White. “It’s also the perfect size – not too small or too big.”

Just be sure to watch the milk in the frother carefully, as whisking it too long can lead to a crashing froth, says White.

‌Details at a glance: Capacity:‌ Any | ‌Temperature:‌ Hot and cold mousses | ‌Automatic shutdown:‌ No | ‌Energy source:‌ Batteries | ‌Cleaning:hand washing

Need a frother that’s easy to take from place to place? Gocha Hawkins, owner and chef of Gocha’s breakfastwho has two locations in Georgia, recommends this Peach Street Foamer because it’s small, portable and battery operated – no need to worry about plugs and cords. “It works extremely quickly; you can froth in 20 seconds once the milk is heated,” says Hawkins. “It also comes in a wide range of colors that you can choose from.”

The frother is made of high quality stainless steel and works with a powerful motor. But be aware that with daily use, it might not last more than 3-5 years, says Hawkins.

‌Details at a glance: Capacity:‌ Any | ‌Temperature:‌ Hot and cold mousses | ‌Automatic shutdown:‌ No | ‌Energy source:‌ Batteries | ‌Cleaning:hand washing

This Aerolatte Foamer combines both portability and versatility. It doesn’t look bad either.

“What I love the most is that I can travel anywhere with it and it’s incredibly chic,” says Atlanta owner Ebony Austin New Bar & Grill. “It’s compact and extremely practical to have. Besides being warm and cold drinks, it can be used on a wide range of foods, including sauces, dressings, sauces and more. Its handle and head are made of durable stainless steel.

One thing to note: Austin says the batteries that come with the frother aren’t the best, but replacing them with rechargeable batteries will give you more power and efficiency.

‌Details at a glance: Capacity:‌ Up to 8.4 ounces | ‌Temperature:‌ Hot and cold mousses | ‌Automatic shutdown:‌ Yes | ‌Energy source:‌ Power Cord | ‌Cleaning:hand washing

If you think about the appearance of your frother, this Illy Design could be the one for you. “I love the sleek, modern design. It adds to the design and feel of your kitchen,” says Lemont Bradley, owner of restaurant clutch in Georgia. And it’s just as functional as it is stylish, with an easy-to-use 360-degree wireless connection system with heating element.

“I love that it’s simple to use and can easily froth and heat milk in minutes,” Bradley adds. “It’s for the person who loves make coffee at home, but still wants something like a latte.”

Be careful when filling the frother – if you reach the max level line, there’s a chance the milk will spill out and cause a mess.

All of these frothers have their benefits and quirks – and that’s not a bad thing! As these chefs explained, some frothers can do so much more than just froth milk. Some can be powered by an electrical outlet and work great in a kitchen space, while others are battery-operated and can be transported easily from place to place.

To determine the right nozzle for your personal needs, ask yourself these four questions:

Some frothers work very well with almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or whatever type of plant-based milk you use. Others are simply suitable for cow’s milk. If you’re someone who doesn’t make cow’s milk, you don’t want to pick up a frother that can’t froth plant-based milk.

If all you want to do is create milk froth, any of these frothers will work. But if you have a specific drink you’d like to make at home, like hot chocolate or a collagen coffee topped with froth, ask yourself if this frother is up to the task.

Some frothers, for example, are ideal for hot chocolate while others are not, and some can be used to make sauces and sauces (going well beyond milk tasks).

Some of us just don’t feel like charging batteries (or buying disposable batteries). If so, you want a frother that plugs into an electrical outlet. But some of these plug-in frothers lack the compact size and portability of a battery-powered model.

Take a look at your space and think about what works best for you.

Frothing milk can be a messy task. If you’re someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time doing the dishes afterwards, make sure you have a frother that’s easy enough to put in the dishwasher – or, at the very least, one that doesn’t require lots of dismantling or scrubbing in nooks and crannies to get perfectly clean.