How to choose the best milk frother
The main choice here is whether you want a kettle (or jug)-style milk frother, which will sit on your kitchen countertop, or a manual or handheld frother which you can pack away when you’re not using it.
The kettle-style frothers come with a much wider range of features (and price tags), so as well as thinking about how often you crave a creamy coffee, it’s worth being honest with yourself about how fussy you are about your milk temperature and consistency!
On balance, electric kettle-style frothers produce the best results but on the other hand, if you’re happy to do a bit more work yourself, you could save a few quid by going for a manual or handheld frother instead.
Does a milk frother work best with warm or cold milk?
This really comes down to personal preference, and the type of drink you want to make. If you decide to plump for a manual model, you’ll need to get the temperature ‘just right’ yourself, but some of the fancier kettle style models have a big range of temperature settings that mean you can just push a button and forget about it.
Do milk frothers work with dairy-free alternatives?
Although there is nothing to stop you from trying any milk frother with non-dairy milks, their lower fat content means that many reviewers find it can have mixed results. If you want to use non-dairy milks, keep an eye out for milk frothers that have specialised settings to cope with the different consistencies of oat, almond and coconut milks.
How to clean a milk frother
The way to clean your milk frother will depend on which style of product you have gone for (kettle style, or manual/ handheld). Some have removable dishwasher-safe parts, which can make things easier, some you’ll need to run under a tap and wipe clean. It’s worth keeping an eye out for milk frothers with automatic settings too, to stop your milk from overheating. If you’ve ever tried to clean burnt milk you’ll know why this can be a big help!
What’s the best milk frother?
The Dualit 84135 Milk Frother is the best milk frother to buy. Mumsnet users praise its versatility (it can be used to create frothy Baileys as well as coffees and hot chocolates!), and its versatility extends to three settings for different temperatures and froths. The big 500ml capacity seals the deal – perfect for satisfying more of the family’s coffee cravings in one go!
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which milk frothers discerning Mumsnet users had bought. We compiled a list of fans they recommended, noting how effective they found them, and whether they were particularly good for any certain needs.
We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which milk frothers had won accolades or been featured in ‘best buy’ lists across websites and print media, and what customers’ reviews said about them.
Having collated all that information, we picked the milk frothers we thought would make the best buys in several interest categories.
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