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Are milk frothers worth it?

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WindFlower92 · 02/01/2021 21:46

So sadly there is no way I can afford a fancy coffee machine atm, so I've been looking at other coffee gadgets and come across the milk frother - do these actually work, and do they improve your coffees? Are there any other gadgets I don't know about that can make the perfect coffee?

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WindFlower92 · 02/01/2021 21:47

I clearly have nothing better to do this evening and take coffee very seriously.

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chipsandpeas · 02/01/2021 21:48

i got a cheap asda one and i like it - makes a nice latte and even used it for hot chocolate

supercee · 02/01/2021 21:49

Yes. It was my favourite purchase of last year, I love mine. I have a lavazza.

My first and only frothy oat milk latte when I get up is my favourite time of the day.

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chipsandpeas · 02/01/2021 21:50

i only got a cheap one in case i ended up not using it, but used it a lot since i got it just before christmas, i only have really been into drinking coffee this year so was debating a coffee machine but didnt think it was value for me having 1 coffee a day so this seemed the next bet thing

autumnboys · 02/01/2021 21:50

I drink my coffee black, however we have a coffee pod machine with a milk frother/heater and everyone else seems to love it. The DC also have a Hotel Chocolate velvetiser which also heats and foams (a bit).

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WindFlower92 · 02/01/2021 21:50

Ooh I'm glad these are positive, I'm excited for it now!

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WindFlower92 · 02/01/2021 21:50

Does more expensive = better?

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bluewool · 02/01/2021 21:50

Yes, definitely. I have a Lavazza too. It's saved me a fortune because I now resent paying £3/4 a go for a coffee. Lovely hot chocolate too.

sniffysnifferson · 02/01/2021 21:51

Aldis £20 electric frother is amazing! And makes fab hot choc like the v expensive hotel chocolat velvitiser.

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WindFlower92 · 02/01/2021 21:54

I'm looking at this one from John Lewis- I've got a voucher and might buy a nice mug to go with it!

www.johnlewis.com/aerolatte-milk-frother-with-stand/p231767085#product

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IloveJudgeJudy · 02/01/2021 22:15

I bought the white version of this (which cost ca £30) after its being recommended on here. It's been great. The only small downside is that you do have to clean it immediately after use, even before you've drunk your coffee.

Pinkandwhiteblossom · 02/01/2021 22:18

We’ve got this one and find it much better than any of the electric frothers. 1.40mins in the microwave and then it’s ready!

I can’t justify a posh coffee maker....and a bit fearful it would me make me drink more!

SadderThanEeyore · 02/01/2021 23:03

I love mine. For hot milk, hot choc and coffee. It tastes different to microwaved milk for some reason too.

spongedog · 02/01/2021 23:10

I bought this one for my teenager for Xmas. it was recommended on here in a Hotel Chocolat thread as a good alternative to the velvetiser.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08GYS6N98/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

I paid abut £26. Teenager loves it for hot chocolate- I had bought them a gift pack of different flavour ones. Only snag is it does seem to overflow.

Blankiefan · 02/01/2021 23:13

I got the Lavazza and an Aeropress for xmas. It's been cappuccino-tastic since...

ginsparkles · 02/01/2021 23:17

We love ours! DH loves his lattes, I love a hot chocolate using it, and dd loves that it froths cold milk too, so it makes this best milkshakes!

lcdododo · 02/01/2021 23:24

Yes! The nespresso one is FANTASTIC

pringlebells · 02/01/2021 23:26

I got an expensive one from DH and honestly no, we've not used it enough

FrostedCranberries · 02/01/2021 23:28

Do you have bottle with a lid?

Put in milk. Shake. Then put in microwave for 30-40 seconds. Voila. Frothy milk without the pain of cleaning a milk frother whisk.

BlackCatsRule88 · 02/01/2021 23:33

I have the Aldi one and it’s great. Makes hot chocolate taste like the ones from cafes.

The only thing I’d say is check the volume it takes, the Aldi one only takes half a mug full so you end up having to do it in two goes which is annoying.

LimaFoxtrotCharlie · 02/01/2021 23:35

@Pinkandwhiteblossom

We’ve got this one and find it much better than any of the electric frothers. 1.40mins in the microwave and then it’s ready!

I can’t justify a posh coffee maker....and a bit fearful it would me make me drink more!

We have this one too - much better than those hand held battery operated things
SebastianTheCrab · 03/01/2021 07:42

The hand helds are a waste of money. We were gifted a £50 Dualit one for our wedding a few years ago and it's fab, still going strong. I also make hot chocolate in it which works great!

Yafilthyanimal · 03/01/2021 07:48

I have an aldi device where you pour milk into it and it heats AND froths.

I also have a £1 asda milk frother handheld like the one you have linked too.

I just warm my milk in the microwave now and use my £1 frother and I much prefer it!

Jonahroo · 03/01/2021 07:50

Yes they make them more like lattes. I use mine with my nespresso machine though so not sure if they would be the same with coffee made in other ways. I LOVE mine with hotel chocolat hot chocolate though, it serves well while I save up for a velvetiser!

Graciebobcat · 03/01/2021 07:54

Worth it, what the £2.99 they cost? I assume you mean the little spiral whisk things. I got one for making sauces, and incidentally they also froth milk up a little too.