On milk frother is a practical kitchen appliance, with the help of which airy light milk foam can be produced in the blink of an eye. The finished foam is particularly suitable for the preparation of various coffee drinks as well as for the refinement of heavenly desserts.

Milk frother – the types at a glance

The milk frother are available in different versions. While in public cafés and restaurants the milk froth is primarily produced with hot steam via the milk nozzle of a coffee machine, the following models have become established for use in private households:

– Battery powered milk frother
– Hand-operated milk frother
– Electric milk frother

The battery-powered milk frother: ideal helper for small portions of milk foam

A handy milk frother with battery resembles a blender in shape and design. The whisk is divided into two parts. The upper half consists of an ergonomically shaped handle, inside which is a small electric motor. The engine drives the milk frother, which consists of a narrow wire that ends in a small coil.

The advantages of a battery operated milk frother:

– The stick of the milk whisk is very narrow, so it can be easily guided with one hand.
– Thanks to its compact shape, the device is suitable for narrow glasses as well as wide cups.
– The operation is extremely simple. Over a single button, the milk is pitched until the desired foam consistency is achieved.
– The whisk is flexible thanks to the battery and thus a faithful companion when traveling.
– The kitchen appliance is easy to clean. It can be rinsed under running water at any time.

Some models like the Ozeri Deluxe milk frother are even compatible with the dishwasher. The fact that the milk foam attachments are interchangeable, they can also be cleaned at any time with the machine.

The hand-operated milk frother – easy frothing by hand

In a mechanical milk frother, the milk is hit by manual pumping movements. The kitchen appliances such as the glass milk frother from Bodum or the Tutto Crema from Bialetti have a lid with a small sieve at the end. This extends down to the bottom of the container and can be moved up and down over a metal bar. By fast and repeated pumping movements of the fine-meshed sieve finally form small air bubbles. After about three to five minutes, the milk foam is finally ready.

The advantages of a hand-operated milk frother:

– The kitchen appliance can nevertheless as Milkpotbe used to keep the milk inside on the inside stoveto warm up.
– The milk mixer needs neither batteriesstill electricity and is therefore extremely energy efficient.
– The hand-operated frother is dishwasher safe.

In addition, individual models such as the Weis stainless steel milk frother are also suitable for induction cookers due to their ferromagnetic bottom.

Electric milk frothers promise delicate milk foam at the touch of a button

The luxury version of the milk frother is similar in its structure to one water heater, For a portion of fine-pored foam, the fully automatic kitchen appliance must first be filled with cold milk and then be started by pressing a button. As a rule, renowned manufacturers such as Severin or Tchibo rely on modern induction technology, which works very fast and extremely quiet. The milk is heated by a magnetic field and hit at the same time using a whisk in the middle of the electrical appliance. Once the content has been completely converted to foam, the device automatically turns off.

The advantages of an electric device for fluffy milk foam:

– Larger portions of milk foam can be easily prepared thanks to the generous capacity of up to 700 ml.
– The finished foam can be conveniently and directly from the frother in cups or Latte macchiato glassesto be transfilled.

However, the electric models are much more expensive compared to hand-operated and battery-operated milk frothers, which is why they are especially recommended for families or households with several people.

Purchase guide: This distinguishes good milk frothers

The quality of the milk foam is considered the most important purchase criterion for a first-class milk frother. A successful milk froth should not collapse immediately. For the highest culinary delights when drinking coffee must also have this airy and very creamy consistency. In addition to the price of course, the time required for the production of the milk foam is of great importance. After all, the milk foam preparation must not take more time than the enjoyment of the fine milk coffee.