Last Updated on August 20, 2021 by YourBestCoffeeMachine
Using any of these 5 of the best milk frothers, would you be the best parent because you could whip up a baby-cino at home. Automatic Electric Milk Frothers will produce cold or hot frothed milk and steamed milk of the highest quality for your coffee and milk beverages. These are hassle free equipment that require no intervention once the frothing process begins.
You start the process by simply pouring the milk into the pitcher to level indicated for frothing or steaming milk, cover the pitcher and at the touch of a button you will be able to enjoy barista quality coffee beverages after 60 to 90 seconds on average. Personally, we love the Nespresso and Secura Detachable milk frothers but do read on and decide which suits you better.
If you want to head straight to your burning question or some of the best milk frothers available, use the links in this index:
- What does a milk frother do ?
- Pros and Cons about Electric Milk Frothers
- Nespresso Aeroccino 3
- Secura Milk Frother – Detachable
- Secura Automatic Electric Milk Frother
- Ezibasics Automatic Electric Milk Frother and Milk Steamer
- Bodum Milk Frother
What does a milk frother do ?
An electric milk frother is a device that mixes hot or cold milk to create foam.
Use it for cappucinos, lattes, hot chocolate or to add to your soup (to make it creamier) or that perfect frothy milk baby-cino for your little one ! You can also mix in some sugar syrup or tiny pieces of fruits to make flavored foams (for example raspberry pulp).
The process of frothing differs from regular mixing: agitation must be quick and circular to ensure the creation of air bubbles in the milk. This will give you a fine and homogenous foam. The best electric milk frothers do this very quickly so that you don’t lose time waiting for your coffee.
Froth is especially appreciated by coffee lovers who like their cappuccino very creamy as opposed to traditional espresso fans who prefer their coffee strong and un-frothed. What matters at the end is to drink your favorite beverage in front of a fireplace, with friends or alone.
The principle behind the creation of an airy foam is simple: tiny bubbles are formed when milk sways back and forth very fast during mixing (as opposed to regular stirring that just mixes everything). The more quickly these bubbles form, the smaller they are. And because less air enters into them than large ones, their surface area to volume ratio is higher. This means that the bubble bursts quicker and more easily.
This leads to a texture with small pockets of air inside, which makes for a whipped cream-like foam: it’s lighter than whipped cream but heavier than simple steamed milk. That’s precisely what you want in your coffee (or whatever milk-based drink you use it for)! What you don’t want are big bubbles full of air, as they add no taste or flavor at all.
The best milk frother will create the finest and thickest foam possible. Small bubbles mean less air content, so to get dense foam you need a lot of them: this is why high-end milk frothers can boast hundreds if not thousands of bubbles per second !
Pros and Cons about Electric Milk Frothers
Pros:
- Automatic frothers are easy to use and operate.
- Most models will create cold frothed milk and hot frothed milk.
- They will produce great quality froth for cappuccinos and other milk beverages.
- Pitchers are easily removed from their base to allow for easy pouring.
- The carafe on a few models are dishwasher safe.
Cons:
- Most automatic electric frothers models are not dishwasher safe and cleaning can be a bit bothersome if there is milk stuck on bottom of pitcher.
- It will take 2 to 3 minutes for some models to froth milk and longer to steam milk.
- They can be a bit pricey, on average these frothers cost anywhere from $40 – $130.
Nespresso Aeroccino 3 Automatic Electric Milk Frother
The Nespresso Aeroccino 3 Automatic Electric Milk Frother is quick and easy to use and will produce excellent quality foamed and steamed milk in 60 to 80 seconds (approximately 60 seconds for frothed milk and 70 to 80 seconds for steamed milk).
The Aeroccino design and plastic exterior makes it easy to handle and store anywhere in your kitchen.
Features
- Produces hot or cold froth for your milk and coffee beverages at the touch of a button. The indicator light around button should be red when frothing hot milk and blue when frothing cold.
- Automatically shuts off when done frothing or steaming milk.
- Water resistant housing with non-stick, easy to clean coated interior.
- Steaming and frothing whisks has handle that allows for easy removal.
- Storage compartment on the base of the frother for storing whisk that is not being used.
- Milk level indicators for maximum frothed or steamed milk and minimum milk displayed inside the pitcher.
- Detachable electronic base with magnetic motor.
- Maximum capacity for frothing and steaming milk are 120 ml (4 ounces) and 240 ml (8 ounces) respectively.
Specifications
Weight: 2 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 ½ “ x 6 ¾ “
Capacity: 8.5 ounces
Secura Milk Frother – Detachable Automatic Electric Milk Frother
This Secura Milk Frother is not only automatic but also detachable making it easier to use than some of the larger models. It will still easily froth milk for hot, warm or cold coffee beverages. You can also use it just to warm milk. Frothed and steamed milk will be ready to consume in two to three minutes, so you can have your beverage in no time. One of the big advantages is that the jug has a proper spout making it easy to pour without spilling.
Features
- Two whisks for heating or frothing milk for cappuccinos, lattes and milk beverages.
- Spare whisk can be stored in the base of the unit.
- Two separate temperature settings for hot or cold froth.
- Stainless steel milk carafe with a see through lid for easy cleaning.
- Carafe and lid are dishwasher safe.
- Milk level indicators for maximum and minimum frothed or steamed milk displayed inside carafe.
- The frother automatically shuts itself off when the milk is prepared to save energy and prevent over frothing.
Specifications
Weight: 2.88 pounds
Dimensions: 9.09 x 6.57 x 6.54 inches
Capacity: 250 ml
Secura Automatic Electric Milk Frother
Secura Automatic Milk Frother froths and steam milk for coffee and chocolate drinks in less than two minutes.
Features
- Two whisk: one for frothing and the other for heating milk for cappuccinos, lattes and milk beverages.
- Milk level indicators for maximum and minimum frothed or steamed milk displayed inside carafe.
- Vacuum insulated carafe with stainless steel exterior, coated interior and detachable base.
- Automatically shuts off when the milk is done frothing or steaming.
- Produces hot or cold froth for your milk, cappuccinos and latte beverages.
- Maximum capacity for frothing and steaming milk are 125 ml and 250 ml. The 500 ml model maximum capacity for frothing and steaming milk are 250 ml and 500 ml.
- Detachable base that has a storage compartment beneath for extra whisk not being used.
Specifications
Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 13.5 cm
Capacity: 250/500 ml
Ezibasics Automatic Electric Milk Frother and Milk Steamer
The Ezibasics milk frother and milk steamer will produce delicious foamy and steamed milk for cappuccinos, lattes and hot chocolate beverages in just under 2 minutes.
Features
- Carafe stainless steel exterior and non-stick interior
- Minimum milk level indicator and maximum lines for frothing and steaming milk.
- Two whisks, one for frothing the milk and the other for steaming the milk.
- Clear lid so you can see the progress of your foam.
- Produces both hot and cold froth for cappuccinos and other milk products and steamed milk for lattes.
- Maximum 118 ml (3.8 ounces) when frothing milk and maximum 250 ml (8.5 ounces) when steaming milk.
- Automatically shuts itself off when the milk is done frothing or steaming using its internal temperature controller.
Specifications
Weight: 2.55 pounds
Dimensions: 7.64 x 6.22 x 5 inches
Capacity: Can heat 237ml (8oz) of milk or froth 118ml (4oz) of milk
Bodum Milk Frother
The Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother makes it easy to create thick, rich frothed milk and steamed milk for your coffee beverages in minutes.
Features
- You can make both warm and cold froth.
- Has inbuilt cord storage compartment
- The frother is equipped with dual auto off feature; it shuts off when the pitcher is removed from the base and when the milk is done frothing or steaming.
- Carafe is made from Tritan glass and stainless steel body with non stick interior for easy cleaning.
- Cannot put in the dishwasher but washes easily with warm water.
- Maximum capacity 10 ounces when frothing milk and 16 ounces when steaming milk.
- Maximum and minimum milk levels are clearly displayed on the inside of glass carafe.
Specifications
Weight: 1.58 pounds.
Dimensions: 4.38 x 5.63 x 7.88 inches
Capacity: 10 Ounces
Our verdict on the Best Milk Frothers
So there you have it, 5 of the best milk frothers – easy to use automatic and electric. They all produce excellent quality foamed (and we think better than a manual milk frother) and steamed milk in under three minutes. They are simply designed and easy to operate, you will enjoy your beverage topper at the touch of a button. I hope you find the best milk frother for what you need.
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