Currently there are numerous brands and types of milk frothers to choose from. While all milk frothers perform the same basic function, there are some that stand out from all the others with regards to their durability, ease of use and versatility. The frothers listed here are the top five in their categories for 2015.
Top Automatic Electric Milk Frothers
Nespresso Aeroccino Plus
The Aeroccino Plus produces exceptional quality frothed milk less than 90 seconds. It is silent and easy to operate. Other features of the Aeroccino Plus are:
- Detachable electronic base
- Froth hot or cold milk
- Maximum and minimum milk level indicators
- Maximum capacity 130 ml for froth milk and 250 ml for hot milk
- Easy to clean
- Compact Design
- Two whisk for frothing hot or cold milk
- Weight: 2.3 pounds
- Dimensions: 4.1”x4.1”x6.7”
Breville BMF600XL Milk Café
This is an effective milk frother that produces frothed milk of the highest quality. It does cost an average $40 more than the other frothers, but the machine is worth every penny. Features of the Breville MF600XL are:
- Induction heating
- Two frothing discs for frothing milk for Cappuccino or Latte
- Storage compartment for frothing disc
- Stainless steel milk jug with level indicators and spout
- Jug is dishwasher safe
- Temperature control
- Makes hot chocolate
- Overheat protection
- Maximum capacity 250 ml for froth milk and 750 ml for hot milk.
- Weight: 3.6 pounds
- Dimensions: 6”x6”x10.2”
Epica Automatic Electric Milk Frother
Provides a great way for you to enjoy your lattes and creamy cappuccinos in minutes. The machine features:
- Detachable electrical base
- Stainless steel housing and is vacuum insulated to keep milk warm
- Froth hot and cold milk
- Maximum capacity 125 ml for froth milk and 250 ml for hot milk
- Milk level indicators
- Weight: 2.4 pounds
- Dimensions: 5”x6”x8”
Capresso frothPRO
The frothPRO will steam and froth milk for your lattes, cappuccinos or hot chocolate. It produces professional quality frothed, warm or hot milk at the touch of a button. The main features of the machine are:
- Three separate temperature settings for frothing milk (cold, warm and hot).
- Scratch resistant, dishwasher safe milk pitcher
- Two frothing and one heating discs
- Maximum capacity 240 ml for froth milk and 350 ml for hot milk.
- Illuminated button operation
- Milk level indicators in pitcher
- Stay cool handle
- Dual auto shut off feature
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Dimensions: 6”x5”x7”
Chefs Star Premier Automatic Milk Frother
Chef Star milk frother creates creamy frothed milk in under 90 seconds. The machine is great for frothing and steaming milk for cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate and chai lattes. Features of the machine are:
- Two whisk for frothing and heating milk
- Detachable electrical base
- High quality stainless steel exterior
- Maximum capacity 125 ml for froth milk and 250 ml for hot milk
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Dimensions: 4”x3”x7”
Top Handheld Electric Milk Frothers 2015
Bru Joy Milk Frother
The Bru Joy is easy to use and creates professional quality frothed milk. It is also backed by a lifetime warranty. Its design and weight makes it perfect for travelling with. Other features of the product are:
- 18/10 grade stainless steel
- Forth hot or cold milk
- Easy to store
- Easy to clean
- 2 AAA batteries (sold separately)
- Push on or off button
- Weight: 0.3 ounces
- Dimensions: 9.6”x0.4”x0.4”
Café Casa Professional
This two speed frother allows for flexible operations and to froth thicker milk products like soy or almond. The machine will start producing foam in approximately 10-15 seconds. Key features of the frother are:
- 15,000 RPM motor
- Easy to clean
- Forth hot or cold milk
- Stainless steel
- 2 AA Batteries (sold separately)
- Weight: 8 ounces
Ikea Milk Frother
The Ikea Milk Frother will begin to froth cold or hot milk in 15-20 seconds. Features include:
- Easy to clean
- Forth hot or cold milk
- Stainless steel whisk and stem
- 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
- Weight: 3.5 ounces
- Dimensions: 11”x3”x1”
Kuissential SlickFroth 2.0
The frother is equipped with comfortable rubber grip. The SlickFroth 2.0 will begin frothing milk in 10-15 seconds. Other features of the product are:
- Stainless steel whisk and stem
- Easy to clean
- Forth hot or cold milk
- 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
- Weight 3.6 ounces
Epare Electric Milk Frother
Epare milk frother has soft rubber coating for easy handling of the frother. The main features of the frother are:
- Stainless steel whisk and stem
- Forth hot or cold milk
- Easy to clean
- 2 AA batteries
- Weight: 3 ounces
Top Manual Milk Frothers 2015
HIC Stainless Steel Milk Frother
The HIC stainless steel milk frother will produce thick froth with little effort in less than a minute. The milk pitcher is dishwasher safe. The features of the frother are:
- 14 ounce pitcher
- Stainless steel pump handle
- Milk volume indicator
- Weight: 9.4 ounces
- Dimensions: 5.1”x3.5”x6.2”
Norpro Stainless Steel Milk Frother
Norpro stainless steel frother produce frothed milk in 30-45 seconds. Main features of the frother are:
- Stainless steel pitcher
- Easy to clean (hand wash preferred)
- Book with instructions and recipes
- Milk volume indicator
- Weight: 1 pound
- Dimension 8.5”x4.5”x7”
Vktech Stainless Steel Milk Frother
This milk frother is very easy to use and will froth warm or cold milk. Other features:
- Heat resistant handle
- Stainless steel pitcher
- Milk volume indicator
- Double mesh screens
- Milk capacity 200 ml
- Weight: 11.2 ounces
Norpro Glass Froth Master
This manual glass pitcher milk frother will froth hot, cold or low fat milk for your milk beverages. Other features:
• 16-ounce capacity
• Book with instructions and recipes
• 10-20 seconds frothing
• Tempered glass body
• Easy to clean (hand wash)
• Weight: 4 ounces
BonJour Café Froth Monet Milk Frother
The BonJour glass pitcher is built borosilicate glass, this will allow you frothed milk stay warm for a little longer. Features of the frother:
• 15-ounce capacity
• 10-20 seconds frothing
• Easy to clean (hand wash)
• Stainless steel rod
• Stainless steel screen
• Weight: 10.4 ounces
Summary
These are great milk Frothers that provide excellent quality frothed milk, some with more microfoam than others. The Automatic Electric Frothers will give better results when it comes to frothing warm milk as these machines does the steaming of the milk automatically. However, all Frothers listed here are top of their class when it comes to frothing milk for your cappuccinos, latte, hot chocolate, and other milk beverages.