Milk frothers for making cappuccino, latte, macchiato and hot chocolate at home, from handheld whisks to electric jug frothers. They suit anyone who wants café-style milk without buying a full espresso machine. Brands include Adler, Bialetti, Smeg and Severin, with over 60 models to compare.
How to choose a milk frother
Handheld or jug. A handheld frother is small, easy to store and froths straight in a cup or jug, but it needs some effort and cannot heat milk. An electric jug frother heats and froths at the touch of a button, which makes more sense if you make drinks every day or for several people.
Hot and cold froth. Check whether the frother only heats milk or can also make cold foam for iced coffee. Many jug models come with separate whisk discs, one for thick foam and one for lighter, pourable milk, so look at what is supplied in the box.
Capacity. Milk expands when frothed, so the usable volume is smaller than the jug's total size. Look at the maximum fill line for frothing and the minimum line for a single cup, and pick a size that matches how many drinks you usually make at once.
Materials and cleaning. A non-stick interior wipes clean more easily, while stainless steel is hard-wearing and does not hold on to smells. A removable whisk and dishwasher-safe parts save time, because dried milk is hard to remove.
Type of milk. Whole milk gives the creamiest, most stable foam. Plant-based drinks froth less predictably, and barista editions of oat milk usually work better than standard cartons, so choose a frother with more than one setting if you switch between them.
Milk frother brands we carry
- Adler: a European maker of affordable small household appliances, and the brand with the most frothers in our range.
- Bialetti: the Italian company behind the Moka Express stovetop coffee maker, so its frothers suit people who already make coffee the Italian way.
- Smeg: an Italian brand known for retro-styled kitchen appliances, a good match if the frother will stay on show next to a matching kettle or toaster.
- Severin: a German small appliance manufacturer with a long history in everyday kitchen products.
- Caso: a German brand focused on design-led kitchen appliances.
- Guzzini: an Italian homeware company founded in 1912, known for colourful design products for the table and kitchen.
- WMF: a German kitchenware company dating back to 1853, known for stainless steel cookware and cutlery.
- Philips: a Dutch electronics company known for automatic espresso machines with built-in milk systems such as LatteGo.
Also in our range: G3 Ferrari, Esperanza, Ariete and Xavax.
Milk frother FAQ
Can a milk frother heat milk?
Electric jug frothers can heat and froth milk in one step, while handheld frothers cannot heat anything. If you use a handheld model, warm the milk first in a pan or microwave to about the temperature of a hot drink, then whisk it.
Which milk froths best?
Whole milk usually froths best because its fat and protein give a creamy, stable foam. Semi-skimmed milk makes lighter, drier foam, and plant-based barista versions are designed to froth better than standard plant milks.
Is a handheld or an electric jug frother better?
It depends on how often you make drinks. A handheld frother is cheaper to run, takes up little space and is quick to rinse, while an electric jug frother is more convenient for daily use because it heats, froths and switches off by itself.
How do I clean a milk frother?
Rinse it straight after use, because dried milk is much harder to remove. Wash a handheld whisk in hot soapy water, and for an electric jug, clean the inside with a soft cloth and never submerge the base, which contains the electrics.
