The 10 Best Milk Frothers

If you love cappuccinos, latte macchiatos, or frappés, the best milk frothers can bring café-quality drinks to your home. They make a soft, velvety foam that enhances any milk-based beverage. These versatile gadgets can whip up a variety of hot and cold drinks. Check out our top 10 picks, from simple battery-operated whisks to advanced multifunctional models.

1. Philips Milk Twister CA6500/63

We believe the Philips Milk Twister CA6500/63 is the best milk frother. This versatile electric milk frother can make foam for two cappuccinos (with its 120 ml capacity) and prepare other hot and cold drinks like tea with milk or iced coffee. It’s easy to use: just press a button to start the magnetic whisk. The non-stick coating makes cleaning simple – just rinse and dry.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio MilkUp

The Lavazza A Modo Mio MilkUp frother whips up creamy hot or cold milk foam, heats, and blends automatically. It comes with a durable stainless steel container for both hot and cold drinks. Plus, it has a convenient multifunction button that handles all preparations with a simple press.

3. Nespresso Aeroccino 4

The Nespresso Aeroccino 4 is a versatile milk frother with four settings: hot dense foam, hot airy foam, cold foam, and heated milk without foam. Its compact design features easy-to-use buttons on the front. The dense setting creates a rich foam layer, while the airy setting disperses milk evenly. The no-foam option is perfect for reheating coffee without a microwave. Cleanup is a breeze with a hot water rinse and a quick wipe.

4. Chinya Milk Frother

Priced at less than half of the Aeroccino, Chinya is a reliable milk frother. With three modes – hot foam, cold foam, and heated milk without foam – it offers versatility. The frothed milk has a creamy consistency without overwhelming thickness, ensuring a balanced coffee experience. Plus, the wide basin simplifies cleaning. 

5. Smeg Estetica 50’s Style

The Smeg Estetica has an irresistible ’50s look. While it isn’t exactly budget-friendly, it comes with some relatively advanced features. You can adjust the foam density and it even has a program for making hot chocolate. Despite being bulkier than other options, it boasts an extra-large capacity of 600 milliliters for heating milk, done through induction.

6. Severin Sm 3587 Spuma Plus

The Severin Sm 3587 Spuma Plus is one of the best milk frothers. It produces rich and dense milk foam, ideal for various delicious drinks, including cold ones. With 13 available programs, it can make anything from hot chocolate to protein shakes. Equipped with a spout for latte art enthusiasts, Spuma Plus can froth up to 350 ml and heat up to 750 ml of milk.

7. Bonsenkitchen 15-20s

This simple and affordable milk frother with a stainless steel whisk can create dense, creamy foam in seconds. All you need to do is press the button on the ergonomic handle. Cleaning is easy as well – just rinse the whisk under water. Powered by two AA batteries, the Bonsenkitchen 15-20s is perfect for home use or travel to enjoy a great cappuccino anywhere.

8. Girmi ML70

Equipped with three functions (hot frothing, cold frothing, and heating), the Girmi ML70 can heat and froth up to 250 ml of milk, as well as prepare various refreshing cold drinks. The glass beaker ensures easier cleaning and hygiene and can be conveniently removed and washed in the dishwasher.

9. Illy Milk Frother

Unlike other milk frothers, the Illy Electric Milk Frother comes with a dedicated hot chocolate function. It is extremely easy to use thanks to the touch controls. Plus, it froths milk both hot and cold and automatically stops when finished. 

10. Bialetti Milk Frother

The Bialetti Milk Frother takes inspiration from the iconic moka pot design, featuring a sleek stainless steel body with a contoured black handle. It can froth up to 150 milliliters of hot milk or heat 300 milliliters of plain milk. Simple to use, it automatically shuts off once the perfect result is achieved.