The 10 Best Milk Frothers to Buy for a Perfect Cup of Joe

Best overall milk frother

We’re obsessed with this one-touch automatic milk frother. While it comes with several Nespresso machines, it’s also available to purchase on its own. For starters, you can use it for both cold and hot milk foam. It switches off automatically when it’s done, so you don’t have to stand over it or keep checking the foam content, and it works with alternative milks just as well as your standard 2 percent.

Pros:

• One-touch button
• Automatic on-off switch
• Can create both cold and hot foam

Cons:

• Spills if filled all the way to the top

Best large-capacity milk frother

The most unique feature about the Breville milk frother is the fact that you can customize the exact temperature of your milk, with options ranging from 100 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. It can also store a ton of liquid (up to 3 cups), which means it can comfortably make three drinks or more, and it comes with two plastic whisks for both lattes and cappuccinos.

Pros:

• Can adjust milk temps to your exact liking
• Comes with two whisks
• Great for large families

Cons:

• Hard to clean

Best hand milk frother

Don’t let its small size fool you—this is one incredibly powerful milk frother. It’ll foam your drink in less than one minute and comes with a stainless-steel stand for easy kitchen storage. It’s battery-operated, so you can enjoy your fresh cappuccino without tripping all over those pesky wires—just note that it won’t heat the milk for you, so if you’re looking for warm foam, you may want to consider another option.

Pros:

• Powerful motor
• Easy to store

Cons:

• Doesn’t heat liquid

Best cordless milk frother

A legacy for a reason, the Aerolatte milk frother is pretty great if you live in a small space and need something light and convenient. With easy replaceable (and included!) AA batteries, it’s pretty much the most low-effort item you’ll ever add to your kitchen—no wonder it’s got a thumbs-up from celebrity food writer Nigella Lawson!

Pros:

• Cordless and convenient
• Lightweight

Cons:

• Batteries wear out quickly

Best electric milk frother

The ergonomic design and affordable price of this frother make it a winner in our books. Basically, it’s designed like a kettle, so you can more easily pour out the milk you’ve just frothed. It has four different whisk sizes that are designed to handle everything from cappuccinos to hot chocolates, and it even comes with backup options should you lose them. (How thoughtful!)

Pros:

• Easy-pour design
• Varying whisk options
• Heats and froths

Cons:

• Not compatible with alternative milks

Best multipurpose milk frother

With two different speed settings of fast or slow, you can actually use this frother to blend smoothies with heavy protein powders as well as your morning coffee. This multifunctional device can easily be cleaned under hot water, and its thin handle is incredibly comfortable to hold. It operates on two AA batteries (not included).

Pros:

• Easy to clean
• Multifunctional

Cons:

• Oddly positioned start button

Best milk frother pitcher

You can get frothy milk from this little gadget almost immediately (within 30 seconds). It doesn’t have a heating element, but the container is microwave-safe, so you can just place it in the microwave for 30 more seconds to get your steaming beverage in one minute flat. It also has a comfortable grip to ensure your hands won’t get tired.

Pros:

• Microwave-safe
• Comfortable grip
• Quick

Cons:

• Doesn’t heat up milk

Fastest milk frother

For an electric milk frother that takes up just as much space as a handheld one (if not less), this option is it. Not only will it churn out your foam in as little as 15 seconds (!) at the push of a single button, it’s super durable for the value, too.

Pros:

• Super quick
• Compact
• One-touch operation

Cons:

• Does not heat milk
• Batteries wear out quickly

Best high-end milk frother

This pretty retro design doesn’t come cheap, but it will honestly be a game changer when it comes to creating gorgeous lattes at home. Aside from its chic aesthetic, which will work for nearly any kitchen decor, it has multiple settings for all types of drinks (including cold ones), two different whisks for heating and foaming and a super compact silhouette.

Pros:

• Sturdy design
• Multiple drink settings
• Works with cold beverages

Cons:

• Expensive

Best milk frother and steamer

This all-in-one frother and heater also works as a steamer, so it will work just as well for those days you just want a hot, no-foam latte as it will when you want a creamy capp. It has a one-touch button and four different settings: one for warm and thick milk froth, one for warm and thin milk froth, one for hot milk with minimum froth and one for cold froth. This allows for a huge variety of beverages and flexibility.

Pros:

• All-in-one gadget
• Built-in steamer

Cons:

• Non-rechargeable
• Takes a long time to heat