The milk frother: Perfect milk foam for cappuccino & Latte Macchiato
Perfect milk foam for cappuccinos etc. thanks to the milk frother. Find out how to do this here in the Mykitchens magazine.
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Drinks with milk foam
For these drinks you need milk foam and then of course a device that can produce milk foam.
Latte Macchiato
Latte Macchiato is the classic milk coffee par excellence. It consists of hot, tightly foamed milk on freshly brewed espresso.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is a popular coffee with milk foam, which consists of equal parts espresso, milk and milk foam.
Mocha
Mocha, called Caffè Mocha or Mocchaccino, is a hot drink made from espresso, hot milk and chocolate with a milk foam topping (or cream topping).
Milk frother in a test comparison
Which is the best milk frother? We compare different types and show what they are best suited for.
Electric milk frother
An electric milk frother conjures up milk foam at the push of a button. Simply add the milk, press the button and get creamy foam for cappuccinos etc.
Cordless milk frother or manual milk frother
The cordless milk frother is the simplest, smallest and cheapest milk frother in the test. A small stick with a whisk at the bottom that whisks the milk but does not heat it. It is particularly handy and available for around 20 euros. The small milk frother is the ideal choice, especially for frothing coffee while on vacation, and can easily and quickly froth milk manually.
However, its biggest advantage is also its biggest drawback: Due to its simplicity, you cannot expect milk frothing skills. You also need an additional heat source or you have to heat the milk first (e.g. in a pot).
Froth milk with steam
Frothing milk with steam is the classic way to froth milk. We usually find this variant on a portafilter or an espresso coffee machine with steam lance.
The milk is heated by the hot steam in a jug. At the same time, air bubbles are added by the water vapor. A swirl is created and ultimately fine milk foam.
Producing milk foam with steam takes a little practice, but it ensures perfect milk foam results!
Coffee machine with milk frother
Sometimes the milk frother is integrated into the coffee machine. A modern fully automatic coffee machine with an integrated milk foam function is the easiest way to get fine milk foam for latte macchiato and other coffee specialties with milk foam.
Our favorite: The Smeg milk frother
The best milk frother for us is clearly the Smeg milk frother (Smeg MFF11). An induction milk frother with a retro look that can not only prepare milk foam, but also offers other extras. For example, making hot chocolate. We'll show you why it's our favorite based on its most important features.
Advantages of the Smeg milk frother
- Fast and safe induction heating, with automatic switch-off
- Cool Smeg Retro Design, in many bright colors
- 6 different automatic programs, 1 manual program
- For cold and hot drinks with and without foam
- Max. 600 ml hot milk / chocolate or 250 ml milk foam
- Dishwasher-safe stainless steel jug
- Made from Tritan™ Renew recycled material
- 500W motor power
Smeg milk frother for milk foam, hot milk and chocolate
The Smeg Retro milk frother can do more than just produce perfect milk foam! It has six automatic programs and a manual program for various cold and hot drinks - with and without foam.
- Heating hot chocolate
- Heating hot milk
- Hot milk with creamy foam
- Hot milk with solid foam
- Cold milk with creamy foam
- Cold milk with solid foam
- Manually hotter Foam
- Manually cold foam
Smeg milk frother accessories
The Smeg milk frother has two different inserts. And of course it is the ideal accessory for the Smeg coffee grinder and coffee machine.
Frothing milk for beginners: How to achieve perfect milk foam
No matter whether the milk foam is produced with the steam wand or the induction milk frother, there are a few things to always keep in mind when producing creamy foam. The most important thing is the milk itself: the protein content and the temperature.
What temperature for milk foam?
The milk temperature should be approx. 60 °C. You can use a thermometer to check whether the perfect milk temperature for foam has been reached. Or you can simply use your fingers to help. If the container can only just be touched or is almost too hot, the temperature for milk foam is perfect. It is also called the "Ouch test".
If the milk gets too hot, it will burn and the protein can curdle. At the end the milk foam collapses again and the milk no longer tastes good. When frothing milk, make sure that does not exceed temperatures of 68 °C!
Which milk for milk foam?
To froth milk you primarily need the proteins in the milk. Therefore, you should make sure that the milk for frothing has a protein content of at least 1.5%. This is the case with animal milk. Plant-based milk can also be frothed. However, some plant-based milk alternatives are better suited for this than others.
Suitable milk for frothing:
- Whole milk
- Low-fat milk
- Lactose-free milk
- Soy milk
- Oat milk
About the Smeg brand
SMEG is an Italian design brand for high-quality and unusual kitchen appliances. Refrigerators, free-standing stoves, hobs and extractor hoods are also part of the range, as are small kitchen appliances (toasters, kettles, coffee machines and more). What makes the brand special is that it relies on an unmistakable design. To achieve this, SMEG works with well-known designers, such as Dolce & Gabbana, together. The extraordinary products also include many other special editions, such as the retro refrigerator with Mickey Mouse drawing or Peanuts motif on the occasion of an anniversary of the characters. But also the refrigerators and free-standing stoves in the 50s retro style. The company from northern Italy, founded in 1948, is now run by the third generation.
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