We all enjoy the foam at the top of your favorite cup of joe. It even makes a great cup of hot chocolate taste decadent and smooth. Did you know you do not have to go to a coffee shop to get a drink with foam at the top? You simply need to invest in a good milk frother.
How does a milk frother work?
A milk frother turns milk into the foam through aeration. The frother uses spinning arms to introduce air into the milk and the bubble formed lightens the milk and increases its volume thus creating the foam.
Types of milk frothers
These are the different types of milk frothers you will find on the market.
1. Manual frothers
This is a handheld frother that requires human power to work air into the milk and foam the milk. It usually takes minutes to turn milk into foam using this type of frother with the speed varying depending on your ‘arm grease’.
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2. Handheld electric frothers
Powered using simple cell batteries, this frother is able to turn milk into foam in way less time than a manual frother. The best can froth milk in seconds. It is cordless making it easy to use and store.
If you are shopping for a milk frother, you will find this roundup of frothers quite useful.
3. Automatic frothers
This is an electric-powered frother that is also able to heat milk in the process. You will be able to turn milk into form in a matter of seconds.
This type of frother tends to cost more as compared to the first two. The Verismo milk frother is a good example of a well-balanced automatic frother.
What is a frother used for?
A frother is used to turn milk into foam. You can also use it to beat egg white in case you need to make a meringue or a mousse. But you need to do it in batches as egg whites are denser than milk.
You can also use it to froth cream mixed with milk or cold water but in small batches. When frothing cream, do not dip the wand all the way to the bottom instead incorporate more air into the cream by frothing it from the top.
Do all milk frothers heat milk?
No. Only automatic milk frothers can heat milk.
Turn your kitchen into a gourmet coffee shop by getting yourself a frother and save yourself countless trips to your local Starbucks as well as some extra bucks.