If you want to make barista-style coffee without leaving the house, then you ought to get yourself a milk frother. These nifty tools can help you achieve a professional-looking hot drink in the comfort of your own home.
Most coffee machines are built with steam wands to create frothy milk, however it's sometimes better to do this separately for top results.
Milk frothers can be used to help you make creamy and frothing textures for espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and more just like the baristas would at your favourite coffee place.
Best of all? There's a great frother for every coffee lover's budget.
We've taken a look at a range of options such as handheld frothers for quick and easy use, frothers that will heat your milk, as well as super compact ones for keeping at home.
Read on to discover our roundup of the best milk frothers for adding a light, foamy texture to your morning coffee.
Best milk frothers to buy
1. Bialetti Milk Frother
Stylish, compact and perfect for the job when achieving frothy and creamy milk for your beverages. It's minimalist design makes it the perfect addition to any coffee loving home.
The lid features a patented dual-disc whip, simply press down on the lever to froth milk up in no time like a pro.
2. Lavazza MilkUp Milk Frother
If you have a bigger space, then Lavazza's MilkUp frother is ideal. It takes up the same room as a kettle would on smaller counter spaces.
The frother is able to prepare milk at different textures, allowing you to choose the perfect consistency for each drink. You can also heat the milk if you like and it will do it all in under two minutes.
Included in the kit are two replacement whisks suitable for heating and whisking, with an easy to read milk indicator to make sure you don't over pour.
3. Lavazza A Modo Mio Milk Easy Frother
Compact, stylish and a great choice for those who prefer dairy alternatives. The Mio Milk Easy Frother from Lavazza has celebrity fans including Ellie Goulding who describes it as 'a joy for using with almond milk'.
Prepare authentic Italian cappuccinos and more of your beverages that require a creamy and velvety foam. at home, just like Ellie. With a touch of a button you can warm or froth the milk to create many original recipes, hot or cold.
The removable parts are also dishwasher friendly.
Price: £39.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Dualit Milk Frother
Heated, perfectly fluffy and frothy milk ready for your morning brew and 70 seconds? What's not to love?
It's got the capacity to make up to two ups at a time, the removable lid makes it easy to test the temperature of your milk, the automatic switch off function means there's no messy accidents.
The removable parts make cleaning up afterwards a treat.
Price: £49.99, Amazon - buy here now
5. BODUM Schiuma Battery Operated Milk Frother
If you're looking for something that really doesn't take up too much room, handheld frothers are super easy to use and offer the most control, when it comes to whisking to your desired froth.
BODUM's Handeheld frother is battery operated and has a sleek ergonomic design for easy handling.
Price: £10, John Lewis - buy here now
6. SMEG MFF01CRUK Milk Frother
Smeg products have the unique look that add a pop of contemporary-retro style, always available in several shades, so there's one for every home.
The frother is ideal for crafting the perfect morning cup of coffee, from cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and even coffee art. It's also a good choice for non-dairy options too.
Price: £149, Currys - buy here now
7. Nespresso Aeroccino4 Milk Frother
Nice and lightweight weighing just over a kilogram, Nespresso's Aeroccino4 is a stylish accompaniment to any home to create your favourite drinks.
There are two functions hot milk and cold foam, allowing you your desired texture whatever you're drinking. It's super easy to operate with buttons to select your desired function and a futuristic swivel stand where it rests.
Price: £60, Nespresso - buy here now
8. Krups Frothing Control Milk Frother
Another sleek design, with easy to use functions to make your drinks without any fuss. Krups' Milk Frother has clear indicators for frothing or heating milk - there's also a non spill lid to ensure there's no accidentally splashes.
The cordless design makes it easier to serve up the milk when you need it.
Price: £59.99, Argos -
9. Swan Automatic Milk Frother
For effortless heating and frothing capabilities, Swan's Auomatic Frother is best for single use, there's five temperature variants to make sure you get your ideal temperature every time.
In under two minutes you'll have milk ready to serve in coffees, hot chocolates and other warm bevarages. It also has an auto shut off feature which is handy for mornings where you have to pour and head for the door.
Price: £34.99, JD Williams - buy here now
10. Jean Patrique Hostess Milk Frother
This twin frother from Jean Patrique is ideal for creating two beverages, with the ideal amounts for both.
With the facility to operate the jugs independently, you're able to make make hot and cold drinks at the same time without disturbing the other, saving you when preparing your favourites.
Price: £39.99, Jean Patrique - buy here now
