Automatic milk frothers have the ultimate convenience of set and forget and before you know you have your perfect coffee drink ready and piping hot.  So what are the key models available and what do they offer in the way of advantages and disadvantages.

Lets take a look at the Jura-Capresso FrothXpress.   It really is one of the easiest system to operate.  Just let it heat up to two minutes and fill the water container, then fill the milk container and place your cup beneath the spout.
Now all you have to do is press and hold down the steam button and hot frothed milk will be dispensed.  You will need to release the button and wait around eight seconds before you can depress it again.  This action should be completed as many times as you need to achieve the foam you want, but on average most people only have to do it four or five times for the ideal foam experience. The rest of the milk can be stored in the milk container and the rest of the parts washed under running water.

The main features and benefits of this system include that it has a safety steam button and also has a child saftey device where the steam will not be released if the “frother assembly” is detached from machine.  You can adjust the milk temperature and has a removable water container so that it can easily be filled.  On average it will produce around 30 ounces of milk per filled water container and can also be used to produce hot chocolate.

The Nespresso Aeroccino Plus is a great machine that is fully automatic, creates excellent froth with skim milk, but doesn’t do as well with half and half.  It is easy to operate and will produce both warm and cold froth.
Hot milk is frothed in around 70 seconds while cold milk is a little quicker.  The aeroccino is ideal for making light summer drinks including iced lattes and iced cappuccinos and also works well with various coffee based desserts.

The device has extensive reviews online and is very popular.  Some of the issues of concern include making sure that the entire baseplate is 100% dry before operating and if you do get it wet to dry it as quickly as possible.

The Milk2Froth by Frieling is extremely convenient, but is not a stand alone system as it need to be connected to an espresso machine, compact and very easy to use.  This particular model is available in black and stainless steel and will keep your milk at the correct temperature for steaming.

The entire process is both very quiet and energy efficient and will produce 48 ounces or six cups worth of froth.

The Milk2Froth by Frieling is a revolutionary unit stays connected 24/7 to any espresso machine. It keeps milk cool but runs quietly, using less energy than a standard lightbulb. What could be easier?

Frothers and in particular milk frothers have come a long way in the last decade. While the coffee industry has boomed, there is a growing number of households that wish to emulate the flavour and pleasure of producing wonderful lattes and cuppuccinos. While previously having a milk steamer in your home was a luxury that very few could afford, now with the advent of the electric as well as manual frothers, you can drink your favourite drink at home and without having to worry about scorching yourself or your milk.

So what are the most popular frother designs that have appeared on the market. In this website, we will investigate all the models presently found online and review their good and bad points. We will look at:-

Milk Frother Wands:- ideal for all your frothing needs that can be used on both hot and cold milk and that produce excellent results for such a small applicance. In addition they come in a wide variety of designs with cordless, rechargable as well as corded options. Some of these designs also include a stand with Aerolatte and Bon Jour being the leaders in this particular design.

Automatic Electric Milk Frothers:- for more extensive frothing requirements. Ideal for entertaining as it will produce more froth and doesn’t require any manual work. These are produced predonimantly by manufacturers such as Nespresso, Capresso and Froth au Lait.

Plunger Milk Frothers:- Leading this design is the Bodum manufacturing team. The simplicity of use and the fact that there is no need to purchase additional milk frother jugs, makes this a one stop shop for those wanting to froth milk at home.

Stovetop Frothers:- Easy to use and produce hot froth quickly and effortlessly. Ideal for lattes and cappuccinos.

Milk Steamers:- Still one of the very best options for the professional hot foam cappuccino or Latte. These devices are a lot more expensive, but if you are going to be producing large numbers of coffees, then this is a great option that will produce superior results every time.