How to Use a Milk Frother

A milk frother is an inexpensive kitchen gadget that will make your morning coffee much more exciting. It quickly and easily whisks up warm milk, creating foam similar to what you get with a latte or a cappuccino. Unlike a cappuccino machine, though, the milk frother is easy to clean up and small, so it can be stored just about anywhere. This tool is easy to use and gives you a fancy coffee within seconds.

Things You'll Need

• Large coffee mug ½ cup milk ½ cup hot coffee

Instructions

1. Pour your milk into a microwave-safe container and heat for about 45 seconds, or heat it in a saucepan on the stove until just before boiling.

2. Transfer the milk to your coffee mug. The mug should be large enough that the milk fills it only about one-third to one-half full.

3. Place the whisking end of the frother into the milk. It should be just barely under the surface of the milk.

4. Turn on the frother and move the whisk around the surface of the milk, creating a thick foam on the top.

5. Turn off the frother when you have created the desired amount of foam. This is usually about ½ inch thick on top of the milk.

6. Rinse the milk frother under warm running water to ensure that all residue is removed. Dry with a dish towel and store for the next use.

7. Pour the hot coffee into the mug. Add sugar if desired and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• It is easy to overflow the mug when frothing the milk. If this happens use less milk or a bigger coffee mug. A milk frother also works great for creating creamy hot chocolate. Simply froth the hot chocolate in a large mug after it has been prepared.

• Be sure to rinse and dry the frother thoroughly after each use so that mold and bacteria do not develop on the whisk.