Top 6 Milk Frothers for Café-Style Coffee

This frother is the go-to choice of our test kitchen experts and editors. With the push of a button, it froths hot or cold milk in 70 seconds or less. We've found it works well with all types of milk — even alternatives like almond and soy. Bonus: It comes in three colors (black, red, and white), unlike many other stainless steel or black-only options.

This battery-operated frother is seriously powerful and costs around the same as a venti almond milk latte! In less than 15 seconds, it creates foam that's more than triple the volume of the milk you started with. Best of all, our pros found it easy to clean.

With the touch of a button, this battery-operated frother whips milk up into foam in less than 30 seconds. Thanks to its chrome stand, it's easy to store in the cupboard or right on the counter. The only downside is the coiled frothing head can be a little tricky to clean. 

If you're a serious coffee connoisseur, this espresso machine might be worth investing in. It's a favorite of the Test Kitchen's editorial project manager, Trish Clasen. “It does a phenomenal job of frothing up the milk,” she says. “You can even do a hot or cold frothing moment!”

With nearly 4,500 5-star reviews on Amazon, the battery-powered PowerLix frother is seriously popular. One reviewer shared their secret to getting the perfect foam: "My technique is to do it in short bursts, hovering on top for no longer than one second, then pushing it down to the bottom until the milk cyclone tries to jump out of the cup!"

Wish you could make fancy coffee shop drinks at home? This device is for you. It connects to an app on your phone that has more than 20 settings for hot or cold drinks, including a Flat White or an Iced Nitro. Simply select the recipe you want on your phone, and push the button on the device for it to start working. In Lab tests, the smart gadget heated evenly and made perfectly uniform foam. Worth noting: It doesn't foam almond and soy milk as well as regular milk.