Best Milk Frothers of 2025: Manual, Electric & Automatic Options Tested
I spent years assuming good microfoam required an espresso machine with a proper steam wand. Then I tried a $30 handheld frother and realized I was wrong. Not all of it was great, but the gap between a cheap frother and good one is smaller than the gap between a cheap espresso machine and a good one. If you drink lattes at home and don’t own a machine with a prosumer steam wand, a standalone milk frother will make a bigger difference to your coffee than upgrading your machine. ...