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Milk & Frothing

Frothers, pitchers and steaming tools for milk drinks.

Quick answer

Beginners can start with the Subminimal NanoFoamer V2 handheld frother. For pitchers, pick the Rhinowares 12 oz or Smart Pitcher 12 oz for smaller drinks, or the Rhinowares 20 oz, Normcore 20.3 oz or Motta 17 oz for larger volumes.

Editor’s pick

Subminimal NanoFoamer V2

Subminimal · Handheld
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Breville Milk Cafe Milk Frother

Breville · Electric-jug
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Breville Pro Control Milk Jug

Breville · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Breville Temp Control Milk Jug

Breville · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

De'Longhi LatteMix Milk Frother

De'Longhi · Electric-jug
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Fellow Eddy Steaming Pitcher

Fellow · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Flair eWizard Electric Milk Steamer

Flair Espresso
Typical price$$$ $200–400See specs →

Flair Wizard Stovetop Milk Steamer

Flair Espresso
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

KitchenAid Automatic Milk Frother Attachment

KitchenAid · Pitcher
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Maestri House DualFro 600 Milk Frother Steamer 21oz Black

Maestri House · Electric-jug
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Maestri House LunaFro Art Rechargeable Handheld Frother

Maestri House · Handheld
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Maestri House LunaFro Lite Rechargeable Handheld Milk Frother

Maestri House · Handheld
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Motta Europa Milk Jug 11.8oz / 0.35L

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Motta Europa Milk Pitcher 25.4oz

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Motta Europa Milk Pitcher 33.8oz / 1L

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Motta Europa Milk Pitcher 50oz

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Motta Europa Non-Stick 11.8oz Red

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Motta Europa Professional Milk Pitcher 17oz

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Motta Professional Milk Pitcher 11.8oz Black

Motta · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Nespresso Aeroccino 3 Milk Frother Black

Nespresso · Electric-jug
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Nespresso Aeroccino 4 Milk Frother

Nespresso · Electric-jug
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Nespresso Aeroccino XL Milk Frother

Nespresso
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Nespresso Barista Recipe Maker

Nespresso
Typical price$$ $75–200See specs →

Normcore Handleless Milk Pitcher 20.3oz

Normcore · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Normcore Handleless Pitcher Round Spout 20.3oz

Normcore · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Normcore Handleless Pitcher Sharp Spout Gun-Metal 20.3oz

Normcore · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Profitec Milk Frothing Pitcher (12 oz / 17 oz)

Profitec · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rattleware 12-Ounce Macchiato Pitcher

Rattleware · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rattleware 20-Ounce Latte Art Pitcher

Rattleware · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rattleware 25-Ounce Graduated Bell Pitcher

Rattleware · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rattleware 32-Ounce Graduated Pitcher

Rattleware · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rattleware 5-Inch Easy Steam Thermometer

Rattleware
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rhino Coffee Gear 600mm Spinjet Pitcher Rinser

Rhinowares · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rhinowares Professional Milk Pitcher 12oz

Rhinowares · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rhinowares Professional Milk Pitcher 20oz

Rhinowares · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Rhinowares Professional Milk Pitcher 32oz

Rhinowares · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Smart Pitcher 12oz (thermo)

Smart Pitcher · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Smart Pitcher 20oz Thermo Frothing Pitcher

Smart Pitcher · Pitcher
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Smeg MFF11 Milk Frother

Smeg · Electric-jug
Typical price$$$ $200–400See specs →

Subminimal NanoFoamer Lithium

Subminimal · Handheld
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →

Subminimal NanoScreen Replacement Kit

Subminimal · Handheld
Typical price$ Under $75See specs →
Buying guide · milk & frothing

Still deciding? Start here.

01

How to choose

Weigh the type against your space and how hands-on you want to be.

Type

Pitcher

25 products in this category.

For exampleBreville Pro Control Milk Jug, Breville Temp Control Milk Jug
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Type

Electric-jug

6 products in this category.

For exampleBreville Milk Cafe Milk Frother, De'Longhi LatteMix Milk Frother
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Type

Handheld

5 products in this category.

For exampleSubminimal NanoFoamer V2, Maestri House LunaFro Art Rechargeable Handheld Frother
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Before you decide, check:Type
Read the full guide

This category lists one handheld electric milk frother and five milk pitchers. The only spec compared across products is Type. Choose a handheld model when you want a simple electric tool that works without a steam wand. Choose a pitcher when you already steam milk and need a container sized for your drink volume. Capacities range from 355 ml to 600 ml among the pitchers listed. Material is stated only for the Rhinowares 12 oz model as stainless steel. Match the type and listed capacity to the drinks you make most often.

02

Best by need

Short lists picked by our editors, ranked, with who each one suits.

03

Popular comparisons

Two side by side, with which to pick and when to skip.

04

Milk & Frothing: common questions

Short answers, with links to the gear each one names.

What types of milk frothing tools are listed?

One handheld electric frother and five pitchers.

Which product is noted as beginner-friendly?

The Subminimal NanoFoamer V2.

What capacities are listed for the pitchers?

355 ml, 503 ml, 591 ml and 600 ml.

Is material listed for every pitcher?

No, only the Rhinowares Professional Milk Pitcher 12oz states stainless steel.

Do all pitchers share the same type?

Yes, all five are listed as Type: pitcher.

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