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The 10 Best Milk Frothers for Making DIY Café-Style Coffee

Latte art isn't just for the experts.

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What does a milk frother do? Well, exactly what is says it does. It froths milk, adding air to hot or cold liquid (it works for non-dairy milks, too!) to turn the stuff into a light foam for lattes, cappuccinos, dalgona coffee, and hot chocolate. Read: Your milk frother can turn your morning cup of coffee into a creamy treat—no barista required. For some coffee shop-level drinks at home, here are the best milk frothers on the market.

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Powerlix Handheld Milk Frother

Powerlix Handheld Milk Frother

This battery-operated electric frother promises foamy milk in 15 to 20 seconds. According to close to 10,000 5-star Amazon reviews, it's a quality product for an affordable price.

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Nespresso Milk Frother

Nespresso Milk Frother
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Nespresso is a household name for a reason. The brand's sturdy frother is a favorite among those using non-dairy milks, like almond or soy, since it gets them creamier than other models on the market. This small appliance can also take milk from cold to hot.

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Zulay Kitchen Handheld Frother

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If you're new to the world of homemade lattes, this frother is a great place to start. It's completely beginner-friendly—just push the top button and you're good to go.

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Ninja Manual Milk Frother

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Ninja Manual Milk Frother

The good ol' fashioned way is actually surprisingly easy using this manual milk frother. With a couple pumps and a little elbow grease, you can froth hot or cold milk in seconds.

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Silver Fork Milk Frother Stencil Set

Silver Fork Milk Frother Stencil Set
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Budding coffee artiste? Try this coffee art set—it comes with a frother and stencils with outlines of a heart and smiley face, among other shapes. Sounds like a pretty great way to start your morning.

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Breville Milk Cafe Milk Frother

Breville Milk Cafe Milk Frother

This machine has the ability to control the exact temperature of your milk, which means you can also control just how foamy you want it to turn out.

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Capresso Pro Milk Frother

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Capresso Pro Milk Frother

With only three buttons this frother is insanely simple to use and is easy to clean up with dishwasher safe pieces.

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HIC Milk Frother

HIC Milk Frother
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Not only will this stainless steal manual frother look gorgeous on your breakfast table, it also has the added bonus of creating an extra-thick froth, making it ideal for matcha.

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Miroco Electric Milk Frother

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Miroco Electric Milk Frother

This frother has four different settings so you can make all sorts of drinks, including cappuccinos, lattes, hot milks, hot chocolates, and flat whites.

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Smeg 50's Retro Red Milk Frother

Smeg 50's Retro Red Milk Frother

The jug on this frother is on the bigger size, with the ability to hold eight-and-a-half ounces at a time. Even better, the stainless steel jug is totally dishwasher safe.

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