I’m convinced people just pretend to like plain black coffee with no sugar or anything, you can’t lol all it has is a bit of a bitter taste, nothing else
Strong black filtered coffee is nice with my morning cigarette, but the rest of the day i prefer espresso, latte, and cappuccino. A LITTLE sugar with cappuccino, but not with other types of coffee...
I second this. Note that while non-homogenized milk tastes great, resulting foam will not be as stable as normal homogenized milk you'll mostly find at the store.
Regardless of the method you use, you should froth it like a good barista. Which means you stretch the milk under 100 degrees F. So you are adding some air, whipping, adding some air, whipping. Once the steaming wand on a true espresso machine gets the milk to 100F you bury the nozzle and tilt it to get the folding action. You never introduce air after the milk has gotten over 100f. I use the little battery powered frother by stretching the cold milk until it's about double in volume. You don't just constantly add air though, you let some air get sucked into the whirlpool then whip it to break up the bubbles into smaller bubbles. Then you microwave it for about 30 seconds, get it warm, aerate it some more, microwave some more to get it above 100f, then just fold it without introducing any more air. Makes the closest thing you'll ever get to a good velvet micro-foam outside a pro coffee shop.
What a great breakdown! I feel like most milk-drink-at-home videos usually just cover their favourite method, so it was really cool to see so many different techniques in one video!
Frother wand is the best for home use，easy to clean easy to storage，and very flexible，the foam would be fantastic if you master the technique with the right milk and temperature. It can also be used for mixing drinks such as milk tea and hot cocoa.
I used to make froth using the "cheap" electric milk frother. I have had 2 of them. They both broke after a while. Then someone told me that you can froth milk in a french press, and I haven't looked back:) I can make a lot of cappuccinos all at once, it froths perfectly and there is nothing to break unless you drop it on the floor. I prefer the consistency of the foam too.
I got the Bodum french press style milk frother today, and i agree; that foam is much nicer than what i get with a wisp. Im not sure why this video claims it is difficult to clean. Just add some warm water, pump 2 seconds, discard water, and repeat. Maybe add a drop of soap in the second rinse if i dont plan to use it later that day.
I have settled on unsweetened whip cream for my coffee. I just whip it up every morning from heavy cream. You fall in love with the texture and taste. Sometimes I add some International Delight, caramel macchiato to the heavy cream- for lightly sweetened whip cream. Beats anything I've ever had at a coffee shop.
Impressed by how well the hand held worked. Seems like a great option, especially for baristas who already know how to stretch and roll milk with a steam wand.
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip I use one to make "moka pot cappuccinos" at home and it did take just a little time to get the technique down. I have been using a microwave safe glass measuring cup to heat up my milk and froth my milk in.
Take into account that battery lifetime will be a real pain in the ass. That will work good for a week, then it is not strong enough. I think it is not cheap anymore if you have to buy batteries every single week.
@@strobi0001 agreed, that was how it was for me too, battery dying so often, yes weekly or sooner and in the middle of using it was disappointing. Perhaps a plug in or rechargeable one exists...?
Literally my home frothing journey! I started with the French press and it was such a hassle to clean everything every time! I’m now using Sunbeam cafe creamy automatic frother, and yes it produces way too much foam but separated from the milk! Thank you so much for this video!
I use an electric frother from the cheap/medium price category trying to mimic the pro steam wand technique. For a few seconds I let the milk swirl freely, so air can go in the middle, then I tlit it closing the way of air to the spinhead. In about a minute you can have the perfect silky texture to pour latte art.
Actually, witht the flask method, you need to shake the milk while it's cold first. Yes, an insulated bottle is better. Something about the cold helps froth the milk. I heat up the milk after it's frothy before puring it into the coffee.
I am using an immersion wand and it works fine after I mastered a few tricks, like starting at the bottom and eventually lifting the want so air gets into the milk. This video has shown me I don't need to buy anything. Oh, and I found a french press in my closet That I will try out! I didnt know it was for this purpose and used it to mix shakes LOL.
Used the french press method for a long time. Cleaning isn’t bad if you rinse the milk right away. Then add a drop of dish detergent and some water and create soap foam. Rinse thoroughly. The big con is the longevity of the press. The nut (screw?) that holds the mechanism together wears out after a while. After going through several over the years, splurged and purchased the Breville. When it worked, it was great! However, it is very finicky. Just a bit too much or too little milk and it spins unbalanced and doesn’t produce any foam. Not worth the price. I now use a frothing wand and can get quite nice and stable foam with it. For those of you out there that have dairy allergies as well as tree nut allergies, the frothing wand does a great job with oat milk, almost better than regular dairy. Results may very from brand to brand, but I can make a decent cap for a family member who has multiple allergies so oat or hemp milk are my only options. Haven’t tried frothing hemp milk, yet.
i was definately giving the french press method a go at home to practice between my work experience shifts and i agree getting the frothing technique good was hard. My press kept giving me lots of foam but not very well incorporated so i often tried to shake it up, i was using like 180ml. But when I went back to the work shifts it certainly helped my pouring technique. And overall having these methods to practice at home is just great, I can justify making a cup of coffee in the morning, and maybe a hot chocolate in the evening, giving myself 2 opportunities to practice every day, real good for a beginner. Which I was then able to take back to work, show my results and get feedback from the baristas in the shop
@@fahdzaa 2 years reply XD family life problems happened so i got ripped away from doing coffee to run my mums business. I would still say using the press is a cheap way to see if you enjoy it. You also wont regret spending a fiver. It is a lot harder than using a real steam wand but if you get good at it, you have crazy good skills!
You can getter better froth with cold milk (by method-1) and you can later heat the froth in microwave for 30 seconds and if required for another 10 seconds and another 10 seconds. 👍🏻
I got the Bodum "french press style" milk frother today, and IMO this is fairly quick and easy to clean. Just fill half full with warm water, pump the plunger a few seconds, and discard the water. Rinse and repeat, and finish! Maybe add a drop of soap the second time if you are not going to use it for a while, and run the thing under water to rinse off the soap.
Yesterday I was going to froth milk in my French press. But I don't have a dishwasher and didn't feel like taking it completely apart. So I heated milk in a glass mixing bowl and just whisked the hech out of it. not as efficient but the whisk is easier to clean.
thank you for the idea - 'you already have the pitcher' when using the french press method - the glass pitcher to heat the milk in the microwave [removed from the handle of course] so i can just use a hand held frother with the french press pitcher then pour.
Thanks for the informative video. I microwave skim milk in a small French press (no metal) for 40 seconds. I took out part of the stem so the plunger goes to the bottom of the cylinder. I have a frothing pitcher but have yet to master latte art. Pour coffee in cup. Froth poured on top, then drink. I sometimes pour coffee and milk from my cup in the French press and froth again, especially if it’s too hot. I like the micro foam!
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Thanks for showing these methods. I was seriously considering getting that electric milk frother. But now I changed my mind. I am sticking with my French press.
I really appreciate this video, especially considering the other one that came up was done with an AI robo-voice. Thank you for taking the time to create this.
This video was extremely helpful to me. I ordered an electric frother but as I continued to look at it, it produced all thick foam and no steamed milk. I noticed that every picture in the review showed stiff peaks on the froth. Although the reviews were very good, it did not seem as though any of the reviewers were into espresso as much as they were into a very low level coffee. I quickly cancelled my order and ordered a Bodum for much less money.
You missed the oldest method there is, using a small hand whisk with a round handle by spinning the whisk between the two palms of your hands. The Maya and Aztecs were using this method to whip hot chocolate into froth thousands of years ago.
Thanks for the super informative video! I have a single boiler espresso machine which makes making several milk based coffees difficult. This video has helped me think of alternatives to milk frothing in such situations!
I did not expect the French press to win. Also the expensive machine was not much better than the cheaper machine for my needs. I already have wand. Good video.
I use a blender with cold milk, let it settle so that the big bubbles are gone, then heat in the microwave for 50 seconds. It takes a bit of practice - speed and time spent blending have a great impact on the quality of the foam, as does the milk. Some brands of milk will not work with this technique , with large bubbles on top of the milk instead of a creamy mix. I make my “espresso” using an Aeropress with a low volume of water. This method was “free”, since I have a Vitamix blender already.
@@nrgltwrkr2225 Sure! I've slightly changed the method. I microwave for 35 seconds, then swirl the milk in the glass container, then microwave for the remaining time. Tends to make better foam.
I'm also big fan of french press for foam. One tip is cover the cap with a kitchen towel to reduce the mess. And if you'ar going to buy a new one french press, try to find one with a taller cap. Nice comparision, avoid me to spend money try with new methods.
I used the hand held frother for years, then it died. Now I use the French press method. I prefer the hand held frother, but in rural Guatemala, there are few choices.
Have you tried the Bellman CX25? It's probably the closest you can get to a machine without actually ponying up for a machine (especially when paired with the pressure gauge add on)
I would just like to add because I bought all of these and if you using plant-based milk like I do. Such as cashew milk Macadamia milk oat milk it does not Frost the same as the other types of milk so I had to return most of them. The only one that work the best to me with the hand-held electric frother that was number one for me there about 20 bucks on Amazon
I HAVE AN ELECTRIC VERSION BUT NOT AS EXPENSIVE, IT HAS MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR DIFFERENT DRINKS & ALSO 2 DIFFERENT WHISKS. I PAID LESS THAN A £100 & I WILL NOT SPEND THE PRICE OF COFFEE IN COFFEE SHOPS WHEN I HAVE THIS AWSOME MACHINE AT HOME. THANKS FOR SHARING YR VIDEO AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🖐🏼😊 🇬🇧
I've used a battery operated frother for years. Have no problem getting good, stable, thick foam. You just have to master the technique which really doesn't take that long. Get much better foam than you got here.
Wow it's a great video I really get a nice information and I know very well the techniques to do Coffee arts in many situation I watched it two times thank you so much
This is a great video. I was drinking some coffee watching it, and I had just tried shaking some milk up in a mason jar, a tiny one. And it worked well enough. But unstable foam as you mentioned with some of the options you covered.
Heat the milk in a jug in the microwave until hot. Take a manual hand whisk between the palms of your hands then spin back n forth for 30 second. Cheaper, less pretentious n job done
Fantastic video as always. The editing is so good. Personally, id be ok with a small handheld electric frother. Whats your view on the bellman stovetop steamer?
does it scratch the french press? I don't want to break mine :( I saw the milk frother french press design but I'm still concerned about the glass getting scratched and breaking.
I came looking for instructions for instructions on how to use an Expressi Milk Frother mmf-017E. (5 dollars from a Charity Shop seemingly unused but no box etc) I wish I'd seen this Video first and I'd opted for the Sticky Thingie seen in same place at 50c! Now I am going to try out some of the other methods after perusing some of your other videos. I have 2 coffees (soon to be at home) a day = 770 brews a year. Lots of experiment opportunities. SUMMARY: Thanks for an inspirational video that demonstrates a VARIETY OF OPTIONS not just one and also your other videos have made me realise I "hopefully" con become proficient enough to produce a Latte as nice as the cafes I presently enjoy. Coffee brewing is a skill/craft id like to master for my self satisfaction and enjoy my garden.. (And the Bank Account will no doubt improve) THANKs
Thank you, Cameron! We wish you only great time when perfecting the coffee brewing craft. It's fun but can be also frustrating at times (especially when latte art is involved).
hi can you detailed more with video, frothing with handheld frother? i always end up with a lot of foam, and when it poured to coffee, the foam goes in first. so there's no way to create any latte art.
You could have hired me for this video lol! I bought more than a dozen milk frothers and I use it intensively..I also only use vegetal milk such as almond milk, soy, or oat... To me the best are the one that warm and froth at the same time, but even in this category there are differences. I would avoid milk frothers that have anti adhesive coating because they die after six months if used multiple times everyday. All the manual one create what Italian call "schiuma da bagno" AKA bubble bath foam, very unpleasant, airy, bloating foam... The best one in my opinion is a stainless steel container (induction), with a "spinning top" made with a metallic coil and plastic ring that turns from the bottom (with no weird vertical stick attached to the lid). The sage one you use also called Breville is great even if it has a plastic ring because it is shaped differently than the Severin (very similar but doesn't create the same great foam...)
Thanks I was using my coffee plunger in the caravan to froth milk but didn't have good results, I'll try this technique and hopefully it'll work better. We also don't use cows milk usually either so maybe that would make a difference?
I can never seem to froth oat milk to a Starbucks standard so I am looking for a good frother! I am wondering though if it's because I am not using the barrister version. Does it matter what kind of milk you're using?
We don’t enough experience with oat or other alternative milks but the barista versions are better optimized for taste (don’t hide coffee too much) and foamability. I can image there is a big difference it can make! I know Oatly or Alpro should have ”barista versions” available.
Personally I prefer using the French press. Much easier and not messy. The manual battery operated froth maker is too frothy and messy because it splatter the milk all over the place!
What's the point of using milk pot? Also did u tried Lavazza MilkUp? Which automatic foamer close to it? Cheap one or expensive one? Too many noob questions but i hope you will answer it.
I've ever tried to froth milk using a shaker, it was good, but the texture was too foamy and I've ever burned my self when I was shaking a milk, then I tried the handheld milk frother, but sadly I couldn't get the proper foam, sometimes it's too much air and sometimes it didn't even make latte art, now I see that the milk and the foam were always seperated after I froth the milk, can u pls teach me the right technique?
Number of pros and number of cons aren't a good way to judge here. Because the quality of the pros make a big difference. Namely the "easy to clean" pro of the hand held one. I'd actually not want to make coffee because I didn't wanna go through the trouble of cleaning sometimes. Now I'm actually excited to make them. Though maybe I'm just lazy.
Black or milk?:)
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I’m convinced people just pretend to like plain black coffee with no sugar or anything, you can’t lol all it has is a bit of a bitter taste, nothing else
Strong black filtered coffee is nice with my morning cigarette, but the rest of the day i prefer espresso, latte, and cappuccino. A LITTLE sugar with cappuccino, but not with other types of coffee...
@@kJ922-h3j try a freshly ground, light roasted coffee using an aeropress. 20-25$ for a cheap manual grinder,
Most important thing when frothing milk at home is choosing the right milk. That is what will make the biggest difference. Great vid!
Agree, thanks for the comment ☕️🙌
I second this. Note that while non-homogenized milk tastes great, resulting foam will not be as stable as normal homogenized milk you'll mostly find at the store.
is whole milk fine?
@@ghina1920 Whole make is best for beginners
@@coffeewithcarl1779 thanks❤️
Regardless of the method you use, you should froth it like a good barista. Which means you stretch the milk under 100 degrees F. So you are adding some air, whipping, adding some air, whipping. Once the steaming wand on a true espresso machine gets the milk to 100F you bury the nozzle and tilt it to get the folding action. You never introduce air after the milk has gotten over 100f. I use the little battery powered frother by stretching the cold milk until it's about double in volume. You don't just constantly add air though, you let some air get sucked into the whirlpool then whip it to break up the bubbles into smaller bubbles. Then you microwave it for about 30 seconds, get it warm, aerate it some more, microwave some more to get it above 100f, then just fold it without introducing any more air. Makes the closest thing you'll ever get to a good velvet micro-foam outside a pro coffee shop.
love the comments section
Good baristas use Celcius.
@@alexanderslee Exactly.
What a great breakdown! I feel like most milk-drink-at-home videos usually just cover their favourite method, so it was really cool to see so many different techniques in one video!
Frother wand is the best for home use，easy to clean easy to storage，and very flexible，the foam would be fantastic if you master the technique with the right milk and temperature. It can also be used for mixing drinks such as milk tea and hot cocoa.
I used to make froth using the "cheap" electric milk frother. I have had 2 of them. They both broke after a while. Then someone told me that you can froth milk in a french press, and I haven't looked back:) I can make a lot of cappuccinos all at once, it froths perfectly and there is nothing to break unless you drop it on the floor. I prefer the consistency of the foam too.
I got the Bodum french press style milk frother today, and i agree; that foam is much nicer than what i get with a wisp. Im not sure why this video claims it is difficult to clean. Just add some warm water, pump 2 seconds, discard water, and repeat. Maybe add a drop of soap in the second rinse if i dont plan to use it later that day.
I have settled on unsweetened whip cream for my coffee. I just whip it up every morning from heavy cream. You fall in love with the texture and taste. Sometimes I add some International Delight, caramel macchiato to the heavy cream- for lightly sweetened whip cream. Beats anything I've ever had at a coffee shop.
Is it high in saturated fat?
@@shantanusingh7600 Yes. The same stuff eskimos essentially live off of.
Do you warm your milk first before using the frother wand or straight out of the fridge?
@@normn2915 It whips up easier when cold. Heavy cream, anyhow.
Impressed by how well the hand held worked. Seems like a great option, especially for baristas who already know how to stretch and roll milk with a steam wand.
That was our biggest surprise too!
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip I use one to make "moka pot cappuccinos" at home and it did take just a little time to get the technique down. I have been using a microwave safe glass measuring cup to heat up my milk and froth my milk in.
Take into account that battery lifetime will be a real pain in the ass. That will work good for a week, then it is not strong enough. I think it is not cheap anymore if you have to buy batteries every single week.
@@strobi0001 that’s a good point...maybe there is a rechargeable one
@@strobi0001 agreed, that was how it was for me too, battery dying so often, yes weekly or sooner and in the middle of using it was disappointing. Perhaps a plug in or rechargeable one exists...?
Literally my home frothing journey! I started with the French press and it was such a hassle to clean everything every time! I’m now using Sunbeam cafe creamy automatic frother, and yes it produces way too much foam but separated from the milk!
Thank you so much for this video!
How to get the creamy milk? I always end up getting foam which gets seperated from milk. I use handheld frother no.2 as shown in vid. Any suggestions?
But is it quick when using french press to froth milk
I use an electric frother from the cheap/medium price category trying to mimic the pro steam wand technique. For a few seconds I let the milk swirl freely, so air can go in the middle, then I tlit it closing the way of air to the spinhead. In about a minute you can have the perfect silky texture to pour latte art.
Thanks for sharing your technique! I will give it a try - what amount of milk do you usually foam this way?
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip On my frother I fill the minimum amount to be able to tilt properly without letting the extra air. About 150 ml.
Do you warm your milk first before using the frother wand or straight out of the fridge?
I just got a small hand held frother and I use it to whip cream. It only takes a minute or two and it is so much fun! Whipped cream is so delicious!
Actually, witht the flask method, you need to shake the milk while it's cold first. Yes, an insulated bottle is better. Something about the cold helps froth the milk. I heat up the milk after it's frothy before puring it into the coffee.
Does that produce a good consistency for cappuccino?
Thanks
I am using an immersion wand and it works fine after I mastered a few tricks, like starting at the bottom and eventually lifting the want so air gets into the milk. This video has shown me I don't need to buy anything. Oh, and I found a french press in my closet That I will try out! I didnt know it was for this purpose and used it to mix shakes LOL.
Hi , could you please share the tricks as I am unable to achieve results
Do you warm your milk first before using the frother wand or straight out of the fridge?
@@normn2915 i froth first.
Used the french press method for a long time. Cleaning isn’t bad if you rinse the milk right away. Then add a drop of dish detergent and some water and create soap foam. Rinse thoroughly. The big con is the longevity of the press. The nut (screw?) that holds the mechanism together wears out after a while. After going through several over the years, splurged and purchased the Breville. When it worked, it was great! However, it is very finicky. Just a bit too much or too little milk and it spins unbalanced and doesn’t produce any foam. Not worth the price. I now use a frothing wand and can get quite nice and stable foam with it. For those of you out there that have dairy allergies as well as tree nut allergies, the frothing wand does a great job with oat milk, almost better than regular dairy. Results may very from brand to brand, but I can make a decent cap for a family member who has multiple allergies so oat or hemp milk are my only options. Haven’t tried frothing hemp milk, yet.
Agreed. Both Organic GF Oat and Organic Soy milk both work wonderfully for me.
I tried this at home with almond milk and a French press, it worked perfectly!
i was definately giving the french press method a go at home to practice between my work experience shifts and i agree getting the frothing technique good was hard. My press kept giving me lots of foam but not very well incorporated so i often tried to shake it up, i was using like 180ml. But when I went back to the work shifts it certainly helped my pouring technique.
And overall having these methods to practice at home is just great, I can justify making a cup of coffee in the morning, and maybe a hot chocolate in the evening, giving myself 2 opportunities to practice every day, real good for a beginner.
Which I was then able to take back to work, show my results and get feedback from the baristas in the shop
Any tips on the use of it now? Trying it out now atm hehe.
@@fahdzaa 2 years reply XD
family life problems happened so i got ripped away from doing coffee to run my mums business. I would still say using the press is a cheap way to see if you enjoy it.
You also wont regret spending a fiver. It is a lot harder than using a real steam wand but if you get good at it, you have crazy good skills!
You can getter better froth with cold milk (by method-1) and you can later heat the froth in microwave for 30 seconds and if required for another 10 seconds and another 10 seconds. 👍🏻
I got the Bodum "french press style" milk frother today, and IMO this is fairly quick and easy to clean. Just fill half full with warm water, pump the plunger a few seconds, and discard the water. Rinse and repeat, and finish! Maybe add a drop of soap the second time if you are not going to use it for a while, and run the thing under water to rinse off the soap.
Also, if it's like the older model I have there's a max fill line. If you fill over it you're likely to get overflow (like they did) while pumping.
Haha @6:11 the caption reads "frothing milk in a French Breast style milk frother" and I did enjoy this informative video.
Yesterday I was going to froth milk in my French press. But I don't have a dishwasher and didn't feel like taking it completely apart.
So I heated milk in a glass mixing bowl and just whisked the hech out of it. not as efficient but the whisk is easier to clean.
thank you for the idea - 'you already have the pitcher' when using the french press method - the glass pitcher to heat the milk in the microwave [removed from the handle of course] so i can just use a hand held frother with the french press pitcher then pour.
Yes! I don't understand why you would need a second one.
Thanks for the informative video.
I microwave skim milk in a small French press (no metal) for 40 seconds. I took out part of the stem so the plunger goes to the bottom of the cylinder. I have a frothing pitcher but have yet to master latte art. Pour coffee in cup. Froth poured on top, then drink.
I sometimes pour coffee and milk from my cup in the French press and froth again, especially if it’s too hot. I like the micro foam!
☕️ ☕️ GOOD MORNING, LOVE ❤️ YOUR SHOW, i'm Nido from the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
I learned a lot about your techniques, very informative and straightforward, i'm a former BARTENDER and BARISTA as well, GOOD LUCK AND MORE POWER TO YOUR SHOW, GOD BLESS 🙂 🙏
Thanks for showing these methods. I was seriously considering getting that electric milk frother. But now I changed my mind. I am sticking with my French press.
Yeah, it’s a little more work (and cleaning) but results are great in our opinion.
Any more tips about the use of the Frenchpress?? Trying out lately hehe.
My milk frother only makes dry foam....yet, anyway. I like the press
It makes serious coffee..Thank you Jesus...your so good
I really appreciate this video, especially considering the other one that came up was done with an AI robo-voice. Thank you for taking the time to create this.
This video was extremely helpful to me. I ordered an electric frother but as I continued to look at it, it produced all thick foam and no steamed milk. I noticed that every picture in the review showed stiff peaks on the froth. Although the reviews were very good, it did not seem as though any of the reviewers were into espresso as much as they were into a very low level coffee. I quickly cancelled my order and ordered a Bodum for much less money.
Amazing to see the art being created in the video, I thought it was achieved with a stencil!
You missed the oldest method there is, using a small hand whisk with a round handle by spinning the whisk between the two palms of your hands. The Maya and Aztecs were using this method to whip hot chocolate into froth thousands of years ago.
Yes totally agree the glass plunger is great
Thanks for the super informative video! I have a single boiler espresso machine which makes making several milk based coffees difficult. This video has helped me think of alternatives to milk frothing in such situations!
I did not expect the French press to win. Also the expensive machine was not much better than the cheaper machine for my needs. I already have wand. Good video.
Great video and Content. Thanks! ☕☕❤️
Thank you, Tom.
Glad you enjoyed the video. We have some more latte art/steaming milk-related topics on the channel ☕️🖤
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip Great! I'll certainly watch them. Hope to improve my skills on making the perfect latte and cappuccino. 😉☕
Great video! I was way too confused as to which one i should buy. You made my life easier. Kudos! Thank you!
the best review ever!! thank you very much!!!
Thank you!
Thankyou for the comprehensive review! I really appreciate it!
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I use a blender with cold milk, let it settle so that the big bubbles are gone, then heat in the microwave for 50 seconds. It takes a bit of practice - speed and time spent blending have a great impact on the quality of the foam, as does the milk. Some brands of milk will not work with this technique , with large bubbles on top of the milk instead of a creamy mix. I make my “espresso” using an Aeropress with a low volume of water. This method was “free”, since I have a Vitamix blender already.
Nice, thanks for sharing your technique!
Wow! I'll have to try this method! Thanks for sharing it.
@@nrgltwrkr2225 Sure! I've slightly changed the method. I microwave for 35 seconds, then swirl the milk in the glass container, then microwave for the remaining time. Tends to make better foam.
@@peadhill Great! Thank you so much.😀
thank you for this video. you answered a hard question, and more, you show us the proper technique for each
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Very helpful tip for how to use the French press. Many thanks.
We bought the Breville he demos. Very, very happy with it. We were spending far too much at the stand each day.
I'm also big fan of french press for foam. One tip is cover the cap with a kitchen towel to reduce the mess. And if you'ar going to buy a new one french press, try to find one with a taller cap. Nice comparision, avoid me to spend money try with new methods.
I used the hand held frother for years, then it died. Now I use the French press method. I prefer the hand held frother, but in rural Guatemala, there are few choices.
THANKS, GOOD VIDEO, VERY INFORMATIVE.
I used to use an egg beater to make milk shakes - nice froth
Where can I get the glass cup you plunged the aeropress on?
I use a Ninja frother, similar to French press but also twists the plunger
Thanks for sharing, Tony. We will check it out.
What do you think sir manual milk frother or electric milk frother? Please help
What about if I want to froth only coffee, collagen and butter please? Great video 👍🏻 (I have the wand handle frother, but it spills out easily)
Thanks a Pyrex jug and the handheld electric whisk will have to do
Thanx teacher 😍😍😍😍😍am really in love ur class 🙂
Thanks for this video.
I use the electric AA.
Thank you👍And I like your accent😊
Have you tried the Bellman CX25? It's probably the closest you can get to a machine without actually ponying up for a machine (especially when paired with the pressure gauge add on)
I liked all your videos so far. Fun to watch. Thanks.
I would just like to add because I bought all of these and if you using plant-based milk like I do. Such as cashew milk Macadamia milk oat milk it does not Frost the same as the other types of milk so I had to return most of them. The only one that work the best to me with the hand-held electric frother that was number one for me there about 20 bucks on Amazon
"Frost"? You meant "froth".
Very much helpful video mate! Appreciate your inputs!!:)
Cheers, Kiran ☕️🙌
Thanks you for your great video. I just bought my first ground beans with a French press, and have no idea what i am doing.
Bought the same model Sencor, mine came without the stirring disc as seen at 7:46
Hello, I believe it's hidden, attached to the bottom of the base.
thanks for this, i just found a replacement method to my broken ikea hand held frother, plus it makes better froth
Excellent video, thanks for the helpful overview!
I HAVE AN ELECTRIC VERSION BUT NOT AS EXPENSIVE, IT HAS MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR DIFFERENT DRINKS & ALSO 2 DIFFERENT WHISKS. I PAID LESS THAN A £100 & I WILL NOT SPEND THE PRICE OF COFFEE IN COFFEE SHOPS WHEN I HAVE THIS AWSOME MACHINE AT HOME.
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I've used a battery operated frother for years. Have no problem getting good, stable, thick foam. You just have to master the technique which really doesn't take that long. Get much better foam than you got here.
Agree. I've been using battery operated one for years and only issue is that sometimes I have too much fine stable thick foam
I really appreciate this video ❤
Wow it's a great video I really get a nice information and I know very well the techniques to do Coffee arts in many situation I watched it two times thank you so much
French press milk frothing work well for me but it take me 1 month to figure the right technique for right milk texture
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U got more tips on this manner? Im trying now to get it right hehe.
Thank you for this video!
This is a great video. I was drinking some coffee watching it, and I had just tried shaking some milk up in a mason jar, a tiny one. And it worked well enough. But unstable foam as you mentioned with some of the options you covered.
Heat the milk in a jug in the microwave until hot. Take a manual hand whisk between the palms of your hands then spin back n forth for 30 second. Cheaper, less pretentious n job done
Fantastic video as always. The editing is so good. Personally, id be ok with a small handheld electric frother. Whats your view on the bellman stovetop steamer?
Very good video, thanks,
I do it with my French press, I use a small amount of half and half it’s thicker & richer makes the perfect foam👌
does it scratch the french press? I don't want to break mine :(
I saw the milk frother french press design but I'm still concerned about the glass getting scratched and breaking.
@@heiltotheking Unlikely. depends on the quality of the glass. They're not too expensive and easy to replace.
I came looking for instructions for instructions on how to use an Expressi Milk Frother mmf-017E. (5 dollars from a Charity Shop seemingly unused but no box etc) I wish I'd seen this Video first and I'd opted for the Sticky Thingie seen in same place at 50c! Now I am going to try out some of the other methods after perusing some of your other videos. I have 2 coffees (soon to be at home) a day = 770 brews a year. Lots of experiment opportunities.
SUMMARY: Thanks for an inspirational video that demonstrates a VARIETY OF OPTIONS not just one and also your other videos have made me realise I "hopefully" con become proficient enough to produce a Latte as nice as the cafes I presently enjoy. Coffee brewing is a skill/craft id like to master for my self satisfaction and enjoy my garden.. (And the Bank Account will no doubt improve) THANKs
Thank you, Cameron! We wish you only great time when perfecting the coffee brewing craft. It's fun but can be also frustrating at times (especially when latte art is involved).
Definitely the best is the first one.... hahah it really surprised me!!!
hi can you detailed more with video, frothing with handheld frother?
i always end up with a lot of foam, and when it poured to coffee, the foam goes in first. so there's no way to create any latte art.
maybe you can try scooping out the foam with a spoon.
Don't mix it so long
The 2nd plain disc is just to heat up the milk without foam 😉
Thanks that is helpful for newbies!
The wand is definitely the best option
thanks this is so helpful
very good options. thanks :)
Thank you for this video. It has great information.
You could have hired me for this video lol! I bought more than a dozen milk frothers and I use it intensively..I also only use vegetal milk such as almond milk, soy, or oat... To me the best are the one that warm and froth at the same time, but even in this category there are differences. I would avoid milk frothers that have anti adhesive coating because they die after six months if used multiple times everyday. All the manual one create what Italian call "schiuma da bagno" AKA bubble bath foam, very unpleasant, airy, bloating foam... The best one in my opinion is a stainless steel container (induction), with a "spinning top" made with a metallic coil and plastic ring that turns from the bottom (with no weird vertical stick attached to the lid). The sage one you use also called Breville is great even if it has a plastic ring because it is shaped differently than the Severin (very similar but doesn't create the same great foam...)
What about using a whisk or old fashion rotary egg beater?
too little quantity to work well
Thanks I was using my coffee plunger in the caravan to froth milk but didn't have good results, I'll try this technique and hopefully it'll work better. We also don't use cows milk usually either so maybe that would make a difference?
Yes, the medium of choice always has an impact on the froth.
Great! Thank you for ideas
Have you tried the Bellman stove top milk steamer and frother?
amazing video! Thank you so much! Now I know how to choose.
Thank you for your great video 👏🏻
what a delightful man who gave you options and demonstrated them. Very useful video- thank you
I can never seem to froth oat milk to a Starbucks standard so I am looking for a good frother! I am wondering though if it's because I am not using the barrister version. Does it matter what kind of milk you're using?
We don’t enough experience with oat or other alternative milks but the barista versions are better optimized for taste (don’t hide coffee too much) and foamability. I can image there is a big difference it can make! I know Oatly or Alpro should have ”barista versions” available.
Thank you so much for your expertise!❤
Personally I prefer using the French press. Much easier and not messy. The manual battery operated froth maker is too frothy and messy because it splatter the milk all over the place!
That's because you need better technique, not because of the tool.
What's the point of using milk pot? Also did u tried Lavazza MilkUp? Which automatic foamer close to it? Cheap one or expensive one? Too many noob questions but i hope you will answer it.
Amazing video. Great content 👌 👏 👍
I've ever tried to froth milk using a shaker, it was good, but the texture was too foamy and I've ever burned my self when I was shaking a milk, then I tried the handheld milk frother, but sadly I couldn't get the proper foam, sometimes it's too much air and sometimes it didn't even make latte art, now I see that the milk and the foam were always seperated after I froth the milk, can u pls teach me the right technique?
The whisking should be done anticlockwise to align the calcium ions perpendicular to the electrons in the milk fat. Everyone knows that
Great explanations
Thank you 😍
Approved! Come on French Press frothers!
There's a Bialetti milk brother which is quite inexpensive and functions like the Body. It doesn't have a spout so I would expect it to be less messy.
Thanks!
Number of pros and number of cons aren't a good way to judge here. Because the quality of the pros make a big difference. Namely the "easy to clean" pro of the hand held one. I'd actually not want to make coffee because I didn't wanna go through the trouble of cleaning sometimes. Now I'm actually excited to make them.
Though maybe I'm just lazy.