Frothing milk: the best tips and tricks

A cappuccino or latte macchiato includes a well-frothed milk crown. In this practical tip you can read which milk is best suited for this and how you can froth it best.

Frothing milk: that's what matters

If you want to froth milk, it is particularly important to choose the right milk. The temperature also decides later on the result.

• You can easily froth any milk. The type of milk is only reflected in the taste and the consistency of the foam.
• The longer-lasting UHT milk makes the milk foam look rather tasteless.
• If you use pasteurized milk, also called fresh milk, you get a firmer foam than with other milk types.
• Just try both and decide for yourself which milk you like best.
• Temperature : Pay attention to the right temperature, you get a light, creamy milk foam. This is ideal for your cappuccino or latte macchiato because it blends wonderfully with the coffee.
• While you are frothing milk, the temperature should be between 65 and 75 degrees Celsius.
• You should store the milk in the refrigerator beforehand so that it is between two and eight degrees Celsius cold.

Devices for frothing milk: Different methods

There are various devices that you can use to froth milk.

• Stovetop : Heat some milk in a small saucepan on the stovetop. In order not to exceed the optimal temperature, it is best to check this with a kitchen thermometer.
• Now take a whisk on hand and whip the milk vigorously for a few minutes. Hold the handle of the whisk between both hands and quickly turn it back and forth.
• This method works much more effortlessly with an electric milk frother . However, make sure that the handle of the device is made of metal. This is the only way it is heat-resistant.
• If you don't have such a device at hand, just use a hand blender . However, you should note that this is either heat-resistant or made of metal.
• Automatic milk frother : The easiest way is to use a fully automatic milk frother. Simply fill in the milk and select the desired program.
• There are two variants here, some devices consist of one part. This makes cleaning more complex later, it must be ensured here that no moisture gets into the electronics.
• But there are also milk frothers made of two components. These heat an extra container through induction waves. This can then be easily cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.

In our next practical tip we will show you how to grind your coffee beans properly.