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The Best Milk Frothers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

Whether you're looking to whip up a mean cappuccino, polish your latte-art skills, or spice up a cold brew with foam, a milk frother is an easy way to elevate a regular cup of coffee. So we've scoured Amazon to find the best ones, according to some very enthusiastic (and very caffeinated) reviewers. And don't worry, if you're looking for other ways to make the perfect cup of coffee, we have round ups on the best coffee grinders, best drip coffee makers, and even best organic coffee beans, too.

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PowerLix Milk Frother

This easy-to-clean, easy-to-use milk frother has many reviewers who use it daily, and the general consensus among these happy customers is this frother is powerful. One reviewer underestimated it based on how delicate it looks, but admits, "Boy, was I wrong … When I tried it out, I had foam everywhere! It's really powerful even if it doesn't look like it." Many reviewers say it is strong enough to blend their bulletproof coffee as well. "I researched a lot of frothers before choosing this one — primarily because it promised power," one reviewer writes. "It has definitely lived up to the promise. Nothing really compares to making bulletproof coffee in a blender, but this is as good as it gets without having to wash an entire blender for one cup of coffee." In addition to fancy coffee beverages, users have found it easily mixes other powdered supplements and medications into drinks. "I use it to mix capsule medication into fruit juice," one user reports. "The PowerLix does an excellent job blending the medication and leaves little to no residue at the bottom of the cup." Not only does it have multiple uses, but fans of this frother also love the price point. "I am a dairy-free household…and until this bad boy, I was paying out the yinyang for dairy alternative frothed lattes," one reviewer described. "STEP ASIDE STARBUCKS, and tuck that fiver back in your purse. This thing is the bees knees." (Though if you still miss the coffee shop experience this user recommends having your "husband call your name out really quietly, while running a vacuum and just for kicks have him spell the name wrong.")

BonsenKitchen Electric Milk Frother

As one reviewer puts it, "This frother has blown the others out of the milk." Reviewers love the price point and the repeated savings that come with being able to make fancy coffee drinks at home. "No need to spend a small fortune drinking lattes from overpriced venues," one reviewer writes. "A bit of warmed milk, half-and-half, cream, or dairy substitute and I am my own successful barista." An actual former barista thinks this one "makes the best alternative milk." In addition to lattes and bulletproof coffee, this frother "whips up a wonderful meringue," according to one reviewer, and it can even blend protein shakes. Multiple users warn to froth in a larger container, like one who says, "This is SO powerful it will cyclone the drink all over your kitchen if you aren't careful."

AEVO Automatic Milk Frothing Machine

With over 1,000 five-star reviews, shoppers insist that this AEVO milk frother is just as good, if not better, than the name-brand Nespresso automatic milk frother. "This frother is so easy to use! I've gone through quite a few over the years but this is hands down the best frother I've owned to date," one reviewer says. "Better than Starbucks/Verismo! Better than Nespresso! Highly recommend!" Another reviewer has purchased "around six milk frothers, including two from Nespresso," but hadn't loved any "until this dandy little unit." They appreciate that the heating cup and frothing lid are both easy to clean and that the cup design allows you to do latte art. "[I'm] crazy about this little guy … I'm thinking this will become a great Christmas gift for everyone on my list." And a former barista gives this AEVO milk frother "two thumbs up," writing that this machine approximated the ones they had in their café. "[I] missed making proper drinks. Got this today and after a long day of work made the best hot chocolate for my partner and I."

Bodum Milk Frother

In an attempt to level up his coffee-making set-up, Strategist writer Jordan Bowman bought this milk frother "to hopefully re-create the vibe of my favorite coffee spot," and so far, so good. And there are plenty of other reviewers who turned to this Bodum milk frother to improve their coffees. "Very European style coffee throughout the day. Amazing how it foams the milk and enriches the coffee both on flavor and look," one reviewer writes. Unlike the other Bodum device on the list, this is automatic, so you can froth milk with the touch of a button. A reviewer who bought this for his wife calls it "so easy to use, she puts her milk in, turns it on, continues to work in the kitchen and when it's done, it shuts itself off." And according to another reviewer, it's "not only about $90 cheaper than the one sold by Nespresso but it actually makes a better foam."

Breville Milk Cafe Milk Frother

Dozens of users are impressed with the machine's various settings, which makes it more flexible than most milk frothers. "I truly had no idea what I had been missing out on with my other milk frother just on temperature alone," one reviewer writes. "The ability to control the temperature makes for a superior coffee experience. I can get the milk hotter and create a TON of foam with the frothing disc." In addition to coffee, reviewers rave about the hot chocolate this frother can churn out. "What makes this fantastic is that it can be used for other beverages like hot cocoa," one reviewer raves. "I just add the non-ridged disk to the bottom, add milk or water to the pitcher, add a packet of cocoa mix, and then I have perfect hot chocolate." Other users have explored even further and found that this machine also works well for warming up breast milk. A "normal mama who was looking for a way to warm some milk for her child" says one, who adds, "My friends, this machine will save your sanity and make formula mixing so fast and so easy, you'll be annoyed that you ever wasted time doing it any other way."

Gourmia Cordless Electric Milk Frother & Heater

One reviewer reports that this high-quality yet inexpensive Gourmia milk frother is far superior to the "high-profile" milk frother they'd owned before. They like that it's "EASY to clean," and has a "large capacity and wide-mouth design … just about the perfect appliance," they write. The Gourmia's hot- and cold-temperature options and two-blade design make it versatile enough to serve up everything from cappuccinos to lattes to hot chocolate; one reviewer even likes to make homemade mochas by putting in enough "mini chocolate chips to loosely cover the bottom, then add milk and run as usual. This melts the chips and mixes them in, and because the motor is quite powerful it has no trouble with the heavier additions." Another reviewer successfully used the machine to make matcha lattes. "With almond/coconut milk, the froth was amazing. Then I frothed some full-fat milk for coffee and it was just as amazing … The price is great, too. Why, oh why did I wait to purchase one of these?"

Ninja Coffee Bar Easy Milk Frother with Press Froth Technology

This easy-to-use manual frother is described as such by many reviewers. "It's so awesome to not have to worry about batteries and still get excellent frothy milk for my coffee," one reviewer writes. "No need for any fancy frothers —  pump this thing a few times and you get the same result." Another reviewer, who lives at high altitude, explains, "Electric frothers don't reach a high enough temperature — we've tried them all," but this one "works really, really well." Many reviews mentioned that they originally had the frother that comes with the Ninja Coffee Bar, and replaced it with this version after theirs broke, noting this one is more sturdy. "This one is made of a thicker glass that is much more durable, and it has a rubber strap around the middle so you can grab it straight out of the microwave." Several who tried to replace it with a stainless steel version keep running back to this glass option as well. "I replaced it with a stainless frother and was so disappointed," one reviewer writes. "The milk never got as frothy and nice as in this model. I ended up sending that stainless one to the donation pile and bought this one again."

Bellemain Stainless Steel Hand Pump Milk Frother, 14 oz. capacity

Stainless steel means this milk frother is durable, easy to clean, and good-looking. "The stainless steel is thicker than expected, but in a good way," one says. "Instead of feeling tinny and cheap, it feels very well made. It just feels great in the hand and looks good on my counter." Another writes, "It's very easy to clean by hand and it's also dishwasher safe." And while a manual frother requires more work than the other options on this list, satisfied reviewers say the foam it pumps out is less airy. "The hand pump makes foam that is thick and creamy. It's not airy. Thick and creamy takes a little bit of time to get used to, but it's just as good," one reviewer explains. Others like that "the foam turns out pretty thick and yes, it stays for long." The results are also impressive for nondairy milk, according to one reviewer: "Pumping by hand (vs electric frother) has produced much better results with almond milk and I can heat a lot more milk at the same time."

Bodum Latteo Manual Milk Frother

Reviewers who aren't big fans of dairy find that this Bodum frother works just as well with alternative milks, which can sometimes be more difficult to whip into a nice, creamy foam. "My motivation for writing this review is to say it works great for every kind of milk I've tried. It always doubles the volume providing a thick froth," writes one reviewer who routinely uses it for 1 percent lactose-free milk, but has also tried "whole milk, 2% milk with or without lactose, as well as almond milk and soy milk. I've even used it to froth 'Holiday Nog' to make eggnog lattes." Another reviewer who has worked in a coffee shop for years ("so my standards are pretty high") found that this frother "exceeded all my expectations! I don't drink dairy, and this worked WONDERS with soy milk … It is so easy to use, and it produced delicious, creamy foam!" And a third reviewer says it's "sturdy, and makes amazing foam out of every kind of milk, cow, coconut, almond, whatever" — and they would know, considering they've owned this frother for "nearly twenty years."

Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee and Tea Maker

This is technically a French press, but multiple reviewers say that it works wonders as a manual milk frother. "Throw away your gadgets—this is the best milk frother," one reviewer writes. "Simply add milk to this little French press, clamp on the lid and pull a few times (while keeping the lid in place with your other hand). Then you have the thickest, most pillowy froth for your coffee." Efficiency-minded reviewers appreciate that it pulls "double duty," according to one who "grind[s] a batch every morning for the French press. On the mornings I make espresso, I use this as my milk frother. Fill it about one-third full of milk, give it 2–3 minutes in the microwave, insert press hold handle, hand pump the press up and down until you have beautifully frothed milk. Love this gadget!" And a third reviewer who was looking for a milk frother "that didn't need batteries (and didn't have a wand that could bend)" found this to be "perfect." They run "the plunger up and down 20–50 times (takes less than a minute), remove the plunger, tap and swirl a few times, using a spoon in front of the pour spout to block the foam, let the hot milk pour out first into the fresh cup of coffee, and then allow the frothy creamy goodness to fall like thick lather all over the top."

Aerolatte Milk Foamer, The Original

Reviewers who've previously purchased other milk frothers say this one is more — if not the most — powerful. "At first, it seemed like it wasn't really whipping much, then all of a sudden it happened and I had thick, creamy froth … about triple the amount of milk," one user says. One thinks it works so well because, "This model has a stronger motor and a larger whip, so I can turn milk into a solid mass of foam in 20 seconds." It's so powerful, one reviewer uses it as a blender alternative. "I love the way I can make just a dollop of whipped cream for a drink or slice of pie without dragging out the handheld mixer with all the attachment assembly and all that," they explain. This frother also comes with a travel case, so many take it on the go, but it's just as nice to use at home: "The case also protects it when it is in our utensil drawer."

Zulay High Powered Milk Frother

Hundreds of reviewers describe this milk frother as easy to use, with lots of love for the on-off button, located on the top. "The button on the top (used to turn in the frother) is easy to push and responsive enough that if I want to 'slow down,' it'll do so," one user explains. "I highly recommend this, especially for anyone with hand issues: neuropathy (as in my case) arthritis, [carpal] tunnel, etc.," another reviewer writes, continuing, "I have received two similar frothers as gifts and I ended up throwing away one and re-gifting the other — narrow button to push to work it and they required a lot of pressure. This one works so well, and is so easy to operate with a large 'push button' which IS the top." Another one loves the design because they can easily manipulate the speed. The speed control makes it easy to use with a variety of milks, and reviewers use this gadget to mix in everything from oils to collagen to powders. "Within a minute, you can easily fine tune the speed of the frother required for your milk," one happy customer writes. "Design is very natural for the hand to maneuver the frother inside the mixing cup. I like the thumb press as opposed to the side activation on my previous frother."

Frothy Hand Mixer and Milk Frother by Cafe Casa

Reviewers find that the two speeds on this handheld frother make it a stand out among the rest. "I usually set it on the high setting for scrambled eggs and low for frothing," one reviewer writes. Another is even able to use it to "remove carbonation from carbonated beverages." "With the two speeds, I can start frothing on low and then build the foam up on high," one user says. "It works much better than the $5 IKEA wand, I have had it for several months without any problem what so ever." This frother apparently has some real horsepower behind it as one reviewer described this frother as almost "TOO powerful." "I was hoping the 2 speeds would be "regular power" for frothing and "low power" for my daughter to enjoy using to mix chocolate milk," they write. "Instead, the low setting is more powerful than the IKEA type frothers, and the high setting makes an inch of milk leap out of my coffee cup."

FoodVille Rechargeable Milk Frother

Unlike other handheld milk frothers on the list, this one from FoodVille has a built-in, rechargeable battery — meaning you don't also need to stock up on AAAs to use it — and many appreciate that it lasts a long time. One reviewer, who has owned several different frothers over the years, says, "This little magic wand that froths my milk perfectly every time… I use it at least 3 times a day and the charge has lasted so long I can't remember the last time I charged it." This little milk frother also has three different speeds, which makes it something of a multipurpose tool. One reviewer now use theirs for keto coffee every morning and even whisking eggs and protein shakes: "I now look forward to every single morning to be able to enjoy a creamy cup of the most creamy Keto coffee compared to when I didn't have this little powerful gadget!"

PowerLix Milk Frother Complete Set

For people really trying to re-create the coffee-shop experience at home, this PowerLix set comes with a milk frother, stainless steel cup, and stencils for creating latte art. "During quarantine, I have become quite the barista, and this product has helped me achieve boujee house-wife status," writes one reviewer who says everything works "seamlessly." Another likes the set because "the cup is perfect for heating up enough milk for 2-4 mugs of coffee" and the stencils are excellent for making latte art. "The hearts work perfectly, the snowflake I'm still working on, and the flower is cute," they report. One reviewer previously had a more-expensive cappuccino maker from Italy and replaced it with this gadget because, "This milk frother is very 'user-friendly' and also a cinch to clean. And seriously, it makes just as good of lattes and cappuccinos as I could get at a coffee shop chain."

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The Best Milk Frothers, According to Amazon Reviews