The Subminimal Bundle further includes a contactless digital thermometer to help you get the perfect temperature for your milk.

What we liked: The MagicFroth has a sleek interface with three foam and variable temperature settings. NanoFoamer™ V2 is a complete rebuild of the original NanoFoamer with more robust materials and engineering. All New Engineering Better internal engineering with sonic welded components instead of snap-fitted parts. when you choose a cup (to replace the steel pitcher), make sure the cup is durable to high temperatures. Just heat your milk to 130 to 140 degrees in the microwave, and then use the press plunger to texture it,” explains Nye.

While most milk frothers use a very similar circular wire whisk to create foam, the Breville Milk Cafe offers two different designs for creating two styles of foam. Safety PCB Auto shut off after ninety seconds to prevent the ultra-fast motor from overheating the housing. It’s quite an impressive contraption that uses the heat from a burner to build up steam pressure in a chamber filled with water. The Subminimal NanoFoamer aims to level the playing field, making perfectly steamed milk more accessible to a broader audience. Even low-cost basic models like the Instant Milk Frother had numerous settings for foam and temperature, which is key for anyone who wants to make both cappuccinos and lattes at home.

Since then, coffee has taken me on countless adventures: From ancient coffee ceremonies in Ethiopia to the volcanos of Sumatra.

There is a learning curve with the NanoFoamer and it really helps to have experience with a steam wand so one knows what type of foam texture to shoot for. It has a 25-ounce capacity which makes it great for crowds, but it performed excellent at its minimum volumes, too. If you have a handheld milk frother, add milk to a deep container (like a tall measuring cup or mug), stick the whisk end of the frother into the milk, then turn on the frother, using an up and down motion to froth.