Take your cappuccinos to the next level with this high-performance milk frother, with a patented dual-speed motor from Dualit, the cordless DA4135 produces hot milk, hot frothed milk or cold frothed milk in just two minutes. It's perfect for making a latté, cappuccino, hot chocolate, milkshakes or simply livening up an instant coffee. A compact and invaluable addition to any kitchen, the milk frother is a great partner for all Dualit coffee machines. Features and Benefits Everything is dishwasher safe so there is nothing to wash up (unless you don't have a dishwasher), just pop the carafe and the plunger straight into the washer and enjoy your coffee To replicate that same froth for oat milk, and all other plant-based milks, you have to buy the 'barista' version which has added stabilisers to mimic the fats found in cow's milk. It's no surprise that Andrew James has a milk frother, I don't know who this Andrew James fella is, but he has a LOT of stuff! ;-).

No higher than 65C, in my humble opinion. I actually prefer my flat whites to be just a couple of degrees cooler than this, usually 63 or 64, and it's not just about the temperature, it's about taste. Just try making your milk hotter, and see what it tastes like. You'll probably find that the hotter it gets after about 65, the duller or flatter it starts to taste. Despite its premium price, this attractive frother makes a worthwhile investment for serious coffee lovers.OK so that's the manual milk frothers dealt with, and as I've said, these are good when it comes to having more manual control over both the type of milk texture (the size of the bubbles) and how stiff the foam is (how long you continue to create bubbles for). The KitchenCraft Le'Xpress is undoubtedly a higher powered and nicer looking version of these early hand frothers, but they're basically the same thing, and I actually think they're great. They're very simple to use, they're small and portable, and as well as using them to create milk froth for cappuccino, lattes & so on. As with the Bodum manual frother, you have to heat the milk yourself but it gives you some level of control over the texture too – and it's a super cheap option. The price tag may put some people off, but this is a top quality handheld milk frother that is durable, versatile and will last long. I've come to the conclusion that no one actually knows what a flat white is ;-). Ask 10 different experts, and you'll get 20 different answers. But again, who cares, you're making your own flat whites, so find what you think is the perfect flat white and work on replicating that again and again. If you have a Dolce Gusto or Tassimo coffee machine, you may think you don't need a milk frother because these machines come with milk pods, but actually, if you have one of these pod machines, buying a milk frother is a great way to improve the quality of your milkies and to save money.

The other reason is that once you know what your temp preference is, it's very difficult to know from feeling the side of the milk jug, how hot the milk is. After a while, like me, you'll be able to tell just from the feel of the jug how hot it is, but I only learned this by using a thermometer. Different people will have a different idea of what cappuccino is, depending on their age, and depending on where they usually get their cappuccino.Stovetop: these consist of a metal jug and frothing pump. You partially fill it with milk, put it on the hob, heat it up, pop the lid on and pump the handle to produce the foam. The upside is ease of use – there’s no need for batteries or electricity and they’re easy to clean, with most parts dishwasher safe. The downside is that producing froth requires more customisation than with other types. How easy are milk frothers to clean? Milk frothers come with a range of options and settings to easily make your favourite drinks. These often include cold froth, hot milk and hot froth, while some models allow you to add chocolate or coffee granules to the milk while frothing. Does it have different timers? Or auto stop? Some electric milk frothers have adjustable temperature control which are handy, while others have only one setting which may not be hot enough. You should also consider ease of use, is it dishwasher-safe or does it have removable parts for easy maintenance. So cappuccino foam is made with bigger bubbles, microfoam as the name suggests is made using “micro” bubbles. I think this is probably just down to getting the hang of it. I'm sure if I jumped on a Kawasaki Ninja H2 (0-60 in approx 3 seconds) given that I'm not used to riding motorbikes, it probably wouldn't end well. At least the only negative from using too powerful a hand whisk is that you might end up wearing your milk for a while until you're able to handle the power. One of the first things that Baristas did when they realized they could create milk foam using steam wands, was to make an espresso based version of this popular drink but make it much easier (and presumably cheaper) to make, than having to whip up cream – and at some point, this espresso-based version of Kapuziner became the Cappuccino.