Given the impressive performance and versatility of this Nespresso model, it remains one of our favorite milk frothers. In recent years, making a cup of coffee at home has stepped up several notches, with instant granules shunned in favour of barista-worthy beverages.

The Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother is coated on the inside with a very hard ceramic surface which is not a Teflon (PTFE) coating. My wife has also bought a Dualit milk frother for times when we have guests and need more milk all at once. The nozzle is fixed at the correct angle to help you froth the perfect cup, though practice does make perfect here. But that’s much easier said than done, according to Shaun Aupiais, a contributor to Perfect Daily Grind who’s coached over 100 baristas in the fine art of milk frothing ( 2).

He's been writing about food and drinks for nearly 20 years but generally drinks his coffee iced or lukewarm and is far from a snob about it. The jug’s interior is ceramic, so it’s best to avoid using metal spoons or abrasive brushes as it’ll ruin the coating. As milk ages, long before it becomes detectably "off" the natural bacteria will have started to break down the proteins and change the chemistry of the milk which might account for the variances you have observed.

With its high-end espresso machines and wide selection of fancy coffee pods, Nespresso has made a name for itself as a brand for connoisseurs who still value convenience. If it is necessary to stop the Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother whilst in operation the base can be turned off with a switch on the side. In a few seconds, the Aeroccino 3 prepares a divine milk froth ideal for innumerable coffee recipes, according to the season. Like the other induction models we tested, it’s necessary to be cautious of the heat pad, however, unlike other models, Bialetti has extended the sturdy plastic base around the hot part to better shield clumsy fingers.Or if you swear by the traditional barista method of steam power, and can stretch your budget that bit further, De’Longhi’s Dedica coffee maker provides the real deal. Sixty seconds later, like magic, about half the milk you poured into the Aeroccino is pure foam, while the other half underneath is perfectly warmed.

To complement our own first hand experience, we draw from reputable sources within the industry, including coffee communities such as the coffee and espresso SubReddits, and a number of specialty coffee forums and private groups. A more complex appliance than the other milk frothers in our list, the manual descaling allows you to thoroughly clean the internal system without too much faff. Inside there is a motor with magnets on the spindle which interact with the magnets in the whisk and spin it around. I’ve had a Nespresso Pixie since June 2012 and at the same time I acquired a Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother (Aeroccino 3 to be precise). So, instead, you choose to go out to the neighborhood café, wait in line, shell out way too much for a cappuccino cup ¾ of the way full, and carry on with your day.

For both units, it’s a good idea to use a soft cloth and hot soapy water to clean any milk residue from the inside of the frothing milk jug. This Nespresso frother is excellent and I would not be without my one no dirty wand to clean no burnt milk just smooth warm or cold milk.