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How to Make Milk Foam for a Perfect Café au Lait

Do you dream of a cappuccino with creamy milk foam? With this guide, you can make the perfect milk foam at home. Discover how to use a milk frother, which types of milk are best for frothing, and some tips for achieving light and flavorful foam.

What is a Milk Frother?

By introducing air into the milk, the milk frother (or milk emulsifier) creates a foam of tiny microbubbles that give it an airy and creamy texture while significantly increasing its volume.

Different techniques can be used to achieve various types of foam, from velvety textures for a latte macchiato to generous foam for a cappuccino.

There are two categories of frothers: manual and electric machines. The manual version requires some arm strength, while the electric milk frother does the work for you.
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Why is it Important to Froth Milk?

Good milk foam enhances your coffee experience. It gives your drink a creamy texture and a slight sweetness. Additionally, the foam keeps your coffee warm longer, making each sip a little more enjoyable.
Transform your ordinary coffee into an exceptionally delicious drink.

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Discover the Aeroccino3 Milk Frother

The Aeroccino3 produces perfect milk foam for your cappuccinos and lattes. Just press a button to get hot or cold foam. Ideal for home use.

  • Hot foam, cold foam, and warm milk
  • Capacity: 120 ml of foam or 240 ml of hot milk
  • Compact size: 90 mm x 186 mm
  • Easy to use with a single button
  • Not dishwasher safe

Discover the Aeroccino4 Milk Frother

The Aeroccino4 offers different types of foam. One whisk for all preparations and easy use with four buttons.

  • Two types of hot foam, cold foam, and warm milk
  • Four single-function buttons for different preparations
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Ergonomic handle
  • Dimensions: 100 mm x 170 mm

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Milk Frother

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Milk Frother

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Discover the Barista Milk Frother

The Barista milk frother expands your coffee recipe options. With the touchscreen, you can prepare not only cappuccinos but also other coffee specialties.

  • Over 20 recipes via the touchscreen and the Nespresso ap
  • Suitable for milk, ice, chocolate, and sugar
  • Capacity: 150 ml of foam or 250 ml of hot mil
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Dimensions: 150 mm x 215 mm

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What is the Best Milk for Frothing?

Whole milk produces a thicker and creamier foam, giving more body to your drink. Skimmed and semi-skimmed milk are much lighter and create more foam with larger bubbles, making them suitable for a more delicate latte or cappuccino.

Plant-based alternatives such as soy and almond milk are also suitable, although the foam is often a bit less stable. Real baristas often use refrigerated milk, as it froths the best.

Ultimately, it all depends on your preferences. Feel free to experiment with different varieties to find the perfect balance between taste and foam quality.
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How to Use a Nespresso Milk Frother?

Do you dream of a perfect coffee with creamy milk foam, but think it’s only possible in coffee shops? Don’t let that stop you! With this guide, you can create your own café au lait recipes at home.

How to Froth Milk with the Aeroccino 3?

  1. Choose your coffee: Flat White, latte, or cappuccino ? Choose your drink and the amount of milk you need.

  2. Choose the whisk
    • Flat White: remove the spiral whisk, place the black whisk at the bottom of the jug, and fill the jug with milk to the highest level.
    • Latte/Cappuccino: Hold both the spiral whisk and the black whisk and place them directly in the pitcher, then fill it with milk to the minimum level.

  3. Gently pour the milk after frothing for the creamiest experience.

How to Froth Milk with the Aeroccino 4 ?

  1. Choose your coffee recipe.From flat white to iced coffee, what will today’s recipe be?

  2. Fill with milk. Pay attention to the level indicators for perfect foam.

  3. Choose your preferred foam. Select between hot, airy, dense, or cold foam with a simple button press.

How to Froth Milk with the Barista Frother?

  1. Connect to the app. Download the Nespresso app and click on the machine icon on the app's homepage. Turn on the Barista and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. Follow the pairing instructions via the app.

  2. Choose your favorite recipe You will find a wide selection of recipes in the app to explore or press the device button to start immediately.

  3. Add the milk. Fill the pitcher with hot or cold milk of your choice to the desired level.

  4. Add the ingredients. Milk, chocolate, syrup - let your creativity flow !

  5. Start and enjoy. Press start and wait for the animation to indicate that your foam is ready.

Tips for Cleaning Your Milk Frother

It is important to clean your Aeroccino properly after each use to achieve the best results and prolong its lifespan

How to Clean the Aeroccino 3 ?
Quickly clean your Aeroccino 3 after each use to avoid milk residue buildup. The coating prevents milk from sticking, making cleaning easier.

  • Rinse under the tap with a soft cloth.
  • Dry the bottom thoroughly before reassembling.

Note: The Aeroccino 3 is not dishwasher safe.

How to Clean the Aeroccino 4 ?
Good news : your Aeroccino 4 can (mostly) go in the dishwasher!

  • All parts go in the dishwasher except the base.
  • Use a max 70°C program, and do not place the jug directly on the dishwasher prongs.

Prefer to wash by hand? Use hot water and dish soap.

Tip: Make sure the bottom is completely dry before placing it back on the base.

How to Clean a Barista Milk Frother?
Choose your preferred cleaning method for the Barista:

  • Dishwasher: put everything in except the base, max 70°C program.
  • Hand washing: hot water, a little dish soap, and you're done !

Note: Avoid scouring sponges and soaking in water.

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