Frothing with a Handheld Frother
If you’re looking for hot foam to add to a warm espresso or coffee, our favorite handheld model, the Zulay Milk Boss Milk Frother, requires you to heat it first—though frothing at any temperature is subsequently a cinch. It’s best to froth your milk in a separate container from your coffee, then mix the two together once you’ve made foam. Here’s how to do it.
1. Pour milk into your container of choice (milk should not exceed ⅓ of the container volume in order to give foam enough space to expand)
2. For hot foam, heat milk to about 140℉
3. Insert the frothing wand into milk at a 45° angle, positioning the whisk near the bottom of the vessel
4. Press the button and slowly move the wand throughout the milk, taking care to leave the whisk submerged but near the surface
5A. For silky, latte-style hot foam: Froth the milk for 30 to 45 seconds, then immediately serve
5B. For silky, latte-style cold foam: Froth the milk for 1 to 1.5 minutes, until the larger bubbles have reduced in volume and the foam settles, then immediately serve
5C. For airy, cappuccino-style foam of either temperature: Froth the milk for 2 to 3 minutes, then allow to sit for at least 30 seconds for the foam to set up before serving
6. To clean, submerge the whisk in warm, soapy water and turn on for a few seconds, then rinse
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