Want a legit latte at home? Try the best milk frothers for 2025, tested and reviewed

If you crave the velvety froth of a barista-made coffee drink — but not the dent it makes in your wallet — it’s time to add a milk frother to your cart. You’d be amazed at how easily frothed milk can elevate basic java, plus it’s essential if you want to make hot lattes or iced cappuccinos at home. To bring you the best milk frothers for 2025, we browsed hundreds of these gadgets, from the most basic manual models to full-on countertop electric frothers that produce hot and cold foam.

Even though I have a degree from the French Culinary Institute, prior to this testing project I didn’t know much about milk frothers and steamers. I’d tried an inexpensive handheld version once or twice and had a vintage Nespresso frother (that came with my machine) for years, but I rarely used it. What I have learned from my culinary training, restaurant work and experience writing about food and cooking is that you’ve got to find the gadget that makes most sense for your specific needs. Maybe it’s a dishwasher-safe frother, or a self-heating device. Or perhaps you’re looking for the quietest possible solution that won’t wake a sleeping household.

Whatever the case, we’re here to help. After heavily researching milk frothers, I tested seven of the most popular options, both manual and electric, from budget to high-end. Many of the models impressed me, but I narrowed it down to the three best milk frothers for 2025. Here they are, plus our top tips for getting just the kind of frothy milk you desire.