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Frothed milk is one of those little luxuries that can make your day feel special. It’s by no means a necessity, but when a barista hands you a steaming cappuccino or a fragrant London fog, everything seems a little better for a moment, no?

A milk frother is a simple way to bring that indulgence into your daily life at home. A good one gives you a foolproof way to prepare velvety milk foam whenever you want. And milk frothers are also handy for mixing up other things, too: protein shakes, a matcha latte, or a rich cup of hot chocolate.

After testing 14 of these little gadgets in a range of styles, we have two simple-to-use, easy-to-clean recommendations that churn out thick, consistent foam.

And one of our favorites is on sale→

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Illustration: Dana Davis; Photo: Michael Hession

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Photo: Michael Sullivan; Illustration: Dana Davis

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But is it really worth the hype?→

For fun: Watch us froth mountains of milk.

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