how to froth milk without frother

Are you looking for ways to froth milk at home when you don't have a milk frother?

A 2019 survey found that on average, 29 percent of the coffee consumers in America drink two cups of coffee at home per week. The number has increased over the years as more people avoid frequenting cafes and social places.

Adding frothed milk to your home coffee brings the cafe experience to your home.

Milk frothers are handy and easy to use but not having a milk frother should not stop you from making lattes. This post discusses how to froth milk without a frother and with no previous experience.

how to froth milk without a frother — Frothed milk

1. Shake the Milk to Make Foam

Shaking your milk or creamer in a closed container is the cheapest and easiest way to froth milk at home without a frother or special equipment.

Materials: Milk, a cup, and a container with a tight-fitting lid.

An insulated flask or mug is the best choice when shaking hot milk to froth it as it protects your hands from burning. Alternatively, shake chilled milk and heat it up after frothing.

Instructions:

Find a container that has a tight-fitting lid such as a flask, mason jar, a water bottle, or even an empty milk bottle
Warm enough milk in a microwave or on a stove and avoid overheating or boiling the milk
Add the milk into the container below the half-way line and cover tightly with the cap
Shake the container in an up and down motion for 45-60 seconds or until enough froth has formed
Pour the frothed milk into a cup

2. Froth the Milk with a Hand Whisk

Warm the desired amount of milk to a medium temperature
Add the milk into a wide bowl so that the milk is below the halfway line
Whisk the milk by moving the hand whisk back and forth or in a circular motion. Avoid spilling the milk as increases in volume as it foams
Pour the foamed milk into a cup and add coffee or the desired beverage

Alternatively, pour the milk into a deep saucepan. Place the saucepan on a stove on medium heat. Wait a few seconds and start whisking the milk as it warms.

Take caution not to overheat the frothed mild. Pour the frothed milk into a cup.

3. Use a Jug Blender to Froth Milk

Heat up the milk
Add the warm milk into a blending jar and fit the lid tightly
Lock the blender jar into the holder
Plug the power cord in and turn the blender on to a low or medium speed
Blend for 15 seconds and switch the blender off
Add the frothed milk into a cup

Find out whether you can froth coffee creamer in our separate article.

4. Froth Milk by Pressing it

Did you know that a French press not only makes delicious coffee but can also make dense velvety foam when you don't have a frother? Pump frothers use the same principle as a french press to froth milk

Remove the lid with the plunger from the chamber
Add cold or warm milk into the chamber to a level below the halfway line
Fit the lid with the plunger still pulled
Press the plunger gently to release air that is trapped in the chamber
Continue pumping until enough foam has formed
Add the foamed milk into a mug. If you frothed cold cold milk, warm the foam on a stove or in the microwave

5. Use a Hand/Immersion Blender to Foam Milk

Add cold or warm milk to a deep bowl or pitcher
Plug the hand blender into the source of power
Immerse the blades of the blender to just below the surface of the milk
Switch the blender on
Move the blender gently in a back and forth or up and down motion to add enough air to the milk
Continue frothing until the foam is sufficient
Turn the blender off and dip the blades in freshwater to prevent staining
Pour the frothed milk into a cup

how to froth milk at home without a frother

FAQs about How to Froth Milk Without a Milk Frother

Can You Froth Cold Milk?

Yes, cold milk is perfect for frothing as it is easier to add air to cold milk than warm milk. Froth the cold milk and heat it up after frothing for a delicious cup of latte.

Patrick

Patrick is first a coffee lover and then a trained barista. His bucket list includes sky diving and sipping on Java in the Himalayas.