The best gadget I bought this year is a milk frother
A writer says a $14 handheld milk frother became their favourite gadget after a cream-topped iced Americano in Los Angeles inspired them to recreate the drink at home. The purchase matters because it turned an occasional café treat into an easy way to enjoy coffee during hot weather.
The battery-powered frother makes milk foam in about 30 seconds to a minute when its batteries are fresh, and can also mix drinks, beat eggs and make hot chocolate. The writer uses it mainly for cream tops, inspired by the Viennese Einspänner and its South Korean variations, and has since tried combinations such as coconut ube foam on cold brew.
- A $14 frother helps recreate café-style cream-topped coffee at home.
- Fresh batteries make foam in about 30 seconds to a minute.
- The writer’s favourite is coconut ube foam on cold brew.