Milk Steamer vs Milk Frother: Which Appliance Do You Need?

A definitive guide to milk steamers and milk frothers for home use.

Want to make your own magical silky lattes and creamy cappuccinos at home but a bit lost with all the tools and jargon?

We were there once too! It is all so easy at your cosy little corner shop when your barista takes away all the hard work. More of us than ever though our now having to enjoy our coffee from home – and it need not be boring filter coffee!

Here we’re going to explain the difference between buying a milk frother and a milk steamer for use at home. Exactly what do both of these magical tools do to milky coffee and do you need one of each, or a tool that can simply do both?