Nespresso, Aeroccino4 milk frother Schiuma latte, in silver, code 4192

Product Information

The modern market responds to an increasing demand of milk frothers by creating a great variety of competitive products. The consumers have become overwhelmed with a range of choices offered by the brands. Cheyenne Elwell is a freelance writer specializing in food and coffee. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Insider, MSN, and her coffee blog BakedBrewedBeautiful.com. She recommended the Nespresso Aeroccino, which we later tested in our Lab.

They froth milk to create the perfect milk foam for the variety of espresso drinks you can make with Nespresso machines. However, keep in mind that these are frothers, no steamers, and they don’t have steaming functions. What’s the difference between steaming and frothing? Latte: A latte is a combination of steamed (as opposed to foamed) milk and espresso, usually around one part espresso to three parts milk. The model # 4 is the heaviest one due to the ceramic coating and is the largest one is comparison vs Aeroccino Plus (the lightest in the category). The capacity of all models is approximately the same. Milk Froth Options

The verdict: Milk frothers

Automatic: If you want one that does it all, automatic milk frothers come with a basin that both heats, froths, and often steams milk as well, depending on the available settings. These tend to be pricier, but are the most user-friendly.

You have limited counter space: If you’re short on space, the Aeroccino 3 is much more compact than the Aeroccino 4. But if that still doesn’t fit your kitchen, consider a hand-held frother like the Powerlix instead. Keep in mind that hand-held frothers only whip the milk, they don’t heat it. So you’ll also need a stovetop or microwave handy. Whichever you choose, you’ll be sure to have a quality frother that will take your espresso drinks to the next level!Usability: After testing a milk frother, we rated its usability on a 1 to 5 scale. For an electric frother, we took into account what settings it offered and how intuitive those settings were. For a manual frother, we noted the amount of effort required to use it, whether it was dishwasher-safe, and more. While the Aeroccino milk frother is at work, pop a Nespresso pod into your Vertuo or Original machine.

The addition of a pour spout is a huge game-changer over the Aeroccino 3 since it gives you more control over your pour for added safety (and better latte art!) Aeroccino 4 wins in terms of ease of cleaning and maintenance. Nespresso Aeroccino 3 isn’t dishwasher safe, but Aeroccino 4 is. Aeroccino 3 has a plastic housing, and the heat from the dishwasher can release harmful chemicals. You have to handwash the Nespresso Aeroccino 3 every time you use it. You don’t like uni-taskers in the kitchen: Honestly, there’s no getting around the fact that the Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother is just that: a milk frother. According to the manual, using anything other than milk could damage the Aeroccino’s components. If you want to get a little more creative with your milk frother, spend a bit more for the Breville Milk Cafe milk frother. It can make all your favourite coffee beverage recipes, but can also be used to prepare treats like hot chocolate and mulled wine! The single-button design is easy to use and intuitive, perfect for users who don’t want any complicated gadgets to learn.

The takeaway

The Bellman CX25P works on all stovetops at around medium to medium-high heat, and could even handle a small campfire (though the brand doesn't endorse this use). However you use it, be careful to tightly close the valves ahead of heating, and gently open them to relieve pressure afterward. In many ways, the Nespresso Aeroccino 4 is a considerable upgrade from the Aeroccino 3. In terms of the overall design, added features and options, and the dishwasher-safe aspect, it’s hard not to recommend the Nespresso Aeroccino 4 to most users. Our Lab team has spent collective decades working in professional kitchens, developing recipes, and testing kitchen gear.