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How to easily froth milk without a frother: Step-by-step video tutorial


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Are you a coffee lover who craves the rich, velvety texture of the frothed milk your local coffee shop prepares, but lacks a fancy milk frother to do the job at home? Fear not! With a few simple tricks, you can make the perfect foam even without a milk frother. And you can do it in the comfort of your own kitchen with supplies you probably already have on hand.

Even better, learning how to froth milk without a frother opens up a world of possibilities for elevating your coffee experience at home or on the road and save you from spending cash at the coffee shop.

Watch the video above to learn how to froth milk for coffee without a frother.

How to froth milk without a frother

Fir this method of frothing milk for coffee at home and easily whip up barista-quality foam like a pro, you'll need a French press.

Start by warming the milk. It should be heated to about 140°F. You can heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Be careful to not let the milk boil. Boiling it will make it taste bitter.

  • Tip: Use whole milk for the best results.

Fill the French press 1/3 of the way with milk. Vigorously plunge the top of the milk for about 30 seconds, or until the milk has doubled in volume. Now it's ready to be poured into your coffee and enjoyed.

  • Tip: Don't plunge too hard, as that can create large air bubbles, which will make the milk taste grainy.

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How to make jar frothed milk

You can also froth milk with a mason jar and some elbow grease.

  1. Fill a mason jar with milk a little less than halfway to give the milk room to expand.
  2. Secure the lid onto the jar. Make sure it tight so milk doesn't leak out.
  3. Shake the mason jar vigorously for 30 seconds. The shaking will create air bubbles in the milk, which will give it a frothy texture.
  4. Remove the lid from the mason jar and microwave milk for 30 seconds. This will heat the milk and help to stabilize the foam.
  5. Pour frothed milk into your coffee and enjoy!