3 ways of making coffee with thick foam

3 ways of making coffee with thick foam

Have you ever wondered how to froth milk for lattes at home? In this article, we will talk about 3 ways of making coffee with thick foam for those who don’t have a special espresso machine with a milk steamer to do it.

What are our ways of making coffee with thick foam?

1. Using a milk frother
2. Using a French press
3. Using a whisk

How to use a milk frother to froth milk for lattes in home

Pros of using a milk frother to froth milk for lattes at home: it is very easy, and it’s the most recommended way for those who don’t have a steamer, since using this method results in the best foamy bubbles.

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Cons of using a milk frother to froth milk for lattes at home: a milk frother costs $10!

How to use a milk frother to froth milk:

1. Heat milk to scalding (or 150 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Pour the milk into a tall container. Hold the tall container at an angle and turn the milk frother on.
3. Move the frother up and down for about 20 seconds or until foamy bubbles form.
4. Tap the container on the counter to get rid of any large bubbles.

Tip: if you are frothing the milk for a latte, you won’t need much froth since in making a latte, the milk is mixed with the coffee.

How to use a French press to froth milk for lattes in home

Many of us have a French press at home to make coffee. But did you know you can use it to make foam? However, this method is not as quick and easy as the milk frother. It may also take more temperamental, especially if you want to use non-dairy milk.

How to use a French press to froth milk for coffee:

1. Heat milk to scalding (or 150 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Add the milk to the French press. Pump with short and quick plunges until you see foamy bubbles are forming. It will take about 30 seconds. Remember not to overwhip when foaming oat milk; pumping about 25 times would be enough and pumping more may make the foam deflate.
3. Pour the milk into a pitcher and tap the pitcher on the counter to break down large bubbles.

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Tip: this method results best when you use one cup of milk.

How to use a whisk to froth milk for lattes in home

If you don’t have a steamer, a milk frother, or a French press, you may have a whisk at home. You can use the whisk to froth milk. But there is one thing you should know: foaming milk using a whisker takes longer and the result is not lusciously bubbly. You will get a little less foam compared to the other methods. But if you don’t mind, you can consider this method as an alternative for days you don’t have many facilities in hand.

How to use a whisk to froth milk:

1. Heat milk to scalding (or 150 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Vigorously whisk the milk using a whisk, until foamy bubbles form.
3. Pour the milk into a pitcher. Tap the pitcher on the counter to break down large bubbles.

Tips you should know before testing our 3 ways of making coffee with thick foam

1. Use fresh milk if you want it to foam.
2. Use whole milk that has the highest milk fat. Using low-fat or non-dairy milk makes frothing harder.
3. Heat the milk to scalding or 150 degrees Fahrenheit for the best results.
4. Customize the foam bubbles to the kind of drink you are preparing. The milk you need for a latte differs from the milk you need for making a cappuccino.