Stainless Steel Manual Milk Frother, 400ml or 800ml

A little foam without another electric appliance

This stainless steel manual milk frother uses a hand-pumped, double-mesh plunger to turn cold or warm milk into foam for your coffee. Choose a 400ml or 800ml frother, add milk, and work the plunger up and down. No batteries, charging cable, or electric base to find room for.

If you like a foamy finish on your morning coffee but do not want to get out a bigger machine, this keeps things simple. Brew your coffee the way you already enjoy it, froth your milk, then spoon or pour the foam on top. It is a small change to the routine that makes an ordinary cup feel a little more like your own coffee-shop order.

What makes it useful

• Double-mesh frothing screens: Pumping the plunger moves milk through the screens to introduce air and build foam.
• Manual operation: You do the pumping, so there is no power cord or battery to manage.
• Cold or warm milk: Make foam to suit an iced coffee or a warm drink.
• Two frother sizes: Choose the 400ml or 800ml vessel depending on your routine and counter space.
• Stainless steel construction: A polished silver finish inside and out, with a handle for holding and pouring.
• Dishwasher safe: Remove leftover milk and clean the frothing screens thoroughly after use.

How do you use a manual milk frother?

Add a small amount of cold or warmed milk, leaving plenty of room for it to expand. Position the lid and plunger, hold the vessel steady by its handle, and pump up and down until the milk becomes foamy. Start with controlled strokes to avoid splashing, then stop when you have the texture you like.

The 400ml and 800ml sizes describe the vessels' capacity, not how much milk to add for frothing. Foam needs headroom, so do not fill the vessel to the top before pumping.

Does it heat or steam the milk?

No. This is a hand-powered frother, not an electric milk heater or an espresso steam wand. For a warm drink, heat your milk separately using a suitable container, then froth it here. The stainless steel vessel should not go in the microwave.

What can you make with the foam?

Use it to top brewed coffee, homemade cappuccino-style drinks, latte-style drinks, or hot chocolate. It adds foam without changing how you make the coffee underneath. Hand-pumped foam is different from steam-textured milk, so think of this as an easy way to add a foamy topping rather than a shortcut to professional latte art.

A few tips for your first try

Start with a modest amount of milk and adjust from there. Foam volume and texture will vary with the milk you use, its temperature, and how long you pump. If you try a plant-based drink, expect results to differ between brands and formulas.

Rinse the mesh screens promptly after use so milk does not dry in them, and let the parts dry before storing. Simple gear works best when it is ready for the next cup.