This Stylish Milk Frother Will Help You Finally Beat Your £6-a-Day Iced Coffee Habit — Now, You Can Get Cold Foam at Home

Coffee and cold milk is nice, sure, but with Smeg's £100 Milk Frother, you can get the coffee shop experience without leaving the house

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One thing I have learned from testing, trialing, and owning a high-quality espresso machine is the difference that being able to steam milk makes to a cup of coffee. Sure, it's not so essential for Americanos, but with the season of iced coffees upon us, being able to make fluffy cold foam (yes, it's a thing) is a game-changer. And for that, you can thank Smeg's £100 Mini Milk Frother.

Can't be bothered to master the best milk frothing techniques? Don't worry — a milk frother does it for you. But what not all milk frothers can do is produce cold foam. Smeg's can, and that velvety smooth layer adds a subtle sweetness, elevating your drink beyond what even some cafes serve. Ready to finally stop spending £6 a day on your morning drink? This might be the answer to finally kicking the habit.

Part of Smeg's iconic 50s Style Retro Collection, the Mini Milk Frother is available in seven different colors — including red, pastel green and blue, and matte black and white — so you can match it to your other kitchen appliances.

Image of a hand over a marble countertop pouring milk from a white Smeg milk frother into a fluted glass that has an iced coffee in it.

It's as easy as pressing a button to get a creamy pour over for your iced or hot coffee beverages.

(Image credit: Smeg)

But that's not all Smeg's Mini Milk Frother can do. It has three settings: hot milk, hot foam, and cold foam. All you have to do is pour in your milk, set your preference, and push a button. It's really that easy. While I know a thing or two about steaming silky milk for a hot drink (it comes with being the Livingetc coffee expert and testing all of the best espresso machines), I'll admit I'm not as fluent with cold foam drinks, so I asked an expert.

Anna Batten, senior product manager at Smeg, tells me, "For summer drinks, cold foam is all about texture. It needs to be light, airy, and stable enough to sit beautifully on top of iced coffee." The Smeg Mini Milk Frother's cold foam option uses a high-speed whisk to aerate milk without heat and create a smooth, stable microfoam.

"With simple one-touch operation, it delivers consistently silky results perfect for elevating iced lattes and cold brew with a cafe-quality finish," Anna adds.

Other Milk Frothers That Can Make Cold Foam

But Smeg isn't the only kitchen appliance brand to have tapped into the cold foam technology. Perhaps you don't like the look of Smeg, or would prefer something a little cheaper, so below are a few other well-reviewed milk frothers that can also craft a delicious milk-based, iced drink.

A milk frother, especially one that does cold foam, instantly elevates your home cafe. The luxury of choice from the comfort of your home is a wonderful thing — do you have what you need to craft a delicious cold brew drink at home?

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Olivia Wolfe
Olivia Wolfe
Design Writer

Olivia Wolfe is a Design Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.