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Milk Frothers
Choosing a Lavazza milk frother for the daily cappuccino
The milk frother is the rare coffee accessory that pays no attention to the machine on the counter. Capsule, bean-to-cup, moka pot or filter, it works alongside any of them, and a black coffee becomes a cappuccino or a latte with one press of a button. It heats and aerates the milk in a single jug, and the foam keeps its texture long enough to reach the first sip. The differences come down to capacity, the frothing options and how the unit settles in next to the equipment already on the worktop.
What a milk frother does, and what to weigh up
Three points decide the matter. The whisk comes first: a single whisk that covers every preparation keeps things simple, and one built for both dairy and plant-based milk reaches across the full menu, from a dense cappuccino foam to a lighter latte texture. Capacity is the second. A frother that heats up to 90 millilitres holds enough for one cappuccino, while frothing capacity usually runs higher, around 180 millilitres, since cold milk expands as it takes in air. Convenience is the third. A transparent lid shows the texture as it builds, and parts that lift out for the dishwasher turn cleaning into a matter of seconds. At roughly 460 watts, a compact frother comes up to temperature quickly and stays modest on the counter.
The Lavazza milk frother and the bundles built around it
One frother for cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites
MilkEasy Plus Frother belongs to that compact class. A single backlit button runs four preparations: dense hot froth for cappuccino, light hot froth for latte, cold froth for iced drinks, and warm milk with no foam. The whisk takes dairy and plant-based milk in equal measure, and the jug, lid and whisk all go in the dishwasher. The body is ABS plastic, heating runs by conduction rather than steam, and a 0.6 metre cable reaches a worktop socket without trailing. Measuring 110 by 110 millimetres at the base and 208 millimetres tall, it occupies the footprint of a large mug, and its 90 millilitre heating capacity matches a standard cappuccino cup.
Frother and coffee bundles
The MilkEasy Plus also turns up in seasonal bundles that pair it with Lavazza coffee and machines, so it lands neatly next to a first setup or a regular capsule order for less than the same items bought one by one. Bundle contents vary through the year, so it is worth checking what is currently on offer.
Frequently asked questions about Lavazza milk frothers
How does an electric milk frother work?
An electric milk frother heats and aerates milk inside a jug, with a whisk that turns at a controlled speed to pull air into the liquid. The MilkEasy Plus relies on conduction heating: the element in the base warms the milk while the whisk builds the foam, so the two steps run at once rather than one after the other.
How much milk can the MilkEasy Plus Frother handle?
The jug heats up to 90 millilitres of milk, enough for one cappuccino, and froths up to 180 millilitres of cold milk, which expands as it takes in air. Minimum capacity is also 90 millilitres, so the frother is made for a single cup at a time.
Can you use plant-based milk in a milk frother?
Yes. The MilkEasy Plus whisk is built for both dairy and plant-based milk. Oat and soy milk tend to give a stable, creamy foam, almond milk froths more lightly, and the result shifts with the brand and the fat content.
What drinks can you make with a milk frother?
A frother with several preparations covers the main milk-based drinks: dense hot froth for cappuccino, lighter hot froth for latte and flat white, cold froth for iced coffee, and warm milk without foam for hot chocolate or a milky long coffee.
Are the whisk and lid dishwasher-safe?
Yes. The whisk and the transparent lid lift out and go in the dishwasher, and the jug has no fixed internal parts to wash by hand. With a single whisk, there is no second attachment to misplace between preparations.
Which Lavazza coffee goes with a milk-based drink?
Among capsules, Crema e Gusto and Qualità Rossa carry enough body to hold their character through milk, in A Modo Mio or Nespresso® compatible format alike. For ground coffee, the same blends work in a moka pot, and a darker roast stands up well beneath the foam.
*Lavazza is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nespresso.
