- Smeg’s Mini Milk Frother is now available in a smart matte finish
- It froths hot and cold, and works with both milk and plant milk
- On sale now for £129.95 (approx $170 / AUS$250) direct from Smeg
If you enjoy a shot of espresso, but want a fancy latte in the morning, you’ll be happy to know that Smeg has given the compact Mini Milk Frother a new look for 2026. The appliance, which was originally available in glossy black or white, is now also available in a glossy matte finish for a smarter and smarter look.
Manual espresso machines usually have a steam wand to froth your milk, combined bean-to-cup machines (like the excellent Philips Baristina I recently reviewed) may not, leaving you with a perfectly brewed espresso but no way to turn it into a latte or cappuccino. It’s the same story even with the best Nespresso machines; without further ado, foam is out of the question.
This is where independent milk comes in. I’ve tested a few of these little gadgets as TechRadar’s Home Editor, and the Smeg Mini Milk Frother remains my favorite. It is very easy to use.
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This mini steamer can be used with milk or plant-based milk, heating it to a constant temperature of 140F / 60C while whipping it into a glossy foam. This is the perfect drinking temperature, and means your coffee doesn’t taste burnt or ‘stored’.
The Mini Milk Frother gives you the option to drink cold milk as well, which is great considering how many espresso machines now give you the option to brew with cold water instead of hot. Just add cold foam and a few ice cubes, and you’ve got an instant iced cappuccino, at a fraction of the price of coffee shop drinks.
It’s also much easier to use than a steam wand, making it a great option for anyone with limited mobility in their hands. Just pour your milk, click the big button, and go. When you’re done, its non-stick coating makes it easy to clean; a quick wash and wipe, and it’s ready to use again.
My only complaints are that marking the filling level inside can be difficult to see, depending on the lighting in your kitchen, and unlike the more advanced (but also more expensive) Dreo Baristamaker, you can’t choose the texture of your finished foam.
The new-look Mini Milk Frother is now available direct from Smeg for £129.95 (about $170 / AU$250. If you prefer to stay with the original gloss, there’s a choice of colours, including red, cream, and green for $200 / £99.95 / AU$169.
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