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Accessory · Reviewed 2026-08-17

Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother Review

4.4/5Best Budget Frother

The best-value electric milk frother — thick cold foam or silky hot foam at the press of a button for £30.

BPA-free double wall keeps milk frothy and hot for cafés in a glass.

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Current UK price

£29.99

Our verdict

BPA-free double wall keeps milk frothy and hot for cafés in a glass. It earns a 4.4/5 because, after measuring 90 s and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Filter-coffee and French-press drinkers who want cappuccino foam without an espresso machine.

Pros & cons

What we love

  • Hot foam and cold foam modes
  • Double-wall glass stays hot longer
  • Quiet 3.6-second startup
  • Easy to clean (non-stick interior)

What could be better

  • Batch size is 120-240ml (single cups)
  • No temperature control
  • Can't steam milk like a wand

How it performed

Our measurements

Froth time (hot)
90 s
Froth time (cold)
2 min
Noise
58 dB

All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.

Specs at a glance

Capacity
120–240 ml
Modes
Hot + cold froth
Material
BPA-free double-wall glass
Milk types
Dairy, oat, soy

Who should buy it?

Buy the Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother if filter-coffee and french-press drinkers who want cappuccino foam without an espresso machine. Skip it if you need batch size is 120-240ml (single cups).

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Frequently asked questions

For lattes and cappuccinos at home, mostly yes — it makes silky microfoam. It won't match a commercial steam wand's temperature control or texture range, but it costs £30 and needs no machine.

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