What is a milk frother and do I need one?

A milk frother aerates milk to create the foam used in cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites. You need one if your coffee machine has no steam wand, or if you want consistent foam without steaming manually. Our milk frother range covers manual, stovetop and automated models.

What is the best milk frother for home use?

For most homes the Bialetti Tuttocrema from R995 gives thick, creamy froth on the stovetop with no electricity. If you prefer glass, the Bialetti Glass frother at R795 is the most affordable option we stock, and both clean easily by hand.

Can you froth non-dairy milk like oat or almond?

Yes. Oat milk produces thick, silky froth closest to whole milk, while almond and soy create lighter, airier foam. Barista-formulated plant milks froth best because they contain added stabilisers. Results vary by brand, so it is worth testing a few.

What is the difference between frothing and steaming milk?

Steaming heats milk while incorporating tiny bubbles to create smooth microfoam suited to latte art. Frothing aerates more aggressively, producing thicker, drier foam ideal for cappuccinos and hot chocolate. Steam wands on espresso machines steam the milk, while most standalone frothers froth it.

Which milk froths best?

Whole milk froths best because its fat content creates rich, stable foam. Skim milk produces more volume but stiffer, drier bubbles that collapse faster. Milk should be cold and fresh when you start, because warm or older milk will not aerate properly.

Do commercial cafés need an automated milk frother?

High-volume cafés benefit from automation because it frees the barista and keeps texture consistent across staff. The La Marzocco Wally automates steaming for busy service and is available on rental from R73 per day. Smaller sites usually manage with the machine steam wand.

Bialetti Milk Frother (Glass)

Name: Bialetti Milk Frother (Glass)
Brand: Bialetti
SKU: BCBIA0059
Price: 795.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Bialetti Glass Milk Frother – 1L manual milk frother with borosilicate glass body, double-disk whip, and non-slip silicone base for smooth frothy milk

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About the Brand

Bialetti has been making the coffee culture of Italian homes since 1919, when founder Alfonso Bialetti opened a small workshop in Omegna making aluminium goods. In 1933 he invented the Moka Express — the eight-sided stovetop pot recognised in kitchens worldwide — and built Bialetti into the brand most associated with stovetop coffee itself. A century on, it's still known for making well-built, honest coffee equipment for everyday use.

The Product

The Bialetti Milk Frother (Glass) is a manual frother built around a patented double-disk whip, giving you a soft, café-style milk foam without a steam wand or a power cord. Heat your milk in the microwave, pour it into the borosilicate glass jug, and pump the plunger a few times to finish. It's a quick, simple way to add a proper milk cream to your coffee at home.

Key Features

Double-Disk Whip Mechanism (Café-Style Microfoam)

A patented double-disk design produces a finer, more stable foam than a single-mesh plunger.

Borosilicate Glass Body (Microwave & Dishwasher Safe)

Hardened glass handles both heating and cleanup without special care.

Non-Slip Silicone Base (Stable, Comfortable Use)

Keeps the frother steady on the counter while you pump.

1L Capacity (Froth Enough for Three Cups)

Sized to froth milk for multiple cups in a single session, rather than one at a time.

Who It's Built For

You want café-style milk foam at home without buying a steam-wand machine or an electric frother. If your routine already involves heating milk in the microwave, this closes the gap between that and a proper flat white or cappuccino — quickly, and with almost nothing to clean.

Specifications

Capacity	1L (froths up to ~3 cups of milk)
Material	Hardened borosilicate glass body, silicone base
Mechanism	Manual double-disk whip
Microwave Safe	Yes
Dishwasher Safe	Yes
Warranty	Contact us for details

Summary

The Bialetti Glass Milk Frother is the quick, low-effort way to add real milk froth to your morning coffee — no steam wand, no fuss, just a few pumps and a soft cream on top.

Microwave safe
Dishwasher safe
Made of hardened borosilicate glass
Integrated double frother
Non-slip base
1L capacity (up to 3 cups of frothed milk)

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