Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption?

Mum2Es · 05-13-2013, 04:20 AM

Just what the title says! I love chai lattes and would love to buy a good syrup to make them at home, but it would be a rare treat and I don't want to invest in a special tool to make the froth (which is the BEST bit as far as I'm concerned!).

Mum2Es · 05-13-2013, 10:17 PM

Anyone?

Quiteria · 05-13-2013, 10:22 PM

I get something like froth by shaking the bottle of creamer.

I have very low standards for coffee.

Lily · 05-13-2013, 10:59 PM

Here are some simple instructions - only need milk, a jar and a microwave.

Mum2Es · 05-14-2013, 05:27 AM

Just tried that trick Jamie and my froth ended up all over the microwave. Maybe I made my milk too hot and filled my jar too much, although it was less than half full! I'm drinking a very disappointing frothless hot chocolate as I type.

crunchymum · 05-14-2013, 05:55 AM

I think if you pour the milk into a blender, that could work.

Do you happen to live near an ikea? This handy little thing does the trick: http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/10076320/

Oh! You can get it on amazon! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002Y6...sr=1-1&pi=SL75

lucie · 05-14-2013, 03:00 PM

Yup, that Ikea thingie works great, though in my experience, the foam goes down rather quickly. Or maybe I just need to froth longer.
Also, a bit of advice, don't turn it on until after you submerge it in the milk.

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Mum2Es · 05-16-2013, 03:49 AM

The nearest Ikea is a couple of hours away but next time I or any friends go I can get them to pick one up!

Thanks. I'm going to try the jar in the microwave trick again tonight.

Lily · 05-16-2013, 07:16 AM

We have one of those IKEA frothers and it rocks.

Sparrow · 05-16-2013, 07:45 AM

I got a frother for $7. I was for DH, so I don't personally use it, but he loves it.

05-13-2013, 04:20 AM	#1
Mum2Es Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,552	Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? Just what the title says! I love chai lattes and would love to buy a good syrup to make them at home, but it would be a rare treat and I don't want to invest in a special tool to make the froth (which is the BEST bit as far as I'm concerned!). __________________ Homeschooling Mumma to Princess (6 Feb 05) and Chicken (20 Jul 08). Little sister of Meli.

05-13-2013, 10:17 PM	#2
Mum2Es Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,552	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? Anyone? __________________ Homeschooling Mumma to Princess (6 Feb 05) and Chicken (20 Jul 08). Little sister of Meli.

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Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,484	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? I get something like froth by shaking the bottle of creamer. I have very low standards for coffee. __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

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Lily Deactivated Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5,110	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? Here are some simple instructions - only need milk, a jar and a microwave.

05-14-2013, 05:27 AM	#5
Mum2Es Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,552	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? Just tried that trick Jamie and my froth ended up all over the microwave. Maybe I made my milk too hot and filled my jar too much, although it was less than half full! I'm drinking a very disappointing frothless hot chocolate as I type. __________________ Homeschooling Mumma to Princess (6 Feb 05) and Chicken (20 Jul 08). Little sister of Meli.

05-14-2013, 05:55 AM	#6
crunchymum Rose Garden speak softly and carry a big coffee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 34,610	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? I think if you pour the milk into a blender, that could work. Do you happen to live near an ikea? This handy little thing does the trick: http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/10076320/ Oh! You can get it on amazon! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002Y6...sr=1-1&pi=SL75 __________________ ~ jen wife to my first kiss mama to 13yo spreezy, 11yo jones, 5yo biggie, and our little greased lightning, 3yo ~ all born at home birth doula my waterbirth montage my etsy! "i did not want my children to love me because i had been an adequate mother, because i would never be one, this i already knew. i wanted my children to love me for the same reason i want my children themselves to be loved: because we are all irreducible, irreplaceable." -gina bria

05-14-2013, 03:00 PM	#7
lucie Climbing Rose Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,157	Yup, that Ikea thingie works great, though in my experience, the foam goes down rather quickly. Or maybe I just need to froth longer. Also, a bit of advice, don't turn it on until after you submerge it in the milk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Lucie a Czech married to an American since December 2001 mommy to Anna (April 2009) and Isaac (September 2012)

05-16-2013, 03:49 AM	#8
Mum2Es Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,552	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? The nearest Ikea is a couple of hours away but next time I or any friends go I can get them to pick one up! Thanks. I'm going to try the jar in the microwave trick again tonight. __________________ Homeschooling Mumma to Princess (6 Feb 05) and Chicken (20 Jul 08). Little sister of Meli.

05-16-2013, 07:16 AM	#9
Lily Deactivated Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5,110	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? We have one of those IKEA frothers and it rocks.

05-16-2013, 07:45 AM	#10
Sparrow Rose Garden Immerse your soul in love. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 17,615	Re: Can you make froth (for a latte) without a special contraption? I got a frother for $7. I was for DH, so I don't personally use it, but he loves it. __________________ Manda Mama to: Bear 16.75 Funny and Tender. Larger than life. ENFP Max 14 Affectionate and Spirited. Artist Chickadee 8! She's Sunshine and Song. Born in the caul We have a fur baby. A cat called Charlie

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