Frothing milk more quietly? [duplicate]

I have a Mr. Coffee BVMC-ECM260 espresso maker. I'm kind of getting the hang of frothing it (i.e. I can make a decent cup of frothed milk) but every time it makes that loud "screaming" noise that I've seen others describe. I've tried different techniques, putting the wand in close to the surface, close to the bottom, etc. but it makes the same noise. I live in a small apartment building where the walls are very thin and making loud screaming noises with my espresso maker on a regular basis is not really ideal for me. Should I just go back to a drip coffee maker, or could there be a problem with the way I'm frothing the milk?

Best Answer

Try a magnetically stirred milk frother

They use a small jug sitting on top of a heating element, with a rotating magnet below the heater. A small magnetic stirrer dropped into the jug therefore spins, and froths the milk, nearly as well as a steamer does

The Nespresso one is crap

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Why is my milk frother so loud?

Simply adjust your steaming technique. Anytime your milk starts making a sound like a train wreck in progress, chances are what's happened is you've plunged the steam wand in a bit too low. Simply lower the pitcher about an inch, and the cacophony should stop.

How do I make my milk steamer not scream?

The screaming noise occurs when your steaming wand can't draw in enough air. The worst that will happen is your milk will taste a little sour. Just pull the wand out of the milk for a second then put it back in.

Can milk be frothed twice?

How many times can you reheat the milk and can you add milk to the steam jug? A maximum of 2 times then throw it away. Milk can be added however it must be cold.

Does frothing milk make a difference?

The more fat, the richer and creamier the milk will taste. The percentage of fat also impacts volume and stability of milk when it's frothed. When whole milk is frothed it's more stable than skim milk, but it will be less voluminous.

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