Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother Black: Stainless Steel Coffee Frother & Milk Steamer, 500W, Hand Wash

A: Thank you for your question! Yes, the BISTRO Electric Milk Frother is ideal for making hot chocolate; while we don’t recommend adding hot chocolate powder to the BISTRO itself, if you’re looking for a smooth, perfectly heated hot chocolate you can remove the ring whisk from the plastic paddle at the bottom of the carafe so you can heat the milk without frothing it, and then you can add your hot cocoa mix in your mug for a delicious treat. If you have additional questions about the BISTRO Electric Milk Frother, please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com. Hope this helps!

A: The frother heats the milk for about one minute until it is approximately 158 degrees Fahrenheit. If you feel that there are any issues with your product please contact Bodum support at support@bodum.com for further assistance.

A: Mine also does not get very hot! Disappointing!

A: I have found that DHA milk foamer more than regular milk. If you're using DHA milk, try a quart of regular not-dha and see if that fixes you. And clearly, stay below the max fill line, as I'm sure you are. Hope this helps!

A: I know it depends on the type of milk used, how full you fill it, and if you use the whisk attachment or not. I have had another milk frother spill over due to using the wire whisk and filling it up to the max line (meant for without wire whisk).

A: I managed to use silk milk's almond milk vanilla flavor, fine in it.

A: You can use coffee creamers like Coffee Mate as well as milk, 1/2 & 1/2, heavy cream, whatever you like. I have used all of the above and they all turn out well.

A: Min: 75ml Max Froth line: 190ml Max heating line: 300 ml

A: About 0.8 cups if you're frothing.

A: You can use half and half, and it's delicious!

A: I have not tried it with half 'n half. I prefer nonfat milk because it foams up more. However, I see no reason why it wouldn't work with half 'n half. I tried almond milk. It worked fine, but it did not make as much foam.

A: Thank you for your question! Yes, you can use less than a cup of liquid in the BISTRO Milk Frother - just be sure to fill above the MIN line. The BISTRO works with all types of milk and milk alternatives, including non-dairy creamers. Keep in mind that different options froth with slightly different consistencies, so if you don’t get the result you want the first time, we encourage experimenting until you find the perfect fit. Hope this helps!

A: Thank you for your question! The BISTRO Electric Milk Frother is a heating frother, so it will not make cold froth—it will either heat milk (with the whisk attachment removed, perfect for hot chocolate) or heat and froth milk. If you’re looking for a way to create cold froth without heating, we recommend our handheld SCHIUMA Milk Frother, which is also available here at Target. Hope this helps!

A: Thank you for your question! The BISTRO Milk Frother makes milk froth by agitating milk or milk alternatives, whipping air into the liquid until it becomes lighter and creamier in texture. It also features a heating element, which warms the milk as it froths - resulting in a richer flavor and ensuring your froth won’t cool down your hot drink. Hope this helps!

A: Thank you for your question! The BISTRO Electric Milk Frother is perfect for creating frothed milk to add to already whisked matcha for a delicious matcha latte. However, we do not recommend adding matcha powder or any other ingredients directly into the frother. Doing so could clog the whisk, affect performance, and potentially scorch onto the interior, making it difficult to clean. Hope this helps!