One of the reasons lattes from a coffee shop are so special is that perfectly creamy foamed milk swirl.
It might seem like time to give up on homemade microfoam, but hang in there a second longer.
I’ve been testing one for nearly six months, and it’s been a foaming wonder.
What does it do?
The Dreo BaristaMaker is an appliance specifically designed to make professional barista-grade foamed milk at home.
Not just foamy milk with big bubbles that pop and fizzle-out after sitting for five minutes, but seriousmicrofoam.
This kind of foam has extra fine bubbles that hold their composition for as long as your drink lasts.
(Note that this appliance does not make the coffee thoughyoure in charge of that.)
The BaristaMaker is a two-part appliance.
The heavy base is where the engine and the digital control panel live.
Simply make your selections on the digital screen and press start.
Whats special about the Dreo BaristaMaker?
I then turned to the milk frothing stick.
You know, the long metal stick with a spiral wire at the end that vibrates your milk?
Those work on the same premise of hand whisking heavy cream to make whipped cream.
The agitation causes the proteins to link up and capture air bubbles, but on a lighter level.
Id rather just pour cold milk into my espresso.
The BaristaMaker froths them all.
But there are other benefits too.
This machine is good enough at making microfoam where you could actually become a latte art specialist.
It has a latte art marker on the inside of the container so you could add enough milk.
It has a sharp, pointed pour spout for precision pouring and detail work as you draw.
Additionally, this is one of the best machines Ive ever used for cold foam.
Cold foam is notoriously difficult to make.
Shaking the milk or using a blender can lead to uneven foam and big, clunky bubbles.
Once again, the Dreo BaristaMaker excels.
The cold foam is luxurious, consistent, and creamythe perfect adornment for your cold brew in spring.
The cons for this machine are few.
At 5.31-inches wide by 9.65-inches high, its the size of a personal blender.
Meaning, it just didnt get very foamy.
What that means for longevity, Im not sure yet.
Weve used it since the summer, and its still frothing away after about six months.
Is it worth the money?
Plus, if you want to learn latte art, this frother is a great tool to have.
You should know though, you have to provide the pouring skills yourself.
