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Iced coffee season means one thing: my Instant Pot MagicFroth 9-in-1 milk frother is getting a workout. While I love walking to nearby coffee shops, daily $6 lattes add up quickly. Making cold brew or coffee concentrate at home is far more affordable, but the convenience and quality of a barista’s craft are hard to beat.

Enter the milk frother—a game-changer for homemade coffee. I’ve tried several options: a handheld wand (required separate milk heating) and a budget frother that lasted only nine months. After researching reviews, I invested in the Instant Pot MagicFroth 9-in-1, which promised three temperature settings (cold, warm, hot) and three frothing modes (stir, foam, extra foam). Though it takes time to heat milk, the frothing results are exceptional.

I primarily use three settings, but the extra foam option is a standout. While it doesn’t match traditional steamed milk for density or heat, it delivers exactly what I need: a rich foam top for matcha or coffee. Different milks behave uniquely—almond milk foam is stiff, and hot oat milk foam is looser than café versions—but the consistency is reliable enough to elevate my homemade drinks.

The MagicFroth excels at frothing for iced beverages, a task traditional steamers can’t handle. Right now, I’m sipping an oat milk latte with cinnamon-topped foam, a simple pleasure that rivals coffee shop quality. With strawberry season approaching, I’m also eager to try an iced strawberry matcha. For now, those $6 lattes stay in my pocket.

Source: Aftermath
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