Smeg’s small and stylish new milk frother will add a touch of flair to your morning coffee routine

• Smeg’s Mini Milk Frother is now available with a smart matt finish
• It foams hot and cold, and works with both dairy and plant-based milk
• It’s on sale now for £129.95 (approx $170 / AUS$250) direct from Smeg

If you enjoy a shot of espresso but long for a luxurious latte in the morning, you’ll be pleased to know that Smeg has given its compact Mini milk frother a fresh new look for 2026. Originally available in a glossy black or white finish, the little appliance is now also available in a satiny matte finish that looks less smart and less smart about getting fingerprints.

Manual espresso machines usually have a steam wand to froth your milk, compact bean-to-cup machines (like the excellent Philips Baristina I reviewed recently) don’t, leaving you with a perfectly brewed espresso but no way to turn it into a latte or cappuccino. It’s the same story with even the best Nespresso machines; without anything extra, foam is out of the question.

This is where an independent milk frother comes into the picture. I’ve tested quite a few of these little gadgets as TechRadar’s Homes Editor, and the Smeg Mini Milk Frother remains my favourite. It is particularly easy to use.

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This little frother can be used with dairy or plant-based milk, which it heats to a constant temperature of 140F / 60C while whipping it into a creamy froth. This is an ideal drinking temperature and means your coffee will never taste scalded or ‘custard’.