Smeg’s stylish new little milk frother will add a touch of style to your morning coffee routine

• The Smeg Mini Milk Frother is now available in an elegant matte finish
• It foams hot and cold and works with both dairy milk and non-dairy milk.
• It’s on sale now for £129.95 (around $170 / AUS$250) direct from Smeg.

If you enjoy a shot of espresso but crave a luxurious latte in the morning, you’ll be pleased to know that Smeg has given its compact Mini Milk Frother a new look for 2026. The small appliance, which was originally available in a glossy white or black finish, is now also available in a satin matte finish that looks smarter and is less likely to attract fingerprints.

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

That’s where a freestanding milk frother comes into play. I’ve tested a few of these little devices as TechRadar’s Homes editor, and the Smeg mini milk frother remains my favorite. It is particularly easy to use.

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This small frother can be used with dairy or non-dairy milk, which it heats to a constant temperature of 140°F/60°C while whipping it into a creamy foam. This is an ideal drinking temperature and means your coffee will never taste scalded or “custardy.”