Dreo, an organization you might acknowledge because of its dwelling home equipment like room followers and house heaters, quietly launched a countertop milk frother that took over all of TikTok. We needed to see if this machine was actually value its salt (or frothed milk) so we put it by all the identical assessments that we used to judge 23 different milk frothers. After utilizing the Dreo BaristaMaker for the previous six months and making near-daily frothed milk drinks with it, we’re considering possibly Dreo is aware of a factor or two about propelling air in any case.

The Assessments

Foam High quality Take a look at: We made milk foam with numerous forms of milk and assessed how nicely it was in a position to create velvety microfoam utilizing entire milk, oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk.

Temperature Take a look at: We set the milk frother to its lowest temperature setting and checked it with an instant-read thermometer to check accuracy. We additionally timed how lengthy it took to succeed in that temperature and repeated the check with a number of of its greater temperature settings. 

Chilly Foam Take a look at: We examined the milk frother’s chilly foam setting and evaluated the standard and amount of the ensuing foam.

Usability and Cleanup Assessments: We examined its alternate propeller and famous how straightforward it was to arrange, use, clear, and retailer. We additionally used it over a interval of six months to check its sturdiness.

What We Discovered

The Dreo BaristaMaker Produces Velvety Microfoam

You’ll have heard baristas speak in regards to the elusive “moist paint” texture that’s the gold normal for all frothed milk. One of these microfoam has tiny bubbles evenly distributed all through the milk and is neither too skinny nor too thick. The BaristaMaker does a formidable job of reaching this moist paint texture in its scorching frothed milks and is in a position to take action with a wide range of milks we examined, together with entire, oat, and soy. We made easy matcha lattes utilizing the BaristaMaker and have been particularly happy to see plant-based frothed milk, like oat, accomplish that nicely within the machine.

It’s a Characteristic-Packed Milk Frother

The BaristaMaker has a formidable vary of settings to make frothed milk for lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and chilly foam drinks, plus a stirring perform for protein shakes, matcha lattes, or scorching chocolate. We particularly preferred that the LED show recognized which propeller must be used primarily based on the milk and beverage alternative. As soon as the machine begins to froth, a useful countdown timer seems to trace progress.

It’s Simple to Use and Clear 

This machine can also be straightforward to function because of the easy management panel that toggles by clearly marked frothing choices on the show. There are little symbols for the forms of milk (a cow for dairy, oats for oat milk, a soybean for soy milk, and so forth). The within of the pitcher additionally has clearly marked traces that point out the best quantity of milk so as to add. 

The pitcher is submersible in water and even dishwasher-safe, making it straightforward to scrub after use. The propellers are additionally dishwasher-safe, although we discovered {that a} fast soapy rinse below heat water cleaned them nicely. 

The Verdict

Dreo BaristaMaker Milk Frother

This milk frother is pricier than our present prime choose, however whereas it’s on sale, it’s $70 lower than our splurge-worthy choose, which it’s in a position to maintain its personal towards. The BaristaMaker is straightforward to make use of and excels at making silky microfoam for lattes or cappuccinos, particularly with dairy-based milks. We have been impressed with what number of drink and milk choices it gives and have been happy that every function produced silky easy milk foam as supposed. It’s additionally extremely straightforward to scrub and doesn’t take up a lot house on the counter.

Key Specs

• Capability: 15 ounces
• Weight: 2.75 kilos
• Dimensions: 5.31 x 9.65 inches
• Temperature settings: Variable temperature perform from 130ºF to over 170ºF; additionally chilly
• Foam settings: Scorching cappuccino, scorching latte, scorching flat-white, chilly thick foam, scorching thick foam, stir
• Care directions: The milk pitcher and propellers are dishwasher-safe

FAQs

What forms of milks can the Dreo BaristaMaker froth?
It has settings for cow’s milk, half and half, almond, coconut, soy, and oat milk.

Is the Dreo BaristaMaker dishwasher protected?
The milk pitcher and propellers are dishwasher-safe whereas the physique of the machine itself will be cleaned with a moist towel.

Why We’re the Specialists

• An Uong is a author for Severe Eats.
• An has been testing kitchen tools with Severe Eats for 2 years.
• She likes to put espresso gear by the ringer, however is generally on the lookout for an excuse to make one other cappuccino.