The best type of milk to use for your milky coffee recipes depends on the recipe you want to make as well as your tastes. Unlike common thoughts, the fat contained in the milk doesn't contribute to the formation of the foam as such but will change the consistency and the taste of your recipe. Instead, what will make the milk froth better is the amount of protein contained in the milk. For Nespresso milk frother, we recommend using fresh semi-skimmed cow’s milk straight from the fridge.

Whole milk and skim milk will both deliver delicious foam. The real difference between the two will be their smoothness and their taste. As whole milk is fatter, the foam you will obtain with this type of milk will be richer and creamier. With semi-skimmed milk, you will obtain a firmer foam with a neutral taste. The perfect cappuccino is made with a thick and rich foam so whole milk is the best type of milk for this recipe. While a flat white is the opposite. The perfect flat white is made with velvety micro-foamed milk and no froth so semi-skimmed milk will deliver the best foam for this recipe.

In addition to making foam milk, you can use the Nespresso milk frother to heat your milk. Warm milk is perfect for indulgent coffee drinks like lattes. Milk foam is what you need for many coffee recipes including the classic cappuccino.