How to use a Hario QTO milk frother?

Latte art is one of the hallmarks of specialty coffee shops. But with this milk frother, you can achieve similar results without leaving home.

If you've ever wondered how to use a milk frother, it's probably because when you ordered your favorite coffee with milk at a coffee shop, it was served with an interesting design.

These designs are achieved by frothing the milk and carefully mixing it with the coffee.

But learning how to use a milk frother is much more than an aesthetic question, it’s also part of the tasting experience of specialty coffee.

Why use a milk frother

There are many ways to enjoy coffee. From the most purist or orthodox ways, preferring black coffee, either as an espresso or a filter preparation, to those who mix it with milk and other additions.

We are advocates of appreciating the qualities of each coffee, and the best way to do so is by drinking it black. But we also think that coffee with milk is a good option. Only with milk, without sugar or other ingredients that adulterate the flavor.

That’s the beauty of good coffee, specialty coffee, which needs nothing extra to be delicious.

And to have a good coffee with milk, it’s not only important for the coffee to be well-prepared, but also for the milk to be right.

A milk frother helps us achieve the right texture to mix it with our coffee and obtain a drink with ideal taste and consistency.

How to use a milk frother to enhance our taste experience

Using a milk frother is relatively simple, but there are a few important factors.

The first is the temperature of the milk. The SCA recommends heating the milk to a temperature between 55 and 65 degrees. At this temperature, you achieve the best froth.

Moreover, heating the milk above 70 degrees will burn it, ruining not only the milk but also the tasting experience of our coffee.

Once we have the milk at the right temperature, the next step is to froth it.

With the Hario QTO milk frother, it’s very easy. Simply place it into the container included in the kit with the hot milk and slowly whisk it with the frother.

Once you’ve reached the desired consistency, the milk will be ready to mix with your coffee. A good consistency is one where the milk has reached a silky and frothy texture.

Now that you know why and how to use a milk frother, here are some features of the Hario QTO milk frother.

The Hario QTO Milk Frother Kit

Hario is a brand focused on specialty coffee preparation at home. Perhaps the most famous is the Hario V60, a filter coffee method. But this milk frother is a great addition to their line.

The Hario QTO milk frother is made from ABS resin and stainless steel, which provides greater durability and ease of cleaning. It weighs 200 grams, making it very light and comfortable to use.

It is available in several colors and comes with an elegant stand to display it when not in use.

Once you try it... there’s no going back.

The Hario QTO milk frother will change the way you prepare your coffee with milk, making it almost comparable to a specialty coffee shop.

It’s a product that fits into a group of manual milk frothing accessories for home, the office, or anywhere else since it runs on batteries.

But once you’ve tried frothing milk at home with this Hario frother, you won’t want to stop using it.