What can the Bodum Bistro Barista make?

It makes hot milk froth, cold milk froth, heated milk for lattes, and hot chocolate. A single button selects the program.

Does it heat the milk automatically?

Yes. Automatic temperature control heats the milk and stops before it burns or scalds.

Is the jug dishwasher-safe?

The stainless steel jug is dishwasher-safe. The frothing and heating discs should be washed by hand.

How does it compare with a steam wand?

It is easier and more consistent for beginners, but a steam wand gives denser, finer microfoam. The Bodum adds cold froth and a chocolate mode a wand does not have.

What milk works best for frothing?

Dairy and barista-style plant milks froth best. Very thin or low-protein milks produce weaker foam.

The frother base, a stainless steel jug, and two discs, one for heating and one for frothing.

Where can I buy the Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother Barista?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Poshmark, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, Shop.

Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother Barista

Q: Where is the Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother Barista cheapest?

At Amazon, for $49.99, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners like the convenience of one-button frothing and the cold foam option, and many use the hot chocolate mode regularly. Some find the foam less dense than a steam wand produces and note the jug handles a single serving at a time.

What people mention

Ease of usePraisedOwners say the single button makes frothing simple, even first thing in the morning.
Foam qualityMixedSome find the foam rich and stable; others say it is thinner than a steam wand's.
Cold frothPraisedReviewers like having cold foam for iced drinks, which many rival frothers lack.
Hot chocolatePraisedThe chocolate program is a common favorite, especially for families.
CleaningMixedThe jug is dishwasher-safe, but the discs and whisk need hand washing.
Batch sizeCriticisedIt froths one jug at a time, so making several drinks takes repeated cycles.

About the Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother Barista

The Bodum Bistro Barista is an electric milk frother with three programs. It makes hot froth, cold froth, heated milk and hot chocolate, and works with every type of milk.

It has a stainless steel body with a non-stick interior and a separate stainless steel milk container. A heat-resistant silicone band around the container makes it easy to handle. It has one power button, and automatic temperature control prevents scalding. Boil-dry protection is built in.

It comes with two disks: a frothing disk for hot or cold froth, and a heating disk for heated milk and hot chocolate. To use it, fill the container with cold milk between the MIN and MAX markers, push the lid on firmly and set the container on the base. Press the power button once for hot froth or heated milk, twice for hot chocolate, or three times for cold froth. The machine stops automatically when the program is complete.

Programs

1: hot frothing and heating; 2: hot chocolate; 3: cold frothing

Capacity

Heats 1 cup (400 ml) of milk at a time

Disks

2: one for frothing, one for heating

Controls

Single power button

Material

Stainless steel body with non-stick interior; silicone band on container

Safety

Automatic temperature control; boil-dry protection

Hot chocolate

Add 30-90 g of chocolate, as recommended

Milk types

Works with every type of milk

Dishwasher safe

Milk container, lid and disks

Care

Before first use, wipe the device and disks with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Clean after each use. Rinse the container, lid and disks under warm water or use the dishwasher. Wipe the base with a