If you’re on the hunt for the ideal Valentine’s gift for a chocolate lover, Aldi has an excellent option that won’t break the bank. Their Ambiano milk frother, priced under £15, hits the shelves tomorrow (February 6), and it’s already creating a stir on social media.
The milk frother is a budget-friendly alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser, which carries a price tag of £99.95. While the pricier Velvetiser only heats up the milk, Aldi’s version allows you to make either hot or cold milk froth, making it perfect for fans of iced coffee as well as chocoholics.
Aldi’s model also comes with both frothing and stirring tools, allowing you to customise your drink to your liking. Available in black, grey, or cream, its sleek one-button design is a great fit for minimalist kitchens.
As any barista will tell you, whole milk produces the best froth, but this machine can potentially accommodate other types of milk as well. Oat milk is often the preferred non-dairy choice in coffee shops for a creamy finish. Simply add your preferred milk to the frother along with hot chocolate powder, or froth the milk before pouring it over an espresso.
With a capacity of 240ml, roughly the size of a small Costa bought in-store, the milk frother would make an ideal gift for anyone who commutes and wants to cut down on takeaway coffee expenses. It’s also perfect for those working from home who want to enjoy barista-style drinks without having to leave the house.
Fans of the gadget are raving on social media about their latest kitchen addition. One fan exclaimed: “it makes the most amazing Greek Frappes, tonight it’s with Baileys, there’s no going back now! ” while another declared it to be their all-time top middle aisle find.
Another satisfied customer said it gets used often, saying: “my ambiano milk frother is the best ever thing I’ve bought, the whole family use it daily, it’s brill”.