Hot chocolate lovers can pick up the handy gadget in-store from February 6, just in time for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift for the chocoholic in your life, then Aldi have an excellent option coming in at under £15. Their Ambiano milk frother hits the shelves today, Thursday, Feburary 6, and has caused buzz on social media.
The milk frother is a great budget alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser, which costs £99.95. And while the more expensive Velvetiser only makes heated milk, you can make hot or cold milk froth in Aldi’s version, so it’s also perfect for iced coffee lovers too.
The Aldi version also comes with both frothing and stirring tools, so you can choose precisely how you’d like your drink made. Available in black, grey, or cream, the sleek one button design is perfect for minimalist kitchens.
As baristas will tell you, whole milk gives you the best froth, but you could potentially use other milks in this machine as well. Oat milk is often the favourite non-dairy option in coffee shops for a creamy finish. Add your milk of choice to the frother along with hot chocolate powder, or simply froth the milk before pouring over an espresso.
With a capacity of 240ml, about the size of a small Costa bought in-store, the milk frother would be an ideal gift for anyone who commutes and wants to save money on the cost of takeaway coffees. Or maybe it would be good for someone who works from home and wants to enjoy barista-style drinks without leaving the house.
Fans of the gadget have taken to social media to show their enthusiasm. One user said: “It makes the most amazing Greek Frappes, tonight it’s with Baileys, there’s no going back now!” Another dubbed it their favourite middle aisle item of all time.
Another fan said the gadget gets lots of use: “My ambiano milk frother is the best ever thing I’ve bought. The whole family use it daily – it’s brill”.
