How to froth milk WITHOUT STEAM for Latte Art with IKEA hand milk frothing wand - SCIENCE DETAILS

[@elhamfazli8384]

Thank you so much! I kept using the milk frother wrong and I got loads of foam and not the 'wet paint' consistency I wanted for my latte.

[@overheadrecipes]

So glad you found it helpful, Elham!

[@shailibhattacharya4678]

Wow, loved how you said don't overcomplicate things and just enjoy your coffee😂❤️. Great video mate!

[@overheadrecipes]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@mais69420]

As a science enthusiast who loves theory this is a very nice tutorial. Most tutorials are very vague in explaining the exact process and this video allows me to better see where I am going wrong. Thanks for the video and love from Germany :D

[@overheadrecipes]

Much thanks!!!

[@ElasyaBanasya]

I just recently started this for my matcha and everytime I would poor the milk it would come out with so much foam the first second I pour. I thought it was just not possible with a frothing wand but this proved me wrong! I just need to practice more and learn proper milk consistency. This is very helpful!! Thank you!

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@parulkumaryadav3417]

In my opinion this is the best explanation & description of frothing to appreciate till now; Sir.

[@overheadrecipes]

Thank you for dropping by. Feel free to ask anything if needed

[@ivivanessa2891]

Love the visual diagram you provided! very helpful, thank you!

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks, Vanessa, I'll make sure to use more in future videos, as necessary. Thanks for dropping by!

[@bipromukherjee5843]

You deserve more subscribers sir I struggled with frothing earlier ended up with a heap of bubbles Now I used your technique and I got what I want Thank You

[@overheadrecipes]

That's wonderful to hear! thanks for subscribing

[@Seby-biketrial]

I thought this is not possible. Thank you for the video! You also explained some important things about preparing. The cacao ideea to practice is great. Maybe you can do another video about how to make the latte art. The movements how to pour the milk.

[@overheadrecipes]

HI Sebastian, I'll try, I tend to mess up when I'm conscious that I'm pouring and videoing haha.

[@BoomChockolaca]

Great video mate. I was experimenting with this frothier for a while, but my milk always was too foamy (probably because of bad batteries and I could not submerge it deeply). Very nice explanations, will try to play more with it

[@overheadrecipes]

That's a great point as well, the batteries. I totally forgot mentioning that. These things are so power hungry.

[@natashanb8853]

I just loves your video!! So helpful and best part”don’t over complicate “. Best video !!!!💟💟💟☕️🖤😎

[@overheadrecipes]

At the end of the day, let's just enjoy our drinks and the process, right? 😊

[@yasminhelmi7300]

Just what i need. Cant wait to try this technique. Thanks.

[@overheadrecipes]

Please do, Yasmin. Remember not to overheat the milk.

[@StoicOutlaw17]

Wow, after watching this I got better results with my hand frother than with my barista machine. Thx for this tutorial man.

[@overheadrecipes]

Love it

[@jecstrike]

This is a great help. Im one of those using the wand wrong. ill go deep and see the results.

[@suma9684]

This helped a lot, I used to inject a lot of air which made the milk too foamy, THANK YOU!

[@overheadrecipes]

Love it, thanks for letting me know! Kudos, keep experimenting!

[@takooda]

This is the best video on this topic out there! So helpful, thank you! I learned a lot....

[@overheadrecipes]

So glad to hear that! Happy NY, Tako

[@Dextension_]

exactly what I was looking for, perfect tutorial and very helpful , thank you

[@overheadrecipes]

So happy to hear that. Thanks. kindly gift me a subscribe, thanks again

[@tiggerw01]

I really liked how you make this so much clearer with illustrations! Gonna try it again tmr! Been failing everytime coz the foam ends up getting high and thick, I guess i should add more milk in?

[@overheadrecipes]

Hello, you can try doing it in a larger and taller jug so you can stick the wand deeper.

[@hokubluesky4989]

One of the best videos on the topic 👍🏻👍🏻

[@parker4544]

Thanks just got this at ikea

[@willo7979]

thanks for the vid. I personally find it froth easier by frothing it using long slender mug with ikea frother.

[@overheadrecipes]

I do agree as the spin is a lot more 'violent' with the wand and a taller receptacle will help...

[@Homemade_gastronomy]

Very helpful video, thanks

[@tinatran712]

Thank you so much. I liked it and subscribed - ^^

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks for subbing!

[@cristobaljavier]

this video is so good, thanks!

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@ahmadnadzirul3462]

Thanks for the tips, good sharing

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks for visiting

[@UKWEED]

I'm in the UK, got one in dunelm for 7 pounds, about $10. I remember when they sold them in the dollar/pound stores. Took me a long time to find a store with them in stock lol. The Ikea near me closed.. I'll try your technique.

[@overheadrecipes]

That's quite a bit, but perhaps it's a lot better than the IKEA :)

[@naimairfan5738]

Thanks a lot. Have to try this. My machine has three speed settings. What setting should I use for milk?

[@overheadrecipes]

Hello, not sure which machine you're referring to, however.

[@naimairfan5738]

@@overheadrecipes it's a coffee foam machine with two heads one balloon and second coffee beater head.

[@jane-nessa24]

wow tilting the wand made a HUGE difference

[@overheadrecipes]

Glad it worked for you! 🎉

[@thrift24]

Thank you for this tutorial

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@m0rph3u1st]

I have a semi-automatica espresso machine, but this is a much simpler and cheaper, lower maintenance advice. Definitely going to try! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@overheadrecipes]

Definitely, Pedro. I have a Breville and even that can be a chore if all you want is some frothy milk. The wand approach is so convenient

[@m0rph3u1st]

@@overheadrecipes I ended up ordering one, as well 😅 waiting for it to arrive! Thanks a ton for your suggestion!

[@MarcoCarag]

Thank you for this video! Trying to make this work with my IKEA frother. With 190ml of milk, how much are you actually using in a drink? Do you empty the whole jug of foam?

[@overheadrecipes]

Great question. I actually have a video talking about that but not with the frother in mind though the concept and ratio considerations are the same. In general, your mug size + coffee volume will determine your milk volume. Please check this one out for more details, Marco. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrKdmWiYsqDidk

[@yeekancarmenwu1864]

Thanks for the great video! Just wonder how much to take for frothing the milk? Thanks!

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi Carmen, do you mean how long you froth (duration)? Because we heated the milk BEFORE incorporating air (unlike with a steam wand), you technically can froth until your desired texture without much worry other than the milk cooling down too quickly. If your milk container retains heat well (for example, thick steel or ceramic), then you can most certainly froth longer than usual for a more even mix. I can't really give a specific # of seconds because of ambient weather temp, your milk container, etc. But I guess an average of 20-30sec would be a good start :) Thanks for subscribing and commenting!

[@atenhitz7879]

Thank you for sharing

[@overheadrecipes]

You're most welcome! Thanks for subscribing!

[@beautifulbeingsyoga9887]

I appreciate you keeping the hiccups lolol in the video's 💚💚💚💫💫

[@annasim3236]

Hi, can you advise how long roughly did you froth the milk during the first deep tilt frothing, and then how long did you froth the milk when you tilt it vertically ? Thank you !

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi Anna, not long but you usually base it off visual consistency of the milk. In general 8-10sec is plenty for a typical 200-250ml of milk with the tilt. Then vertically, it’s just for incorporation and getting rid of any larger bubbles on the top so 2-5sec is plenty as well. In total, it shouldn’t take you more than 12-20sec tops for the entire process. Hope that helps

[@annasim3236]

@@overheadrecipes thank you so much for these tips! My microwave oven is also 600 watt, ended up 2 mins to warm the milk to the desired temp was way too hot! I will try and reduce to maybe 90secs 😊

[@overheadrecipes]

Yeah unfortunately microwave power settings are all over the place. Hope you find the sweet spot!

[@healthandnutrition4470]

Very nice video

[@overheadrecipes]

Thank you so much, means a lot.

[@theartofrk7736]

Wow love it...

[@overheadrecipes]

Thanks and have a great day

[@dulguun2454]

Thank you for the tutorial. I'm wondering what pitcher size is the best

[@overheadrecipes]

For a typical ~300ml mug, after coffee volume, I would suggest any container that is tall (slightly more than half the height of your frother) of around 350-400ml volume.

[@dulguun2454]

@@overheadrecipes Okay, I get it. Thank you😊

[@FreeSpeechEchoes]

does the milk need to be heated to get the wet paint texture or does it even matter in that regard?

[@overheadrecipes]

Yes, it does due to the milk proteins and sugar breaking down. Cold milk will only aerate (air bubbles on top) but can't incorporate within the liquid.

[@FreeSpeechEchoes]

@@overheadrecipes Alrite thanks!

[@khyabux927]

I know I’m a bit late, but does the milk have to be heated, can it be cool?

[@overheadrecipes]

Hello, are you planning to use it on cold drinks? Yes, you can certainly do it with cold milk, it just probably won't be as even and smooth as you need to break down the milk protein with heat. But you can certainly introduce air into cold milk

[@vladavram9209]

When I try it with cold milk the foam gets very dense very quickly. I think you need a lot of precision if you want to get this consistency with cold milk.

[@mandylebouef4368]

What is the Jug that u showed the frothing in called ?

[@overheadrecipes]

It’s just a generic milk froth jug, Mandy. Amazon has tons, you can just search for latte art milk jug

[@andreamendoza1443]

Hi, may I know what type of milk should be used for this type of foam consistency? Thanks!

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi Andrea, full cream milk that isn't UHT is ideal (non-boxed). Lactose free full fat milk as well, it's sweeter after heating.

[@andreamendoza1443]

@@overheadrecipes Thank you! Will try using that type of milk. Hopefully, I can achieve that consistency. :)

[@overheadrecipes]

You can do it! Experiment with how hot your milk should go before it breaks down. A lot of times with microwaved or boiled milk, it gets too hot hence the milk breaks down. If in doubt, heat things up slowly and stop a couple of degrees below 60.

[@andreamendoza1443]

@@overheadrecipes Will do that. Thanks for your help! Much appreciated!

[@starknightcronos]

Sometimes when i froth, the foam just dissipates and it turns back to normal milk. What do you think causes this?

[@overheadrecipes]

Check the following, Reza... 1. Milk temp. Too hot, the protein/fat breaks and separates. 2. Make sure you're not incorporating too much top foam resulting to the foam not injected/incorporated into the milk. 3. Make sure you swirl the jug around and pour right after frothing, the milk naturally separates within seconds of not moving,

[@starknightcronos]

@@overheadrecipes Hi David, thanks for the reply! Turns out I did overheat my milk, as there was a fat layer visible on the surface. And most importantly, turns out my milk frother battery was dying, so It spun way slower than it usually did :D

[@VamboraSingapore]

@@starknightcronos We've all been there 😂 let me know if it worked out after the adjustments and batt change

[@overheadrecipes]

Glad it worked!

[@sevenwind688]

Does the ikea jug work as a pitcher or it's not possible without a deeper spout?

[@overheadrecipes]

Hello, which jug specifically?

[@sevenwind688]

@@overheadrecipes the one that is in the cover photo, where the frother is inserted into.

[@overheadrecipes]

@@sevenwind688 Ah I see, it's a bit small (under 250ml) jug, that means, it'll add in too much air for latte art use. However, if you want frothy, cappuccino-like foam, it'll work. In general, for the Ikea froth wand's size and power, you'll need at least a 500ml jug with 180-250ml of liquid max, meaning the liquid should fill 40-50pct max of the jug.

[@sevenwind688]

@@overheadrecipes thank you! Actually the one that I got at home is 500ml (Mattlig). My problem is that the jug doesn't have a dent that goes deep into the jug and the spout is very shallow and round so I have a problem that the top foam goes out when I tilt the jug.

[@overheadrecipes]

@@sevenwind688 I peeked at the Mattlig you mentioned and understand what you mean now. Here's a way to figure out how much liquid you can add until it spills. Weigh/measure how many ML of water first, add 2-3 drops of dishwashing liquid and do the frothing and tilting. You'll know how much/little liquid your jug's maximum is before it over-froths or spills. The dent channel doesn't matter as much.

[@anandabagusgekah9878]

How long will it take for both steps?

[@overheadrecipes]

Depends on your milk volume and jug size. But in general no more than 45-60sec

[@thematrixredpill]

Updated.I have found it. The perfect method with a hand wisk. First make sure your wisk batteries are not running down. After warming the milk in a 500mL glass pyrex jug place your 200-250 mL of milk into your 600 mL metal pitcher. Tilt your pitcher at around 30 degrees angle, place the wisk onto the shallower side just below the surface around half to 1cm. Now wisk for 2-3 seconds, no more or less to introduce air into the milk then immediately move the wisk to the the opposite but bottom and deepest part of the angled pitcher and vortex the milk for 60 seconds. You should hear the wisk sound lower in pitch at the last 10-15 seconds. Now tap out the air from the metal pitcher. Gently pour the milk back into the glass pyrex jug, then back into the metal pitcher, keep rotating and tapping out any bubbles. The milk is now perfectly microfoamed. Important when generating the vortex fractionally move the wisk about a centimeters away from the wall towards the center of the base. If you don't the vortex will be poor, if you over move the vortex will start drawing in air and generating bubbles ruining the milk. Its an equilibrium of this for 60 seconds. Your milk will now have the consistency of wet paint. Without this consistency there's no latte art.

[@overheadrecipes]

Oh the battery was a good catch. The frother drains battery quite quickly indeed.

[@ayeshaquratulain1554]

Can we heat the milk after frothing?

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi Ayesha, No as you need the heat to break down the proteins and that plays a factor in the foam

[@kelvinho3244]

Should the milk be very hot? I only microwaved for 20s and it didnt froth, only bubbles.

[@overheadrecipes]

I’d say not hot enough to scald but hot enough to hold uncomfortably

[@mikkocruz9331]

I JUST CANT DO IT! :( I followed the tips and the froth is still too foamy. I'm using thr aerolatte

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi Mikko, how large is your jug? I suggest using a deeper jug or bottle, if possible. Can you try using the aerolatte the same way but choose a container that allows your liquid of approximately 200ml (can try with water first) to not expose the bottom/base of the jug when the wand is on. 9/10x the mega frothy result is due to the wand being unable to stay under the milk when swirling.

[@mikkocruz9331]

@@overheadrecipes thanks for the response. I'm using a measuring cup (ive seen videos where they use this so i think it's ok). I followed everything. or maybe my milk is too hot? or not that fatty

[@overheadrecipes]

In general, if it’s overheated you lose foam as there’s no fat to bind the bubbles. I suspect your cup/jug is too shallow (meaning you can’t dip your wand deep enough like the top of the milk should sit around midway of the frother rod or you’re using low fat or alt milk

[@saranya6080]

Can we use whisker in that instead of that black one plssss reply

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi, which whisker? As in a manual whisker? That might be really tough to do.

[@saranya6080]

Means like normal it is for preparing cakes we use na that one

[@hkeruklife]

May i know the time for mix the milk?

[@overheadrecipes]

Do you mean how long to froth/spin the milk? If so, it really depends and it's a lot more forgiving than steaming with a machine because the milk is already hot. I suggest about 7-10 seconds stretching, then dip it deeper for another 10 seconds should be good.

[@henriqueoliveiramachado8763]

I'm very bad at this. I think black coffee can't hold the foam very well. I'm gonna try and put the frother deeper and see how it goes

[@overheadrecipes]

Hello, black coffee cannot. You need the crema of espresso to have the surface tension to keep the milk from sinking. In fact, even espresso made from stale and old beans won't keep the foam from sinking.

[@henriqueoliveiramachado8763]

@@overheadrecipes thanks, so i need expresso or hot chocolate then. Thank you, i guess that's why it doesnt work. Is there expresso in powder available? An expresso machine is very expensive here in Brazil.

[@overheadrecipes]

Here's what you can try with regular coffee. Sprinkle some cocoa/chocolate powder on top (if you're OK with chocolate, of course) so it'll form a top thin layer to hold the milk tension. Then in your milk jug, place a spoon at the lip spout while you pour the milk into the coffee. This keeps most of the froth from mixing into the coffee too early. Once the cup is half full, then you attempt your latte art pour.

[@henriqueoliveiramachado8763]

@@overheadrecipes Very nice. Gonna try that.

[@WirIez]

I love you

[@sierranovember111]

What am I doing wrong?! I get no foam!

[@overheadrecipes]

Hi Sam, what milk are you using? Also, are you overheating your milk?

[@sierranovember111]

@@overheadrecipes I was using full fat milk, I think I wasn’t heating it enough and trying to froth too much milk at a time. I did find some success by taking about 50-70 ml milk and microwaving for 20 seconds, I did get about 1/3rd the amount of froth (as compared to the milk). Thank you so much for your response! ❤️

[@overheadrecipes]

@@sierranovember111 Glad you're sorting it out. In general, if you try to froth cold milk with a wand, you'll get airy foam that won't incorporate evenly. The heat is necessary especially for latte art. Your approach seems to be working. For microwave, as they all have different power and the container/mug thickness tend to change the timing, just start with 50% power (if your microwave is 800W, just use 400W) and test the milk's temp every 30/45 sec or so. After a couple of tries, you'll know how many sec will achieve the 55-60 degree range. Another way you can try as well is to heat your milk in a tall jug on a stovetop slowly with a cooking thermometer, that way you can actually froth and heat at the same time. Just be safe and use a small stove with low heat.

[@sierranovember111]

@@overheadrecipes you’re amazing! Thank you so much 👍🏼 I really appreciate your response!

[@helenweatherby1694]

I can’t get the batteries into mine!

[@overheadrecipes]

Why? The door's stuck?

[@helenweatherby1694]

@@overheadrecipes managed it!

[@overheadrecipes]

Great. The battery door is a bit flimsy. I struggle with it sometimes too

[@mrnck123]

Im not sure why all i get are just bubbles 🤣😭

[@overheadrecipes]

Try using a taller but narrower jug so you can stick the wand deeper into the milk.