This is a quick and easy way to steam & froth milk, and once you figure out the proper time needed for heating milk in your microwave, you can repeat it every morning. The first time, though, we recommend using a thermometer. You want the milk to be about 150°F.
Fill a microwave-safe container (like a coffee mug) with the desired amount of milk. If you’re going to be using a frother, you don’t need much milk at all, maybe around ¼ cup.
Heat for 20-30 seconds. If you have a larger amount of milk, like ½ to 1 cup, you may need to heat for 30-45 seconds.
Note the time and insert a thermometer.
If it reads 150°F, you’ve found your perfect amount of time. If it’s too hot, reduce the time by 10 seconds the next time you heat milk. If it’s too cold, put it in the microwave for another 10 seconds.
Froth the hot milk using your frother, immersion blender, or whisk.
Add the hot, frothy milk directly to your freshly brewed coffee.
Enjoy! No complicated steam attachment needed.
Notes
You can also use a milk frother or immersion blender before adding it to your coffee to make your microwave-steamed milk foamy.