Best stainless steel hot chocolate makers and milk frothers

Our list of the best non-toxic stainless steel hot chocolate makers and milk frothers. Non-stick, free, low or plastic Velvetiser alternatives with removable jugs.

For years I have enjoyed the convenience and pleasure of using a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser to make my hot chocolates, chai lattes, and golden milk. You simply pour in the milk of your choice to the max line, add the other ingredients, and press go. It will gently mix all the ingredients together while slowly heating them, replicating heating them over a stove. The first benefit is that I can walk off for a few minutes and complete another task while the magic happens. The second benefit is that the Velvetiser will gradually heat its contents to a maximum temperature of 70°C. This avoids overheating the antioxidant-rich ingredients, helping to maintain their therapeutic qualities and avoid a burnt flavour.

The major problem with my Velvetiser is the toxic materials it is made from. It has a non-stick coated lining and a whisk with a large plastic handle, all of which you would want to avoid touching your drink, especially when heated and used regularly. The metal section of the whisk is also difficult to clean, enabling the build-up of unwanted microbes.

In this post, I will share with you the best stainless steel hot chocolate makers and milk frothers I have found.

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Best stainless steel hot chocolate makers and milk frothers

Here is our list of the best stainless steel hot chocolate makers and milk frothers:

ProCook Milk Frother and Hot Chocolate Maker

Cost: £69

Max drink size: 400ml for hot chocolate and milk, or 200ml for frothed milk

Overall dimensions: 17cm (6.5") x 12.5cm (5") x 21cm (8")

Settings: 1) Hot chocolate, 2) hot milk, 3) hot frothy milk, 4) cold frothy milk

Pros:

• Lower cost

• Removable, dishwasher-safe stainless steel cup for easy cleaning

• Advertised as being able to handle chocolate powder, flakes, and chips.

• 2 year guarantee

Cons:

• Plastic lid

• Small plastic handle attached to the whisk

• Metal whisks can be difficult to keep clean

• Only available in black

Smeg Multi Milk Frother

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Cost: £179.95 (or £161.96 when you use our Healf discount code)

Max drink size: 600ml for hot chocolate and milk, or 250ml for frothed milk

Overall dimensions: 25.1cm (9.9") x 18.4cm (7.2") x 14.2cm (5.6")

Settings: 1) Hot chocolate, 2) hot milk, 3) hot milk light froth, 4) hot milk dense froth, 5) cold milk light froth, 6) cold milk dense froth, 7) manual

Pros:

• Removable, dishwasher-safe stainless steel cup for easy cleaning

• Advertised as being able to handle chocolate powder, flakes, chips, and slabs.

• Available in 6 colours: black, pastel blue, white, red, cream and Dolce and Gabbana blu mediterraneo

• 2 year guarantee

Con:

• Hot chocolates can taste burnt depending on when you add ingredients

• Creates a very thick foam

• Cost

• Plastic lid (BPA-free)

• Plastic whisk (but easier to clean than the metal options)