Q&A for How to Steam Milk Without a Steamer

There are a couple of different ways you can steam milk without a steaming machine. You can place the milk in a jar with a lid, shake it so it's frothy, then microwave it uncovered for 30 seconds. You can also warm up the milk on your stove and pour it into a French press, then pump the handle up and down vigorously to froth up the milk.

While you can't fully steam milk on a stove, you can warm it up to about 60 °C (140 °F) on your stovetop, then transfer it to a clean French press. Pump the handle of the plunger up and down vigorously for about a minute or so to make the milk nice and frothy and take on the texture of steamed milk. You can then add it to your coffee or tea!

Yes, you can make steamed milk in your microwave by pouring the milk into a glass jar and screwing on the lid tightly. Take the jar and shake it up and down for about a minute until it reaches a frothy consistency. Then, remove the lid and microwave the jar uncovered for 30 seconds to heat it up before you add it to your tea, coffee, or any other beverage.

You can just use a damp tea towel/muslin cloth instead. Just make sure it’s wrung out completely before using.

Yes, it works with full fat milk, skim milk or plant based milks (including almond milk).