As a shortcut, you can use whatever type of milk you prefer for your drink and then spoon skim foam on top.
You can froth steamed milk, but it will make less froth. It’s best to froth the milk then heat it if you’d like your foam to be hot. There is not a particular temperature your milk needs to be chilled to.
Don’t plunge your milk for longer than 1 minute total by hand. Over frothing your milk can cause the air bubbles you’ve developed to break down.
If the wand has multiple speeds, turn it on high.
Overheating your milk can cause it to scald, affecting the flavor. Avoid heating your milk to the point of boiling.
Treating your frothed milk gently will prevent it from losing air.
