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The Best Milk Frothers, Vetted by Expert Testing (2025)

Francesca Krempa What to look for in a milk frother Both Arostegui and Biolsi agree that nothing beats a traditional steam wand for getting Instagram-worthy foam—the control and precision they allow for is unmatched. That said, they’re not the most realistic for at-home coffee drinkers. “That’s where automatic frothers shine,” says Arostegui. “They’re quick, consistent,...

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The Best Rice Cookers, Vetted by Our Experts (2025)

This is still a dead-simple, no-frills rice cooker though. You get what you pay for: There is no alarm, timer, or digital interface, and fewer settings than you’ll get on something like our winning Zojirushi or some of the fancier Tiger models. In our most recent round of testing, the Hamilton Beach model edged it...