Malin and her colleagues dug deep into coffee and tea cultures to find out what tools people feel they can’t live without. They talked to specialists and investigated living, eating and drinking habits. “We wanted to develop items that make a difference, so we’ve focused on a few, but carefully selected products,” she states. The team cooperated with IKEA Test Lab in Älmhult, Sweden. It’s an IKEA version of a James Bond lab where prototypes are inspected and evaluated. “A couple of the things we checked were that the thermoses can keep fluids really warm for a long time. And that the glass mugs and glass pots are durable and comfortable, even though they look and feel light and airy,” says Malin.
PRODUKT Milk-frother, black
Price $ 5.99
Batteries are sold separately; 2 pcs AA required.
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LADDA Rechargeable battery, 1900mAh
Price $ 5.99/4 pack
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PRODUKT
303.011.67Frothed milk enhances any cup of coffee – and it’s the easiest way to spice up your morning brew. PRODUKT helps you make the froth like a pro as your very own barista.
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Frothes milk in 15-20 seconds.
Can be used for both cold and hot milk.
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IKEA of Sweden
Ratings and reviews
Nothing fancy but just what I neededJacintoThe frother has become an indispensable accessory for my morning coffee and for when I travel. This product serves that purpose well.
FrustratingJenniferGood luck getting the batteries in this thing. Had to look up a YouTube tutorial and give it to my teenager because I was ready to eat the $6 cost and just toss it in the bin!
Save yourself the troubleTamarThrew it in the garbage without using it because inserting the batteries is a nightmare
Works but breaks easilyCaseyIf you think you're going to get lots of use out of this item and dont want to be without one when it breaks and you're not close to the Ikea to just grab another one, buy 2 or 3 at a time. Great little tool but it is just plastic housing a d a plastic switch that breaks very easily
Good but..GarechLike a lot of the other reviews.. If you can get the batteries into it, it is a great product. Whomever designed the battery door, should go back to industrial design school. Even following the videos online, after 6 tries , I finally got the batteries in. Who designs a product where the door that slides back into the battery compartment ?????
Batteries! Ugh! Hard to fit in!LaureenHad to watch youtube video!
Perfect!GershonSmall in size , great in frothing!
Difficult fitting batteriesObomoI recently bought this and for the life of me I can't fit in the batteries. Taking it back to the store whenever I am around there so a staff can help fit it in for me
Ikea rechargeable batteries don't fit easily.WilfredFor the price this one is better than others I've tried, but the battery compartment is not that easy to get into, and also the Ikea rechargeable batteries do not fit in easily. They are fatter than regular ones and they have to be jammed in making them harder to remove for charging.
Product unworthy of ikeaCarolineAA Batteries were impossible to put in even though I followed videos. Impossibly tight fit. Very disappointed.
Could a product be anyworseSuzyLet me count the ways this product is bad - couldn't put the batteries - we had to look up a youtube video. It bent trying to mix hot choc and marshmallows. It is cheap but too cheap to take time to return it. DON't BUY
Great productElizavetaIt’s a great product, it makes coffee with milk taste like a real latte from coffee shop (even if you have a cheap coffee machine at home haha). I don’t know why everyone is complaining about batteries - never had an issue with that. Also I use this product almost daily and you need to change batteries once a year at max. We had it for years back home - never had an issue and now we have been using it here in Canada for 1.5 already - no problems as well!
Good frother, if you can get the batteries inJoanneI had to come to this product page to figure out that it requires 2 AA batteries because it doesn’t say so on the product. Even with the information it took me quite some time to figure out how exactly these two batteries would fit in because it is very tight and you have to maneuver the battery lid in a precise manner for it to fit and close.
When Simple Isn’t Simple: The Produkt FrotherAnonymous reviewerI expected the Produkt milk frother to be great, but it took far too long to figure out which batteries it needed and how to insert them. It came with no instructions, and the cap for the battery compartment is so tight and difficult to close that I was worried about breaking it. It ended up taking us 20 minutes just to set it up. I’m surprised that IKEA, a brand known for making things simple and user-friendly, has produced a product with no mention of AA batteries or clear guidance on battery orientation (+/–).
Works wellJoanWhips milk and stirs in matcha powder well
Horrible design to put batteries in!Anonymous reviewerWe had to spend close to 30 min just to put the batteries in! Were ready to throw the whole thing in the garbage already, but then decided to try to take the lid entirely off before placing the batteries. This was the only way we were able to get them in. Horrible design, shame on Ikea!
works well but horrible battery systemValeriaI had to take the lid off of the battery compartment, open the sides up a little and then insert the AA batteries inside SUPER snug and proceeds to struggle to put the lid back on for like 5 minutes.
It should have been a MAX 1 minute thing. Anyway, it works, but if you can find a cheaper alternative (and with a better system), then don't go for this one.
Only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because it works ha.
bad.SumeetTerrible design when it comes to adding or removing batteries..
Fantastic when batteries inserted Anonymous revieweri really loved how my milk tasted post using this frother. It was amazing! Remember: USE duracel battery otherwise it is a challenge getting the batteries inserted. Watch you tube channels on how to make batteries work before you discard. Honestly, LIKE when you. get batteries included, it is the BEST frother ever. So good! Totes recommend.
Weak, very difficult to insert batteries, but affordableJennyI only want this to mix powders and it does that after a bit of time. It's very weak. Dollar store quality describes it aptly.
Getting batteries in is extremely challenging, you have to put a AA in first and push it as far to the side as possible. Closing the top may help push it over. Then you can get the other one in (still a very tight squeeze).
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Have you had coffee or tea today? Statistically, you most likely have. In fact, these hot brews are the most consumed beverages in the world next after water. They’re a part of life that can give a silver lining to any moment. That’s why we decided to update our selection of products to make that perfect cup – from the tea infuser and the kettle to the milk frother.
Malin Ljungström, who was involved in developing the range, shares her insights. “To many, the smell of coffee and tea means well-being and a homey feeling. Since we want to improve people’s everyday, we’re offering products that make it possible for more to experience more feelgood moments at home.”
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No matter how you enjoy your cup, you’ll find the things that put an extra flavor to your drink in the range. Another good thing is that there’s something for all wallets. “It’s one of our contributions to a better life at home. A way to improve people’s everyday one cup at a time,” concludes Malin.