{
  "id": 15414875,
  "title": "The best gadget I bought this year is a milk frother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/the-best-gadget-i-bought-this-year-is-a-milk-frother",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1013257/milk-frother-cold-foam-gadget"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're looking to elevate your coffee game, consider a milk frother. Purchasing through a link may earn The Verge a commission. While known for its matcha, the coffee shop Stagger in Koreatown became famous for its cream top, an iced Americano topped with vanilla cream. Intrigued by this drink upon returning to Oakland, the author, a longtime black coffee drinker, decided to give it a try. The Zulay Kitchen frother, costing $14, quickly became a staple in the author's coffee routine. This handheld device, functioning like an immersion blender, froths milk in just 30 seconds to a minute with fresh batteries. Its versatility extends to beating eggs, mixing supplements, and crafting hot chocolate. The cream top, a frozen version of the Viennese Einspänner, adds a rich, melty layer of foam to coffee, offering a delightful alternative to traditional milk froths. While more expensive frothers exist, the author finds the Zulay Kitchen frother to be a cost-effective and reliable choice.",
  "summary": "Back in February, I went to Los Angeles to take in some art and stayed in Koreatown. Down the street from my hotel, there was this little coffee shop - Stagger - that is, I think, best known for its matcha, which is good. But the drink I unexpectedly found myself obsessed with was their […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}