How to heat milk with a coffee machine?

Question

I'm working in a coffee shop, and I am trying to heat up the milk with the machine. At the moment, when I heat the milk, sometimes it makes a really loud deep blasting noise and my boss says it's not good for the milk. She says it does make a noise, but you're not supposed to have it like a deep blasting bubbling sound. Hopefully someone who works in a coffee shop will know what I mean! What is the technique to to heating milk properly to ensure I don't make this horrible noise and get on her nerves again!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hold it slightly at an angle, with the steamer just below the surface, moving it around in circular motions to create a nice froth.

Shouldn't your boss be able to show you?

Answer 2

Are you talking about an espresso machine? Thats a h**l of a lot different than a coffee machine.

You're supposed to let the steam out gently, under the surface of the milk and move it around a bit. If it's blasting or bubbling then you are letting way too much steam out of the espresso machine.

Answer 3

I use my milk frother WHILE the espresso is brewing .... If I wait until the espresso is done, there isn't always enough steam left to fully froth the milk