Reddit mentions of Breville BMF600XL Milk Cafe Milk Frother

For the sweet tooth (like my dad, these are all things he likes):

• A candy jar or bowl filled with her favorite candy.
  
  
• An artisan ice cream scoop.
  
  
• An ice cream maker. You could get an ice cream recipe book as well.
  
  
• One of my dad's favorite gifts was a sugar dispenser... I think that shows his level of sugar commitment.
  
  
• Some artisan marshmallows.
  
  
• A milk frother that doubles as a hot chocolate maker.
  
  For the executive (like my mom, these are all things she likes):
  
  
• A high quality thermos for coffee on the way to work.
  
  
• A smart home setup, maybe an echo and some smart outlets or the google home. Really good for turning lights on/off, asking for the weather and news, listening to music, etc.
  
  
• A FitBit to help her keep healthy even working long hours.
  
  
• A popcorn maker that allows you to make non-microwaved popcorn in the microwave.
  
  
• A white noise machine. If she has any trouble sleeping this thing is AMAZING.
  
  
• A Roku or Chromecast that makes it easier to watch Netflix on the TV.
  
  
• Wine tasting or cooking class that you can do together. Really my mom loves doing stuff with her family.

I guess it depends on what you mean by break the bank. I've seen a lot of good reviews for the $90 Bellman Stovestop Steamer. Pretty sure it was made with Moka pot users in mind. For a self heated solution, Breville makes a $120 frother.

https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/bellman/50ss
https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BMF600XL-Milk-Cafe-Frother/dp/B004RCNJ9Q

I've found someone I can ask!

So I got a Breville coffee frother at a thrift store for $6. I just put my cream in there and add it to my coffee. What am I drinking?

It's a breville milk frother, to be specific this one

is this the one?, shame it's not in stock, the reviews sounds great, I expect out of my price range too though ha

I am not sure about a taste difference (although I have heard some folks say that it would be slightly sweeter), but there is definitely a texture difference between the microfoam that a steamwand can produce versus using a frothing wand. The microfoam is thicker and can be shaped easier. However, you can go the frothing wand route and still get better results than what you are doing currently. You can also buy a dedicated appliance for milk frothing. My favorite one is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BMF600XL-Milk-Cafe-Frother/dp/B004RCNJ9Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517805264&sr=8-3&keywords=breville+milk+frother

It comes with a steaming and a frothing disk, makes pretty thick foam, and heats large or small amounts of milk with minimal effort. I use mine when I am too lazy to use the steam wand or making lattes for multiple people.

I also get my Matcha from Amazon--you should be able to find something that hits your price point. To make mine, I use this, which I also use for making espresso coffee drinks and to chocolate: Breville BMF600XL Milk Cafe Milk Frother