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    How can I steam milk without a machine?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
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    There are a couple of different ways you can steam milk without a steaming machine. You can place the milk in a jar with a lid, shake it so it's frothy, then microwave it uncovered for 30 seconds. You can also warm up the milk on your stove and pour it into a French press, then pump the handle up and down vigorously to froth up the milk.
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    Can you steam milk on the stove?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
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    While you can't fully steam milk on a stove, you can warm it up to about 60 °C (140 °F) on your stovetop, then transfer it to a clean French press. Pump the handle of the plunger up and down vigorously for about a minute or so to make the milk nice and frothy and take on the texture of steamed milk. You can then add it to your coffee or tea!
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    Can you make steamed milk in the microwave?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
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    Yes, you can make steamed milk in your microwave by pouring the milk into a glass jar and screwing on the lid tightly. Take the jar and shake it up and down for about a minute until it reaches a frothy consistency. Then, remove the lid and microwave the jar uncovered for 30 seconds to heat it up before you add it to your tea, coffee, or any other beverage.
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    What if you don't have a mesh strainer?
    Eva Jajh
    Eva Jajh
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    You can just use a damp tea towel/muslin cloth instead. Just make sure it’s wrung out completely before using.
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    Do these work with but milks like almond milk?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, it works with full fat milk, skim milk or plant based milks (including almond milk).
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