Milk Thermometers

Latte Cappuccino milk frothing thermometers are an important ingredient in making a Latte or Cappuccino.
A temperature strip on the milk jug gives an instant accurate temperature and is quicker than a traditional milk thermometer. Temperature strips are suitable for the dishwasher and won't come off in the wash. 
Milk frothing thermometers with a clip are ideal for commercial environments, it will aid in milk frothing and is used to take the temperature of the coffee in the event that the customer would prefer their cappuccino hotter or colder.
Using the palm of the hand to gauge the temperature of the milk will result in burnt pallets and inconsistent results.
Professional coffee baristas will always use a thermometer on the milk jug for consistent results. 

Milk frothing thermometers have 3 main uses;

1. Milk frothing aid: Knowing when to start and stop stretching the milk.One should stop stretching the milk at 100 degrees and stop heating at 140 degrees. The milk will have reached 160 degrees when finished heating and the froth should have doubled in size.If using paper cups deduct 10 degrees.
2. Safety: The temperature of the Cappuccino and Latte should be 140 degrees in the cup. If the milk is over heated it will burn the tongue which will take hour to recover.
3. Insurance: In the event of an accident involving spilling the Latte or cappuccino coffee, causing potential burns, you can prove that the milk was not overheated. Knowing the temperature of the milk could avoid an expensive law suit.