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This Mason Jar Milk Hack Will Make Your Coffee Even Better

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at U Mich chapter.

Some baristas make frothing milk look like an intricate process that only magical-wizardly-barista-hipster-dudes can do. But don’t be fooled by their long beards or green aprons (Starbucks baristas are pretty good at it too). Frothing milk is easy.

Step 1: Ditch the cold milk

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‘Cause it’s boring AF.

Step 2: Shake

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Fill a mason jar halfway with milk and shake vigorously until the milk doubles in size. Woah.

Step 3: Microwave

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Microwave the milk for 30 seconds until it’s nice and frothy.

Step 4: Barista status

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Pour milk into espresso and top it off with the froth you’ve made in under a minute. Tell your friends. Grow a beard, put on a flannel, and open up your own little coffee shop where you only use mugs and don’t have wifi.