"I have never owned a frother before, but this one is awesome! It's so easy to use, even for a newbie like me. I have found that it takes a bit longer than the 15-20 seconds they say it will take to froth the milk, but I also haven't been heating the milk as much as they recommend. All-in-all this is a great way to turn ordinary coffee into a wonderful, frothy drink. I keep it in my bag and take it to work with me so I can enjoy tea lattes after lunch - no more trips to the chain coffee store!"