Frothing milk is a technique to create whipped cream-like foam. It is done by using steam to heat and mix the milk, which produces bubbles in the milk. The bubbles are then whipped into a foam. Foam is also whipped using an electric mixer, whisk, or blender. Steaming milk is done by heating it without whipping it into foam. The steamed milk will have a “flat” texture and consistency that is milky and thick. This type of milk is typically used in French coffee or tea.