I love a frother but I always lose interest once I have to deal with changing out the battery. I love a good stirring situation for dissolving sweeteners or powders in my drinks. Think tea, think instant hot cider, think hot chocolate. I also love sweetened condensed milk in my coffee, but obviously it needs to get stirred. This guy is perfect for my needs! It is powerful and gets the job done! That said, one thing to keep in mind is that you’re vessel with be your best friend or your greatest enemy—your vessel shouldn’t be completely full because, like any mixer, it will make a mess! While using it will make a vortex, so you need a high sided vessel—likely more than your coffee mug. The device is responsive, but it acts more like a switch than a knob—pressing the button really doesn’t offer control beyond on and off.