Looking for a way to get the same results as a milk steamer without breaking the bank?
Look no further than the Subminimal NanoFoamer Lithium.
This may look like a mini electric whisk but it couldnt be more different.
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The NanoScreen technology forces air bubbles into the milk and gives a velvety feel.
The foamer also produces amazing cold foam to top off your favorite iced drinks!
While I wish the NanoFoamer was prettier, it is comfortable and lightweight.
The rechargeable battery also means youll never be fumbling around for batteries when you gotta make a coffee.
While the foamer performs well, its looks let it down a bit.
Although it’s sturdy enough, it still feels plasticky and cheaply made.
Find out more in my full review of the Subminimal NanoFoamer Lithium.
You also get a latte art masterclass included with every purchase if youre looking to up your coffee skills.
The button on the body of the foamer changes between two speed configs.
The machine has a waterproof rating of IPX4 so can withstand water splashes but not submersion.
Three green lights running down the body also indicate how much charge is remaining.
The foamer doesnt make a lot of noise like electric whisks I have tried in the past.
This microfoam is closer to the result achieved by a steam wand.
The answer was a lot.
In my mind, the trend is still going strong.
When using an electric whisk for this recipe, I normally get meringue-like peaks, which are stiff.
But as you could see here the NanoScreens created tiny bubbles, making the coffee a lot lighter.
While the mixture floated on top of the cows milk, the coffee started mixing pretty quickly.
I wanted to put the NanoFoamer to the test and see if it would eradicate any lumps.
To test this I added a teaspoon of matcha powder to a cup with hot but not boiling water.
I removed the NanoScreens and just used the impeller the screens attach to.
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Subminimal says that the screens can be removed for mixing and stirring drink powders.
This means it can effectively mix up protein powders or green juice powders too.
There were zero lumps of matcha powder after less than 20 seconds of mixing.
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This is a real game changer and really demonstrates the effectiveness of the motor in the foamer.
Hot cows milk
Where the Nanofoamer really excels is foaming hot milk.
All of the other functions are simply extra perks.
Subminimal says that it can be used with barista branded alternatives.
I also tested out coconut milk, and this definitely performed better than the oat milk.
I could feel the coconut milk getting thicker when mixing although the results were again quite frothy.
It was my favorite of the two.
Subminimal NanoFoamer Lithium review: Storage & maintenance
The Subminimal NanoFoamer is easy to store.
The gear also comes with a wall mount to store the gear near the rest of your coffee setup.
The NanoFoamer is incredibly easy to clean.
Battery life
The NanoFoamer only takes 2 hours to fully charge.
This gives a total of 30 minutes mixing time.
Its also a super simple way to create cold foam I just wish the rig itself was prettier!
Its compact and lightweight, and the perfect addition to any small coffee setup.
