How to Use the Subminimal Nanofoamer Milk Frother

The NanoFoamer is a revolutionary hand-held milk foamer that will froth the best silky smooth bubble-free milk for all your drinks, as well as instantly create cappuccinos and lattes. Shop Subminimal Nanofoamer Milk Frother 👉 alternativebre...
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Made with incredible durability, the stainless steel milk foamer uses Nano Screens to achieve cafe quality frothed milk, only taking 20 seconds for the perfect texture.
The 5mm thick stainless steel drive shaft ensures the NanoFoamer has a controlled and sturdy rotation that will operate wobble-free for years to come. Due to this stability high speeds in the impeller are possible, making quick work of any regular jug of milk.
Matching a choice of specific sized Nano Screens to suit your preferred microfoam thickness; form Superfine, fine to ordinary foam. Simply add your screen, place the Nanofoam wand into the heated up milk and start to incorporate air, moving side to side. In no less than 20 seconds you have the perfect foamed milk for pouring latte art even!
Without a pump milk jug or more expensive stovetop steamers, texturing milk to pour latte art can be a challenge using manual espresso makers at home and on the road. You now have an affordable and accessible option that lets you enjoy a latte wherever, whenever you can heat up milk.
Operated with two AA batteries, it will power your morning cappuccinos upto a month. The Nanofoamer has been designed to be rinsed directly under the tap for ease of cleaning. Once finished, store your NanoFoamer on the adhesive wall-mount available or put the protective hood over the shaft and keep it in a drawer nearby - ideal for use when travelling too.
NanoFoamer Milk Frother Features
Texture Silky Milk - As good as you’d get from using an Espresso Machine.
Choose your Preferred Milk - Cappuccino, Latte or Flat White style milk.
Interchangeable Nano-screens - Can be used with, or without screens to make different style textures.
Heavy Duty Shaft - Thick, rigid shaft ensures no accidental bends during use for optimal rotation.
High Speed Impeller - Fast and efficient at working air in to your milk so it’s done under 20 secs.
Wall Mount - Able to be cleanly attached on to the wall in your kitchen or by your coffee making area.
Easy to Clean - Run the whole Nanofoamer under the tap as it’s water proof.
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[@silverfish27]

NIce video. It was not clear to me which cap you should use for flat-white, late or cappuccino respectively. Would you mind clarifying?

[@felicityfoo6240]

I'd say practice getting consistently good results with the fine first then try the super fine. Both can make cappuccinos and flat whites. It really just depends on how much air you introduce.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes, sure can. The Screens essentially act as a filter for the bubbles you initially create in the first 2-10 seconds of frothing. So if you consider this - Without a Screen - Makes Heavy Thick Dry Cappuccino Foam - as there's not screen reducing the size of the bubbles. With the Fine Screen - Makes Latte Style of Foam - medium thickness with silky consistency. With Super Fine Screen - Makes Flat White Style Foam. Thin and silky. NB: The time in which you aerate the milk will also have an effect on the quality of the milk. So It is possible to get a flat white sylte milk with the FINE screen, although it will take longer to reduce the size of the bubbles with the larger screen. & in reverse, the SUPER FINE screen will make Cappuccino style foam, but you'll need to create a lot of volume in the beginning and froth more than before to incorporate it fully.

[@Maiasatara]

This was my question, too, so thanks. The one summer I worked at Starbucks here was the only milk difference. A cappuccino required a straight pour and for a latte we held back top foam while pouring and then spooned a little foam on top. That’s it. Everyone loved it. While it’s great that people have experimented one wonders how much is innovation and how much is complication for complication’s sake. ; )

[@doraleung1749]

Hi, Just wonder if there is chargeable version. I would be more convenient😃

[@damearstor2120]

There is now! It's called Nanofoamer Lithium ​@@doraleung1749

[@Stan_sprinkle]

tip on Nespresso and latte art. I was gifted a Nespresso Vertuo long ago, and for ease practice that’s what I was using initially test Nanofoamer results. What I discovered is the thick layer of crema Nespresso produces is a bit too thick for the milk to move through. As soon as I removed about half the crema, I could get nice designs. …but I’m a beginner and maybe I’m doing something wrong

[@eretieffe2724]

New to making my own lattes. I love this foamer. Totally a beginner and can get nice foam. Easy cleanup too. Battery lasts a long time before recharching.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Enjoy!

[@felicityfoo6240]

It's also worth noting that you should rinse off the milk immediately after frothing as the screen will eventually clog from milk build up over time. This holds true even if you rinse it immediately after pouring your latte art. I'd say rinse off and occasionally use a soft toothbrush to clean the screen to prevent heavy build up

[@AlternativeBrewing]

That's a great point to make!

[@Stan_sprinkle]

They gave me a cleaning brush with mine. (Or did I add it on to the Kickstarter order? Can’t remember)

[@sharperguy]

i just run it under the tap immediately and then turn it on the let it dry itself

[@ciaociaociao502]

I have one it works professionally love it

[@sharperguy]

One tip: I'm you get the AA battery powered version: You need very high quality batteries, eg duracell, and they need to be quite new. After not long it runs down a little and the thing won't spin fast enough to make proper foam. Now after it gets to that point I just take the batteries out and use them in something else that needs less power.

[@Eman-xf2pn]

Thanks! After a week it started getting very weak, figured energizer batteries would last a lot longer.

[@raffaele7185]

it should have a built-in thermometer to be right

[@user-ll4tw9xp7h]

Thanks for the clear presentation/ instruction. Got fairly good results the first time. Found it a bit easier than figuring out the best combination of big and little pumps when frothing with a French press.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad it helped!

[@jshaan75]

I have one. It has build quality issues. Right of the box the protective case is too lose and keeps falling off. The plastic feels cheap in hand and i dont think that it is made to last more than the 5 dollar ones i get it in my country. It has design issues as well and isn't as ergonomic and easy to use as they have shown here. It takes way more than 20 seconds to froth milk and holding that tight power button constantly is a challenge in itself. The only case where this makes sense is when you use a manual espresso machine like a flaire. I hope mine makes me prove wrong and lasts a few years.

[@iangaitan1784]

I am having the same issue with this, I wanted to love it but the design is really bad, I don't believe it will last long and it is quite expensive for what it is

[@chome4]

I use Ikea's equivalent. Cost 1GBP and does a good job. Pretty robust and as they're so cheap, you can buy a dozen and keep 'em on hand...I'm still using the first one that's been frothing since last may - every day for twice a day!

[@OneBrokeBloke]

The button is very hard to press down, but their support showed me a way to make it easier. Still prefer a toggle tho

[@skyking9248]

How did it hold up 2 years later ?

[@jshaan75]

@@skyking9248 it takes so much effort that i barely use it. Won't recommend the first model.

[@bossdemon]

I managed to get latte microfoam from a cheap frother. I'm stoked to try this thing out.

[@chadgregory9037]

I like the cover because that makes it easier to keister it and sneak one in to my cuz on block B

[@ITWorksSoftware]

I'd really like to see a complete uncut workflow with the nanofoamer.

[@Stan_sprinkle]

I’m going to try your frothing technique. I have good and bad days with it, sometimes having trouble getting the right consistency. I’ve been doing it at less of an angle, and just off center instead of closer to the side like you were doing

[@TheEmeraldboy100]

One use case scenario other than travel is for where everyone in your family uses the kitchen and you don't want accidents involving high pressure from the steamer

[@littlejackalo5326]

Are there households where "everyone in the family" doesn't use the kitchen? What do you think is going to happen?

[@sarimento1]

Thanks! I've been struggling with my nano for two weeks, every variance conceivable, still total fail with lots of foam! Will keep trying!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad to help!

[@user-pd1lg2wf4f]

I’m using one and it’s pretty good

[@amandalau646]

How do we get oat milk to froth? do you use the fine or superfine mesh? I managed to get normal milk to white paint but is there a different technique for oat milk?

[@MOARMETALS]

Any chance we will see a updated review with the new V2 & lithium versions?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes 100%. Should be out soon

[@angelapaez8000]

@@AlternativeBrewing definitely look forward to that

[@user-nw4mw9eb5g]

Thanks ❤ I learned a lot from you

[@AlternativeBrewing]

My pleasure 😊

[@angelapaez8000]

Mine just arrived - you may have already answered this -- to get more of a frothy foam, versus thick consistency, is there a method ?? I just used mine for the first time and it was pretty thick and flat. Still yummy, but I love the foam !!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

More air. So if you're going for foam - use it without any screens 👌 and keep it out of the milk more. It might make a little more of a mess but that'll be the foam you're after

[@dylanx9327]

Do you make one with simple off and on switch and life battery indicator?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

There is a new one out that has this yes 👌 It's the Lithium Battery Model. alternativebrewing.com.au/products/subminimal-nanofoamer-milk-frother

[@guidoserrano2629]

Using vegetal milk is a bit tricky with this. I have been using the French press technique and getting amazing results but with the nanofoamer my wrist give up before I can make decent froth.

[@xenonram]

Do you use your wrist with this product? It shouldn't require any movement from your hand, right?

[@guidoserrano2629]

@@xenonram the button is so hard that the pressure from my thumb translates all the way to the wrist. I modified the button clicker and now is very soft and causes no issues.

[@mickdee2400]

I agree. It froths and then it dissipates quickly

[@DrNasciturusIII]

Mine would start normal and than would lose frequency, which was clearly audible. I am not convinced of the build quality of those devices.

[@JailaniSoaidin]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Tried few times but my milk seems too thin to make latte art. I did follow the steps ie milk T 55-65degC, started from middle and moved to one side etc. still it failed. I would appreciate if you can advise which steps I probably did wrong. TIA Jai

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I would consider looking at the milk you're using. Some milk, if it does not have a certain fat content, will not froth up no matter how much you spon it. Ideally you want to use Full fat, full cream milk anything from around 2.5% to 5% fat. Powered milk or light milk is very hard to froth with... Some alternative nut milks work great though so perhaps look at using these too

[@avrilb72]

Josh, love the videos. Here you heated the milk up in the jug, right on the stove - something that blew my mind. Just wanting to clarify, can I heat my milk up in my standard barista milk jug on a gas stove?? I'm wanting to update my camp coffee equipment and I'm always on the look out for great strong espresso style coffee without too much mess and dishes to wash afterwards - within reason that is.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

thanks! ... I would not use a regular Milk Jug - they're not intended for this use - shortly I will be making a video regarding the latest Flow Tip Milk Jug - alternativebrewing.com.au/products/subminimal-flowtip-milk-jug These will work on any stovetop - gas, electrical and induction. It blew my mind too once I started using it. This works a treat in combination with the Nanofoamer 👍

[@avrilb72]

@@AlternativeBrewing Great, thanks for letting me know. Looking forward to next videos :)

[@alexandrosr5179]

Can we do this whith a warm milk so the coffee is not get cold?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

🙌 yes

[@alexandrosr5179]

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks!

[@glroiading]

Can I ask what is the pitcher volume you use in the video?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hi Gloria, it's the Subminimal 360ml jug 👉 alternativebrewing.com.au/products/subminimal-flowtip-milk-jug

[@SBdiamondback]

can you boil milk in a pot and do the nano foaming there? so we can have a large amount of milk for a large number of guests :D

[@jshaan75]

I get a very bubbly and a very thin layer of foam with it. tried everything in the book but this doesnt work

[@AlternativeBrewing]

keep it just below the surface of the milk and hold it still at an angle 👌

[@jshaan75]

@@AlternativeBrewing How deep do we go down when we go sidewards ?

[@everything-bagel]

How is the performance compared to a regular hand held milk frother?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

10x more improved ! speed and efficiency 🔥

[@sswayyyy124]

Would buy it but need to be rechargeable

[@AlternativeBrewing]

You can get rechargeable Batteries instead?

[@davidd.6448]

Man, I've had this thing for a couple of weeks now and I just can't seem to get even the basic tulip design down, it's so frustrating. I do everything that you do up until the 3:33 part, however when I bring the pitcher down to draw the circular shape, the milk just kind of falls through instead spreading around the top, and the only thing that's left at the end is milk goop at the bottom of the pitcher. I am using whole milk and try to follow the prescribed technique (start in the middle for 2-10 seconds, then dip it further down and move to the edge) to no avail. Any tips would be much appreciated.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Sounds like your milk is splitting apart. As in you have froth and liquid milk that is not combined for a silky texture / does this sound right? Give your milk in the jug a good couple of swirls to get the foam and the liquid milk combined as much as possible . Pour from a medium heigh nice and steadily to begin with and keep filling up the cup until 3/4 before you drop down and when you do drop down, make sure you tilt the jug in to the cup and aim to hold the tip of the jug at the centre of your cup... lots to work on - but keep practising and we'll be exploring Latte art real soon - so keep an eye out for that

[@davidd.6448]

@@AlternativeBrewing Yes you're right, the texture of the milk is very uneven - it's about 80% fairly heavy milk that just sort of punches through the espresso crema, leaving only the floaty goop behind that is not very conducive to good latte art. Thank you very much for your advice, I will certainly keep trying. I have sort of gotten closer in my latest attempt by reducing the aeration time, but I clearly need more practice

[@RobBurnsDrums]

@@davidd.6448 *^^^this for sure***...after watching videos of this and other latte art I realized I was foaming too long as well, however, there does seem to be a fine line... anyway, good luck!

[@anwarallie]

Same issues. My milk isn't silky. It's liquid and then thick foam. Guess I'll keep practicing.

[@matthart4465]

This is great for immitation foam. But to get the texture AND taste you need high pressure steam to change the milk at the molecular level to bring out the sweetness in the milk.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Great point!

[@paulk3198]

Just bought one of these - struggling to get a flat white consistency, an issue I'm facing is I have to press the side button very firmly to keep it staying on, and even then sometimes it tries to stop halfway through frothing milk, is this the same for all of them or do I have a dodgy one?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

You do have to keep the button pressed the whole time - which has been an issue for some. You might be able to find a good hack so you don't have to hold the button in - but I agree - holding it for any long period of time can be difficult

[@paulk3198]

@@AlternativeBrewing my issue is you have to hold the button crazy hard to keep it going, and even then it sometimes stops and you lose the vortex, might have to mod the switch so it's a bit easier to activate

[@stavroskypraios2014]

does it froth cold milk?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

100% yes it does 👌 quite well

[@vincentvega53]

01:40 "You all everybody..."

[@rolfalm]

pure garbage. i have one with changable battery, and to get those batteries in correctly seem to be a sort of random action, sometimes it works, sometimes it dont. it makes fine bubbles when it works for sure, but it takes bloody forever and therefor drains batterys very fast. you then have to goe through the process of changeing battery again. i have also got the doubble a batteries get stuck in it.

[@varitsrawejjanchai2606]

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