Subminimal NanoFoamer PRO GEN2 – automatic milk frother for micro-foam
Pour in the milk, choose a program, pull your espresso: the Subminimal NanoFoamer PRO GEN2 heats and textures the milk automatically into fine micro-foam, without a steam wand.
A magnetically driven impeller spins the milk through a fine stainless steel NanoScreen. According to Subminimal, the foam is created by movement alone, without steam, so the milk is not diluted. Coffee Coaching Club is the official Swiss importer of Subminimal.
Features of the NanoFoamer PRO GEN2
Quick to clean
The jug is splash-proof to IPX-5 and has a non-stick coating inside. You rinse the impeller and NanoScreen right after use.
Straight into the cup
Compact and well balanced: you pour the milk straight from the NanoFoamer PRO into the cup. For very fine latte art designs, the foam can be transferred to a milk pitcher.
Magnetic drive
The NanoScreens work with magnets arranged in opposing directions. According to Subminimal, the impeller reaches up to 8,000 rpm, driven without contact.
Tuned programs
Each program regulates the impeller speed as the temperature rises. Subminimal lists five heated programs plus one cold program, for small, medium and large drinks.
Inner shape of the jug
The contours inside the jug guide the milk flow so that foam quality stays the same at every fill level.
Calibrated for every milk
Interchangeable magnetic Flow Controllers adapt the vortex to the viscosity of the milk: black (slow) for dairy milk, blue (medium) for plant-based milk, green (fast) for alternatives that are hard to froth. Without a Flow Controller, you get dry foam.
Read the fill level
Markings on the Flow Controller show the fill level between 100 and 220 ml. This lets you prepare the same amount every time without wasting milk.
Impeller and NanoScreen system
The NanoFoamer PRO builds on the patented impeller and NanoScreen system of the handheld NanoFoamer, automated so it runs without a hand on the device.
Double-walled jug
The double-walled construction keeps the outside of the jug cool while the milk is heated inside.
Fine adjustment of the impeller
You set the impeller height via the lid, 0.4 mm per click according to the user manual. Higher gives a little more foam and helps with difficult milk alternatives, lower gives a little less foam, good for small amounts.
Micro-foam in five steps
1. Choose the Flow Controller
Black for dairy milk, blue for plant-based milk. The Flow Controller is placed between the markings in the jug and holds magnetically.
2. Portion the milk
You set the amount using the markings. This ensures consistent results.
3. Choose a program
Close the lid, place the jug on the base and choose the program on the display. Heating and frothing run automatically.
4. Pull the espresso
While the NanoFoamer PRO froths the milk, you focus on grinding and extraction. When the espresso is ready, the milk usually is too.
5. Pour
Bring milk and espresso together. With the Subminimal MasterClass, which is part of the scope of delivery, you learn the latte art technique.
At a glance
| Type |
Automatic milk frother with magnetically driven impeller and NanoScreen |
| Operation |
Touch display, five heated programs plus cold program |
| Temperature |
“OK” from 55 °C, final temperature 65 °C (user manual); product page: 55–70 °C |
| Capacity |
100–220 ml |
| Flow Controller |
Black (slow), blue (medium), green (fast) |
| Impeller |
Up to 8,000 rpm, adjustable height (0.4 mm per click) |
| Power |
400 W |
| Voltage |
220–240 V, 50/60 Hz (model NFPRO-02-BL-EU) |
| Dimensions |
12 × 14 × 20 cm (user manual); product page: 12 × 12 × 20 cm |
| Weight |
800 g (product page); 0.9 kg (user manual) |
| Cable length |
70 cm |
| Protection rating |
IPX-5 (splash-proof) |
| Materials |
Inner jug stainless steel 202 with food-safe ILAG non-stick coating, outer shell stainless steel 201, NanoScreen stainless steel 304, impeller POM, Flow Controller food-safe silicone |
| Scope of delivery |
NanoFoamer PRO with base and power cable, 3 Flow Controllers, user manual and Quick-Start-Guide, cleaning brush, access to the MasterClass |
Who the NanoFoamer PRO GEN2 is made for
For anyone who wants micro-foam at home for cappuccino, latte or flat white, with dairy milk or plant-based milk, without a steam wand. It pairs with any espresso source, whether portafilter machine, lever machine or super-automatic. Nobody needs an automatic milk frother. If you want one, you know why.
Our opinion, one of many: a steam wand and the NanoFoamer PRO both lead to good milk foam. The steam wand asks for practice and attention, the NanoFoamer PRO takes that part off your hands. Which path suits you is your decision. Our machine advisor tool gives an overview of machines.
What goes with it
Without a steam wand of its own, the NanoFoamer PRO pairs with a manual machine from our Flair Espresso collection or with all coffee machines in our range. For filter coffee and café au lait, you will find brewers from AeroPress.
For anyone who wants milk pitchers that are affordable and precise: Normcore. If you want more: pitchers from Rhino Coffee Gear or Weber Workshops. You will find all pitchers under barista milk pitchers and more devices under milk frothers.
Ordering, delivery and showroom
You buy the NanoFoamer PRO GEN2 in Switzerland directly online, with delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days. Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon is possible. We answer questions by email at [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Does the NanoFoamer PRO GEN2 work with milk alternatives?
Yes. According to Subminimal, you start with the blue Flow Controller for plant-based milk and switch to the green one only for alternatives that are hard to froth. The black Flow Controller is intended for dairy milk.
How warm does the milk get?
According to the user manual, the display shows “OK” from 55 °C and gives a signal, then the NanoFoamer PRO heats up to 65 °C and stops. On the product page, Subminimal states a range of 55 to 70 °C. With a press of the button or by lifting the jug off the base, you stop the heating as soon as “OK” is shown.
How much milk fits in?
According to Subminimal, 100 to 220 ml. The markings on the Flow Controller show the fill level.
How do I clean the NanoFoamer PRO GEN2?
Rinse the impeller and NanoScreen right after use, and clean the jug with a soft sponge under running water. Do not immerse the jug or base in water, and do not put any parts in the dishwasher. The jug is splash-proof to IPX-5.
Does the plug fit a Swiss socket?
Subminimal supplies the NanoFoamer PRO in the 220–240 V version with an EU plug. We ship it with a fixed Swiss plug adapter.
Can I see the NanoFoamer PRO GEN2 before buying?
Not every model is on display at all times in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Write to us in advance at [email protected] and we will check whether it is currently set up.
Tip from the roastery: For cappuccino and flat white, we roast Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight, full-bodied with notes of chocolate and nut that blend well with milk. If you want maximum body without acidity, reach for Very Nutty. For those curious about a fruity experience: Wild Peach. That is our recommendation, one of many.
