Coffee Tools Distributing Director Curtis Arnold shares his tips to achieve perfect milk texture every time using the NanoFoamer PRO Gen 2.
The art of steaming milk has a long history. The first frothy coffees are said to have been served in the early 20th century in Italy, whipped and beaten by hand to create a foamy texture. It was also around this time that the cappuccino was created, named after the brown robes worn by Italian capuchin monks.
Fast-forward a century and technological advancements mean automation can now do much of the hard work to create silky foam for a variety of milk-based coffees.
Bringing these innovations to the Australian market is equipment supplier Coffee Tools Distributing.
The NanoFoamer PRO Gen 2 is the latest addition to Coffee Tools Distributing’s range. Made by Singaporean coffee equipment manufacturer Subminimal, it is designed to upgrade the at-home coffee experience. To demonstrate its ease-of-use, Coffee Tools Distributing Director Curtis Arnold details the key features of the product and shares how he achieves smooth microfoam in five simple steps.
“The first NanoFoamer, a wand style battery-operated milk frother, was a crowd-funding project. The model has since evolved and the second generation is rechargeable,” says Curtis.
“Subminimal then brought out the NanoFoamer PRO, which also heats the milk and delivers café-quality foam for the home user. It was thoughtfully designed and the milk it produces is fantastic. The fact it was easy to use made it very appealing,” he says.
According to Curtis, the NanoFoamer PRO Gen 2 helps users with little or no experience achieve smooth, texturised milk foam with ease and efficiency.
“The average household doesn’t make coffee regularly enough to get sufficient practice to become skilled at steaming milk. With the PRO Gen 2, the user can create beautiful foam very easily. They have total control over everything from temperature to wave control and aeration, so there is no risk of ruining the coffee,” says Curtis.
“The knob on the top of the jug enables the user to adjust the depth of the impeller in tiny increments – millimetre by millimetre. This allows for the super-fine tuning of the microfoam texture for different drink sizes. The maximum temperature has also been increased to
70 degrees celsius.”
The NanoFoamer Pro Gen 2 can texture all types of milk, from dairy to milk alternatives. It comes with three flow controllers, each one delivering different viscosity and foamability.
“It’s no secret that some plant-based milks are difficult to foam. That’s the nature of the beast. By selecting the right flow controller, you can create foam from any plant-based milk,” he says.
According to Curtis, cleaning the PRO Gen 2 is also straightforward. It is IPX-5 splash resistant, which allows the jug to be rinsed under running water without causing any damage. The product’s upgraded seal engineering and thicker heat diffuser helps to minimise milk residue.
Curtis predicts the NanoFoamer PRO Gen 2 will do well in the Australian market.
“The reaction to the first NanoFoamer PRO was good, but this one is even better,” he says.
“ It’s effortless for the user to produce an excellent result. It is a completely hands-off device, so I can see this receiving a great response from our customers.”
How to use the NanoFoamer PRO Gen 2:
1. Based on the chosen milk, select a NanoFoamer Pro Gen 2 flow controller and place it inside the jug. The green and blue controllers are for milk alternatives while the black is for dairy.
2. Portion the milk using the measurement guidelines on the inside of the jug. Usually, 100 millimetres to 220 millimetres is ideal for a flat white.
3. Choose from the frothing styles and select a program on the touch display on the front of the jug. There are five different programs: one being the least amount of foam and five being the most. There is also a cold foam function.
4. The jug will begin to heat the milk and aerate it. The texturing stage will then commence and the NanoFoamer will spin the milk to create the microfoam. It will beep when the process is complete.
5. The final step is pouring the milk, which can be done directly from the NanoFoamer jug.
For more information, visit coffeetools.supply
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