Subminimal Tools for Home Baristas
Subminimal is a maker of tools for home baristas, with a particular emphasis on microfoam milk. Its products are small and uncomplicated, designed to help with one stage of coffee-making rather than to replace a machine.
Milk Tools
The NanoFoamer is a handheld milk frother aimed at people who want microfoam without a steam wand, and the Lithium version is rechargeable. The NanoFoamer PRO is an automatic microfoam maker with push-button operation. It uses flow controllers for different milks and preset programs for drink sizes, so it suits those who want hands-off milk.
Espresso Prep Tools
The Flick WDT is a distribution tool whose fine needles extend with a click and snap back with a flick, which helps break up clumps in the basket. The UpShot is a small mirror that lets you watch extraction from underneath when using a bottomless portafilter. The Subscale combines a dosing cup with a scale that reads to 0.1g.
Choosing and Getting Advice
Think about what slows you down most: inconsistent milk, uneven puck prep, or dosing by guess. Each product addresses one of those. Our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Newcastle and Kiama can help you decide, and our barista courses cover distribution and milk technique.


