Recently set up 12v power to my frunk. Kit was from T Sportline. I was wondering what was better in terms of heat frunk or subtrunk.
I really want to make the frunk work since it’s way easier to get stuff out when you’re road tripping or camping. Has anyone else done this before? What was your experience? I was mainly worried about the unit over heating and no I’m not interested in a cooler.
I recently joined the Outin LattoGo event and received the LattoGo from Outin to try out I’ve been using it at home, at work, and on the go. As always, Outin always nails it with presentation, finish, build quality. A small carrying case was included which I really appreciate.
At first I struggled to get micro-foam. Definitely takes a little practice and getting used to but once you do you get quality milk texture any other traditional hand frother wishes it could achieve.
After a few tries, I started adjusting the aeration time and depth of the whisk, and that made a noticeable difference. Once you dial it in, the milk texture becomes much more consistent, smooth, silky, and pourable, with a texture that actually works for simple latte art
With the right technique, it can get surprisingly close to the automatic steam function on my Ninja Luxe Café. Of course, a proper steam wand still has the advantage especially in terms of control, microfoam precision, and consistency but for a compact, portable device, the LattoGo gets much closer than I expected.
I also compared it to my Nespresso Aeroccino 4 that I use at work, and with it I can’t get any latte art out of it at all, even though I’m not great at latte art in the first place. With the Lattogo though, I was still able to get a little bit of basic latte art going, which already says a lot about the texture it can produce. I still alternate between the 2 since one gives convenience and the other gives reward.
For a portable coffee setup, pairing the Lattogo with the Mino and Fino makes an incredibly easy and compact workflow. The Mino Fino handles the espresso side while the LattoGo takes care of the milk, and together they basically give you a full café-style experience anywhere without needing a bulky machine. One function that’s missing is heating up milk. This is the biggest thing that takes away from the whole system being S tier. I’m going camping in a few weeks and I won’t have a microwave so I’ll have to heat up the milk with a pot and fire or some other way.
If Outin could add this somehow in future renditions, it would be the missing piece of the 100% truly portable set up.
Overall, I’d say the Lattogo clearly outperforms traditional handheld frothers. And considering how close it can get to an automatic steam system like the one on my Ninja, it’s a surprisingly capable tool in a very compact form factor. As always I’m excited to see future products and innovations Outin brings us.
New small lot coffee just hit the shelves. This is my third one as I’ve only tried the Rwanda and Peru Cajamarca. Both were delicious and even better when they were closer to roast date.
These have a roast date of 4/09/26 so go and get them!
Medium roast but beans look a little more dark to me. Haven’t tried them yet but will try them in the morning. I will be making it as espresso.
Has anyone tried them yet? What do you think?
UPDATE: Just tried it in a flat white. Pairs really well in a milk drink and they balance each other out.
Definitely chocolatey, caramel vibe without it being overly bitter or burnt tasting. Overall pretty delicious.
Hope this is ok to post here. If not please let me know!
Outin sent me the Fino for review as part of the Fino Comparison Challenge event they posted recently.
I wanted to start off by talking about the overall build quality, because that was one of the first things that stood out to me. The Fino feels genuinely premium in hand — solid, well-machined, and thoughtfully designed in a way that immediately gives confidence when using it. Nothing about it feels cheap or rushed.
I'm still pretty new to espresso and mostly drink flat whites, so this isn't a super technical breakdown-just what I've been seeing as I’m not experienced enough to know if something tastes over/under extracted.
All shots below are 18g in.
I started with the Ninja Luxe. Strength 3 on that machine is a 1:2 ratio, so that's what I was aiming for.
Thanksgiving Coffee Peru De Miel
Level 3 Click 1: 28 sec, 36g out
Verve Seabright
Level 3 Click 1: 21 sec, 34g out
Right away the main thing I noticed: I hit a wall on grind size. I couldn't go any finer to slow things down. That's probably the biggest limitation I've run into with the Fino, at least paired with the Ninja. For comparison my Luxe’s grinder is anywhere from 13-16 for most coffees and I can still grind finer all the way to 1 so lots of wiggle room.
Switched over to the Outin Nano next.
Trader Joe's Rwanda
Click 1+2: 19 sec, 45g out
Click 1+1: 25 sec, 39g out
Old World Colombia Huila
Click 1+2: 28 sec, 35g out
Click 1+1 : 32 sec, 37g out
Click 1 is the finest setting, and Outin recommends around 2+1 - 3 setting for the Nano for optimal extraction. There’s also stepless adjustment so you can still tweak in between as the numbers are just reference points.
The steps go 1 → 1+1 → 1+2 → 2, My Fino likes to be 2 or below for sure. When I’ve used 2 or higher it’s too coarse for the Nano and I get no crema and shots are too fast. This is just my experience as you may have different results depending on beans, roast level, age of the bean etc.
I’m a big user of light, medium- light, medium I don’t really enjoy anything on the darker spectrum.
I’ve seen some people complain about the Fino taking too long to grind. My average time is about 2 minutes. Hand grinding might be slightly faster but I’ll take the extra time over having to had grind multiple drinks a day. Very convenient and they actually stated it’s intentional so there is no heat causing the flavor to be compromised which I really appreciate. Also lets me prepare other parts of my workflow while it does its thing.
I also laid out the grind side by side (K6 vs Fino vs Ninja). The Fino throws a bit more of that papery chaff from the beans compared to the others. Not sure if it affects pulls but definitely does not grind the chaff as fine as the other grinders.
Clumping-wise: worst on my K6, then Fino, then the
Ninja Luxe (barely gets any) WDT fixes all of them pretty easily though.
One thing I do wish was a bit more refined in the espresso range. Smaller adjustment increments at that level would’ve made a noticeable difference and taken the dialing-in process to a more precise, top-tier feel. It’s not a dealbreaker by any means, but it does feel like an area with real potential.
If there’s ever a future version or a “2.0,” I think focusing on expanding the fine grinding range or tightening those steps could really elevate the grinder even further.
Overall, I think theres a tradeoff with this grinder, fine tuning vs convenience. For a home espresso setup, it doesn't give you that fine control if you're trying to really dial in a shot. I kept wanting just a little bit finer and couldn't get there. But it’s definitely usable and I will be reaching for it on lazy mornings when I don’t feel like messing with the K6. But with the Nano, it actually fits pretty well. Feels like it was a match made in heaven portability wise. You can get a little more dialed in as well with this pairing vs home set up and Fino combo.
Big upside for me is the added convenience. Not having to hand grind 2-3 drinks at work every day is honestly huge.
That alone makes me reach for it more than my manual grinder. That’s not even including days I make my coworkers drinks as well.
Taste-wise, everything's been solid. Pulled tasty shots with lots of crema on both the Ninja and the Nano. I'm not super experienced and nuanced on calling out a great shot vs just a ok one but nothing has stood out in a bad way.
Also, a big thank you to Outin for including me in the Fino review event. I appreciate the opportunity to spend time with this grinder and share my experience, and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what they come out with next.