Microwave is Out: Xiaomi Released a Heating Board
The board folds and takes up minimal space in the cabinet. You can brew tea or heat food directly in the dish on it.
The Chinese Xiaomi has introduced a new kitchen appliance that can replace a microwave. Meet the Mijia Foldable Food Warming Board - a foldable board for heating food and drinks. The device is already on sale.
The novelty presents itself as three interconnected glass boards, outwardly resembling an electric stove. Inside the device is a heating layer made of high-density graphene for even heat distribution. The board can heat up to 130°C. In just 4 minutes, the appliance can boil water - heating the board itself to 100°C takes about 10 seconds.
To heat something on the Foldable Food Warming Board, you just need to place a plate, glass or cup on the board and start the necessary mode. There are 5 settings: 40°C for dough, 60°C for warming wine, 80°C for milk, 100°C for general food heating and 130°C for soups.
The foldable board retains heat for a long time, which is useful for brewing tea. In a couple of minutes, the appliance will prepare the drink and will keep it warm for several more minutes. The manufacturer claims that the temperature is not transferred to the countertop thanks to the aerogel insulation at the base, so there is no need to worry about the kitchen furniture.
Other features of the novelty: non-slip feet, 1-meter power cable, touch panel control and a mini-display with a timer. The panel folds and takes up minimal space in the cabinet. You can only take the device when needed, which significantly reduces the kitchen from a large amount of appliances on the countertop.
Price and availability
Sales of Xiaomi Mijia Foldable Food Warming Board start in China on October 23. The price will be only $64 (6200 rubles), which is significantly cheaper than traditional microwaves.
Earlier, Xiaomi introduced a cheap multicooker with intelligent functions.