The Green Lion Pop Mate is a small white popcorn maker that pops kernels with hot air alone. There is no oil and no pot: you pour the kernels into the chamber, switch it on, and a 1200W heater with a fan swirls hot air around them until they burst and are pushed out through the chute into your bowl. Green Lion rates one batch at 60g of kernels and the popping time at 2 to 3 minutes, and asks for a 10 to 15 minute cool-down between batches. It runs on 220-240V and comes with a UK plug, so it plugs straight into a standard UAE socket.
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How hot air popping works
Inside the Green Lion Pop Mate, a 1200W heating element warms the air and a fan blows it up through the kernel chamber. The kernels tumble in the moving air, heat evenly and pop, and the lighter popped corn rises and is pushed out of the chute while the heavier unpopped kernels stay at the bottom. Because nothing is fried, the popcorn comes out dry and light, with no oil to soak into it. That also means salt does not stick on its own: most people toss the popcorn with a little melted butter or a light spray of oil in the bowl, then season it. Green Lion describes the method as hot air circulation and says no oil is needed at all.
Batch size and the cool-down rule
Green Lion lists a capacity of 60g of kernels per batch, popping in 2 to 3 minutes. Sixty grams is roughly a third of a cup of raw kernels, which fills a large bowl for two people watching a film. Adding more kernels does not speed things up; the extra corn has no room to move in the air flow and is more likely to stay unpopped. The more important figure is the cool-down: Green Lion specifies 10 to 15 minutes between batches. Put simply, the Green Lion Pop Mate is built for one bowl at a time, and a family of five should start a little before the film rather than at the opening credits.
Cool-touch body and overheat protection
The outer shell of the Green Lion Pop Mate is designed to stay cool to the touch during normal use, so the unit can be held or moved on the counter without gloves. It also has overheat protection, which is one reason for the cool-down period: a 1200W heater in a compact plastic body needs time to shed heat before it runs again. The cool body does not apply to the air and popcorn leaving the chute, which are hot, so keep small children away from the outlet and place a wide, deep bowl right under it so popcorn lands where it should.
Noise, materials and cleaning
Green Lion gives the noise level as under 85 dB. That is roughly the sound of a hair dryer, because a fan is doing the work, but it only lasts the two or three minutes of popping. The body is made from PP, PC and PA plastics with aluminium parts, and since no oil goes inside, cleaning is usually a wipe of the chute and a shake of the chamber once the unit is cold. Never pour butter or oil into the heating chamber. The compact shape is easy to store in a cupboard between uses, and the 75 cm cord with a UK plug reaches a counter socket without an extension in most kitchens.
What Green Lion does not publish
Green Lion does not publish the dimensions or weight of the Green Lion Pop Mate, and it does not list the box contents, so we cannot promise a measuring cup or a butter-melting lid. The official page lists rated power 1200W, 220-240V at 50Hz, a 60g batch, 2 to 3 minutes popping time, 10 to 15 minutes cool-down, under 85 dB noise, PP, PC, PA and aluminium materials, and a 75 cm UK-plug cord. Those are the figures we use in the table below, and nothing beyond them.
Who This Is Not For
The Green Lion Pop Mate is not for anyone who wants cinema-style buttered or caramel popcorn straight out of the machine; hot air popcorn is dry until you add butter yourself. It is not ideal for a large group in a hurry, because each 60g batch needs a 10 to 15 minute rest before the next. At under 85 dB it is not quiet next to a sleeping baby, and it is made for raw kernels only, not for microwave popcorn bags.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Green Lion Pop Mate brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Air Fryers & Cookers range, or see the official Green Lion Pop Mate Popcorn Maker page.
Green Lion Pop Mate Specifications
- Model: Green Lion Pop Mate Popcorn Maker (GNPOPM12MKWH)
- Rated Power: 1200W
- Rated Voltage: 220-240V, 50Hz
- Popping Method: Hot air circulation, no oil
- Batch Capacity: 60g of kernels
- Popping Time: 2-3 minutes per batch
- Cool-Down Time: 10-15 minutes between batches
- Noise Level: Under 85 dB
- Safety: Cool-touch exterior, overheat protection
- Material: PP, PC, PA and aluminium
- Power Cord: 75 cm, UK plug
- Dimensions and Weight: Not published by Green Lion
- Colour: White
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Green Lion Pop Mate FAQ
Does the Green Lion Pop Mate need oil?
No. It pops kernels with hot air only; add butter or oil to the popcorn in the bowl afterwards if you want it.
How much popcorn does one batch make?
60g of kernels per batch, according to Green Lion, which fills a large bowl for about two people.
How long does a batch take?
2 to 3 minutes, followed by a 10 to 15 minute cool-down before the next batch.
Will it work on UAE sockets?
Yes. It is rated 220-240V at 50Hz and comes with a 75 cm cord and a UK plug.
Is the Green Lion Pop Mate loud?
Green Lion rates it under 85 dB, roughly hair-dryer level, for the 2 to 3 minutes it runs.
Can I use microwave popcorn bags in it?
No. It is designed for raw popcorn kernels only.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Green Lion Pop Mate, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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