Buying a coffee vending machine

Buying a coffee vending machine (Hot drinks vending machine) is an investment in an automated coffee bar that prepares and sells fresh hot drinks in barista quality. It is the standard unit for any modern staff catering.

Function and area of use

Hot drinks vending machines in vending use either instant products (for extremely high speed) or whole beans (espresso bean technology). After selection on the touchscreen, the coffee is freshly ground, brewed under pressure and, if required, refined with milk powder, topping or cocoa.

The main areas of use are offices, hospitals, workshops and waiting areas. Having your own Coffee vending machine saves the company the cost of external hospitality and increases the time customers spend in sales rooms (e.g. car dealerships). Some units can be operated with either a mains water connection or an internal water tank, which makes the choice of location flexible.

Thanks to integrated rinsing programmes and automatic cleaning cycles, the maintenance effort for the buyer is minimal.

Advantages

• Great variety: from espresso to choco-maccino at the push of a button
• Fast preparation prevents queues during breaks
• Hygienic preparation thanks to closed systems
• Space-saving table-top models or large free-standing units available
• Intuitive operation via large touch displays

Technical details

Coffee vending machines have high-performance boilers (approx. 2,000–3,000 watts) for fast heat-up times. The brewing units are designed for up to 100,000 brews. Sensors monitor the levels of beans, water and cups. Communication is via the MDB standard.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a water connection for the coffee vending machine?

Not necessarily. Many models have integrated water tanks and can be installed independently of pipes.

Which beans should I use?

For vending machines, we recommend special “vending roasts” that retain their full aroma even after standing in the bean hopper for longer.

Related terms

• Vending machines for companies
• Hot drinks vending machine
• Vending machine maintenance
• Coffee vending machine
• Coin validator

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