Choosing the right machine

Instant

A drink is dispensed at the simple touch of a button and at speed ( 240 cups per hour) using instant coffee and powdered milk
Fully automatic
hot water for tea and hot chocolate
Quality and consistency of the drink is the same every time
Regular and large cup sizes and variable strength settings *
Coin operation models available for self-service
Tank-fed or permanent connection to water supply

*NC3D model only

Traditional

Where the theatre of making coffee is required using coffee beans and fresh milk, a drink will have to be made manually which can be time consuming although two or four cups can be dispensed at the same time
Hot water for tea and hot chocolate
User will have to be barista trained and quality, consistency and speed of drink will depend on their skill in operating the machine
Two types of coffee e.g. regular and de-caffeinated or fairtrade can be offered however you will require a seperate grinder
Needs permanent connection to water supply

A drink is dispensed at the simple touch of a button using coffee beans and fresh milk
Not as fast as an instant machine and limited to 100 cups per day
Fully automatic
Seperate hot water boiler recommended for tea and hot chocolate
Higher volume machines are faster and can offer hot water for tea and hot chocolate but can cost upto twice as much (prices available upon request)
Quality and consistency of the drink is the same every time
Double bean grinder offering two types of coffee e.g. regular and de-caffeinated or fairtrade
Coffee spout with height adjustment that can be moved up and down to fit any size cup or glass
Coin-operation models available for self-service
Specialist cleaning products required
Tank-fed or permanent connection to water supply