Drink Machines

Home > drinks > Drink Machines

April 8th, 2006 Thomas

drink machines

Coffee in the Office - the In-cup Machine

There are a wide variety of drinks vending machines available these days, so much so that the choice can seem a bit overwhelming. In this article we take a closer look and one particular type of drinks machine - the in-cup drinks machine.

In cup drinks machines are different from all other types of drinks machine in as much as the ingredients are already prefilled in the plastic cup prior to loading into the machine. The ingredients are purchased from the supplier in this format, so that all that is required is for the stack of prefilled plastic cups to be loaded into the machine.

Therein lies one of the major benefits of this type of system - it is very easy to load and maintain the machine. More traditional types of machine use hoppers or canisters to hold the loose ingredients which can cause some cross contamination of products when the canisters are topped up and are more prone to spillage and general untidiness. This problem is totally alleviated with in-cup ingredients and all the operator needs to do is put the appropriate stack of in-cup drinks in the right section of the machine.

For a small office or workshop the typical machine may offer 5 or 6 drink selections. The drink choices may typically be set up as white coffee, black coffee, white tea, chocolate and a soup. However changing drink choice in an in cup machine is incredibly easy and all that is required is to change the stack of prefilled cups in the machine and amend the selection label on the front of the machine.

Staff or visitors simply make a drink selection, add sugar if required and then add hot water by pushing a button.

Although primarily considered an instant drinks machine many companies choose the fresh leaf tea option. In this case the plastic cups are pre-filled with tea bag and whitener enabling fresh tea to be served from the machine. Some companies may even be able to offer a fresh coffee option too.

It should be noted that since the ingredients are prefilled at the factory it is required to purchase both black coffee and white coffee as separate products as the only thing that can be added by the machine is sugar and water.

In-cup machines are generally extremely reliable as they have very few moving parts and can usually be set up as coin controlled or free vend. This allows the company to cover the cost of the drinks and the machine rental should they wish and even make a profit in some circumstances.

Generally speaking in-cup machines are an excellent choice for the smaller office, work shop or trade counter. They offer excellent value for money, are extremely flexible and are easy to run and maintain.

About the Author

For more information on in-cup drinks machines and other types of coffee machine visit http://www.cafebar.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=319

New COKE fountain drink machine. 106 flavors.

Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker

$73.95

...

PUR 18 Cup Dispenser with One Pitcher Filter DS-1800Z

$24.05

It conveniently fits in the sink for refilling with a special fill-tray design that helps distribute weight and handles that make it easy to carry. Plus, the slim, space-saving design makes optimum use of your refrigerator shelf....

Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Black

$21.99

Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blenders feature durable stainless steel blades that blend your favorite drinks in seconds. Use the travel cup to blend drinks to go anytime, or fill the whole jar with fresh ingredients for family and friends. Cleanup couldn't be simpler place the cup or blending jar right in the dishwasher.Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach Brands, IncManufacturer Part Number: ...

(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection

$31.98

Holiday blues comin' on? Well, put a spike in `em! Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood du...

Have A Drink On Me - Tribute To AC/DC

$0.89

...

Time Machine - American Drinks - History in a Glass [VHS]

$29.95

When the History Channel shifts its gaze to the evolution of the American beverage in the 19th and 20th centuries, drinking--whether it be an iced soda pop on a hot afternoon or a shot of rye whiskey after work--will never again be a mere thirst-quenching activity. Narrator Mason Adams starts the journey by taking a whimsical look at cocktail culture and the revered martini, which acquired a cul...

The Collector's Edition - Cheers (Abnormal Psychology, Our Hourly Bread, I On Sports)

$9.98

Paramount Pictures...

Gone Went the Wind

$1.99

...

Unwrapped, Vol. 1

$13.99

Ever wonder where the tiny marshmallows in your breakfast cereal come from? If so, we've got a show for you! Unwrapped goes behind the scenes to get to the nitty-gritty details and secrets behind the most famous of American foods, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum. Join host Marc Summers as he explores the test kitchens and secret recipes behind lunch box treats,...

The Losers

$9.99

...

Thanks for visiting our site!
We hope you find the Drink Machines information that you are looking for.
Check Ebay for Drink Machines products. Ebay can be a great resource for finding most anything you desire!