Top Six Coffee Machines

Sarah-Jane Lampe 2 May 2013

Offer your guests every kind of coffee you could possibly imagine with this selection of innovative coffee machines

Coffee is popular all over the world, and last year in Britain alone, £730m was spent on it. It is also said that the average Brit consumes 500g of coffee per year. This notorious beverage, is not likely to go out of fashion any time soon. It is the wake up drink for many and a subtle indulgence for others, but no matter what it means to you, it is definitely in demand.

Whether you’re in need of a coffee machine for your restaurant, bar, lounge area or bedrooms, this innovative selection of coffee machines will produce almost any coffee to suit any occasion.

Company: Scanomat
Name of product: TopBrewer
Description: The TopBrewer marks an entirely new category in premium professional bean-to-cup beverage systems. The elegantly styled patented swan neck is designed to be built into any counter surface or be supplied as a standalone unit. It can be operated by iPhone or iPad or a finger touch keyboard, which is built into the table top.
What are the selling points? Along with gourmet coffees, the TopBrewer provides temperature-controlled hot and chilled water, luxury chocolate and there is even an option for juices. It heats up from cold to ready in just 45 seconds and has a 0-watt standby system to conserve energy. Due to the innovative automation of the TopBrewer, hotel staff will also have more time to dedicate to providing excellent customer service.
Prices start from: Price available on request
Contact: 0800 032 7581 www.scanomat.com/coffee-brewers/topbrewer

Company: Cimbali
Name of product: Q10
Description: The Cimbali Q10 super-automatic coffee machine is easy-to-use, versatile and compact. Ideal for self-serve usage in public spaces such as receptions, lounges, meeting rooms and breakfast areas where guests can enjoy all the taste and aroma of freshly ground coffee at the push of a button.
What are the selling points? This machine doses and grinds to deliver freshly-ground coffee. Complete with beverage menu it offers consistent taste and quality, and can produce up to 100 beverages per day. The robust Q10 has top quality push-button controls with optional coin operation to suit the hotelier’s preferences.
Prices start from: £5,800 excluding VAT
Contact: 0208 2387 100 www.cimbali.com

 

Company: ADS Coffee Supplies
Name of product: ADS Premier 3
Description: The ADS Premier 3 has a zintec chassis with a polycarbonate door, and a paint finish using metallic/polyester. It has more capacity, more features, more style, all in an incredible 66cm/16.5cm/45.5cm package. three canisters, 9 selections and strong and large options come as standard.
What are the selling points? The ADS Premier 3, with its all new intuitive control panel, increased capacity and enhanced features, is easy to use. It will produce up to 200 drinks per hour, freshly-made with no waste and all at the push of a button.
Price: Price available on request
Contact: 01435 860 000 www.ads-coffee-supplies.co.uk

Company: Gaggia
Name of product: Deco D
Description: The Deco D delivers a real point of difference in coffee making. The electronic model combines vintage art deco looks with advanced technologies, including individual brewing head temperature controls, which allow the coffee’s ‘sweet spot’ to be extracted every time. It also has a turbo-charged steam wand that can steam a litre of milk in just 40 seconds.
What are the selling points?
Available in a variety of sizes, its 13-litre boiler means it has the capacity to cope with high volumes quickly, without compromising on coffee quality. It has simple push-button controls and a multi-function display to ensure that even at busy times, staff are always in control. The two group Deco D is capable of producing up to 300 espresso shots per hour.
Price: Prices available on request
Contact: 01494 785 758 www.watermark.uk.com

Company: JURA
Name of product: IMPRESSA F7
Description: This new machine can achieve a special aroma for the ultimate coffee, tailored to your personal taste for maximum enjoyment. With its new super-fast Aroma+ grinder, the IMPRESSA F7 combines technical excellence with speed meaning that pure coffee indulgence takes half the preparation time.
What are the selling points? The IMPRESSA F7 won’t just impress you in terms of speed. It is also brilliant at saving power and can make any beverage, from ristretto to cappuccino, at the touch of a button. The height adjustable coffee and milk spout means you can prepare all coffees without even having to move the cup.
Price: £950 including VAT
Contact: 0800 652 5527 www.jurauk.com

Company: Marco
Name of product: Marco Mini Filtro Shuttle
Description: Despite its compact size and reduced working height, the Mini Filtro Shuttle is a full six-litre capacity coffee brewer featuring a thermal ‘shuttle’, which may be removed for use at remote locations and will keep coffee hot for up to two hours. The urn features an easily removable stand and drip tray.
What are the selling points? The Mini Filtro Shuttle offers three fully programmable batch sizes, up to the full six-litre urn capacity. It is also equipped with a pre-infusion feature and pulse brewing for improved extraction. The spray head optimises the spray pattern, ensuring coverage across the entire brew bed, irrespective of brew volume. Additionally the Filtro Shuttle can be used with pre-portioned coffee sachets or is suitable for grind-on-demand systems.
Price: from £1090 excluding VAT (urns available separately)
Contact: 01933 666 488 www.marco-bev.co.uk