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January 2023
Craftsmanship 4.0: Smart fully automatic coffee machines offer craft businesses a real increase in convenience. They prepare a wide variety of specialty coffees without having to press any buttons – via app or voice control.
Coffee is the most popular drink in Germany: In 2021, annual consumption rose to a new record of 169 liters per personAccording to a study by German Coffee Association Lockdowns and working from home were the main reasons for the increasing popularity of the caffeinated pick-me-up. At the same time, the "Tchibo Coffee Report 2021" out that 49,5 percent of Germans drink their coffee mostly or always in the office or at work .
Many craftsmen also know a tasty espresso or a latte macchiato with fine milk foam To ensure that the preparation does not take up too much time, the advancing digitalization Operated a completely new Gain in comfort: Today, smart fully automatic coffee machines easily via app. This also works from a remote workshop or while on the go. Some models even offer Control via voice assistant such as Siri or AlexaFor example, employees can turn on and preheat the fully automatic coffee machine using Alexa voice commands before they arrive at the office. Even dirty hands or gloves are no problem with voice control: The smart devices prepare the desired hot beverage without pressing a button.
The user only has to formulate his wishes and place the cup under the spout. Of course, the smart control options have no influence on the taste of the coffee, but connoisseurs know the diverse setting options via app Some devices offer the convenience of being able to fine-tune various parameters for each available coffee speciality via the app – such as Output quantity, Temperature, Flavor strength, Milk quantity and in some models even the freenessYou also receive a notification on your smartphone when you run out of milk or coffee beans. Furthermore, you can access various statistics, for example, Quantity of coffee specialties retrieved or upcoming Cleaning or descaling cycles.
Smart models from Siemens even offer the convenience of a "coffee playlist": During meetings or client appointments in the office, you can receive everyone's requests for different coffee specialties one after the other via an app - including individual Preferences regarding aroma strength, dispensing and milk quantity – and send it directly to the machine. The fully automatic machine then automatically prepares the various hot drinks one after the other. The only manual work that remains is changing the cups.
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Of course, this level of comfort comes at a price: While simple fully automatic coffee machines already for a few hundred euros While they are available for purchase, smart devices cost many times more. But for true connoisseurs, the purchase can still be worthwhile: In addition to the added convenience, there are usually many setting options, allowing the optimal aroma to be extracted from almost every bean. Smart fully automatic coffee machines also offer other advantages, such as intuitive operationthe Creating multiple user profiles as well as large, sometimes even color displays with and without touch operation.
To save costs, Small businesses with up to six employees should consider fully automatic machines when purchasing new machines, which otherwise for private households These devices are sufficiently powerful. For larger operations, professional coffee machines better suited to those designed for offices and restaurants.
Depending on the model, these machines can brew up to 200 cups a day or even several hundred cups per hour. To avoid unnecessary expenses, businesses should realistically assess in advance which capacity best suits their needs.
Beverage selection: Does the available beverage selection meet the preferences of employees and customers? Some models also prepare tea or hot chocolate.
Reference quantities: How many cups per day is the machine designed for? Is this sufficient to quickly meet the coffee needs of customers and employees?
Container sizes: Are the bean and water containers large enough to avoid constant refilling? Should the machine have multiple bean containers? Is the grounds container large enough? Is a machine with a permanent water connection better?
Water hardness: Can the water hardness be adjusted so that the descaling cycles are displayed correctly? Is it possible to integrate a filter for hard water?
Coffee spout: Is there a height adjustment? Is it large enough to accommodate the largest cups?
Brewing group: Is the brewing group easy to remove and clean? Is there an alternative maintenance-free brewing unit with a TÜV hygiene certificate?
Programming options: Do the options meet your needs? Can you create enough users? Are there sufficient configuration options for each individual coffee specialty?
Voice control: Does the device support desired voice assistants, such as Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant?
Milk supply: Is the milk container/hose easy to clean? If there's no refrigerator, is a machine with instant milk powder a possible alternative?
Inner space: Is the interior easy to clean? Power consumption: Are there energy-saving options, such as an automatic shut-off after a few minutes?
Customization: Are there expansion options? Professional devices, for example, offer optional add-on modules such as cup warmers, milk coolers, chocolate dispensers, or interfaces to payment systems.
Service: What services are required? Some manufacturers offer initial setup and maintenance of the machine, for example, or regular coffee delivery. Is on-site service available?
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