A staffed coffee counter needs labor, opening hours and floor space. A self-service beverage machine can serve the same drinks around the clock in a fraction of the footprint. The catch is that a machine is only as good as the match between its specifications and the site where it runs.
| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Best suited for | Offices, shopping centers, hospitals, schools and transport hubs that need steady beverage service |
| Capacity | 200 cups (90 mm diameter), 5 to 9 containers, two 18 L water tanks |
| Interface | 21.5-inch touch screen, Windows or Android on an industrial-grade board |
| Payment | Mobile payment, cash and credit card |
| Connectivity and backend | 4G, Wi-Fi and LAN, with HONTECH backend management |
| Size and weight | 1845 × 1148 × 648 mm (H × W × D), 250 kg |
The machine prepares and dispenses coffee, tea and milk-based drinks automatically. The user picks a drink on the touch screen, pays, and collects the cup from a single retrieval port. Between 5 and 9 containers hold the drink ingredients, and the two water tanks supply the machine directly, so it does not need a plumbed water connection.
The product page does not state the brewing method in detail. The web address mentions "capsule," but the specification refers to "containers." Before you commit to a recipe plan, ask the manufacturer which ingredient formats are supported, such as capsules, instant powder or other formats, and how the 5 to 9 containers are allocated. This one answer affects your supply chain, your drink menu and your cost per cup, so it is worth confirming in writing.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 1845 mm |
| Width | 1148 mm |
| Depth | 648 mm |
| Machine weight | 250 kg |
| Number of containers | 5 to 9 |
| Cup diameter | 90 mm |
| Number of cups | 200 |
| Water supply | Water tank, 18 L × 2 |
| Retrieval port | 1 |
| Input voltage | 100 to 220 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum current | 7.7 A |
| Maximum power | 1.7 kW |
| Human-machine interface | 21.5-inch touch screen |
| Control board | Industrial-grade hardware |
| Operating system | Windows or Android |
| Payment methods | Mobile, cash, credit card |
| Data communication | 4G / Wi-Fi / LAN |
| Food safety | Food-grade materials |
| Appearance | Adhesive sticker (customizable branding) |
| Backend management | HONTECH |
Source: manufacturer product page, Cofe Tea Vending Machine.
Two 18 L tanks hold 36 L in total, and the machine holds 200 cups. Dividing one by the other gives a useful rule of thumb: if the average drink uses more than about 180 ml of water, the tanks will run dry before the cups do. The table below illustrates this. It is an idealized estimate that ignores rinse cycles and any water not delivered to the cup, so treat real figures as somewhat lower.
| Water per drink | Drinks from 36 L (theoretical) | Limiting factor |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml (small espresso-style) | 360 | Cups (200) |
| 180 ml | 200 | Balanced |
| 250 ml | 144 | Water |
| 350 ml (large tea or latte) | about 102 | Water |
The practical lesson is to plan your refill schedule around the water, not the cups, if your menu leans toward larger drinks. A busy office with 150 or more cups a day will need a daily refill routine, or a clear agreement with your service provider.
The listing gives a 100 to 220 V input range, a maximum current of 7.7 A and a maximum power of 1.7 kW. These figures agree at roughly 220 V (220 V × 7.7 A ≈ 1.7 kW). By simple arithmetic, drawing 1.7 kW from a 110 V supply would require about 15.5 A, which is double the listed current. This is our calculation, not a manufacturer statement, so confirm with the supplier how the machine behaves on 100 to 120 V supplies and whether output is limited there. Also confirm that the outlet and circuit breaker are rated for the load, particularly if other appliances share the circuit.
The footprint is about 0.74 square meters (1.148 m × 0.648 m). At 250 kg empty, that is roughly 336 kg per square meter before water (up to 36 kg) and ingredients are added. Most commercial floors handle this comfortably, but older buildings and raised floors deserve a check. Measure every doorway, corridor and elevator on the delivery route. Since the machine is 648 mm deep and 1148 mm wide, movers will normally need to tilt or turn it during transport, and you should confirm the safe handling method with the manufacturer. Leave clearance around the machine for restocking, ventilation and service access. The manufacturer's installation guide, not this article, is the authority on exact clearances.
With 4G, Wi-Fi and LAN all available, the machine can adapt to most sites. A wired LAN connection is usually the most stable choice indoors. 4G is useful where the building network is restricted or unavailable, such as an outdoor pavilion or a temporary event. Sales reporting, stock alerts and remote fault checks depend on this connection, so a machine that loses connectivity will still sell but become harder to manage.
The 21.5-inch screen runs on an industrial-grade board with a choice of Windows or Android. In practice, the choice matters mainly if you plan to add your own interface, advertising content or integrations. Android is generally easier for custom mobile-style interfaces, while Windows can suit teams that already maintain Windows-based tools. Ask which option the standard build uses and what the update process looks like.
The machine accepts mobile payment, cash and credit card. Payment rules vary by country, so before deployment check which mobile wallets and card networks your local payment provider supports, and whether the card reader carries the certifications your market requires (for example, EMV and PCI DSS in many regions). Cash handling adds a service task, since coins and notes must be collected and reconciled.
According to the product page, the HONTECH backend supports inventory tracking, sales data analysis and remote troubleshooting. The company also describes a proprietary smart retail management platform that monitors vending and equipment status in real time, supports customized localization for other languages, and has been in operation for more than ten years. For multi-machine operators, the value of such a platform is fewer wasted trips: you see which machine is low on which ingredient before anyone drives out.
| Location | Why it fits | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate offices | Predictable demand at breaks; large-volume staff | Morning peak queues; a single retrieval port serves one cup at a time |
| Shopping centers and retail | Impulse purchases, branding through customizable exterior | Landlord approval, power access, cleaning frequency |
| Hospitals and clinics | Round-the-clock drinks for visitors and staff | Strict hygiene routines, noise and placement rules |
| Schools and universities | High footfall between classes | Local rules on caffeinated drinks for younger students |
| Airports, stations, entertainment venues | Fast, unattended service at all hours | Heavy peaks that can exhaust 200 cups quickly; secure and reliable connectivity |
The machine is built with food-grade materials, and the manufacturer advises regular refilling and cleaning of internal components according to its maintenance guide. Beverage machines carry a hygiene responsibility, since warm, moist interiors and milk-based ingredients are places where residue can build up. The schedule below is a general good-practice framework of our own. Where it differs from the manufacturer's maintenance guide, follow the guide.
| Frequency | Task | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Each restock | Check ingredient dates, refill cups and water, wipe the retrieval port | Avoid stale stock and visible contamination |
| Daily or per visit | Wipe touch screen and exterior; empty and check the drip area if present | User-facing cleanliness |
| Weekly | Run the cleaning or rinse cycle if provided; clean ingredient outlets | Prevent residue and flavor carry-over |
| Monthly | Empty, clean and dry water tanks; inspect hoses and connections | Control scale and microbial growth |
| Quarterly | Full internal inspection by a technician; software and network check | Catch wear before it causes downtime |
The table lists typical symptoms for a machine of this type and sensible first checks. It is a starting point, not a substitute for the technical manual.
| Symptom | Likely causes | First checks |
|---|---|---|
| Drink not dispensed after payment | Empty cup stack, empty water tank, empty container, jammed cup | Check stock levels and cup alignment; review the fault log in the backend |
| Cups misfeed or stick | Cup size outside the 90 mm design, damp or deformed cups | Use cups matching the 90 mm specification; store cups dry |
| Remote data not updating | Weak signal, network settings changed, blocked ports | Test LAN, Wi-Fi or 4G separately; ask the site IT team about firewalls |
| Payment declined repeatedly | Network loss, reader fault, provider configuration | Confirm connectivity first; then check reader and provider status |
| Machine will not power on or trips the breaker | Voltage mismatch, shared or undersized circuit | Verify supply voltage and breaker rating; give the machine a dedicated circuit |
| Taste inconsistent | Old ingredients, residue, water quality | Rotate stock, run the cleaning cycle, use clean drinking-quality water |
A specification sheet cannot answer everything. These questions will help you compare suppliers on equal terms.
The exterior of the Cofe Tea Vending Machine is finished with an adhesive sticker, so branding can be changed without retooling. For deeper changes, the manufacturer offers OEM/ODM services. According to the company, these cover industrial design, structural design, PCB design, MCU programming and software development. The stated process runs from requirements and specification through structural and appearance design, software and electronics development, testing, customer verification, and then batch market testing and mass production. Brand owners who want a different capacity, interface or payment setup should raise this early, since it affects lead time.
Trust in a supplier matters as much as the machine itself, so here is what the company publishes about itself on its About Us page.
| Topic | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Zhejiang Jiafeng Electrical & Machanical Co., Ltd. |
| Founded | October 2003, Jiashan, Zhejiang, China |
| Business focus | Sheet metal design and manufacturing; vending machine R&D and production |
| Site | 100,000 m² of land, 150,000 m² of construction area, 19 factory buildings and 1 R&D center building |
| R&D center | Completed in 2017, 9,600 m², with showrooms, testing labs and offices |
| Team | Over 20 in business, 30 in engineering, 400 in production, 40 in quality and 30 in R&D |
| Certifications listed | ISO 3834-1, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 |
These certifications describe the company's management and manufacturing systems. They are not product approvals for this particular machine, so ask for product-level documents that apply to your market. The company's manufacturing base also explains how the machine is built: its sheet metal manufacturing, precision machining and electromechanical integration capabilities cover the cabinet, the components and the assembly in one organization.
The cup magazine holds 200 cups. The water tanks hold 36 L combined, which supports about 200 drinks at roughly 180 ml each in theory. Larger drinks will reach the water limit first.
The specification lists a water tank supply of two 18 L tanks and does not mention a plumbed connection. Ask the manufacturer whether a mains-fed option exists if you want to avoid manual refilling.
Yes. The appearance is applied as an adhesive sticker, which allows custom branding, and broader customization is available through OEM/ODM services.
The product page states that the HONTECH backend supports inventory tracking, sales analysis and remote troubleshooting over 4G, Wi-Fi or LAN. Ask for a demonstration of the multi-machine view before purchase.
The vending machine range includes, among others, an ice cream machine, an orange juice machine, a noodle cooking machine, a microwave heated cold chain meal vending machine and a lollipop vending machine. Combining a beverage machine with a food machine can broaden what a single location offers.
