Herbal machines: AI-recommended herbal drinks, and how the four formats fit
The herbal machine is the only line with recommendation logic: the screen asks two questions (taste preference and how you feel now), confirms the mouthfeel once if needed, then picks one of the 14 lanes for you. At 168 capsules a site runs about three days.
Four machine formats, one capsule system
Six of the eight categories - coffee, beverage, juice, milk tea, tea and herbal - share one hardware platform: countertop, hot, iced-hot and outdoor iced-hot. They differ in body structure, screen size, whether there is ice-making and outdoor protection, and which capsules go in. The table below gives the published specifications for all four.
| Item | Countertop DZ-KFJT-C1 | Hot machine DZ-KFJ-C2 | Iced-hot DZ-KFJX-C1 | Outdoor iced-hot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanes and capacity | 8 lanes · 32 capsules (4 per lane) | 14 lanes × 12 = 168 capsules | 14 lanes × 12 = 168 capsules | 14 lanes × 12 = 168 capsules |
| Touchscreen | 10.1 inch | 21.5 inch | 32 inch | 32 inch |
| Dimensions (mm) | 408 × 568 × 682 | 670 × 865 × 1872 | 940 × 883 × 1872 | Per project configuration |
| Rated power | 1090 W | 1520 W | 1930 W | Per project configuration |
| Weight | About 53 kg | About 170 kg | Per configuration | Per project configuration |
| Water supply | Bottled or plumbed | Dual 18.9 L with auto-switch, or plumbed | Dual 18.9 L with auto-switch, or plumbed | Per site plumbing |
| Cup handling | Manual cup take | Automatic cup drop, lid and press | Automatic cup drop, lid and press | Automatic cup drop, lid and press |
| Chilling / ice | — | Chilled direct, no ice bin | 3.9 kg ice bin, about 20 iced drinks continuously | 3.9 kg ice bin, with outdoor protection |
| Typical sites | Office pantry, meeting rooms, reception | Office lobby, campus, transit hub, school | Malls, transit hubs, campuses, scenic areas | Scenic areas, campus forecourts, construction sites, event venues |
The hot, iced-hot and outdoor models share the floor-standing platform; the outdoor version adds dust and rain protection and a wider temperature range. Electrical data, dimensions and IP rating follow the project configuration sheet. Prices are quoted per configuration and are not listed here.
Where a herbal machine works
Neighbourhood retail and chain stores
Queues and the wait for an order are natural spots. The recommendation is content in itself, and people linger on it.
Offices and wellness communities
Herbal preferences really exist in offices; nobody wants to study formulas. The machine makes the choice.
Scenic areas and hotels
Herbal tea carries a premium at leisure sites, and an AI recommendation lands better than a fixed menu.
Four questions before choosing
- Whether to enable the taste questions: with them, interaction time and conversion both rise.
- Whether formulas can be localized: herbal preferences differ widely by region.
- Whether anyone guides first-time users: a line of signage works better than screen copy.
- Compliance: herbal drinks are food, so messaging stays on taste and ingredients.
FAQ
- How does the recommendation work
- The screen asks two questions - which flavours you like and what mouthfeel you want - then matches a formula from the library. The whole process is taste matching only.
- Is herbal tea medicine
- It is a freshly made drink. The machine recommends by taste preference and speaks only about flavour and ingredients.
- How accurate is the recommendation
- Recommendations use taste preference and past choices - preference matching. The more it is used, the better it gets.
- How many formulas per machine
- Fourteen lanes hold up to 14 formulas; eight to twelve is common.
Related models
- DZ-KFJ-C2 floor-standing beverage machine (chilled / hot)14 lanes, 168 capsules, automatic cup and lid
- DZ-KFJT-C1 countertop capsule beverage machine8 lanes, 32 capsules, fits a counter
- DZ-KFJX-C1 self-service capsule vending machine (iced-hot)168 capsules + 3.9 kg ice
Further reading
- What AI interaction feels like: two questions, then a drink
- What to charge per cup: three price bands and when to adjust
- Guiding first-time users: signage list and a first-week SOP
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