Tea machines: leaf-style tea brewed unmanned, four models and their specs
The hard part of unmanned tea is the brewing parameters: water temperature, steep time and leaf-to-water ratio all change with the tea. The capsule format fixes those parameters inside the machine; with 14 lanes × 12 capsules = 168, one machine can carry green, oolong, black and herbal tea at the same time.
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 tea machine works
Offices and campuses
As many people drink tea at work as coffee, but there has never been a machine that brews leaf tea. This line fills that gap.
Chinese restaurants and tea houses
Waiting areas and the space outside private rooms are natural spots. A cup of tea after a meal fits the occasion better than coffee.
Service halls and waiting areas
People who do not drink coffee still need an option. Tea travels wider than coffee, especially with older customers.
Four questions before choosing
- Cold brew: iced tea is a summer staple, which needs the iced-hot model.
- Leaf format: capsules give consistency; brewing leaf on site has a higher ceiling but needs a person.
- Age profile: at sites with older customers, tea scales faster than coffee.
- Seasonal menus: capsule format makes SKU changes cheap, which suits seasonal rotation.
FAQ
- Is the tea brewed from leaf on site
- It is capsule-brewed: the capsules reproduce leaf-tea flavour. Brewing leaf on site needs a tea specialist and cleaning, which an unmanned site cannot support.
- Can it serve cold brew
- Yes - choose the iced-hot model (DZ-KFJX-C1) with its ice bin, which serves cold drinks in summer.
- Is it the same machine as the milk tea unit
- The hardware is the same capsule platform; the difference is capsule SKUs and menu setup. One machine can carry both tea and milk tea.
- How many teas per machine
- Fourteen lanes hold up to 14 SKUs; five to eight teas plus repeats is typical.
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
- Coffee, milk tea, juice, tea and herbal from one machine: how switching works
- What to charge per cup: three price bands and when to adjust
- Site selection: campuses, offices, malls and transit hubs
Other categories
For a specific configuration, site modelling or a deployed reference nearby, contact us directly.
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