Iced Coffee Vending Machine with Built-In Ice
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Iced coffee vending machine, hot and iced from one cabinet

The VMFS iced coffee vending machine makes its own ice. A built-in module produces 165 lbs of fresh ice per day so every iced latte, iced americano, and iced specialty drink is poured to order. No pre-loaded trays. No external freezer. No ice delivery schedule. Built as an iced coffee machine commercial operators can rely on, this is the only unit in the VMFS lineup that serves both hot and iced coffee from a single cabinet. The Swiss Ditting 64mm flat burr grinder doses 7 to 16 grams per cup and is rated for over 100,000 cycles. The 32-inch touchscreen lets customers pick their drink and their cup size (10, 12, or 16 oz) in one tap. Universal voltage at AC100-240V means it runs on any standard US commercial outlet.

165 lbs
Ice per day from the built-in module
20+
Hot and iced drink recipes
32 in
Touchscreen with 10, 12, 16 oz cups
165 lbs
Fresh ice per day
32 in Touchscreen
Iced coffee vending machine with built-in ice maker by VMFS USA
Bean to Cup. Built-In Ice. Cloud Connected.
Built-In Ice Maker 165 lbs of fresh ice per day, no external freezer
Swiss Ditting 64mm Grinder 100,000+ cycle rated flat burr
32-Inch Touchscreen Largest in the VMFS coffee lineup
Universal Voltage AC100-240V, any US commercial outlet
1-Year Warranty Standard, 2 and 3 year extended at checkout
The Full Operator Ecosystem

Buying the unit is one decision

The machine handles the coffee and ice. The V Systems network handles placement, contracts, marketing, and monitoring so every aspect of the operation is covered from day one.

VMFS Cloud

Live Sales and Refill Alerts

Every order, every canister draw, and every ice system status update pushes to the VMFS Cloud dashboard in real time. Manage pricing and refill schedules for your full fleet from one login.

VPlaced

Site Selection Before You Buy

VPlaced matches VMFS operators to offices, hotels, gyms, and university campuses with verified daily traffic before the machine ships.

VAdviced

Permits, Contracts, and Setup

VAdviced structures placement agreements, revenue share terms, and operator permits so the business is set up correctly before the first machine goes live.

VMarketed

Market Your Iced Coffee Operation

VMarketed builds the brand and location pipeline for VMFS operators looking to grow past their first unit. The 32-inch screen also functions as an in-machine ad surface.

1-Year Warranty

Parts, labour, and ice maker module covered. Extended 2 and 3 year at checkout.

Nationwide Delivery

Curbside, Liftgate, or White Glove with setup.

US-Based Support

(305) 395-3997. Direct contact, not a ticket queue.

Financing Available

Monthly options. Flexible financing at checkout.

Hot and Iced From One Machine

Iced coffee vending machine, how it works

Every cold coffee vending machine that claims fresh output either brews hot and chills a batch in a refrigerated reservoir, or expects the operator to load ice manually before each service visit. Neither approach produces a genuinely fresh iced cup. This unit brews hot to order for hot drinks and combines a live espresso pull with fresh ice from the built-in module for iced drinks. There is no batch. There is no reservoir. Each cup is made when the customer taps the screen.

The brewing system runs a Swiss Ditting 64mm flat burr grinder that doses 7 to 16 grams of beans per cup from the 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) hopper. The grinder is rated for over 100,000 cycles, which at 200 daily orders translates to more than a year and a half of continuous commercial use before the grinding element needs service. Water is pulled through the grounds at 92 degrees Celsius (197 degrees Fahrenheit) and the shot lands in the cup in approximately 60 seconds. For iced drinks, fresh ice from the built-in module drops into the cup before or alongside the brewed output, depending on the recipe. The six 4-liter instant canisters supply milk powder, chocolate, syrups, and other recipe bases for the full 20-plus drink range. Sales and refill data for every ingredient and the ice system report to the VMFS Cloud dashboard so route operators know what each machine needs before driving to it.

The 32-inch touchscreen separates the menu into hot and cold categories. A customer selects the drink, then selects the cup size: 10, 12, or 16 oz. Cup-size selection at point of purchase is unusual in this category. Most vending machines dispense into one fixed cup size regardless of what the customer ordered. This matters especially for iced drinks, where a 10 oz cup holds proportionally more drink than a 16 oz cup after ice volume is accounted for. Payment runs through a terminal that accepts cash, card, and all major cashless formats. Standby power drops to under 80W between orders, which keeps the machine's energy draw competitive against standard commercial refrigeration units at the same site.

  • ×Cold coffee machines that pre-brew, chill in a reservoir, and call the output fresh
  • ×Ice vending machines that require manual loading before every service visit
  • ×Fixed cup-size dispensing that forces 16 oz on every customer regardless of preference
  • ×High-wattage units that require a dedicated electrical circuit at standard commercial sites

From Ice Maker to Cup in Four Steps

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Ice Maker Runs Continuously
The built-in module produces up to 165 lbs of fresh ice per day. It runs independently of the brew system so ice supply is always available when an iced order comes in.
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Customer Selects Drink and Cup Size
The 32-inch touchscreen shows the full hot and iced menu. Customer picks the drink, picks the cup size (10, 12, or 16 oz), and pays by cash, card, or cashless. Takes under 30 seconds.
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Machine Grinds, Brews, Combines
Beans ground fresh from the Swiss Ditting 64mm burr. Shot pulled at 92 degrees Celsius. Ice dispensed from the module for iced drinks. Full cup ready in approximately 60 seconds.
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Cloud Logs Every Sale and Status
Transaction, drink type, cup size, and canister draw log to the VMFS Cloud dashboard. Refill alerts push before any canister empties. Ice module status visible remotely.
Full Drink Range

Iced coffee vending machine, 20-plus drinks

Every recipe is configurable from the 32-inch touchscreen operator menu. Serving counts depend on recipe dosing from the six 4-liter canisters and the 1.5 kg bean hopper.

Iced Espresso and Iced Americano

Fresh-ground espresso from the Swiss Ditting 64mm burr grinder, pulled at 92 degrees Celsius, poured over fresh ice from the built-in module. Iced americano extends the espresso with cold water over ice. Both are brewed to order, not chilled from a pre-brewed batch.

Fresh Ground92C PullPer Order

Iced Latte and Iced Cappuccino

Espresso base combined with milk powder from the dedicated canister, then poured over fresh ice. Milk ratio is adjustable per recipe via the operator menu. The same grinder and brewing core that produces the hot versions handles the iced variants with ice as the only addition.

Iced LatteIced CappuccinoAdjustable Ratio

Hot Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino

The full hot drink range from the same bean-to-cup core. Hot and iced output run from the same brewing system so one machine covers both demand patterns year-round. Cup sizes available in 10, 12, or 16 oz per customer selection.

Hot and ColdSame Core10/12/16 oz

Hot Chocolate and Iced Chocolate

Chocolate powder from a dedicated 4-liter canister. Hot chocolate dispenses as a warm drink. Iced chocolate combines the chocolate base with fresh ice from the built-in module. Non-coffee buyers have a real option on the same machine without a separate appliance.

Hot ChocolateIced ChocolateNon-Coffee

Cold Brew and Specialty Iced

The six 4-liter instant canister configuration supports specialty cold drink recipes including iced chai, cold brew vending machine style output, and flavoured iced drinks. Recipes and ingredients are operator-defined. Remote recipe updates push from the VMFS Cloud dashboard without a site visit.

Cold Brew StyleSpecialty IcedRemote Update

Custom and Operator-Configured

Every recipe parameter is editable from the 32-inch touchscreen: bean dose (7 to 16g), water volume, milk ratio, ice volume for iced drinks, cup size default, drink name, and price. Seasonal specials, branded drinks, and margin-optimized items are all menu configuration. No technician visit required.

7-16g DoseIce VolumeOperator Pricing
Full Specifications

Iced coffee vending machine specs

Every number a procurement team or vending operator needs to compare this unit. All values confirmed from manufacturer source data.

Output and Capacity
Cup Capacity
150 cups (10 oz, 12 oz, or 16 oz, customer-selectable)
Drink Range
20+ hot and iced recipes
Coffee Bean Hopper
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Instant Canisters
Six 4-liter canisters
Ice Production
165 lbs per day (built-in ice maker module)
Brewing and Grinder
Brew System
Bean-to-cup, 7 to 16g dose per cup
Grinder
Swiss Ditting 64mm flat burr, 100,000+ cycle rated
Brew Temperature
92 degrees C (197 degrees F), constant
Brew Time
Approximately 60 seconds per drink
Ice System
Built-in module, runs continuously during operation
Interface, Payment, and Connectivity
Screen
32-inch touchscreen
Cup Sizes
10 oz / 12 oz / 16 oz, customer-selectable per order
Payment
Cash, card, cashless
Remote Management
VMFS Cloud dashboard (optional integration)
Build and Power
Dimensions (H x W x D)
76.4 x 35.4 x 31.3 in
Peak Power
3,200W
Standby Power
Under 80W
Voltage
AC100-240V, 50/60Hz (universal, no adapter required)
Electrical confirmation required before installation.Confirm outlet amperage with your site electrician before installation. Peak draw is 3,200W during active brewing and ice making. Standby drops to under 80W between orders. The universal voltage (AC100-240V, 50/60Hz) runs on any standard US commercial outlet without a step-down transformer.
In the Box
  • Iced Coffee Vending Machine unit
  • Operator manual
  • Security keys
  • Power cable
Not Sure This Is the Right One?

Compare coffee vending machines by use case

The iced coffee unit is the right choice when both hot and cold drink output is required from one machine. If your site only needs hot coffee, one of these will fit better and cost less.

Hot and Iced Specialty
Iced Coffee Vending Machine
The unit on this page. Built-in 165 lbs per day ice maker. Hot and iced from one cabinet. 32 inch touchscreen.
Best ForSites where both hot AND iced coffee demand is real all year (offices in warm climates, hotels, gyms, universities).
  • Built-in ice maker module
  • 165 lbs ice per day
  • 20+ hot and iced drinks
  • 32 inch touchscreen
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Flagship, Hot Only
Coffee and Hot Beverage Vending Machine
22-inch touchscreen, 9 bar extraction, 160 cups per fill. Hot coffee only.
Best ForHigh-traffic lobbies and large offices where hot coffee is the year-round priority.
  • 22 inch touchscreen
  • 9 bar extraction
  • 160 cups per fill
  • Floor standing
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Smart, Self Managing
CorePro Automatic Coffee Vending Machine
Self-managing smart unit. Scheduled cleaning, remote pricing, fleet-ready. Hot coffee only.
Best ForRoute operators managing multiple sites needing hands-off operation across a fleet.
  • Scheduled cleaning
  • Remote pricing
  • Fleet ready
  • Hot only
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High Output, Floor Standing
Pro Commercial Coffee Vending Machine
300 to 400 cups per fill, 18-plus selections, vandal-proof steel cabinet. Hot coffee only.
Best ForHigh-headcount corporate sites, hospitals, universities where hot volume is heavy.
  • 300 to 400 cups per fill
  • 18+ direct selections
  • Vandal-proof cabinet
  • High volume hot only
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Premium Countertop, Keypad
Premium Countertop Coffee Vending Machine
Counter-height, LED keypad interface, dedicated decaf hopper, 240 coffee + 237 decaf servings per fill.
Best ForPremium reception areas wanting bean-to-cup brewing on a counter footprint, no touchscreen needed.
  • 240 coffee + 237 decaf
  • Dedicated decaf hopper
  • LED keypad
  • Counter footprint
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Premium Countertop, Touchscreen
Premium Countertop Touch Screen Coffee Vending Machine
Counter-height, 10.1-inch touch display, RGB LED lighting, 264 coffee servings per fill plus dedicated decaf.
Best ForPremium reception areas and boutique hotels wanting interactive ordering on a countertop footprint.
  • 10.1 inch touch display
  • RGB perimeter lighting
  • Dedicated decaf hopper
  • Counter footprint
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Most Compact
Tabletop Coffee Vending Machine
Most compact option in the lineup. 150 cups per fill. LED keypad. Fits any commercial counter.
Best ForSmall offices and compact professional spaces with lower daily cup volume.
  • 150 cups per fill
  • LED keypad
  • Tabletop footprint
  • Hot only
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Coffee Plus Snacks
Coffee and Snack Vending Machine
Hot drinks plus 400 packaged snack items. 19-inch touchscreen. Two revenue streams from one footprint.
Best ForMid-size offices and break rooms wanting one cabinet for both coffee and snack demand.
  • 400 snack items
  • 4 hot + 4 cold drinks
  • 19 inch touchscreen
  • Two revenue streams
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Where It Earns

Iced coffee vending machine, best locations

The iced coffee vending machine earns best at sites with all-day foot traffic where both hot and cold coffee demand is real. Office buildings in warmer climates or with younger workforces where iced lattes and cold brew drinks drive daily volume. Hotel lobbies where guests want cold coffee in the morning and hot espresso at night from the same machine. Gyms where post-workout iced drinks drive the afternoon peak and hot coffee handles the pre-workout crowd. Universities where foot traffic is heavy, the demographic skews younger, and iced coffee is the default order for a large portion of the daily buyer base. At 76.4 inches tall and 35.4 inches wide, the unit requires permanent floor placement with adequate clearance and a standard commercial outlet. It is not a countertop unit.

For sites where cold drink demand is seasonal or minimal and hot coffee is the year-round priority, a hot-only unit at a lower price point earns a better return. The commercial coffee vending machine in the Pro line handles 300 to 400 hot cups per fill with 18-plus selections. The tabletop coffee vending machine covers counter-placement sites at lower volume. VPlaced evaluates site specifications, daily traffic, and seasonal demand patterns for VMFS operators to match the right machine to the right location before anything ships. Placement contracts and operator agreements are handled by VAdviced.

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LocationWhy it works
🏢Corporate offices (50+ staff, warm climate)Iced demand year-round, hot for mornings, one unit covers bothTop Fit
🏨Hotel lobbies and restaurants24-hour hot and cold service, no overnight staff neededHospitality
💪Gyms and fitness centersPost-workout iced peak, pre-workout hot, dual demand windowsDual Peak
🎓Universities and campusesYounger demographic, iced default, high daily volumeCampus Ready
🏥Healthcare facilitiesLong staff shifts, hot and iced all hours, consistent drawAll-Day Use
Airports and transit hubsTime-pressured buyers, premium iced pricing, throughputHigh Volume
Real Deployments

Iced coffee vending machine, operator results

Four real placements across different site types. Revenue figures are operator-reported and reflect typical performance at well-selected locations.

Payback 7.5 mo
Chicago, IL · Corporate Office

180-person corporate office tower, floor 12 break room

Monthly volume420 cups
Avg price$3.75
Gross / mo$1,575
Net / mo$1,129

"The iced drinks are what made this location work. The hot coffee machines I placed before never cleared 200 cups a month at this site. Once I switched to a unit that could do iced lattes, the floor manager started mentioning the machine in the new hire orientation."

Marcus T. · Independent Vending Operator, Chicago metro
Payback < 6 mo
Austin, TX · University

Large public university, student center common area

Semester / mo920 cups
Summer / mo180 cups
Annual gross$26,910
Avg price$3.25

"I was nervous about a machine this size for a campus placement. The 32-inch screen is actually an asset here. Students stop and look at it. The iced drinks are basically the whole menu as far as the students are concerned. Hot coffee sells in the morning but iced output is what drives the volume."

Jennifer M. · Regional Vending Operator, Texas
Payback 5 mo
Los Angeles, CA · Commercial Gym

1,400-member gym, main floor beside reception desk

Monthly volume510 cups
Avg price$4.00
Gross / mo$2,040
Net / mo$1,731

"The post-workout iced latte is basically a new revenue stream we did not have before. Members were leaving the gym and going to the coffee shop across the street. Now they buy here. The machine paid for itself in under 5 months."

David K. · Gym Owner and Operator, Los Angeles

What Operators Say

"I have placed 4 coffee machines in the last two years. The iced unit is the only one that actually changes buying behavior at the site. People come back because of the iced drinks specifically."

Marcus T.
Independent Vending Operator · Chicago, IL

"Setup was simpler than I expected. The universal voltage meant I did not have to hire an electrician before the delivery. The White Glove team handled everything."

Jennifer M.
Regional Vending Operator · Austin, TX

"The 32-inch screen is eye-catching. I run a promotional image on the idle screen for a protein supplement I sell in the gym shop. That alone covers about half the monthly operating cost."

David K.
Gym Owner and Operator · Los Angeles, CA
Warranty and Support

What's covered after you buy

Warranty

  • 1 year standard warranty included. Parts, labour, and ice maker module covered.
  • 2 year extended warranty add on at checkout.
  • 3 year extended warranty for commercial deployments.
  • US warehouse parts inventory for fast turnaround.
  • Lifetime support from the VMFS Customer Success Team.

Delivery

  • Curbside delivery standard.
  • Liftgate for sites without a dock.
  • White Glove with on-site setup and operator walkthrough.

Who It Is For

  • Office and facility managers. 50 to 200 staff sites wanting real cafe drinks including iced lattes year-round. One refill per month at standard office volume. CE certified, NET 30 invoicing available.
  • Vending operators. Iced drinks command $3.50 to $5.00 per cup at quality placements. Most well-placed units return investment in under 6 months. Fleet visibility through the VMFS Cloud dashboard.
  • Hotels and hospitality. 24-hour hot and cold service. Idle screen supports brand and ad content. CE certified, procurement-compliant, full compliance documentation included.

Support After Go Live

  • US-based phone and email at (305) 395-3997 or info@vmfsusa.com.
  • Direct contact not a ticket queue. Reply within 24 hours on business days.
  • Operator training on the touchscreen recipe configuration and routine maintenance.
  • Financing at checkout via flexible monthly options.

Still have questions?

Call (305) 395-3997 or email info@vmfsusa.com for direct support.

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Common Questions

Iced coffee vending machine FAQ

How does the built-in ice maker work on this machine?

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The iced coffee vending machine includes a built-in ice making module that produces up to 165 lbs of fresh ice per day at standard ambient temperature. The module runs continuously during operating hours so ice is always available when an iced order comes in. There is no manual ice loading and no external freezer required. Every iced drink is made to order from fresh ice, not from a reservoir that has been sitting since the last service visit.

Can this machine serve both hot and iced coffee at the same time?

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Yes. The brewing system produces hot output at 92 degrees Celsius for hot drinks and combines the same brewed espresso or milk-based output with fresh ice from the built-in module for iced drinks. Hot and iced orders process from the same brew core without switching modes between orders. The 32-inch touchscreen separates the menu into hot and cold categories for easy customer navigation.

What cup sizes does the iced coffee vending machine support?

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The unit supports 10 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz cups. Cup size is selected by the customer at the touchscreen per order, not fixed by the operator for all orders. This is a meaningful difference for iced drinks, where a 10 oz cup holds proportionally more drink than a 16 oz cup after ice volume is accounted for.

What grinder does this machine use and how long does it last?

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The machine runs a Swiss Ditting 64mm flat burr grinder rated for over 100,000 grinding cycles. Flat burr grinders produce more uniform particle size than conical alternatives, which improves extraction consistency across every cup. At 200 daily orders, the 100,000-cycle rating represents more than a year of continuous use before the grinding element needs service. The grinder doses between 7 and 16 grams per cup depending on the recipe set by the operator.

Does this machine need plumbing or a special electrical connection?

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No plumbing is required. The machine runs on AC100-240V at 50/60Hz, which is compatible with standard US commercial outlets (110-120V) without a step-down transformer or dedicated circuit. Peak power draw is 3,200W during active brewing and ice production. Standby drops to under 80W between orders. Confirm outlet amperage with your site electrician before installation.

How is this different from a standard cold brew vending machine?

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A standard cold brew vending machine typically dispenses pre-brewed cold brew from a refrigerated keg or reservoir. This unit brews every cup hot and fresh through a bean-to-cup system, then combines the output with ice from the built-in module for iced drinks. The difference matters for quality: a freshly brewed iced espresso is not the same as a chilled pre-brewed concentrate. This machine does not rely on pre-brewed batches at any point in the drink cycle.

Can I manage this machine remotely?

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Yes, through optional integration with the VMFS Cloud dashboard. Every sale, canister draw level, and ice module status report to one login in real time. Pricing updates and recipe changes push remotely without a site visit. For fleet operators running multiple units, all machines report to one dashboard.

What payment formats does the machine accept?

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The machine accepts cash, bank cards, contactless tap, and all major cashless payment formats through the integrated terminal. Every transaction logs to the cloud dashboard by payment type, which gives operators the data to decide whether cash handling is worth maintaining at each specific site.

Is this a good iced coffee machine for offices?

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Yes. The iced coffee machine for office use case is one of the strongest placements for this unit. Offices with 50 or more employees where the workforce is younger or based in a warmer climate generate consistent iced drink volume alongside morning hot coffee demand. The machine covers both without a second unit, one refill schedule, and one cloud login. Contact the VMFS Customer Success Team for corporate procurement support and volume pricing.

How often does this machine need to be refilled?

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Refill frequency depends on daily cup volume. At 200 cups per day, the 1.5 kg bean hopper (approximately 120 to 200 servings depending on dose) needs topping weekly. The six 4-liter canisters carry longer between refills at standard dosing. The VMFS Cloud dashboard sends refill alerts for each individual canister and the ice system before anything runs out, so route operators schedule visits based on data rather than fixed intervals.

How does this compare to the other VMFS coffee machines?

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This is the only unit in the VMFS coffee lineup with a built-in ice maker. Every other model produces hot drinks only. The coffee vending machine is the flagship hot-only unit with a 22-inch touchscreen. The commercial coffee vending machine handles 300 to 400 hot cups per fill. If iced output is not required, any hot-only unit is a more compact and lower-cost option for that use case.

What warranty and support comes with the machine?

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Every unit ships with a 1-year standard warranty covering parts, labour, and the ice maker module. A 2-year extended warranty and a 3-year extended option are available at checkout. US-based support is reachable at (305) 395-3997 or info@vmfsusa.com with direct contact, not a ticket queue. Operator training, setup walkthrough, and cloud dashboard onboarding are all included. The VMFS Customer Success Team handles post-purchase support for fleet operators.

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165 lbs of ice per day. Swiss Ditting 64mm grinder. 32-inch touchscreen. 20-plus hot and iced drinks. 10, 12, and 16 oz cup selection. Universal voltage. 1-year warranty. Ships nationwide.

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