NAMA Expo Equipment Report

Absolute Coffee Co.
Single-cup brewers with stylish, compact design automatically brew whole bean coffee and comes with soluble canisters, payment and accounting options. Call 215-526-2201; www.acco1.com.

America Vendors Inc./Rheavendors
The Cino Special Edition is a countertop, single-cup machine that dispenses whole bean coffee in 25 seconds. Options include a coin kit/acceptor, card reader and water filter.

The tuttoespresso T machine is a countertop pod system with a design that draws from the 1950s comic books.

A new all-soluble Nescafe mini is a branded, downsized unit with six selections and three hoppers; parts are interchangeable with the Nescafe Lionness H6. Call 305-513-9151; www.americavendors.com.

AquaBrew
The Cafejo personal brewers utilize AquaBrew's patented, pressurized water infusing to ensure perfect extraction of flavors. The unit includes: a pod automatic ejection; positive displacement pump; plumbed-in automatic; bin full indicator; preinfusion tea selection; 190 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit adjustable temperature; volumetric brew method; leak detection shut-off; and hot water spigot. The units are 16 by 9.75 by 17 inches. Call 800-888-BREW; www.aquabrew.com.

BevStar Inc.
The SuperCooler high-capacity option adds capacity to the standard carbonated and non-carbonated point-of-use dispensers. The option provides unlimited cooling capacity and the ability to upgrade to a 1-gallon bag-in-the-box.

The BevCafe is a liquid coffee dispenser that serves 6- to 10-ounce portions using a 30: 1 mix ratio on a variety of coffees. The Hot & Cool liquid chocolate dispenser pours 30 drinks at 6 ounces each. Call 877-238-7827; www.bevstarusa.com.

Bodecker
Bodecker is a portion-controlled, single-cup system that utilizes a filter medium that allows essential oils and flavors to flow through to the cup. Bodecker utilizes a careful blending of fibers and nonabsorbent materials to form a filter medium that allows the oils and soluble solids to be extracted from the coffee and delivered directly to the cup, duplicating many of the characteristics of the espresso machine and the French press. Call 877-293-3330; www.bodeckerbrewed.com.

Bunn Corp.
The My Caf' automatic commercial grade pod brewer brews coffee in about 30 seconds. The stainless steel heating tank uses a thermostat to hold water at the perfect ready-to-brew temperature. It brews 4 to 12 ounces of coffee or tea to preferred strength by adjusting the portion and volume control. A drawer-style pod holder keeps hands clean and dry at all times. A reservoir holds 46 ounces of water. Dimensions: 13.6 by 7.9 by 10.5 inches. Call 800-637-8606; www.bunnomatic.com.

Cafection Enterprises Inc.
The Avalon La Petite-X is a single-cup machine that brews three whole bean selections. Features include: bottled water pump; condiment and cup dispensers; adjustable brew settings and product volume; multiple pricing; meter for tracking beverages dispensed or vended. Call 800-561-6162; www.cafection.com.

De Jong Duke
The single-cup Essence machine delivers up to 32 selections in 6- to 12-ounce portion sizes in five to 40 seconds, depending on the selection. It can serve whole bean and/or fresh ground and/or instant selections. Options include base cabinet, table base for large jugs, secretary key, jug facility, back illuminated front, branding, cold water selection, cup mechanism, cup sensor, MDB coin mech, and mechanical counter. Call 31-184-496767; www.dejongduke.nl.

G. Rossi S.p.A.
The Robopod is a pod brewer with two selections, coffee and hot water, and has automatic pod discharge and a water main connection. Call 39-0131-887067; www.brasilia.it.

Grindmaster Corp.
The Precision Brew' commercial single-cup pod brewer features adjustable brew strength control, allowing users to fine-tune their flavor preferences. Features include automatic water shut-off, programmable cup size, and a dual water system; the brewer can be plumbed into a water line or manually filled. Call 502-425-4776; www.grindmaster.com.