It is easy to overlook the importance of having flavorful drinks at your restaurant when you are so consumed with perfecting your recipes and delivering appetizing food. However, lackluster soft drinks can easily tarnish a customer’s overall dining experience. Choosing a high-caliber cold beverage dispenser can positively impact your reputation and thus your bottom line.
Beverage Dispenser
An ice beverage dispenser dispense both beverages and ice. It features an ice bin that is top-mounted and can usually hold about 200 to 250 pounds of ice. The ice located in the bin serves the important role of keeping your syrup lines and carbonated water cool. Without the ice, your lines won’t stay cold, and the beverages most likely will be dispensed with no or little carbonation. This is why the ice bin needs to stay full when it is in operation.
Additional Information
The ice bin of an ice beverage dispenser also allows customers to conveniently fill their cups with ice. It’s worth noting that the best-quality drinks can actually be achieved by filling a cup with one-third ice, as this helps to keep the carbonation strong in a beverage that has been dispensed. It is also important to note that these dispensers typically don’t make ice; rather, you can fill the machine manually with ice. Some restaurant owners choose to install ice makers on top of their dispensers instead.
Features
A cold beverage dispenser with an ice bin features multiple valves as well as push-button or level dispensing versatility. You can expect a well-made one to feature interchangeable front graphics that are illuminated. Look for a machine that features a low-ice indicator that lights up so that you know when to add ice to the dispenser. Also, search for a machine with a large-enough ice bin so that it can be used during your busiest part of the day without your having to constantly refill the machine with ice.
You also want a drip tray of high capacity to handle your customers’ beverage and ice overfills. This prevents unnecessary cleanup and safety hazards. With a heavy-duty beverage dispenser, you can rest assured that your customers’ soft drink, iced tea and juice beverage needs will be met instantly on a daily basis.
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