Ciao VS5 Bean to Cup

Sites that need proper espresso without a trained barista behind the counter are exactly where the Ciao VS5 earns its place. Designed for self-service, it takes the whole process of grinding, dosing, brewing and dispensing away from the operator, so a receptionist, a shop assistant or the customer themselves can produce a consistent cup at the touch of a button.

Drink quality and daily output

Whole beans are ground fresh for every serve and extracted under pressure, giving the body and crema associated with a traditional espresso machine rather than a soluble system. Canisters for dried milk and drinking chocolate sit alongside the bean hopper, opening up cappuccino, latte, flat white, mocha and hot chocolate from a single menu. Because the milk is powdered, there is no fridge to plumb in, no milk line to flush and no wand to steam-clean between orders, which keeps the routine short even through a busy morning. Cup sizes and drink strengths can be set to suit the site, so a quick espresso and a full-size mug of white coffee each come out as intended rather than one being a compromise made for the other.

Key features

• Fresh bean grinder with espresso extraction on every selection
• Separate canisters for milk powder and drinking chocolate
• Simplified control panel developed around unattended, self-serve use
• Free-standing cabinet styling suited to public-facing counters and lobbies
• Mains water or tank-fed installation depending on the room
• Short daily routine of topping up ingredients, emptying waste and wiping down

Reception areas, car showrooms, forecourts, waiting rooms, salons and staff canteens all suit the VS5, particularly where nobody can be spared to make drinks for visitors. Powdered ingredients keep chilled storage and end-of-day wastage out of the equation, and a single service visit covers the grinder, brewer and mixing system, so a hospitality venue without a catering team can run one comfortably. Should drink numbers climb, the rest of the VS range shares the same operating logic, which means staff already understand the next machine up.