Compact enough for a back counter yet capable of a full espresso menu, the Ciao VX1 suits any business that wants proper coffee without hiring anyone to make it. Whole beans go in the top, finished drinks come out the front, and the interface is deliberately pared back so first-time users get it right straight away.
Coffee quality
Each selection triggers a fresh grind and a pressurised extraction, which is what separates a bean to cup machine from an instant system. The result is a shot with real body and a stable crema, ready to stand up to milk in a cappuccino or be served short as an espresso. Chocolate powder and dried milk canisters extend the range to mochas, lattes and hot chocolate without any refrigeration or milk line to look after. Drink strength and volume are set during commissioning, so once the machine is dialled in for your beans and your cups, it repeats that recipe exactly for every customer who uses it.
Key features
- Integrated grinder working from a fresh bean hopper
- Espresso-based drink menu including milk specialities
- Powdered milk and chocolate ingredient canisters
- Streamlined control layout designed for consumer self-service
- Modest footprint for counters where space is at a premium
- Simple daily upkeep of refilling, emptying and wiping down
Offices, waiting rooms, small retail units and hospitality venues with moderate demand are the natural home for the VX1. With no milk fridge to clean and no barista skills required, day-to-day running stays predictable, and the machine can be handed over to whoever opens up in the morning without a lengthy handover. Sites that later need a milk-based package or higher output can move across the Ciao range without relearning the controls, which makes the VX1 a sensible starting point as well as a long-term fixture.
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