“Ice” is clean and safe, and you can choose it. Just have an ice maker at your shop.

ice It is one of the ingredients in making coffee or drinks. To make a perfect cup of coffee, ice is an important factor that we have to take care of and select because we can never know whether the factory where we get the ice is clean and sanitary. If the coffee is delicious, but

The ice is of poor quality, melts quickly or is not clean. It will also result in your coffee not having the desired taste. Our customers also end up drinking substandard beverages . Makro Horeca Academy will explain how having your own ice maker is good. You can choose to read according to this topic.

How do different types of ice affect your drink?

1. Ice cubes Ice in the form of cubes, squares or half-squares is a type of ice that melts slowly because it has high condensation. It can maintain a cold temperature for a long time. Therefore, it is suitable for drinks that do not want ice to ruin the taste of the drink, such as iced coffee, various types of sweet drinks.

We recommend ice makers imported from America and are popular throughout the world due to their high quality, durability, and beautiful, modern designs. There are many types of ice, including full cube ice, half cube ice, and a bacteria prevention system inside the ice maker that can protect the ice from bacteria, as well as stains and mold that may grow in the ice-making system. Click to see the actual machine.

2. Crushed ice Flake ice, finely crushed ice, which we see pressed ice from 7-Eleven, this type of ice is small, not very hard, easy to consume, so it is suitable for soft drinks, sweet drinks, and is also suitable for making blended drinks or shaved ice because it is easy to blend and gives a good texture.

Recommend a flake ice dispenser (must scoop ice and put it in, the machine cannot produce ice) for drinking water shops or coffee shops, reducing the steps in scooping ice. The machine is made of good quality stainless steel. The ice dispenser tank can hold 22 kilograms. The flake ice is crispy, easy to eat, and cools quickly. Suitable for eating with sweet drinks, soft drinks, or for storing fresh food, seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits. Click to see the actual machine.

3. Half circle ice It is very popularly used in restaurants and bars. Generally, half-round ice looks like ice cubes, meaning it melts slowly and is suitable for making drinks that need to retain their flavor for a long time. However, shops and restaurants like to use this type of ice because of the advantage of its shape, which allows a large amount of ice to be packed into a glass, thus saving more on the drink.

4. Ice cubes Using round ice cubes is suitable for expensive drinks, luxurious glasses, high-end such as famous brandy because in addition to the shape being suitable for using brandy glasses, round ice cubes also look good, look expensive, create an atmosphere and also help to enhance the taste of the drinker very well.

Why should a coffee shop have an ice maker?

1. Cleanliness We can produce clean ice through an ice maker to control the production of ice without impurities and to maintain the shop's standards in terms of hygiene, resulting in safety because the shop from the factory, we cannot know whether they have produced clean ice or not, whether the standards have been maintained or not.

Introducing the small square ice cube maker Size 2x1 cm. Production capacity 212 kilowatts/24 hours. Tank capacity 230 kg. There is a high-quality nickel-coated ice block panel, making it resistant to corrosion caused by water and other factors. Free! 3M 0.5 micron drinking water filter HC350-SEC ICE-SYSTEM Filter capacity up to 13,249 liters . Click to see the actual machine.

2. Convenience and speed If we have an ice maker, we can make it anytime. If the ice suddenly runs out, we can do it without wasting time calling the factory to deliver it because we have to wait for them to deliver it. It is a waste of time and customers may become dissatisfied if they have to wait for an order for a long time.

Recommend small square ice cube making machine Size 2x2 cm. Made in Italy. Production capacity 150 kg per 24 hours. Tank capacity 160 kg. It is clear ice cubes, no sediment, melts slowly and provides cooling quickly. Click to see the actual machine.

3. Cost price If we order ice from the factory, let's calculate 1 bag of ice, 20-25 kilograms, starting price 50-60 baht, order about 2 bags per day or more, the ice cost will be 100 baht per day, 1 month we will spend about 3,000 baht or more on ice, 1 year is 36,000 baht, which is quite a lot of money. But we can choose another way by buying an ice maker that is affordable, choose the machine that is suitable for the size of our shop. If the shop is small, we should order a small ice maker. For example, one brand, a small ice maker, costs 29,000 baht, can produce 55 kilograms per day (2 and a half bags), 1 day, when adding and subtracting the water and electricity costs, it will be 99.7 baht per day. If we look at it on a daily basis, it may not be worth it, but per year we will pay more than 35,000 baht, which reduces costs in the shop and allows us to use the money to manage other things better. In addition, we will get ice that is safe and can be controlled.

4. Delicious and quality Your drink will taste better because you add standard ice that doesn’t melt quickly and the quality is even better. Because if your drink tastes delicious and strong but uses substandard ice, it’s useless and the taste of the drink is ruined.

Techniques for choosing a quality ice maker that's right for you

1. Production capacity First, you should consider what kind of ice maker you need to produce and how much. Although all machines can produce the same amount of ice, the differences are in the production capacity, volume, capacity, and production time. Therefore, you should choose an ice maker that meets the needs of your shop.

Recommend ice machines for small shops With a production capacity of 55-60 kg./24 hours, a tank capacity of 30 kg., a 1-year product warranty (only the machine), it is clear ice cubes, no sediment, melts slowly and provides cooling quickly. It can show maximum efficiency . Click to see the actual machine. If it is a large coffee shop, we recommend a large square ice cube maker imported from Italy. It has a production capacity of 300 kilowatts/24 hours. The tank capacity is up to 232 kg. Dimensions (WxDxH) 76.2x83x80 cm. It is clear ice cubes, no sediment, melts slowly and provides cooling quickly. Click to see the actual machine.

2. Types of ice If you run a beverage shop, open a cafe, or a restaurant, the ice that should be used is ice cubes. Once we have chosen the type of ice, we will find a machine that produces this type of ice to meet our needs.

3. Maintenance In addition to considering the capabilities and production of each type of ice to meet the needs, another thing to consider is maintenance because the ice maker is an electrical appliance that requires maintenance and frequent inspections. Or you should choose an ice maker that is easy to maintain and has a simple method of use, which will make the quality of the machine last longer.

4. Pattern and style The last point for choosing the right ice maker for you is the appearance and look of the machine, especially for those looking for an ice maker for use in a restaurant or cafe. Choosing an ice maker, no matter what type of ice maker, the machine should have a style that you like. Because if you place it in the shop, at a point where customers see it, it can also enhance the good image of the shop.

Introducing the cube ice maker This type has an ice storage bin inside the machine (Self-Contained Cube-Ice Machine). Bin capacity 28 kg., compact size, beautiful shape, stainless steel body, high quality materials and equipment. Can be hidden under the counter, blending in with beautiful shop decorations. Uses modern technology from America. Can produce cube ice that is clear, clean, pure, melts slowly, easy to install, has an automatic cleaning system inside, long-lasting lifespan. Can produce up to 102 kg of ice/day.  Click to see the actual machine. But if you dream of opening a coffee shop, Makro Horeca Academy Helping restaurant operators Learn how to choose a shop location, who to sell to, and which menu items to use as your highlight. Both coffee makers and grinders What kind of equipment is suitable? Selection of coffee beans and other important ingredients, as well as

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