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Summer cold drinks BSA Member

When choosing an ice machine,
operators need to consider what they
might need at their peak trading times,
and we have a range of options from
producing 25kg to 115kg per 24 hours,
holding bin capacities of from 4kg to HEALTH &

60kg and machine widths from as little SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS
as 350mm to a maximum of 930mm. Plant-Based Boom: There has been a
Also, for service, it's a good idea to nail 25% rise in plant-based iced coffee
ice portions for each drink recipe. options, including oat, almond, and soy
There are two ways to do this. Either milk varieties

weigh the perfect portion size and Ethical Choices: Around 60% of
keep a dosing jug and scales handy so consumers are willing to pay more for
you only take what you need, or ethically sourced coffee.
experiment with levels in a fixed
container. This way, you can use ice
effectively, not wasting any, and COFFEE SHOP INSIGHTS
importantly, get your recipes right, Year-Round Appeal: Only 56% of
without diluting the amazing flavours consumers now limit iced coffee
away from the recipe specifications. purchases to hot weather, down 7%

So, what can we sell as iced drinks? from the previous year
Well, most things. Importantly, most of Barista Skill Matters: 93% of
these drinks can be customised, consumers say that freshly prepared
premiumised, and super-sized. This is iced drinks influence their purchasing
where the real profit opportunity lies. decisions.

Take inspiration from milkshake
businesses - they wrote the book.

For example, suppose someone wants
a caramel iced latte. You could offer
the following upgrades. Made with real
Dulce de Leche + £1, Made with
Premium Full Fat Jersey Milk +£1, Go
large +£1. Topped with homemade
fudge chunks +£1. You can leverage
extra spend by offering these
indulgent upgrades and make it easy

for someone to order a drink that is
both unique and Instagrammable. The selection of Fracino
ice machines

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