Satellite Coffee Brewers
High-volume coffee brewers enable establishments such as hotels, diners, and event centers to keep up with the constant demand for hot coffee from their guests. The term "satellite" brewer refers to the detachable decanters into which the coffee is brewed, as they can be distributed around a large service area to lessen wait times and ensure every customer has access to fresh coffee.
Common Questions About Satellite Coffee Brewers
What makes it a satellite coffee brewer?
High-volume coffee brewers with detachable serving units are referred to as satellite brewers. The detachable servers function as satellites, orbiting the central brewing station to provide several separate areas where customers or operators can pour hot coffee. Servers fit precisely into their matching brew station and hold the coffee as it's brewed before being moved to a serving spot elsewhere, continuously insulating the coffee so it is hot and fresh. Operators needing to make coffee for large numbers of guests, or for guests in multiple locations, need a high-volume coffee maker to keep pace with demand. While not all servers have stands, they are mobile and have spouts for dispensing coffee. Consult the product specification page to see if you'll need additional stands for your coffee dispensers.
How should I use a satellite brewer?
With a satellite coffee maker, operators can set up multiple coffee stations without the cost of buying additional brewers – a single high-volume coffee maker can supply a buffet line, waiting room, and meeting center simultaneously, provided they have sufficient serving decanters. These mobile servers are designed with handles, spouts, and sometimes feet, making coffee station prep quick and simple, and freeing operators for other pressing tasks. The servers also insulate the coffee, keeping it warm and appetizing over the course of several hours.
What do I need to make use of detachable servers?
For some satellite brewers, the dispensers include everything necessary to serve coffee, including a stand and spout, so these units need only be removed from the brewer and set on a counter to be ready to go. Other units require a separate stand to fit a cup under the spout. Both dispenser types are set up easily, but dispensers with an incorporated stand require a larger brewer to accommodate the extra space. The satellite brewers with separate dispensing stands will occupy less space in the brewing area, so users should consider their available space in the kitchen or brewing area, the price, and how pressed for time they will be before choosing a dispenser with an incorporated stand.
What capacity coffee maker do I need?
Each gallon of coffee can make sixteen eight-ounce cups of coffee in theory, but it can be difficult to get the last few drops out of a container, meaning you may end up with slightly fewer than that measurement per gallon. Satellite coffee brewers are rated by the gallons of coffee they can produce per hour, so estimate how many hourly cups of coffee you need and seek a machine that matches or exceeds that number. Also, consider how many areas you want to offer coffee in order to ensure you have enough dispensers to do so.