Vending — vending machine supplies

An instant vending product is a powdered ingredient (chocolate, tea, cappuccino, coffee, milk) formulated to dissolve instantly on contact with hot water — without an espresso machine, brewing or a frother. These powders are designed for two main uses:

• Machines configured for automatic vending — a programmed fixed dose (typically 15–20 g per cup), with the user's chosen drink prepared automatically.
• Manual preparation with a spoon — cup + powder + hot water + stirring = drink ready in 5 seconds.

Benefits: ultra-fast preparation, no heavy equipment required, cost-effective yield (from 0,10 € to 0,24 € per cup depending on the drink), long shelf life (18–24 months).

The 5 bestselling vending products at Cafemalin:

1. Chocolat Instantané Ristora 1 kg (8,44 €) — the overall vending bestseller. Instant chocolate from Ristora, an Italian brand founded in 1966.
2. Lait Écrémé en Poudre Prolait 500 g (7,50 €). The French benchmark for vending milk — mixes with chocolate, coffee and cappuccino for milk-based drinks.
3. Thé Vert Menthe Instantané Ristora 1 kg (5,49 €). A blend of green tea + fresh mint flavouring, very popular in vending machines.
4. Thé Au Citron Instantané Ristora 1 kg (5,49 €). Black tea base, tangy lemon flavouring.
5. Cappuccino Vanille Caprimo 1 kg (9,99 €). A pioneer in vending cappuccino since 1987 (a Barry Callebaut brand).

The vending serving size depends on the product and the desired strength. Standard technical guidelines:

• Chocolate powder — 20–25 g per cup (~50 cups/kg). For a more full-bodied chocolate drink, increase to 30 g per cup (~33 cups/kg).
• Instant soluble tea — 15–20 g per cup (~50–65 cups/kg). A smaller serving than chocolate to preserve the delicate flavours.
• Instant cappuccino — 15–20 g per cup (~50–60 cups/kg). The emulsifier it contains produces creamy foam on contact with water.
• Prolait milk powder — add 10–15 g per cup to a drink (chocolate, cappuccino, coffee) to make it creamier.

In a vending machine, the serving size is programmed to ~15 g per cup by default (adjustable depending on the manufacturer).

Multi-tub packs are primarily intended for high-volume vending & Ho.Re.Ca. users:

• Vending machines managed by Ho.Re.Ca. operators — stations, reception areas, schools, hospitals, businesses. Volume: 300–500 cups or more per week per machine.
• Workplace cafeterias & break rooms — regular shared use, savings on the price per cup.
• Hotel breakfast areas — chocolate + milk powder + teas for self-service buffets.
• Institutional catering & residential homes — workplace canteens, schools, care homes.

The 10 × 1 kg Chocolat Ristora pack at 82,71 €, equivalent to 8,27 € per kilo — a single order with combined delivery charges for ~500 cups. The 6 × 1 kg Thé Ristora pack at 31,90 €, equivalent to 5,32 € per kilo — the same approach, with savings on logistics.

Absolutely. All Cafemalin vending products can also be prepared manually with a spoon — you only need a kettle or a hot water tap (typically 85–95 °C). This is actually the most common use in a workplace break room or residential home.

Method: measure 15–20 g of powder into a cup → pour in 150–200 ml of hot water → stir for 5–10 seconds → drink ready. No espresso machine, no frother, no fresh milk (the milk is already included as powder in cappuccino formulations or supplied separately as Prolait 500 g).

All orders placed before 16 h on a working day are dispatched the same day, with delivery generally within 24 to 48 hours in mainland France. At checkout, you can choose delivery to a pick-up point, home delivery, express delivery before 13 h, or collection from the shop in Sarcelles. The estimated delivery date is shown on each product page, and tracking details are emailed to you as soon as your order is dispatched.

Storage: 18 to 24 months away from moisture and heat. Reseal tightly after each use to preserve the flavours and prevent lumps from forming. Once opened, consume within 3–6 months for optimum quality.