Market leader in single-serve office coffee, Keurig Commercial has recently announced the introduction of touchless brewing capabilities on its bean-to-cup coffee makers, specially designed for work environments.

United States. Understanding the need to ensure a healthy and hygienic environment, especially for the beverage ordering process at the self-service coffee machines, Keurig Commercial has unveiled touchless technology brewing capabilities on its bean-to-cup coffee makers. The new Keurig® Remote Brew app allows consumers to brew their favourite coffee or specialty beverages through their smartphones to ensure hygiene at the workplace. Keurig's first touchless brewing innovation complements the company's existing Safe Brewing Toolkit, designed to meet the evolving needs of coffee lovers, and support safe and hygienic coffee stations at the workplace. Other innovations in the Safe Brewing Toolkit includes floor decals for social distancing, brewer signage to support cleaning schedules, and coffee maker deep cleaning kits. The company will be introducing more such innovations in the future for a convenient coffee experience at the workplace.

The Remote Brew app is developed with a Bluetooth Kit that the customers can easily install on the Eccellenza Touch® and Eccellenza Momentum® bean-to-cup brewers. After successful installation of the Bluetooth kit, a QR code allows customers to interact with the coffee machine through their smart phone using the app. The touch-free technology enables consumers to select and customize beverages according to their choice and press brew without having any contact with the coffee maker itself.

Keurig coffee makers are devised to brew premium quality coffee while allowing easy cleaning and sanitization. The advanced technology of the coffee maker ensures untouched water and coffee delivery from start-to-finish during the brewing process.

Unveiling the latest innovation, Senior Vice President, Away-From-Home for Keurig Dr. Pepper said, "Coffee is a valued workplace amenity, and businesses are facing new challenges as they bring their employees back to the office and re-open breakrooms. While a lot has changed, we're committed to providing our office customers the comfort and normalcy of great coffee with safe and hygienic brewing solutions."

TechSci Research said, “As health and hygiene have become paramount after the world was hit with pandemic, coffee makers are innovating new technologies to reduce surface contact and touchless technology is a right step towards this direction. Also, with the increasing penetration of connected devices, it is imperative to not utilize the advanced technology for a convenient coffee experience. With the ease in restrictions and new technological advancements, the global coffee market growth is expected to grow at an exponential rate.”

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