Rhea Luce Zero.touch Coffee Machine - 500 Cups per Day + 42 Selections

Features

Industry-First 22-Inch Touchscreen: Expansive LCD interface supporting up to 42 beverage selections, custom screen graphics, and rich multimedia playback.

Fresh Leaf Tea & Espresso Brewing: Dual capabilities using Variflex and Micro brewing tech to serve fresh leaf tea alongside bean-to-cup espresso.

Varitherm (V+) Energy Savings: Patented induction heating delivers substantial energy cost reductions while dynamically adjusting water temperature per ingredient.

Smart Cup Management: Dual cup turrets accommodating different sizes paired with an integrated cup sensor for flawless dispensing.

High Daily Output: Heavy-duty build capable of dispensing up to 500 cups daily for demanding commercial locations.

Specification for Rhea Luce Zero.touchCoffee Machine

Why the Rhea Luce Zero.touch Belongs in Your Commercial Lineup

The Rhea Luce Zero.touch represents a massive leap forward in automated beverage technology, combining a flagship digital interface with high-capacity engineering. Designed for high-traffic environments, modern corporate offices, and public spaces, it delivers an engaging user experience while maintaining exceptionally low operating costs.

1. Unrivalled Digital Engagement with a 22-Inch Display The Luce Zero.touch redefines customer interaction by replacing traditional physical panels with a full-size digital hub.

• Industry-First 22-Inch LCD Touchscreen: Provides an expansive, high-definition screen for fluid navigation, video playback, dynamic advertisements, or internal communications.

• Expanded Beverage Menu: Supports up to 42 direct recipe selections, offering customers maximum choice across espresso drinks, fresh brewed tea, and hot chocolate.

• Customisable Sweetness: Intuitive touch controls allow users to quickly adjust sugar levels to match personal preferences.

2. Fresh Leaf Tea & Espresso Versatility The unit satisfies broad beverage demands by integrating specialized brewing mechanics for both coffee and tea.

• Dual Brewing Systems: Combines Variflex and Micro brewing technology to serve authentic bean-to-cup espresso alongside genuine fresh leaf tea.

• 7 Versatile Canisters: Offers extensive internal storage for coffee beans, tea leaves, and premium soluble powders.

3. Market-Leading Varitherm Energy Efficiency Built for high-volume demand without ballooning utility costs, the machine features Rheavendors' premier heating innovation.

• Patented Varitherm (V+) Induction: Saves up to 85% on energy costs compared to traditional boilers by heating water instantly on demand.

• Dynamic Temperature Control: Adjusts water temperature in real-time for each specific recipe component to preserve delicate tea leaves and espresso crema.

• 500 Cup Daily Output: Features dual cup turrets and built-in cup sensors to effortlessly manage peak rush hours without downtime.

Integrating the Rhea Luce Zero.touch into your lineup gives your business a cutting-edge, eco-friendly beverage hub that turns everyday hot drinks into a premium, interactive brand experience.

Navigating the Rhea Luce Zero Lineup: Key Differences Across Models

While every model in the Rhea Luce Zero collection shares the same sleek, floor-standing cabinet footprint ($1830\text{ mm H} \times 640\text{ mm W} \times 705\text{ mm D}$), the internal machinery and front-panel technology scale significantly. Understanding the feature progression across the Luce Zero.0, Zero.1, Zero.2, Zero.touch, and Premium ensures you invest in the exact capacity and digital experience your venue requires.

Comprehensive Lineup Breakdown

Which Luce Zero Model Fits Your Business?

1. Rhea Luce Zero.0 (Essential Entry-Level)

The foundational floor-standing model designed for mid-sized workplaces. Serving up to 300 cups daily via a 16-selection touch button panel, standard boiler system, 1 grinder, and 7 internal canisters, it provides reliable bean-to-cup performance without unnecessary complexity.

2. Rhea Luce Zero.1 (Expanded Recipe Variety)

Maintains the single-boiler architecture and single cup turret of the Zero.0, but expands the menu to 24 touch selections. With room for up to 8 internal canisters, it accommodates a broader range of instant specialty powders, teas, and milk drinks.

3. Rhea Luce Zero.2 (High-Capacity Performance)

Engineered for demanding, high-traffic commercial environments. It introduces Rheavendors' patented Varitherm (V+) induction heating system to cut energy costs while dynamically adjusting brew temperatures per recipe. It also supports dual cup turrets (for small/large drinks), up to 2 coffee grinders, 9 canisters, and an optional automated lid dispenser.

4. Rhea Luce Zero.touch (Interactive Digital Flagship)

Swaps traditional button panels for an immersive 22-inch full HD touchscreen. Users can navigate up to 64 customizable drink selections, adjust recipe ratios interactively, and view full-screen video ads, corporate updates, or promotional graphics while their beverage brews. It houses the exact same high-capacity hardware as the Zero.2 (Varitherm induction, dual grinders, 9 canisters, and dual cup sizes).

5. Rhea Luce Zero.Premium (Dedicated Advertising Platform)

Combines the heavy-duty hardware of the Zero.2 with a hybrid layout: a 24-selection touch button panel paired with a dedicated 15-inch multimedia TV monitor. This allows continuous, uninterrupted video playback above the drink menu, turning the coffee corner into a broadcast hub for internal communications or sponsor advertising.

Where the Luce Zero.touch Fits

Positioned as the flagship digital model, the Luce Zero.touch bridges the gap between high-volume commercial coffee machines and interactive media kiosks. While standard models focus purely on drink output, the .touch version transforms a routine coffee break into an immersive multimedia experience.

• Full-Screen Interactive Experience: Unlike the Zero.Premium—which splits the interface into a 15-inch ad screen above a standard button panel—the Zero.touch utilizes a single 22-inch full HD touchscreen. The entire display serves as an interactive menu for choosing drinks and shifts seamlessly into full-screen video playback while beverages dispense.

• Expanded Customisation & Recipe Control: With capacity for up to 64 direct drink selections, it provides an intuitive digital menu where users can visually customize recipe parameters, adjust sugar and milk ratios, and view allergen and nutritional information in real time.

• Heavy-Duty Commercial Hardware: Beneath the sleek digital screen, it houses Rheavendors' most powerful internal specs—matching the Zero.2 and Premium with options for Varitherm (V+) induction heating, dual coffee grinders, 9 product canisters, dual cup turrets (for multiple cup sizes), and an optional automated lid dispenser.

It is purpose-built for modern corporate headquarters, university campuses, public transit hubs, and luxury waiting lounges where visual branding, extensive menu variety, and premium coffee quality are equally critical.

Prime Coffee Suppliers Team Visits Host Milano to Explore the Latest Rheavendors Lineup

The Prime Coffee Suppliers team traveled to Host Milano, the world’s premier hospitality and coffee technology exhibition, to discover the newest advancements in automated beverage solutions. Central to the visit was evaluating the latest lineup of commercial bean-to-cup and vending machines from industry pioneer Rheavendors.

Known for redefining automated coffee experiences, Rheavendors continues to bridge the gap between traditional barista quality and modern convenience. The showcase highlighted key technologies driving the brand forward, including:

• The laRhea & Business Line Series: Advanced tabletop and floor-standing models engineered for versatility in office, HoReCa, and high-footfall settings.

• Variflex Brewer System: Rheavendors’ signature brewing unit that tailors water pressure and dose sizes to deliver exceptional espresso extraction across various cup sizes.

• Induction & Fresh Milk Innovations: Cutting-edge heating and milk-frothing modules that enable coffee-shop-quality cappuccinos, lattes, and specialty beverages with minimal downtime and easy maintenance.

• Sleek Touch Interfaces & Digital Customisation: User-friendly touchscreens that simplify drink selection while providing digital media and promotional options for operators.

The visit allowed Prime Coffee Suppliers to engage directly with Rheavendors' latest hardware, test machine capabilities, and discuss future technology integrations.

By assessing these innovative solutions firsthand in Milan, the Prime Coffee Suppliers team remains positioned to deliver state-of-the-art commercial bean-to-cup coffee machines and vending systems to their clients.

About the Brand Rhea

Rhea Vendors Group is an iconic Italian manufacturer that has been pioneering automated coffee and beverage solutions since 1960. Renowned for combining 100% Made in Italy craftsmanship with cutting-edge engineering, the brand is famous for elevating the automated coffee experience through high-end industrial design and proprietary tech like Varitherm induction heating and Variflex brewing systems. Operating in over 90 countries, Rhea bridges the gap between commercial efficiency and authentic barista-quality espresso, making it a global benchmark for premium workplace, hospitality, and self-service coffee solutions.