Animo OptiMe 12

The OptiMe 12 grinds fresh beans for coffee and espresso and adds two instant canisters, one with topping (milk powder) and one with chocolate, so an office or canteen serves milk drinks and hot chocolate without keeping fresh milk cold. Animo recommends it for up to 125 drinks a day; it runs on a ¾-inch water connection and every drink is chosen on a 7-inch touchscreen.

Key features

Grinder and 1.2 kg bean canister
One grinder with a bean canister of about 1.2 kg, good for about 160 cups; the espresso system takes 6.5 to 9.5 g per drink.

Two instant canisters
Topping (about 600 g, 85 cups) and chocolate (about 800 g, 50 cups) for cappuccino-style drinks and hot chocolate.

7-inch touchscreen
Guests choose their drink on the screen; a 120 ml cup takes 25 to 30 seconds.

Fixed water connection
The OptiMe connects to the water mains with a ¾-inch connection; the 3 l waste canister holds the grounds of about 70 cups.

Size and power
38 × 51.5 × 60 cm (W × D × H), about 32 kg, 220–240 V and 2200 W. The machine is prepared for a telemetry connection.

What our baristas think

The OptiMe 12 fits an office, canteen or waiting room where people serve themselves and most of the drinks are black coffee, with milk drinks and chocolate as extras. At about three cups per person per working day, Animo's 125 drinks cover a team of around 40. Milk drinks are made with topping powder, not fresh milk: if your team wants a real cappuccino, choose a machine with a fresh milk system, such as the Animo OptiMe 22 or a JURA professional machine.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Fresh beans for coffee and espresso, plus topping and chocolate.
• Up to 125 drinks a day according to Animo.
• Fixed water connection: no tank to refill.
• 7-inch touchscreen, prepared for telemetry.

Cons

• Milk drinks come from powder, not fresh milk.
• One grinder: one type of bean.
• Needs a ¾-inch water connection on site.

Frequently asked questions

How many people is it for?
Animo recommends up to 125 drinks a day. At about three cups per person per working day that is a team of around 40; size up if everyone drinks at the same time.

Does it need a water connection?
Yes. Animo lists a ¾-inch water connection for the OptiMe, not a water tank.

What goes in the two instant canisters?
Topping (milk powder), about 600 g for 85 cups, and chocolate, about 800 g for 50 cups.

How often do I empty the waste?
The 3 l waste canister holds the grounds of about 70 cups; with a busy office that can be once or twice a day.