Flavia Beverage Systems
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FLAVIA is a hot beverage system that prepares single servings of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate drinks. The brand was owned by Mars Drinks, a division of Mars, Incorporated until October 1, 2018 when Lavazza purchased Mars’s coffee units. Flavia competes with Keurig's K-Cup system.[citation needed]
Products[]
FLAVIA claims its patented technology brews drinks in a single serve "Fresh Pack" which means that the pack is the actual brewing chamber.[citation needed] The drink pours directly from the packet into the cup, rather than through a common channel, so that each drink is not tainted by the previously brewed drink. Used packs are collected in a tray that is then emptied periodically when prompted.[citation needed]
The Fresh Packs are foil-sealed, thus protecting the ground coffees and teas from oxygen and moisture. FLAVIA markets several different machines, such as large coin-operated machines and small portable machines designed for home use.[citation needed]
History[]
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Key events in the history of the product line include:[citation needed]
- 1982 The first Filterpack was manufactured in Basingstoke, UK
- 1984 FLAVIA launched its first brewer
- 1992 Launch in Japan
- 1996 Launch in US
- 1997 Launch in Canada
- 2005 FLAVIA Fusion home system launched in the US
- 2007 FLAVIA launches the Creation 400 for the US and UK
- 2009 FLAVIA undergoes a brand refresh with a new logo and the Think Fresh! tagline
- 2010 Mars Drinks acquires Alterra Coffee Roasters and launched The Bright Tea Company
Awards and achievements[]
In February 2006, the Flavia Fusion drinks station earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, which means that the product has a two-year limited warranty.[citation needed]
See also[]
- Coffee service
- Easy Serving Espresso Pod
- Caffitaly
- K-Cup
- T-Discs
- Melitta
- Senseo
References[]
External links[]
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- UK Vending Ltd
- Flavia Barista Coffee Machine - UK Vending Ltd
- Flavia official site [Redirects to MARS site & applicable links]
- Flavia UK official site
- Mars Incorporated official site
- Mars Drinks UK official site
- Espresso machines
- Single-serving coffee makers
- Mars brands
- Lavazza