{"product_id":"carimali-optima-ultra-commercial-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine","title":"Carimali Optima Ultra Fresh Milk Commercial Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarimali Optima Ultra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity commercial fresh-milk bean-to-cup coffee machine built for premium self-service, with a 10-inch touchscreen and capacity for up to 400 drinks per day.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for hotels, workplaces, hospitality venues, lounges and busy self-service coffee points, the Optima Ultra combines freshly ground coffee with Carimali's CARImilk fresh-milk technology to deliver a wide menu of drinks automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a significant step up in capacity from the Armonia range, making it particularly well suited to sites where self-service coffee is expected to handle sustained demand throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7F3F6;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#702963;\"\u003e\n    BUY OUTRIGHT OR LEASE\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n    £5,829.17 ex VAT outright  |  Tailored lease options available\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stafco.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-coffee-advice\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact StafCo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a commercial lease quotation based on your business and requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ethe milk fridge shown in some product images is not included with the machine-only purchase. A compatible milk fridge is available separately, or included with the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stafco.co.uk\/products\/carimali-optima-ultra-fresh-milk-coffee-machine-package-deal\"\u003eCarimali Optima Ultra package deal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #702963;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Volume Commercial Self-Service Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarimali designed the Optima Ultra specifically for \u003cstrong\u003epremium self-service\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an average daily production of up to \u003cstrong\u003e400 drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly suited to commercial environments where coffee demand is too high for a smaller office machine, but straightforward automatic operation is still essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical locations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHotel breakfast rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHotels and hospitality self-service areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge offices and workplaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExecutive and VIP lounges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaff restaurants and canteens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConference and meeting facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestaurants and leisure venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-volume commercial self-service coffee points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #702963;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCARImilk Fresh-Milk System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Optima Ultra uses Carimali's \u003cstrong\u003eCARImilk\u003c\/strong\u003e system to prepare fresh-milk drinks automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can produce a wide menu of milk-based coffees and even supports \u003cstrong\u003efoamed cold milk\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving businesses greater flexibility across 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\u003cstrong\u003eup to 400 drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis puts it firmly into high-volume commercial territory and makes it particularly useful where demand arrives in sustained or concentrated periods – including hotel breakfast service, workplace breaks, conferences and busy hospitality settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #702963;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Commercial Grinding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Optima Ultra uses professional grinders with \u003cstrong\u003e64mm flat steel burrs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarimali states a grinding performance of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8g in two seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping the machine maintain speed when serving larger numbers of drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Optima Ultra platform can be configured with up to \u003cstrong\u003etwo 1.3kg bean hoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing useful 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Carimali specifically positions the Optima Ultra for premium self-service and high-volume locations, including lounges, hotels, workplaces and hospitality environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many drinks can the Optima Ultra make per day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarimali specifies an average daily production of up to approximately 400 drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Optima Ultra use fresh milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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The Optima Ultra is designed for a permanent mains water connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I lease the Carimali Optima Ultra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Commercial leasing is available. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stafco.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-coffee-advice\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact StafCo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a tailored quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carimali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245103989112,"sku":null,"price":6995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0195\/3277\/5486\/products\/carimali-optima-ultra-commercial-fresh-milk-coffee-machine.jpg?v=1790753408","url":"https:\/\/stafco.co.uk\/products\/carimali-optima-ultra-commercial-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine","provider":"Stafco Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}