Starbucks Coffee Machine Available In Bangkok
Many of us stop by Starbucks to drink a good ‘ol cup of kopi to power through the day. But in the future, it seems our beloved espresso will be served through machines with cashless payment functions.
On Monday (20 Jul), Bangkok Foodie shared that the first and only Starbucks coffee machine was launched in AIS eSports Studio.
Here’s their post from Facebook.
This futuristic “mini branch” has beverages priced from just S$2.62 (60 baht). This price is exclusively for AIS eSports members, so if you’re going there as a visitor, expect to fork out a little more for coffee.
For now, this machine is only available in Thailand. If this becomes mainstream, here’s what we might expect from coffee runs.
Starbucks coffee machine is first in Thailand
We’ve recently discovered that the Starbucks coffee machine in Bangkok lets coffee aficionados customise their drink by selecting items from a menu.
Here’s how it works.
First, grab a 12-oz size glass and place it beneath the machine. Just like the typical Starbucks experience, you can either opt for a hot or cold drink filled with ice.
Next, select your desired beverage through the touch screen. Menu items include latte, cappuccino, espresso, Americano, and many other classic flavours.
Upon selecting your drink, you get an option to add more shots of espresso or extra syrup.
Those who crave sugary sweet drinks can choose from vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, and hazelnut syrup, according to Bangkok Foodie.
Finally, click the product payment option and scan the QR Code to finish your purchase. Payment options include Rabbit Line Pay or by Thai mobile banking.
Add to BKK bucket list
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we have to wait for a bit until it’s safe to resume our BKK trips and try out this innovative Starbucks machine.
For now, you can bookmark this destination and try out this ultra-convenient experience when you’re there again.
Here’s the location of the machine:
AIS eSports Studio@Samyan Mitrtown
Address: 2nd Floor, Samyan Mitrtown, 944 Rama IV Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: 24/7
Nearest MRT Station: Samyan MRT
Contact number: +66 62 245 1919
Kopi of the future?
If Starbucks coffee machines are the future, then coffee lovers can just approach nearby coffee machines to get their fix. The process seems to be faster, cheaper, and more convenient, especially for those rushing to work.
In the future, many of us will still be frequenting Starbucks branches for late-night cramming and conversations with friends. However, it’s nice to know that we can easily grab a cup of coffee by choosing from a machine.
What do you think about this Starbucks coffee machine? Let us know in the comments.
Featured image from Facebook.
