About the Brand
Rhea Vendors Group has been building vending and automatic coffee machines in Italy since 1960, growing from a single gumball machine into one of the world's most respected names in self-service coffee. The company has worked with designers including Michele De Lucchi and Massimo Iosa Ghini — one of its espresso machines sits in the permanent design collection at MoMA in New York — and it built the first whole-bean espresso vending machine with an integrated grinder. Over 60 years on, Rhea still stands for Italian engineering, reliable high-volume output, and coffee that doesn't taste like it came from a machine.
The Product
The laRhea V+ Grande Premium tops Rhea's V+ range, pairing the same Varitherm induction heating and hybrid canister system as the Grande with a large 7" touch screen and a transparent bean hopper on top. It's built for locations where the machine is as visible as the coffee — up to 48 direct selections, a genuinely premium interface, and the same 5-canister, 2-mixing-bowl capacity as the Grande. This is Rhea's flagship for businesses that want their coffee machine to look the part.
Key Features
7" Touch Screen (Premium, Contemporary Interface)
A larger, more visual display than the standard V+ range, supporting up to 48 direct selections.
Transparent Bean Hopper (Visible Freshness)
A large, see-through hopper on top puts the coffee beans on display, not hidden inside the machine.
Varitherm Induction Heating (Temperature Matched to Recipe)
Adjusts water temperature per drink and per ingredient, using less energy than a traditional boiler.
Hybrid Xtra Canister (Personalised Products)
Room for fair-trade instant mixes, lactose-free milk powder, or other specialty additions.
Up to 5 Canisters and 2 Mixing Bowls
The same generous capacity as the Grande, for a wide drink menu.
Integrated Coffee Grinder (Genuine Bean-to-Cup)
Fresh-ground coffee for every cup.
Plumbed Water Supply
Direct connection for continuous, tank-free operation.
Who It's Built For
The laRhea V+ Grande Premium is built for reception areas, hotel lobbies, and premium horeca sites where the coffee machine itself is part of the customer experience. A bigger screen, a visible bean hopper, the same precision underneath — built to be seen as much as used.
Specifications
| Canister Capacity |
Up to 5 canisters, plus visible bean hopper |
| Water Connection |
Plumbed |
| Daily Cup Output |
Up to 120 cups |
| Number of Grinders |
1 |
| Display Type |
7" colour touch screen, up to 48 direct selections |
| Dimensions |
422mm (W) x 666mm (H) x 585mm (D) |
| Weight |
36 kg |
| Power |
230V, 50/60Hz, 3000W |
| Use Case |
Premium horeca / reception / hotel lobby |
| Warranty |
Contact us for details |
Summary
The laRhea V+ Grande Premium is Rhea's flagship in this range — the same Varitherm precision and canister capacity as the Grande, dressed up with a 7" touch screen and a visible bean hopper for locations where presentation matters as much as the coffee itself.