BEVERAGE DISPENSING
Among other things, beverages are dispensed from one or more beverage dispensers based on selections made by users. Information about the dispensing of the beverages is sent to a central server where it is used to manage a variety of functions including replacement of depleted supplies of components. Various features of the beverage dispensers enable the beverages that are dispensed to be uniform and appealing to users.
1 . A beverage dispensing system comprising a plurality of concentrate supplies that are provided for selection by a user, said concentrate supplies being provided by supply lines to a collection conduit, and said collection conduit being coupled to a water source line and an output dispenser such that the water source line flushes the collection conduit when water is dispensed through the collection conduit.
2 . The beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said concentrate includes any of a flavor, vitamins, electrolytes, caffeine, memory supplements, sweetness, and herbs or spices.
3 . The beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said system further includes a nozzle that provides water via a first annular path, and concentrate via a path that is positioned within the first annular path.
4 . The beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said system further includes peristaltic pumps for providing concentrate from the concentrate supplies.