The 6 Best Cup Sealing Machines
This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in January of 2019. The most satisfying part of drinking a bubble tea isn't necessarily the beverage itself, but the release you get from stabbing through the plastic film with a fat straw. To give your customers fresh drinks under a wonderfully tight seal, you need one of these cup sealing machines, whether the boba being served is for one guest at a time or prepared in advance for wide distribution. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. WantJoin Digital Control
2. Kouwo Bubble Tea
3. Wyzworks Manual
Editor's Notes
October 20, 2020:
Capacity is still the name of the game when it comes to cup sealing machines. If your shop is all the rage and you've got lines down the block, it's worth it to go for an automatic model with a large capacity, such as the WantJoin Digital Control or the fully-automatic version of the Kouwo Bubble Tea. These units are sturdy and don't require you to pull a lever, which your employees will thank you for.
However, the big drawback of automatic machines is the price. If your retail space is small and you aren't using the machine non-stop, you can save money by sticking with a manual unit like the Wyzworks Manual, which is narrow and lightweight, so it's easy to move around.
One thing to keep in mind is that troubleshooting for these units can be difficult, especially if you don't have small hands to maneuver the film through tight openings. Some entries have been dropped from the list this go-round because of issues with reliability. Ease of installation is important, which is why the models at the top of this list have a big upside and may be worth spending a little extra for.
February 05, 2019:
The biggest decision when picking one of these comes down to capacity: do you need it, and are you willing to spend for it. Retail users who run a juice bar or cafe probably won't require an automatic machine that can turn out 500 cups an hour, so you might as well save your money. But if you need to make a lot quickly, you won't want to have to pull a lever each time. Also important is to check the size requirements, since you need a unit that can handle the cups you're planning to use.
Special Honors
BubbleTeaology One of the more annoying aspects of purchasing a cup sealing machine is that they are often limited in the sizes they can accommodate, forcing you to use bland standard-issue cups. That's why BubbleTeaology offers custom machines, which can be modified for each customer's container. If you want to use colorful custom cups in fun shapes and sizes, you can make sure they're sealed properly with a custom machine. bubbleteaology.com
4. Vevor Milk Tea
5. Topchances Electric
6. Wyzworks Semi Automatic
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