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Lavazza North America has introduced a new smart brewer – Flavia Creation 300 + Chill Refresh – for the workplace. The brewer offers 14 different types of hot, cold and frothed beverages, including coffee, tea, lattes and infused water. The unit features a built-in Flavia IQ smart system with a web-based digital interface to monitor consumption and help manage the ordering process. According to the company, Flavia’s Freshpacks are designed to brew directly from pack to cup, preserving taste and preventing the transfer of flavours, allergens or contaminants. In addition, the unit includes patented in-cup frothing along with the ability to brew cold drinks. Camille Vareille, VP of head of marketing Americas at Lavazza Group, said: “The Flavia C300 + Chill Refresh is the next generation brewer for medium-sized businesses. There is no other beverage system in the marketplace that delivers such a great-tasting range of hot and cold beverages at an affordable price point and compact footprint.”