In recent weeks, our team has focused on a new round of beverage printing samples, exploring how food printing technology can elevate drinks into visually engaging, branded experiences. Using our latest machine, the X5 Coffee Printer, we successfully printed detailed designs on the surface of cocktails, beer foam, and coffee, demonstrating both versatility and precision across different beverage types.
Expanding Food Printing into Beverages
While food printing is often associated with baked goods or flat food surfaces, beverages present a unique and exciting application. The surface of milk foam, beer foam, and cocktail toppings requires high accuracy, stable ink control, and gentle printing performance. During this sampling phase, the X5 Coffee Printer delivered consistent results, producing clear patterns and smooth edges without disturbing the drink itself.
From classic latte art to creative cocktail designs and customized beer foam logos, the X5 Coffee Printer proved capable of handling a wide range of drink styles. This flexibility opens new possibilities for cafés, bars, hotels, and event services looking to enhance presentation and customer experience.
Designed for Precision and Stability
The X5 Coffee Printer was developed with beverage printing in mind. Its precise positioning system and optimized printing path allow designs to be placed accurately on liquid and foam surfaces. Combined with our edible ink formulation, the printer produces sharp, vibrant results that integrate naturally with drinks.
During testing, we printed logos, text, and decorative graphics on different beverages, maintaining stable output even during repeated operation. This reliability is essential for commercial environments where consistency and efficiency are key.
Safe Edible Ink for Real Drinks
All beverage samples were printed using our food-grade edible ink, designed specifically for contact with drinks. The ink is safe to consume, does not affect taste, and dries quickly on foam surfaces. This ensures that every printed beverage remains enjoyable while gaining added visual value.
The combination of the X5 Coffee Printer and edible ink allows businesses to offer personalized drinks without adding extra steps or complicated manual processes. Customization becomes simple, fast, and repeatable.
Creating Value Through Customization
Beverage printing is more than decoration—it is a powerful branding and marketing tool. Printed drinks can carry logos, seasonal themes, event messages, or personalized designs, helping businesses stand out in competitive markets. For cafés and bars, this means stronger brand recognition; for events and promotions, it means memorable customer experiences.
Our recent beverage samples clearly show how the X5 Coffee Printer can transform ordinary drinks into conversation starters, adding value without changing existing workflows.
Looking Ahead
The successful completion of these beverage samples marks an important step in the development of our printing solutions. With the X5 Coffee Printer, we aim to provide a reliable, professional tool for beverage customization across global markets.
As we continue refining performance and expanding application scenarios, the X5 Coffee Printer will remain at the center of our innovation—helping businesses print creativity directly onto every cup.
About Foodprinttech
Wuhan Food Printing Technology Co., Ltd. (Foodprinttech), the branch of Hubei Kanghua Biological Group Co., LTD., is located in Wuhan East Lake High -Tech Development Zone. Foodprinttech develops edible consumables(edible ink, chocoprint coating agent, protection fluid and so on ) in line with food regulations, and related equipment (high-speed edible food printers, flatbed edible food printers) supporting color printing on food surfaces, to facilitate the innovation on products of food enterprises. Additionally, we also provide a full set of solutions about top-selling products' color, are an absolute leading enterprise in the field. Foodprinttech products are distributed globally, serving many top food enterprises, and is determined to become the best service provider for the world's leading food enterprise.
Foodprinttech has three R & D centers, respectively in Beijing, Hong Kong and Wuhan, and has built its own intelligent industrial campus with international high standards. With more than 50 researchers and senior engineers, the research achievements on the science and technology are honored as major scientific and technological achievements in Hubei Province. Foodprinttech also has won a number of invention patents, 10+ safety certification, actively carries out school-enterprise cooperation, and constantly input leading technology and innovative solutions for the food field, which has been widely concerned and recognized by well-known food enterprises at home and abroad. Adhering to the brand mission of Science and Technology for Creative Life, we began to establish branches and offices at home and abroad to fully deploy the global market.
