Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo has announced the winners of the 2024 “Project of the Year” Award — one of the industry’s leading honors, recognizing innovative solutions and projects that are shaping the future standards of the coffee market in Russia. Out of 20 finalists, the jury selected seven projects that have played a key role in the development of the industry. Among the winners is the innovative DrinkX station, recognized as one of the most promising solutions for automating beverage preparation.
The award evaluates projects against several criteria: uniqueness, practical value for the Russian market, contribution to the development of the industry, accessibility of the technology, scalability, and social significance. The success of DrinkX in such a competition confirms the market’s growing demand for modern automated coffee solutions that help businesses reduce operating costs and improve service quality.
DrinkX: a next-generation all-purpose coffee station
The DrinkX station was recognized by the jury as one of the most technologically advanced “All-in-One” systems for preparing coffee and other beverages. The solution combines a modular architecture, intelligent control, high consistency of preparation, and a convenient interface that lets a guest order a drink with a single touch.
DrinkX was created as a tool for retail, QSR, gas stations, offices, and HoReCa, where what matters is:
Thanks to these capabilities, DrinkX enables companies to build a modern, scalable, and cost-effective coffee service.
Highlights of Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo 2025
The award winners were announced as part of Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo 2025, which ran from April 16 to 18 at the new Timiryazev Center venue in Moscow. The exhibition became the largest event in the coffee industry of Russia and the CIS, bringing together:
Over three days, attendees took part in a packed business program of more than 200 events: masterclasses, cuppings, roundtables, and presentations of new technologies.
At the plenary session of the Roschaykofe Association, CEO Ramaz Chanturia presented an analytical overview of the Russian tea and coffee market, noting the key trends of 2024 and the growing interest in automation and new beverage formats.
What this win means for DrinkX and the industry
Winning the “Project of the Year” Award confirms that DrinkX has become one of the leading innovative solutions in the Russian coffee technology market. This recognition motivates the team to keep developing the product line, expanding functionality, and introducing new approaches to beverage automation.
We strive to make quality coffee and modern beverages available in any format: in stores, at gas stations, in restaurants, and in offices
