Questions and answers
The coffee and the machine
What is SmartSip Coffee?
SmartSip Coffee is a Saskatoon company that runs bean-to-cup coffee machines in the student lounges at Evan Hardy Collegiate, Centennial Collegiate, and MC College.
Is it real coffee?
Yes. The machine grinds whole beans for every coffee drink and extracts espresso at 9 bar.
How long does a drink take?
About 45 seconds, depending on the drink.
What drinks are there?
Hot and chilled coffee, protein drinks, chocolate, and matcha. The menu page shows current drinks and prices.
Do chilled drinks have ice?
No. The machine has a built-in chiller and does not use ice.
What size is a drink?
Every drink comes in a 12 oz cup.
Paying and getting help
How do I pay?
Tap a card or phone at the payment terminal on the machine.
Do prices include tax?
Yes. Prices on this site include GST and PST.
What if something goes wrong?
Use the support form, or email smartsipcoffee@gmail.com or call 306-361-5125.
Hosting a machine
Can my school or business get a machine?
Yes. There is no cost to the venue, and the venue earns a commission share. See Host a Machine.