Thermoplan B&W4c CTM (Black & White 4 Compact)
Commercial bean-to-cup superautomatic compact espresso machine with dual grinders, and integrated milk refrigeration.
Coffee · Espresso · Tea · Milk Drinks

Looking to Buy Thermoplan Black & White4 Compact CTM in the USA?
Best Coffee Gear stocks the Thermoplan Black&White4 Compact CTM RS in the United States with U.S. delivery and professional installation coordination.
 
What This Machine Is
The Thermoplan Black&White4 Compact is a Swiss-engineered superautomatic espresso platform designed for smaller hospitality environments that want premium coffee beverages without the footprint of a full-size system.
 
The Compact CTM configuration is a one-step Coffee-Tea-Milk machine with dual grinders, dual bean hoppers designed to connect to an under counter milk refrigerator for fully automated beverage preparation.
 
This configuration allows operators to produce espresso drinks, milk beverages, and hot water drinks from a single machine while maintaining consistent drink quality throughout the day.

Who This Machine Is For
Designed for hospitality environments that want consistent espresso and milk drinks with simple one-step preparation in a small countertop footprint, including:
• hotel breakfast programs and lobby cafés
• corporate offices and workplace coffee programs
• airport lounges and hospitality spaces with moderate beverage demand
• convenience stores and travel plazas with limited counter space
• cafés, bakeries, or self-service beverage stations producing steady daily drink volumes
 
DESCRIPTION
Commercial bean-to-cup superautomatic espresso machine
Dual grinders and dual bean hoppers – supports multiple coffee profiles and continuous service.
One-step beverage preparation – coffee, espresso drinks, milk beverages and tea.
Hot and cold milk froth capability.
Manual single outlet with adjustable beverage outlet height.
Touchscreen beverage interface with guided operation.
Designed for hospitality environments producing 350+ beverages per day.
Modular Black & White 4c (Black&White4c / B&W4c) platform for serviceability and long-term support.
 
Technical Documentation
Data sheets and product flyers for the Thermoplan Black & White 4c CTM2 are available for download at the top of this page.
 
FAQ
Does this machine require professional installation?
Yes. This is a commercial machine requiring appropriate electrical, water, and drainage planning. Best Coffee Gear supports professional delivery and installation coordination in the U.S.
 
Do you offer financing options?
Yes. Commercial equipment financing is available through Approve for qualified businesses. View Financing Options →
 
What does CTM mean?
CTM stands for Coffee, Tea, and Milk, indicating that the machine is designed as a one-step system capable of producing coffee, espresso, milk-based beverages, and tea from a single platform.
 
Is this the same machine people associate with BUNN?
This is a Thermoplan Black&White4 Compact platform machine. Machines listed in U.S. legacy catalogs under BUNN-associated names such as Bunn Compact CTM are manufactured by Thermoplan. Best Coffee Gear is an authorized distributor and importer of Thermoplan equipment and operates independently of BUNN.
 
Is this the espresso machine used by Starbucks?
No. This specific machine is not the exact Thermoplan model used by Starbucks. However, Thermoplan is the Swiss manufacturer behind the Mastrena (used by Starbucks) as well as the Black & White 3 and Black&White4, and is known for producing high-volume superautomatic espresso systems used by major global coffee chains.
 
Does this machine include a refrigerator?
No. The Compact CTM machine does not include an integrated refrigerator. Milk lines run to an under-counter refrigerator (not included), allowing the machine to draw fresh milk during beverage preparation.
 
Other options also available for special order
 
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