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Abstract

A system is provided for producing at least two beverages having different percentages of water. The system comprises: (a) a first container containing a first water-soluble compound and a second container containing a second water-soluble compound; (b) a valve assembly associated with the first and second containers for selectively receiving the first and second water-soluble compounds, the valve assembly including a valve having a first position for receiving the first water-soluble compound and a second position for receiving the second water-soluble compound; (c) a pump associated with the valve assembly adapted to be associated with a water source, the pump adapted to pump the first water-soluble compound from the valve assembly for mixing with water when the valve is in the first position and to pump the second water-soluble compound from the valve assembly for mixing with water when the valve is in the second position; and (d) a processor for signaling the pump to operate at a first speed when the valve is in the first position and a second speed when the valve is in the second position to selectively product the first beverage and the second beverage. The first pump speed desirably is different from the second pump speed. The system may comprise a housing containing the valve assembly, the pump and the processor, and the first and second containers desirably are spaced from the housing. The system may be able to produce additional beverages having different percentages of water, and thus may further include additional containers, valve assemblies, pumps and dispense valves.

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