An apparatus is provided for producing a beverage from concentrate. A
mixing chamber is included. A water tank and a concentrate container
provide water and concentrate. A water conduit is horizontally oriented
and is connected to the water tank to supply water from the water tank to
the mixing chamber by gravity. A concentrate conduit extends from the
concentrate container and at an acute angle to the water conduit and then
extends generally parallel to the water conduit and in close proximity to
the water conduit. The mixing chamber is connected to both the water
conduit and the concentrate conduit. Both the concentrate conduit and the
water conduit have an outlet end. Each outlet end is remote from the
water tank and the concentrate container. The outlet end of the
concentrate conduit is adjacent to the outlet end of the water conduit. A
dispenser assembly is mounted on the mixing chamber. A strength valve is
located in the concentrate conduit adjacent to the mixing chamber to
control the flow of concentrate. An electrical circuit is provided
including a means for adjusting the temperature of the water.