This could be used for Hot Drinks Vending Machines maybe starbucks could try this.... The temperature increase is obtained by direct absorption of microwave radiation by the liquid to be heated http://knol.google.com/k/microwave-water-heater# http://www.starbucks.com/explore/en-us?gclid=COzDl_ewjqwCFRBshwodEw7smA