System and method for dispensing a beverage

A system for dispensing a plant-based milk comprising:

• a mixing chamber configured to emulsify a plant-based paste and water;
• a plant-based paste storage connected to the mixing chamber via a first conduit;
• a water storage tank connected to the mixing chamber via a second conduit;
• a cooling system configured to:
• cool water within the water storage tank to a first prescribed temperature;
• cool contents of the mixing chamber to a second prescribed temperature;
• a pumping system configured to move a prescribed amount of the plant-based paste into the mixing chamber upon receiving an input from a user via a user interface;
• a flow system configured for flowing water from the water storage tank to the mixing chamber;
• a clean-in-place system for cleaning the system;
• and
• a control system configured to:
• receive the input from the user;
• activate the pumping system to move the prescribed amount of the plant-based paste into the mixing chamber, based on the input from the user;
• activate the flow system to flow an amount of water into the mixing chamber, the amount of water corresponding to the prescribed amount of the plant-based paste;
• activate the mixing chamber for emulsifying the plant-based paste and the water;
• and
• dispense the emulsified plant-based mixture of the paste and the water.