Office Coffee Machines

Types of Coffee Machines for Offices

There are many varieties of coffee machines for the office with different features, technologies, and advantages. Choosing the right coffee machine for the workplace is a question of considering those advantages, comparing your options, and deciding on the best match for your workers’ needs and your budget.

Bean-to-Cup

Just as the name suggests, a bean-to-cup machine uses whole coffee beans to brew coffee drinks. The resulting beverages are some of the most flavourful and aromatic, as coffee brewed from beans is typically regarded as the richest and purest form.

Machines in this category are often easy to use, and owners are free to experiment with different beans from various providers and origins worldwide. You can even mix and match bean varieties to produce new flavour experiences, providing much freedom and room for experimentation.

Many bean-to-cup machines are also capable of preparing a range of coffee drinks, such as the classic espresso or ristretto, with many also coming with milk frothers or wands to help you make creamier coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos.

Vending Coffee Machines

Vending coffee machines are well-suited to big businesses and workspaces with many workers and visitors passing through. They are physically large, with lots of coffee and water stored within to produce a vast quantity of drinks regularly.

They can be programmed to accept payment in various methods from workers or simply set up to provide free coffee on demand. Typically, they offer a broad menu of coffee drinks, and some may also make tea and hot chocolate.

The flexibility and variety afforded by vending coffee machines are some of their core selling points. However, they are among the most expensive sorts of coffee machines, so they may not be the right choice for those with smaller budgets or those in smaller workspaces.

Instant Coffee Machines

An instant coffee machine is one that produces coffee almost instantly at the push of a button or tap of a screen. The user only has to select their coffee drink, place a cup below the nozzle, and the machine will do the rest, brewing and dispensing the coffee of choice.

Speed and efficiency are the main selling points of an instant coffee machine, and they are particularly suitable for fast-moving offices, as workers can approach the machine, get their coffee, and head back to their desks with minimal fuss and delay.

Instant machines also represent a cost-effective choice for many businesses, particularly those for whom a large, expensive vending machine may feel excessive.

Choosing the Right Corporate Coffee Machine

Given the variety of commercial office coffee machines, selecting only one model out of hundreds can feel challenging. To ensure you make the right choice, it is wise to consider a range of factors, including:

• Daily Usage/Volume: In other words, the number of cups of coffee your machine will need to make, on average, in a typical working day. The bigger the office and team, your machine will require more coffee output.
• Drink Preferences: People have different tastes and their own favorite types of coffee, with some leaning more towards simple black espressos and others preferring milkier and creamier drinks. Having a machine that can produce many coffee types is helpful in suiting all tastes.
• Budget: The cost of office coffee machines in London can vary wildly, with some costing hundreds of pounds and others in the thousands. Think about how much you are willing to allocate in your coffee machine budget and consider operating and supply costs, too.
• Space: Some of the biggest coffee vending machines are large and heavy. They take up a lot of room and can dominate smaller spaces. If you have a limited amount of workspace room, a more compact coffee machine for the office may be the wiser way to go.
• Maintenance: All coffee machines require maintenance, like refilling the water reservoir and running the self-clean program. If you are relying on office workers to handle the maintenance, it is best to focus on machines that are relatively easy to keep clean.

Purchasing Options

When you have selected a machine model you would like to buy, you then need to decide how you will purchase it. The options are:

• Outright Purchase: This is when you buy the machine outright. You will own it completely and pay the full retail price of that machine.
• Lease/Rental: Signing a lease agreement lets you use a coffee machine while paying monthly or quarterly costs. This is more manageable than an outright purchase for those with tighter budgets and may provide tax advantages, depending on your business status.
• Finance Options: Logic Vending provides various finance options to help fund the cost of your coffee machine, which can help you access more high-end models even on lower budgets.

Service and Support

Logic Vending can assist with not just the initial steps of your coffee machine purchase but also the maintenance and supplies of that machine for the entire time you use it. We offer:

• Installation: Professional installation services to get your new machine up and running and show you exactly how to use and look after it.
• Maintenance: We can offer on-site warranties in case of any defects or faults with your office coffee machines and maintenance packages to aid with repairs, as required.
• Consumables: You will need supplies to keep the coffee flowing, such as beans, milk, and perhaps even flavoured syrups for specialty coffees. All these supplies can be found in the Logic Vending store, with subscriptions available providing regular deliveries at discount rates.