Office coffee machines

Options for an Office coffee machines

Office coffee machines come in all shapes and sizes and are suitable for small, medium and large offices. Many retailers will arrange the installation of the machine and give a quick training session on its use for a nominal charge. The more expensive models often include this in the price. Office coffee machines can run into several thousands of Dollars, however a good low cost unit need not be difficult to work into the monthly budget.

The most common complaint about office coffee machines is that the coffee is terrible. If you take away the kettle and instant coffee, it is a wise manager that then improves the quality of the coffee, not reduce it. There will always be staff that do not clean the machine, or will never figure out how to use it. To make life simple choose a model which is as idiot proof as possible, easy and quick to clean. Self cleaning is the ideal solution.

Remember that office coffee machines are not just for the staff. Being able to serve an excellent coffee in a quick and efficient manner to visiting clients and board members will create an excellent impression.  Be sure to choose from a range of office coffee machines which have been specifically designed for the task. The demands of a busy office require a specialist machine.

The options are wide and include a dual carafe coffee maker which can make 4 cups at a time. It’s basically a double home machine. The Krups 324 Duothek Dual Thermal office coffee machine is a good choice at around $200.  Keurig offer a range of excellent plumbed coffee systems for a constant supply, with a 3 day trial. It’s unlikely that you’ll give it back, but it’s a nice touch. They start around $1100. The pod coffee makers are a real staff bonus, if not a little costly to stock at up to 50 cents a cup.

For a large office, the cost of coffee is likely to run into hundreds of dollars a month, so a vending machine is often one of the wisest choices. Coffee quality can vary considerably, so it is vital to put this to the test before getting your office coffee machine installed.  Many companies offer a lease of a vending machine and take the profits, or split profits in some cases. Otherwise they start from around $2,600