Choosing the right coffee for your office

Coffee is an essential part of workplace culture. It’s the first thing employees do when they arrive in the office. It is also what gets them through the day when they need a 3pm pick-me-up. It’s how co-workers catch up and bond with each other. A coffee machine is a must-have for offices big and small. But with so many machines and brewing styles on offer, it can be tricky deciding on the best coffee machine for your workplace. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the equipment or method of each different types ,  the pros & cons  and key things to consider to help you decide what fits your budget, office size and favourite brew

Single-Serve Capsule Coffee Machine

There’s no doubt that single-serve brewers can bring the wonderful gourmet coffee shop experience at a fraction of the price, and these savings can add up over a year.  It is however not recommeded for high traffic or uses area.

Pros

Cons

Espresso Coffee Machine

Traditional espresso machines are reliable, have greater versatility and a longer lifespan. They also have built-in milk frothers so you can make the ultimate latte or cappuccino yourself. They also have a better extraction process, due to the traditional machine having group handles that have a greater surface area of contact during the infusion process. It is not recommeded to use this in the office as one needs to know how to prepare and use the machine.

Pros

• Consistent. Produces a consistent cup of espresso

• Espresso can be used as a base for other coffee drinks, like lattes and cappuccinos

Cons

Automatic Bean to Cup Espresso Coffee Machine

Bean-to-cup coffee machines’ main advantage is that they produce beautiful, consistent cups of coffee without the need for staff training, and without wastage. They are fully automated, so anyone making a cup of coffee can get on with another task. In offices and other non-hospitality workplaces, a bean-to-cup coffee machine is ideal as they can make themselves and visiting clients a beautiful cup of coffee without having the skills of a trained barista.

Pros

 Cons

Auto Drip

Originally from Germany in 1954, drip coffeemakers are by far the most common in the United States. The machine consists of a water well with an aluminum or copper rod that heats the water, which is then slowly filtered through coffee grounds. Taste is entirely dependent on ground quality, so recipes calling for specific qualities—like smooth textures—require excellent beans.

Pros

• There’s no learning curve. You probably already know how to use this.

• Clean up is simple. Throw the filter in the trash, refill the water tank and you’re ready for round two!

Cons

• Limited ability to control quality. An aficionado’s greatest complaint is the inability to engage with the brewing process.

• Most rods are aluminum. Copper rods heat the water more quickly and reliably, but copper is expensive. Nearly all major-market coffeemaker brands use aluminum, so many coffee makers fail to reach a temperature that activates all the coffee’s oils and brings forth the full force of the beans’ taste.

Automatic 1 Touch Instant Coffee Machine

This is very popular among the masses. Why – because the machine not only dispenses coffee but also other popular drinks like Hot cocoa or Milk tea. It dispenses the hot beverage within 10 seconds and as it is a pre-mix, there is no need to add sugar or milk. Most customer service centres with high traffic love putting this for their customers while they wait. Most suitable for workplace where there are more than 50 staff .

Pros

• Fast .  Very fast dispensing as these are premixes and does not need bean grinding

• There’s no learning curve. Juts press & drink!

• Filling & Clean up is simple.  Open the catridge & refill the powdered drinks into the dispenser. A simple wipe down is all it needs. There are no coffee grounds to throw.

• No cost to install .  Should you meet their terms and conditions (ie you have the capacity to drink up to 600cups/month) , the machine will be installed without any cost.  Call us to know more, we can link you up !

• No equipment maintenance cost .  Other than the usual simple cleaning that the users need to do, the rest of the maintenance or repair will be borned by the equipment provider.

Cons

• Limited ability to customised taste. One will not be able to request for less sweet unless you choose the black offee / espresso option.

• Need minimum usage. You are required to purchase a min value of RM500 per month worth of their beverages in order for continued usuage of the machine.