Roast & Ground Blog

• Ultimate guide to cleaning your Coffee Machine

  Look after your coffee machine, clean it regularly, ensure its serviced on schedule and it will thank you with many years of faithful service.

  It’s that cleaning part we’re going to discuss today.

  You probably put a lot of thought into cleaning your office and ensuring your surroundings are hygienically clean and safe to work in.

  Do you do the same for your coffee machine?

  As the one amenity that keeps staff satisfied, it’s essential to keep it clean and running smoothly.

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• How to choose the best Office Coffee Machine for 2022

  Brits take coffee incredibly seriously. Ask any office manager what drinks their staff prefer and we bet coffee will come out on top, with tea a close second.

  We may have been a nation of tea drinkers, but that has changed. We’re now a nation of coffee lovers.

  If you’re looking to upgrade your office coffee machine or need to replace one, you’re spoilt for choice.

  Rather than tell you what model and what brand to go for, we’re going to outline some of the key considerations you need to make to choose the right machine.

  Then, you can scour the market and make an informed decision about what’s available for your budget.

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• Choosing the right milk for your Coffee Machine

  If you’re spending time and money on a coffee machine and coffee beans, the next logical question is about milk. What milk do you use with it?

  If you’re providing a coffee machine for staff, you need to cater to as many tastes as possible. Some of those tastes will inevitably include milk.

  There are so many styles of coffee people drink these days, it is important to have a coffee machine that will cater to most if not all needs. Good quality coffee machines will be able to dispense 2 milk options such as the Rex Royal S300 or even 3 different types of milk like the Rex Royal S500, so which should you choose?

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• How Do Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines Work?

  Rich, aromatic and full of flavour - there’s something deeply satisfying about the perfect cup of coffee. When you’re anticipating that first cup of the day, there’s nothing worse than being handed a coffee which is nothing more than a tasteless pool of brown liquid.

  The good news is that with modern coffee machines, there’s no need to ever put up with a poor cup of coffee ever again. A bean-to-cup machine can deliver a wide range of coffees, personalised to just how you like them.

  Surprisingly simple to use, there are both home and commercial bean-to-cup machines available. Here’s the lowdown on how they work and what to expect.

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• Moving to a New Office? How to Choose an Office Coffee Machine

  If you’re about to open up your first office, or maybe you’re moving to new premises, there’s never been a better time to think about getting a new office coffee machine.

  Kettles are surprisingly expensive to run and only provide very limited options. A coffee machine in the office will be appreciated by employees, and means that making a hot drink doesn’t have to take a long time.

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• How to choose the Best Office Coffee Machine for 2021

  As an eventful and memorable 2020 draws to a close, so our thoughts turn to a more prosperous 2021 both personally and in the world of commerce too. This coming year is thankfully set to see more of a return to normality when it comes to office spaces and business in our towns and cities across the nation, and the centrepiece of any decent office space is of course the coffee machine. The sought-after hub that keeps everyone well-watered and perked up throughout the first cold winter months of the year, and well into summer, thanks to the variety on offer these days.

  Here we’ll be taking a look at some of the most common queries when it comes to installing an office coffee machine so you can make an informed choice.

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• Have you returned to school? Enjoy touch free staffroom coffee

  As schools reopened across the UK after lockdown, everyone began to adjust to new routines. With the return to school guidelines to put in place, there’s been a lot for teachers and school staff to consider. Plus addressing that backlog of work that’s accumulated!

  With so many demands on time and new rules to adhere to back at school, the job of school staff and teachers is becoming increasingly complex. Undoubtedly it can be difficult for teachers to find the time to take a much-deserved break.

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• Seven Tips for Staying Happy and Healthy When Home Working

  Unexpected work from homers - you’ve had to set up an impromptu work area and rapidly adapt to working from home, all alone. Thank goodness for caffeine, right?

  A good cup of coffee can stir up your energy levels and put you in a better frame of mind - just what you need on a tough Monday morning when trying to get motivated in your home habitat.

  But staying productive when working from home is one thing. Of far greater importance is your mental and physical health.

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• 12 things you probably didn't know about coffee

  It seems just five minutes ago that we were tapping out our guide for picking a new coffee supplier in time for the new year. And now here we are, suddenly at the end of 2019.

  How did that happen?

  And it’s not just any old New Year, either – it’s the start of a new decade. But between then and now, there’s the little matter of Christmas to enjoy. And in honour of the 12 days of Christmas, we wanted to enlighten you with 12 incredible coffee facts that you almost certainly didn’t know….

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