Roast & Ground Blog

• New Year’s Resolutions. How're they going?

  Broken? Apparently only 16% of people stick to their resolutions, so you’re not alone. We can help! Read on and you’ll discover 10 resolutions we don’t think are too hard to commit to.

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• The best ethical coffee brands? Here’s a great new name to add to the list

  New Fuel Their Day coffee from Roast & Ground directly supports charity Only A Pavement Away, helping people facing homelessness into employment within the hospitality sector.

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• The best office coffee machines? Here’s why Rex-Royal reigns supreme

  If you’re looking for the very best bean-to-cup coffee machines to fuel a busy workplace, Swiss company Rex-Royal has to be top of the list. At Roast & Ground, we’ve been working with them for over 10 years now, for all the reasons you’ll love them too.

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• Roast & Ground News! New faces, new tea offer and more.

  What’s New?

  New faces, a new tea offer and a few reminders to make sure you’re getting the very best from your Roast & Ground coffee machine. Read on to find out more...

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• Best Coffee Machine Supplier 2022

  Roast & Ground is a UK-based, family business that supplies commercial coffee machines, freshly roasted coffee and all the back-up services required, that is making a huge difference to the way businesses operate.

  Coffee is a beverage that a huge percentage of the population adores and, with Roast & Ground, you can find something your whole workforce can truly appreciate. However, it’s not all about coffee – there’s something for everyone to try and love from the Roast & Ground offer.

  From speciality coffees, to teas and other drinks, Roast & Ground will keep you and your team fuelled
  throughout the working day.

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• How To Choose A Bean To Cup Coffee Machine

  If you’re considering a new coffee offering in the office or want to show your appreciation to staff by investing in a bean to cup coffee machine, you’re in the right place.

  Choosing a bean to cup coffee machine is a big decision that could involve a significant investment if you’re buying or a long term commitment if you’re leasing.

  Either way, you want to buy the right machine for the job with drink choices that will satisfy the majority of  people in your workplace.

  Which is where this guide comes in.

  Rather than suggest several bean to cup coffee machines for you to choose from, we’ll outline some of the key considerations you need to make.

  First, let’s cover the basics, what exactly is a bean to cup coffee machine?

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• What is Coffee Acidity

  Coffee is known for being different things to different people. A pick-me-up, a decadent treat, a breakfast replacement, fuel for the working day or something you get while out shopping.

  What coffee is to everyone, is acidic. That acidity is what gives coffee that sharp initial taste when you take your first sip.

  Some people regard acidity positively while others don’t. But what’s the truth? Should you celebrate coffee acidity or avoid it?

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• Guide To Buying A Refurbished Commercial Coffee Machine

  Buying a refurbished coffee machine isn’t just a way to save money. It’s also a form of recycling and gives a perfectly good machine a new life and a chance to deliver delicious coffee to even more people.

  With prices rising all the time and inflation putting pressure on resources, it’s natural to turn to used or refurbished items to save a little money.

  As long as you choose carefully, there’s no reason why you couldn’t get as much satisfaction out of a refurbished commercial coffee machine as you could from a brand new one.

  If you’re considering going down this route, there are a few things you should know.

  Fortunately, most of the points are exactly the same as if you were buying brand new.

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• The Many Benefits of Decaf Coffee

  Coffee has become an indelible part of the British diet and is competing with tea for cups drunk per day and per year. That’s great news for coffee lovers. 

  While coffee has many health benefits, too much caffeine can have detrimental effects.

  That’s why decaf coffee is so popular. It can deliver that delicious coffee flavor and aroma and many of those health benefits, without overstimulating us.

  If you’re on the fence about whether to accept decaf coffee into your diet or your office, we are here to help.

  We have extolled the virtues of decaf coffee for years. With the quality of decaf coffee now being better than ever, we believe it should be a part of everyone’s diet.

  We’ll give you some great reasons why.

  First, we need to dispel a common myth we often see and hear around decaf coffee.

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