Roast & Ground Blog

• 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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• Moving Office? Six Office Coffee Considerations

  You’re planning a move and counting down to the big day. There are removals to book, equipment to account for, and customers to tell. Safe to say that you’ll be fuelling the move with caffeine – LOTS of caffeine.

  While the kettle and coffee shop will have to do during move day, what will you do from here on in?

  For those soon to move, our team have whipped up six tips for getting the drinks flowing after your arrival.

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• Which Office Coffee Machine 2020

  If you regularly check back to our blog, you’ll know that office coffee is capable of the incredible.

  Like boosting business productivity and worker health. Like encouraging colleague interaction and even protecting the brain against the effects of stress. Impressive stuff indeed. So it’s safe to say that making the right choice of machine is a pretty important task. One which we’re more than happy to help with. Let’s begin…

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• 10 reasons your office coffee tastes terrible

  It all started so well – every cup was delicious, with an aroma wafting across the office akin to your favourite local independent coffee shop. Then suddenly, one Monday morning, each serving seemed flavourless, bitter, or just bad. What could be wrong? Far from it definitely being a dodgy batch of beans, there are actually many more reasons why your coffee could taste terrible (actually, there are ten). Let’s count them down…

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• Great Coffee Gets You Talking (And Relaxed, and Working)

  The Facilities Show 2018 – taking place between the 19^th and 21^st June 2018, this unmissable date on the facilities manager’s calendar looks set to attract a record 11,000 visitors and 300 suppliers. The UK’s leading professional body for Facilities Management, BIFM, will showcase the great work the organisation does for the industry – acting as champion, supporter and development partner for facilities managers who want to grow their careers, gain professional recognition and stay up-to-date with developments affecting the industry.

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• Is Your Office Allergen Aware?

  The boost a hot drinks machine can have to the morale of an office is pretty well documented by now – great-tasting, aromatic coffee made quickly, reliably, and without the need to dash to the nearest coffee shop and back in the rain will have that effect.

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• How to choose coffee beans for the office

  You’ve chosen a stylish new drinks machine for your office, but what about the beans? The right beans, handled correctly, will help you get the best out of your machine - delighting staff and customers with great tasting coffee all day, every day.

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• 10 things to consider when choosing the right drinks machines

  When you're on the lookout for just the right drinks machine for your workspace, consider these ten points.

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• Keep your staff by keeping them happy with an office coffee machine

  British businesses spend £4bn a year replacing staff, with the average cost per employee an eye-watering £30,614 – according to a report in 2014 by Oxford Economics and Unum.

  While a great office coffee machine can’t be the only answer to a happily settled workforce – have you considered what it might say about your company?

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