Notes from nearly two decades in commercial coffee.
Plain English writing on commercial coffee. The stuff we wish more people knew before they bought a machine.
·8 min readOffice Coffee Vending Machines: A Practical Guide
Office coffee vending machines are not the coin op machines they used to be. What modern ones really are, what they cost, and which suits your office.
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·7 min readTea and Coffee Machines for the Office: A Practical Guide
Most office coffee machines already pour hot water for tea. How to cover tea and coffee for the whole office from one machine, and what to check first.
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·8 min readCommercial Coffee Machine Water Filters: A Practical Guide
A commercial coffee machine water filter is the cheapest protection against scale. What it does, how often to change it, and why we fit one as standard.
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·11 min readWhich Coffee Machine Is Best for an Office?
Which coffee machine is best for an office? For most businesses it comes down to bean to cup or instant. A practical guide to choosing, with real running costs.
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·8 min readHow Much Does a Commercial Coffee Machine Cost?
How much does a commercial coffee machine cost? UK price ranges for instant, bean to cup and traditional machines, what drives the price, and running costs.
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·11 min readCommercial Bean to Cup Coffee Machines: A Buyer's Guide
Commercial bean to cup coffee machines, explained. What they are, who they suit, fresh or powdered milk, what they cost, and how to keep them running.
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·7 min readCommercial Coffee Grinder Machines: Do You Need One?
Commercial coffee grinder machines, explained simply. What they are, why the grinder decides how the coffee tastes, and when you actually need a separate one.
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·7 min readFreeze Dried Coffee: What It Is and How It's Made
Freeze dried coffee, explained without the jargon. What it is, how it is made, how it differs from spray dried instant, and where it fits for a business.
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·8 min readCoffee Machines for the Office: How to Choose the Right One
Coffee machines for the office, the honest version. The three main types, what they cost to buy and to run, and how to choose the right one for your team.
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