How To Choose The Best Coffee Machine For Your Office

There’s more to picking the best coffee machine for your office than just great taste. The right coffee machine can enhance productivity levels, boost employee morale, and ensure all staff can enjoy a hot drink without having to leave the office. But whether you have a team of two or two hundred, office coffee requirements can vary.

In this post, we cover everything you need to know about picking the best coffee machine for your office, including recommendations for small offices, medium-sized teams, and large corporate companies. We have selected some of our most trusted coffee machines to suit any kind of office scenario.

 

Features to Consider When Buying an Office Coffee Machine

Just like with any other appliance you provide for your employees, it’s important to consider how your coffee machine will be used on a day-to-day basis. The following features are essential for all kinds of office:

Capacity & Output 

How many people work in your office? The answer to this question will best determine how much coffee your machine will need to produce each day. Small offices can get away with individual pods or cups, where larger offices will need higher capacity machines to keep up with demand.

Ease of Use 

Ideally, your office coffee machine needs be super easy to use. Self-serve machines with easy click buttons or clear touchscreens are great for all employees to quickly serve themselves, even when the coffee queue is at its busiest.

Drink Options 

Not everyone likes their coffee the same way. Look for machines that allow employees to choose from a variety of drinks, such as espresso, americano, cappuccino or hot chocolate.

Cleaning & Maintenance 

Machines that are harder to clean or maintain frequently should be avoided. Self-service machines with features like removable drip trays, automatic cleaning functions, and plumbed-in water tanks will require the least maintenance.

Running Costs 

Costs don’t stop at buying the machine. Coffee pods, beans, and power consumption can all add to the cost of running your office coffee machine. Make sure you buy the right size machine for your office so you’re not overspending on unused resources or making employees wait too long for their coffee.

 

Best Coffee Machine for Small Offices 

Pod coffee machines are an excellent choice for smaller offices. They’re affordable, easy to use and require minimal cleaning. For office teams of about 2–10 employees, we recommend the KPod Coffee Machine.

KPod Keurig Compatible Coffee Machine 

This machine works with a Keurig-compatible pod system. Flavours and strengths vary, from flavoured coffees to decaf and beyond. This machine is especially great for smaller teams due to its:

Compact size - Perfect for small offices with limited counter space.

Super-fast brewing time - Your coffee is ready in seconds.

Variety of cup sizes - Choose from different cup sizes to suit your taste.

Choose from hundreds of coffee blends using regular Keurigs own coffee pods, or Keurig compatible pods. There’s no mess and no fine coffee dust hiding in the corners of your machine after cleaning. Each employee can select the flavour and strength they like best without disrupting anyone else.

 

Best Coffee Machine for Medium-Sized Offices 

Coffee machines with instant coffee granules are also a popular option for office spaces. They allow teams to serve themselves hot drinks quickly and easily. For medium-sized offices with up to around 50 or 60 employees, we recommend the Bravilor Bolero 43 Coffee Machine.

Bravilor Bolero 43 Instant Coffee Machine (Plumbed In)

This machine uses instant coffee granules combined with hot water from its plumbed-in water tank. Key features include: 

Plumbed-in water tank - Say goodbye to needing to refill the water tank.

Large capacity - Fill up with coffee granules and make cup upon cup of coffee.

Built for busy offices - Durable and reliable for high daily usage.

Simple controls - Push the button and wait for your coffee.

Range of coffees - Offers up to 36 drink options.

Unlike traditional coffee machines, there’s no coffee grounds to clean out afterwards. 

 

Best Coffee Machine for Large Corporate Offices 

For large offices of 60+ employees, quality and high-volume are important. With bigger offices, coffee machines have to be able to brew more cups each day, but keeping that quality high can be difficult. That’s why we recommend the Bestir BM80 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine for larger offices.

Bestir BM80 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine 

This bean to cup machine utilises coffee beans to produce amazing-tasting coffee drinks. It’s perfect for busy office environments due to its:

High daily output - Easily makes 100+ cups of coffee per day.

Bean to cup technology - Never settle for dull instant coffee again.

Lots of drink variety - Choose from espresso, latte, cappuccino and hot chocolate.

Large touchscreen - Everyone can quickly see what they want.

This machine offers a great cup of coffee, while still holding a high level of quality.

 

Final Verdict 

Office coffee machines don’t have to be complicated. small offices will benefit from individual pod machines, medium offices will appreciate fast and easy instant coffee machines, and large offices with high traffic will benefit from quality bean-to-cup coffee machines.

Whichever coffee machine you choose for your office, providing your staff with a high quality coffee machine is sure to increase productivity, efficiency and overall job satisfaction. Browse our full range of coffee machines for your office to find the perfect fit for your workplace.