Is coffee the only beverage required?When thinking about purchasing office coffee machines, it can be easy to get tunnel vision about the options available. There are a variety of machine varieties available such as Bean to Cup coffee machines, those that offer a single cup coffeesolution, as well as individual Pods. Each has pros and cons and need to be assessed based on your organisational requirements. For example, Bean to Cup offers a freshly ground coffee solution, but the beans can be exposed to air for some time until they are used if it is not used frequently. This reduces the freshness of the coffee served, losing the original aroma and flavour of the coffee. In this case, coffee that has been captured in packs shortly after being roasted and ground, such as FLAVIA and its Fresh Pack approach can work extremely well.Having a solution that offers more than just coffee is a very flexible solution. Office vending machines can cater for a number of tastes and preferences in a single solution and can meet changing needs throughout the day, season, as well as business growth.How big is your organisation?The size of your workplace can greatly impact the type of coffee machine required. If you have a central headquarters with several satellite offices, you want to ensure you have a number of machines that are easy to maintain from a management perspective and use from a consumer viewpoint. It can be a full-time job to monitor a number of machines spread across several sites, so it is important to purchase solutions that don’t require a lot of attention in order to keep them well-stocked and operational.A coffee vending machine that offers a large range of different drinks and food options can be a good alternative for larger sites. This means everyone can find something they want without frequent calls for re-stocks or changes.Machine reliability is essential to avoid down-time through breakdowns, as consumers have little patience for drinks machines that are out of action.If you have a smaller operation, it makes sense to have a machine that can deal with frequent visits from the same people. Although consumers will become quickly used to how the coffee machine works, they are likely to want their favourite drink on a regular basis. Having a solution that means large quantities of stock can be held at any time works best for this environment. Fresh ingredients that can be held in individual packets such as Fresh Packs, pods, etc., enable large volumes to be stocked as they are not restricted by machine size and can be freshly brewed as required.Where will your coffee machine be located?Location of the machine is important. If the area is being used by out of hours staff or visitors, it is essential you have an easy to use, reliable solution that requires minimal maintenance and upkeep.Presentation does count! Having a vending machine that suits the environment it is located in is important. Often vending machines have different fascias available so you can select the one that works best for your organisation.Especially if your coffee machine is going to be used by external visitors, client and customers, it is important that the machine selected looks professional, remains clean at all times and user instructions are clear. Desktop size machines often work well for break-out areas or hospitality locations.ExpenseCoffee machines and vending machines require more than just the initial financial outlay to buy the machine. The cost of drinks, repairs, as well as energy consumption can all add up.It is worth looking at the different drinks payment options available depending on its proposed use. Free vend can be a nice benefit for employees and visitors, but charging a small fee can be beneficial.Looking at the energy efficiency of the machines can help to keep electricity bills down and help you meet sustainable business targets.And don’t forget that most vendors will offer different contracts and purchase plans so ask what alternatives are available to ensure they meet your business needs.

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