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Coffee vending machines are a very modern way of serving a very old drink. Nobody really knows when humans first starting using the coffee bean for its stimulating properties. We do know that coffee in the hot liquid form we enjoy in all its exciting varieties today was first prepared in the Sufi monasteries of fifteenth century Yemen. Coffee use rapidly spread throughout the Muslim world and then, via Venice, to Europe.
Not dispensed from coffee vending machines but rather through the coffee house, the rich, dark, bitter drink became popular in 17th Century England where it fuelled the free exchange of ideas and where coffee houses gave birth to the stock exchange and Lloyd’s of London. Tea gained the upper hand in the 18th Century and things stayed that way until the late 20th when a pincer movement involving the coffee cultures of Seattle and Italy led to barely a UK high street without a Starbucks or a Costa.
Coffee Vending Machines and Business
The stimulant effects of caffeine have resulted in a long association between coffee and the workplace. Various studies have proven that caffeine intake improves concentration and memory and lessen the incidence of mistakes among workers.
The fact that we also associate coffee with hospitality also makes coffee in the workplace a comforting and homely indulgence. A quality coffee machine not only lets your staff know you care about their well being but in addition at once relax and invigorate your visitors.
Choosing a Coffee Vending Machine
Coffee machines are available in such a wide variety of styles and sizes that finding the perfect solution for your organisation is simply a matter of looking hard enough. It never hurts to know the available options though, so here’s a quick rundown:
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Single serve coffee vending machines make one cup at a time from a single serve sachet. Table-top, free vend, suitable for up to around 30 users.
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In-cup coffee vending machines come in table-top and free standing versions. Usually coin-operated. Suitable for up to several hundred users depending on size.
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Bean to cup coffee machines provide a professional quality coffee. Rich flavours and aromas are unlocked by grinding the beans just before brewing for a coffee shop style cup o’ Joe in a variety of styles.
Buy a Cheap Coffee Machine or Rent an Expensive One?
Purchasing a cheaper coffee machine outright can free you from having to deal with particular suppliers and let you decide how much your users pay for drinks and who refills the machine. But it’s a big outlay of capital and other options are available. Rental and lease agreements vary wildly so it's well worth comparing the market thoroughly before committing yourself to a long deal.
Table-top coffee machines will normally have a refillable water reservoir but a larger machine may need to be connected to the mains supply.
If you’ve already invested in cups and mugs, check that they’ll fit with the coffee machines you’re looking at.
Estimate how many cups per day you’ll vending – some suppliers may quote you a price per cup cost but others will need to know what volumes of refills you’ll be buying.
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