Pain Points in Picking the Right Coffee Machine for Office: Things You Need to Know

There is a predominant coffee culture in the majority of offices in India. Many employees love a great cup of coffee that keeps them going in full swing throughout the day. A decade ago, helpers at offices were a common sight and they regularly supplied coffees and teas during break time from nearby shops. However, the work culture at present is very different and each employee is working on their own timing and schedule. This means that there is a requirement for coffee round the clock.

So, buying a coffee machine for your office is definitely a good investment. However, when deciding about which machine to buy, a lot of care should be taken. There are mind-boggling varieties of machines at different price ranges. Finding out what your office needs is a challenge because buying a less-suited machine will be a waste of money and resources.

Here are a few pain points that you need to deal with while buying a coffee machine for the corporate office.

Not knowing where the coffee machine will be placed

It is essential to plan in advance about where you will be placing the coffee machine once you buy it. The machine that you buy has to fit the space that you have allocated. Also, the inputs that the coffee machine will need such as water, coffee beans, etc should be in proximity to the coffee machine for ease of use. Ignoring this factor and buying a filter coffee machine without having a clear idea of where it will be placed will lead to confusions and hassles.

Having an Ambiguous Budget

All of us want the best of quality when we make a purchase. But, when the product that we are looking for offers an array of choices, there will be many other factors based on which a decision has to be made. One of the main factors is the price of the product. Keeping a fixed budget will help you narrow down your options and make a good decision without wasting time.

Not knowing the taste of employees

All said and done, the employees are the ones who will be using the coffee machine and so it is essential to spend time in knowing what they really want. Different coffee machines can give you different types of coffee and knowing the preferences of your employees will help you make the right choice.

Zero down on the right machine

When you finally get to a stage where you have to zero down the coffee machine that you should buy, you will be thrown off-guard by the various types of machines available. Here is a brief about the different types of machines.

Filter coffee machines

These machines use boiling water to collect the essence of ground coffee beans. The water is allowed to seep through the filter coffee powder to give you coffee. The downside is that these machines can make only filter coffee. The advantage is that the coffee quality is good as it retains the authentic flavor of the beverage.

Capsule coffee machines

This produces coffee at the touch of a button and is cheaper than other coffee machines. This is more suited for low-usage scenarios where less than 5 cups per day are needed. Coffee capsules have to be reloaded frequently and this is a hassle when more cups of coffee are required.

Bean to cup machines

These are automatic machines that need very little intervention and can give you various types of coffee. However, they need a lot more milk than other machines and need to be cleaned regularly to work properly.

Other types of machines such as coffee vending machines and semiautomatic coffee machines can be explored before making a choice.