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Brewing Success: A Guide to Office Coffee Service Budgeting

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through our New York City or New Jersey offices is a daily ritual for many of us, but it’s not just about indulgence; it’s a productivity booster, a morale lifter, and in some cases, a small luxury in our busy work lives. However, making sure that your office coffee service remains a cost-effective and budget-friendly amenity, while keeping your in-office team happy, is essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore the art of office coffee service budgeting, offering guidance on how to strike the perfect balance between quality, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.   Assessing Coffee Needs   The first step in creating a budget for office coffee service is to understand your team’s coffee needs. Analyze the number of employees, their coffee preferences, and the peak consumption times. This data will be the cornerstone of your budgeting process, ensuring that you provide the right

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The Starbucks Coffee Experience in your NYC or NJ Office: The Starbucks Serenade

Starbucks Coffee Right in Your NYC & NJ Break Room Are those stops at their local coffeehouse holding up your employees’ morning commute? Companies in the New York metro and New Jersey areas can give employees a genuine Starbucks experience in the office with the Starbucks Serenade Bean-to-Cup machine and elevate their coffee program for their clients, visitors and team. The Serenade: A Standout Coffee Experience The Starbucks Serenade Bean-to-Cup meets coffee lovers’ expectations with quality, variety, and a remarkable experience. Its interactive touchscreen interface, storage and dispensing versatility, and dispensing capacity are unparalleled. Here are some of the ways the Starbucks Serenade elevates each user’s experience and brings high–quality coffee to the office. Can serve up to 50 8-ounce cups in an hour. Its 17” touch screen offers multiple customer recipe options. An interactive digital interface for easy self-serve convenience. Employees can select delicious Starbucks hot or iced coffee,

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The Role of the Break Room as Employees Return to NY & NJ Offices

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Contracting a Pantry Service Provider for Your NY/NJ Company? Make Sure to Hire an Experienced Team.

For over 26 years, Corporate Essentials has been providing the best in office coffee service throughout the NYC metro area. Ten years ago, in 2012, we added full pantry service for our New York City and New Jersey clients. In that time, other players have entered the market—but there are key differences between partnering with a seasoned office pantry service provider like us and a rookie service that’s still trying to figure it all out. Leading NY & NJ Office Pantry Service Provider When you work with an experienced, professional full-service office pantry team like Corporate Essentials, you’ll find: Knowledgeable attendants who can answer questions about the products in your pantry service, and the services they provide, to ensure a positive client experience Refrigerated trucks for seamless and safe transportation of perishable food products and drinks The ability to reallocate staff and resources to meet client needs or market challenges

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Strategies for Bringing Employees Back to the Office in 2022… and Keeping Remote Team Members Engaged

It’s 2022 and in the almost-post-COVID era, the return to the office is really happening. Many companies are figuring out how to bring employees back to their locations in the new normal of the on-site workplace. There’s a lot to consider to ensure that team members are comfortable, protected, and happy to be back.  Those water cooler moments or break room gatherings might look slightly different today, workspaces could be reconfigured, and for the NY and NJ clients we serve, indoor restaurant dining may not yet be comfortable for everyone. Employers must also support their remote employees who still want to feel “part of the team.” Keeping WFH team members engaged and satisfied presents new challenges that require fresh thinking. In addition, many employers might have to balance a hybrid on-site/off-site workforce.  These factors present challenges to maintaining a positive company culture and employee connections to each other and to

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Single Source for Office Coffee, Refreshment & Pantry Services NYC NJ

Strategies for Creating a Safe Workplace, Positive Company Culture and Keeping Employees Happy As experts in corporate coffee service, pantry services, and corporate break room design, we help corporations create safe, satisfying spaces that deliver what your team craves. Touchless craft coffee, better-for-you snacks, and curated fresh office catering, including grab-and-go meals. The Convenient, Cost-Effective Solution for All Your Workplace Essentials For 25 years+, we’ve grown along with our clients’ needs and market demands. With Corporate Essentials, you’ll save time, money, and the hassles of dealing with multiple service providers. Turn to us as your convenient single source for superior customer service, high-quality equipment, and the newest trends in healthy snacks and beverages your team craves. Everything Your Company Needs. Everything Your Team Wants. Pantry Services Our goal: to help keep your employees fueled, focused, and well fed (and keep your pantry fully stocked.) We provide the highest quality brands

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Touchless Coffee: Essential for Your Reimagined Break Room

Touchless Coffee Ordering and Café-Quality Drinks = Happy Employees The future of the break room is here and bringing touchless coffee to your employees will keep them feeling fueled and safe throughout the day. Treat your employees to barista-style beverages that they can order with an app, with TopBrewer – the latest touchless coffee dispenser technology for your break room. This innovative coffee station offers contactless beverage brewing via an iOS or Android app or – for ultimate touchless coffee technology – TopBrewerVoice. Reimagine your coffee experience with touchless coffee Its sleek, Danish design adds style to your break room and safety for your team, who can order their customized cappuccino, espresso, traditional coffee drinks, and more from a touchless coffee machine via smartphone, tablet, or wearable device. TopBrewer also uses voice-activated technology for touchless coffee ordering so all you have to say is, “Hey Siri! Make my cappuccino” using

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25 Years of Corporate Essentials – Judson Kleinman Interview

A Retrospective Look at 25 Years of Corporate Essentials with CEO Judson Kleinman In late September, we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary. Founder and CEO Judson Kleinman looks back at the company that began strictly as an office coffee service provider in this Q&A. Why did you start the company? I always had a dream to start my own company. After college, I worked for a foodservice company where I learned a lot about the industry—especially how much I liked it. In 1996, Starbucks was coming onto the scene and people were noticing the difference of freshly brewed, well-roasted coffees over the status quo. I saw an opportunity to provide excellent coffee that employees would really appreciate. It was a market gap that had not yet been filled. What was your vision of what Corporate Essential could or would be? I liken it to the “Field of Dreams.” Have great coffee

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Dish Up an Environmentally Friendly Break Room

How sustainable are your break room supplies? Your employees are taking note! An article from Industry Today states that businesses that wish to attract millennials need to invest in healthy environmental practices. Thus, companies are trending toward using sustainable alternatives to plastic utensils and styrofoam plates in their kitchens and break rooms to address the concerns of their environmentally conscious employees.   Gaining control of the ever-increasing amount of plastic waste on our planet is a colossal endeavor. Plastic Oceans states that 50% of all plastics produced are used for single purposes—once used, they are thrown away. A recent study by National Geographic states that only 9% of plastics are actually recycled. However, we can begin with simple, small steps and the company break room is the perfect place to start! Why Go Green? Sustainable Products are Kind to the Environment The manufacturing of plastics can cause chemical gases and toxins

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Keep Your Team Safe With Touchless Break Room Technology

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Breakthrough touchless technology in your break room gives your employees the beverages they love, without ever having to touch a machine. App-driven technology limits exposure and keeps your team happy and satisfied. TopBrewer: App-driven touchless coffee machine Order via smartphone (Android & iOS), tablet, or wearable device with the TopBrewer app Voice-activated technology for touchless ordering – “Hey Siri, pour my cappuccino!” Customized espresso, macchiato, flat white, traditional coffee drinks, and more TopWater and TopJuicer are also available for customized still and sparkling water and juice options Total 1: An innovative bean to cup solution Customized smartphone ordering with Sophia Touchless Technology Scan the QR code, select your beverage, and enjoy! Customizable brew strengths, flavored coffee drinks,

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The Key To Destroying 99.97% of Germs In The Air And On Surfaces

Our Portable, Efficient Air Purifiers Kill 99% of Pathogens from the Air & Surfaces The small but mighty Beyond Guardian air purifier is just what the doctor ordered for providing a safe, clean environment for your employees. This remarkable device harnesses the power of five purification technologies to capture and destroy viruses, bacteria, allergens, and odors silently and powerfully. In fact, the Beyond Guardian Air is so effective, it’s used on the International Space Station. Why Beyond Guardian Air? Highly portable, plug-in units 50 times more powerful than HVAC filtration Patented reverse ion technology kills germs on surfaces Great coverage – purifies up to 2,000 sq. ft. Read about Beyond Guardian Air’s exclusive combination of technologies, including its proprietary ActivePure – the world’s only air purification technology to earn the Certified Space Technology seal – that capture and destroy airborne contaminants in offices, schools, medical and dental offices, manufacturing facilities …

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12 Ways TopBrewer Can Transform Your Office (Part One)

If you ever wonder why the line at your local coffee shop seems to be growing longer each day, a Reuters report about coffee drinking in the U.S. may answer the question. National demand for coffee continues to climb as evidenced in March 2018, when Reuters reported, “Sixty-four percent of Americans age 18 or over said they had a cup of coffee the previous day.” This is a slight bump from the sixty-two percent recorded in 2017. Waiting in line for coffee isn’t fun, which is just one reason why having coffee available at work is the perfect addition to any office. It gives employees simple, quick access to their favorite beverage at a moment’s notice, all without needing to travel elsewhere. But like many things in life, not all coffee machines are created equal – and the TopBrewer is here to step up to the plate. There’s an assortment

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