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How to Choose the Right Office Coffee Service

[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]We’re all dreaming of the return to the office, whatever that may look like. While working from home has its perks, there’s nothing like the community you experience in an office. The key to an amazing office community? Worker satisfaction. When your employees feel cared for and appreciated, they are happier and more productive. One of the best ways to show your employees that you appreciate them is by providing premium coffee in the office at all times. Corporate Essentials can help by providing the coffee for you. Let’s break down why you need an office coffee service for a safe and comfortable space. We’ll also go over how to choose the right coffee distributor for your

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Adding “The Pantry” to Our Lineup of Locally Roasted Coffee

A major advantage of serving the New York market is our proximity to unique, local specialty coffee roasters. Our team of experts is always on the lookout for partnerships that will best serve our customers’ needs. When we met Samantha Lutzer, owner of “The Pantry” in the Hudson Valley, it was a perfect match. The Pantry   It all started in 2011 when Sam opened “Daily Press” in Bed-Stuy as the first specialty coffee shop in the area. After relocating to the Hudson Valley with her husband, Lutzer saw an opportunity to bring specialty coffee from New York City to the area. Sam Lutzer opened The Pantry in 2013 in Cold Springs, NY. Beginning as a multi-roaster shop, her team brought in a range of specialty coffees from roasters like Joe, Blue Bottle, Cafe Grumpy and more. In 2015, they began roasting in-house under The Pantry’s private label. All of

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Introducing Red Cherry Note from TopBrewer

Introducing the newest addition to our lineup of TopBrewer’s premium coffee: Red Cherry Note. This Brazilian Single Origin is a light/medium roast with tasting notes of chocolate, dark berries, dried fruits and grapes. It’s subtle sweetness, low acidity and light body make it perfect as an espresso, with milk or just as black coffee. For TopBrewer, transparency is key. Their focus on sustainable growth ensures that no harmful pesticides are used during coffee farming and that the environment does not suffer. Scanomat’s focus on sustainable trade means paying farmers directly above market price and above Fair Trade price, allowing them to influence quality along with designate funds providing knowledge, training and improved infrastructure. Red Cherry Note joins the TopBrewer lineup next to Nordic Note, Italian Note, Green Note and Nocaf Note.

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How to Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 4: Specialty Drinks by TopBrewer

Going to the local café can be enjoyable, but sometimes, waiting in line for a cup of coffee isn’t exactly our idea of what’s fun or practical. That’s why TopBrewer’s capability of making some of the world’s best-known specialty drinks is appealing! Specialty drinks are coffee-based beverages that incorporate multiple ingredients in their brew, some of which have become synonymous with great coffee. It’s likely that you have heard at least a few of these flavors, if not tried them for yourself.  The following list is a brief look at the specialty drinks brewed by TopBrewer!     Specialty Drinks by TopBrewer   Espresso Espresso drinks are all about how the coffee is prepared. An average espresso is made by pressurizing and shooting near-boiling water through finely-ground coffee beans of your choice that are packed together. This results in a caffeine-rich shot of coffee that is ready-to-go in under a

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How to Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 4: Specialty Drinks from TopBrewer

How to Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 3: Pod Machines & Single-Cup

With so many different ways of brewing coffee, some more complicated than others, the coffee industry’s terminology can be difficult to grasp. In this part of our series, How to Brew a Great Cup of Coffee, we take a look at pod machines and pre-packaged single cups in the office.  There are multiple methods of brewing single-serve coffee, and sometimes the words used to describe each one are mixed. Corporate Essentials is here to help explain the difference between each one! Hopefully, this will lay the groundwork on the correct terms to use when describing each type of coffee solution. Read on to discover how to brew a great cup of coffee using single-cup and pod machines!   Coffee Pods Coffee pods have a circular, compact design that allows for a quick brew. Its convenience has made it a popular option in the office. Each one contains ground coffee beans

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How To Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 1: Traditional Brewing

Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce options on making a great cup of coffee from several premium coffee machines. From finding your preferred roast to choosing the perfect coffee maker, this guide will help enrich your daily cup.  Of course, our talented and highly skilled service team is there during every step of the process if you require assistance. This series of posts is here to educate you on everything you need to know to brew a great cup of coffee!  Traditional Brewing Before we became accustomed to automated coffee, traditional brewing was the standard. There are multiple methods of traditional brewing, but one popular process involves using a separate machine that exclusively grinds coffee beans to ensure its freshness. The ground coffee is then inserted into a brewer that soaks it with heated water to extract the flavor. Using a separate grinder gives users flexible control over their

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How to Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 4: Specialty Drinks by TopBrewer

TopBrewer, TopJuicer & TopWater – Which is Best for Your Business?

Each of the premium Scanomat machines including TopBrewer, TopJuicer, and TopWater dispenses its own set of high-quality drinks. The name of each brewer paints a clear picture of which drinks it specializes in, but the best pick for your business comes down to the choices that you believe your employees or guests will favor.  While the available beverages differ from one machine to another, many of the features outside of beverage choice remain the same. An example of this is each machine’s appealing, minimalist design. All of them have the signature swan neck tap while the main unit is tucked beneath the countertop. It’s an unassuming fixture that fits into any space with ease.  Additionally, all three machines are compatible with CoffeeCloud, an advanced cloud management system and a realtime data tracker. Drink requests and CoffeeCloud are both controlled using the onboard iPad installed on the countertop, but a free

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6 Sustainable Coffee Roasters in New Jersey and New York

Brand transparency is a big deal, and it’s possible that trust has a larger effect on purchasing habits than ever before. Plenty of people care about where their goods come from and what they’re made of. With that in mind, we think it’s a great idea to highlight a handful of coffee roasters in New York and New Jersey that promote an environmental and/or economically-sustainable operation. These businesses benefit not just themselves and their customers, but also work alongside coffee bean producers to meet their needs.  According to Dictionary.com, in the field of environmental science, sustainability is “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.” When we describe sustainable coffee in New Jersey and New York, we’re referring to companies that wear those values on their sleeve. Sourcing coffee beans from farms that avoid negatively impacting the environment is

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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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Upgrade Your Cold Brew On Tap Program With Wandering Bear

If you enjoy the occasional (or daily, in our case) cup of coffee, there’s a chance you’ve heard of cold brew coffee. If you’re reading this, there’s an even greater chance that you already know what it is, and you may have even tried it. Before we examine the cold brew coffee that Wandering Bear specializes in, an important distinction needs to be made – iced coffee is different than cold brew! Let’s break down what this means.   Cold Brew Vs. Ice Coffee   Iced coffee is, well, just that. First, a hot cup of coffee is brewed. Then, a handful of ice cubes are dropped inside, and the drink sits until it becomes cold, when it can be enjoyed as a cold beverage. Alternatively, it can be placed in the refrigerator and cooled within there. While we can’t say no to a good iced coffee in a pinch,

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TopBrewer

Three Ways TopBrewer Stands Out + PERKS! NYC Giveaway

The TopBrewer coffee machine by Scanomat has made international waves since its initial launch. The machine hosts a number of useful features that make it enticing for any type of home or work environment. Here are just a few that make it stand out! 1. A Great Cup of Coffee, Every Time Above all else, a coffee machine has to make a good cup of coffee. TopBrewer is engineered with the perfect composition to grind and extract at the optimal temperature, creating the ideal cup of coffee. The TopBrewer’s excellent build quality means it consistently delivers a great cup of coffee. It can dispense a variety of drinks that are selected from an iPad paired with the machine. These choices include but aren’t limited to black coffee, espresso, cappuccino, mocha and caffe latte. Drink choices follow a set of customizable parameters, making the TopBrewer capable of brewing faster and more efficiently than other

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The Best K Cup Flavors (According to the Internet): 2018 Roundup

After a morning of NYC commuting, your employees deserve to be equipped with the best coffee options the market has to offer. Although there may be tons of coffee shops on their way to work, it’s always nice to have a trusted coffee source within the office. If you stock your NYC office with single-cup coffee options you’ll have happy, productive employees. It’s hard to deny that K Cups, the single-use coffee pods by Keurig, are one of the most convenient ways to enjoy a steaming hot cup of brew. Market research on single-cup brew pods reveals that 28 percent of people enjoy a K Cup or alternative on any given day, while 18 percent of people only know how to make coffee with a pod. With over 400 different flavors of K Cups beverages available today, how do you know which are the most solid choices to stock in

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