There is so much to think about when it comes to office coffee systems, some days it’s even difficult for those of us in the coffee supply business to know exactly what gadget goes with which grind.
But never fear, in an effort to help streamline your work day and enhance your understanding of all that goes on in the office break room, we are going to provide you with a crash course in the care and handling of the coffee people where you work, and help you understand the equipment these folks most adore.
Casual Coffee Drinker
Coffee is nice, and our friend Casual Coffee really likes to have a cup of coffee now and then, but Casual isn’t picky. Casual is a regular khakis and polo shirt type, no frills and all about the comfort. You could be forgiven for thinking he doesn’t really care about coffee at all.
Perhaps it’s the satisfying feeling of warm coffee as it glides down his throat and makes that first splash of the morning in his belly, or maybe Casual finds gratification in the under-rated gesticulative power of the coffee cup itself that he finds appealing.
Whatever it is, our colleague Casual is a fan of the dark beverage and happy to find a pot waiting on the Bunn warmer in the break room at any time of day.
The Coffee Artist
These are people who in their heart of hearts probably wish they could’ve grown up to be magicians. The Coffee Artist loves to watch the playful splash of milk work its way delicately toward the bottom of the cup, leaving a delicate trail of variegated tones, from rich brown to tan and creamy white. Artist likes to play with the texture as well as the color in her cup, working all the elements to achieve the most beautiful, and delicious, beverage possible.
On the weekend she likes to monkey around trying to achieve that perfect micro foam to make the most epic cat faces or other amusing latte art in the drinks of all her friends. When you’re working with someone like Artist, seeking out an office coffee system can be a challenge because she wants control but needs the convenience of being able to grab a quick cup of coffee at regular intervals throughout the day.
Options like the automatic Nespresso Aguila or Franke Flair machines allow your Artist personalities to achieve true greatness – a wicked good, cute cup of coffee with no interruption to their workflow.
Serious “Espressonist”
We have said it before and we are likely to say it again – office coffee systems are serious business. And no one takes these things more seriously than your espresso-fuelled colleagues. Your Espressonist coworkers need the sleek lines of a professional espresso maker at their disposal at all times.
Nothing will satisfy their needs for pure, hot, fresh ristretto shots pulled from the best local, craft-roasted beans you can lay your hands on in NYC. What this coffee fiend craves most of all is the whirr of a burr grinder, the whhhhhssssh of the steam and the rich aroma you can only get from pulling your own shots.
So, being able to reach for the luxury of a professional-grade stainless steel wonder with three group heads and a handy built-in cup warmer like the La Marzocco Strada MP is more than a frivolous perk of the office break room – it’s a vital part of the Espressionist’s way of life.
Adventurous Coffee Taster
When it comes to choosing the right coffee equipment for your adventurous office coffee enthusiasts, you’ll find the task far less demanding. There are some amazing machines out there to cater for an amazingly wide variety of tastes, flavors and beverage styles.
Machines that take pucks and pods and bags and scoops and powders and packets, and virtually anything you can imagine. Which is great, but there comes a point when having a wide variety of options leads to an excess of complicated equipment required to cater to everyone’s spirit of taste exploration.
That’s where having a solid office coffee service provider like Corporate Essentials can come in handy. We’re here to help you find the right equipment, allowing your break room to keep up with the pace of changing palates from the mail room to the board room. Office coffee systems from industry leaders like De Jong Duke and Flavia provide a wide variety of beverages in a single format, allowing for efficient storage and organization, as well as happy cups all around the office.
DIY Coffee Maker
The last office personality you need to consider when selecting your office coffee systems is the DIY coffee guy. Sure, he could use a Keurig, but he’d rather do it himself.
And by “it” we mean take a donkey and trek to Guatemala to pick the beans by hand, hike back home with his precious cargo in a burlap sack on his back, painstakingly roast the beans to his exact preference, then painstakingly grind them into burnt shards of perfection before placing them carefully into a tiny conical filter over a wood-fired Chemex setup he built himself from hand-blown glass.
It’s hard to please this guy, the odds are solid he milked the cow to get the cream for the top of the exquisite beverage he spent most of yesterday crafting. However, high-quality office coffee equipment can even cater to his particular coffee cravings – but he might need to supply his own firewood.
Whatever the make up of your office coffee personalities, the vast armada of office coffee systems available through Corporate Essentials can help keep the right amount of caffeine flowing through the corridors and cubicles of your NJ and NYC offices.
If you are interested in learning more about our selection of office coffee systems and how one in particular can help your workplace run more efficiently, book a consultation with one of our experts today.
