We all know that when you get to work in the morning, a few priorities start to pile up. For some, it may be getting your lunch into the fridge or hanging up your jacket in preparation for this hot-cold-hot-freezing winter weather - but for the majority of us, it's making a bee-line for the coffee machine. Nothing starts the morning off better than a nice cup of hot, strong coffee. But when it comes to making this day-altering decision for the office, where does one possibly start? Thanks to OfficeMax, here are some tips to make the whole process a lot easier!
Get the best coffee you can afford – it will save the company loads in the long run with more efficient and happy workers. When your team has great coffee in the office, they won’t head out to the local cafe to get their caffeine hit. With higher-quality coffee, you’ll probably find that consumption goes down too – it won’t take so many coffees to kick-start the brain each morning.
You might like a single shot flat white in the mornings, while Kate from Sales likes a double shot espresso. So choosing a coffee to keep everyone happy can be one of your hardest decisions. Get the team engaged in the process by providing a few different options to taste test one lunchtime. You’ll probably find there are a couple of favourites that suit the different ends of the strength spectrum. It’s also worth stocking a good decaf option for later in the day or those avoiding caffeine.
These days there are great options available: from ‘barista’ style coffee machines to vending machines or instant. What you choose will depend on your budget and how much coffee your team gets through. Capsules are a great low fuss option, while fresh beans appeal to more sophisticated coffee drinkers. Instant coffee is great for those in a hurry or where there is limited kitchen space. Our Café Specialists can help you decide on the right option for your office.
Make sure you never have a pack of surly caffeine-deprived workers on your case! By working out approximately how many cups you go through in a week you’ll always have plenty of coffee on hand. Here’s how: say you have 15 workers drinking on average 3 cups a day – that’s 225 cups a week. A 1kg bag generally gives you about 120 cups, so you’ll need to order at least 2 bags a week. See how much you can save on coffee and more using our Savings Calculator here.
Don’t forget to provide some options for those that don’t feel like a coffee. There are some delicious alternatives available now – think luscious hot chocolates, heavenly herbal teas and good old gumboot tea.
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