Starbucks coffee isn’t only for takeout anymore. The upscale brew from Seattle is now showing up in office coffee pots across the nation and it’s easy to see why. Starbucks ground coffee and Starbucks coffee beans, available in an array of blends and flavors, can be easily purchased online without ever setting foot in one of Starbucks’ latte-laden stores. Of course visiting Starbucks to stock the office coffee pot is always an option since grabbing a bag of off-the-rack premium coffee is as quick as ordering a caramel mocha frappuccino.

Purchasing Starbucks coffee for your office is easy. Here’s why:

1. Online wholesale coffee sellers, vendors, office supply stores and even grocery stores sell Starbucks coffee beans and Starbucks ground coffee.
2. Purchasing directly from Starbucks will give you the widest variety of premium coffee choices Starbucks offers.
3. Many wholesale coffee sellers offer discount pricing on some of the chain’s more popular blends.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Choose a Starbucks coffee blend

Decide on a type of blend that will be best suited for your office. Starbucks coffee comes in a variety of blends, including dark roasted, such as French or Italian roasts, which have a robust aroma and strong yet smooth flavor. Milder premium coffee, like the Starbucks coffees from Mexico or Brazil, are lower in acid and are full-bodied, although not quite as strong. Starbucks coffees from Panama and India are the lowest in acid and have a mellow, soft taste. Keep an office coffee grinder handy if choosing Starbucks coffee beans rather than Starbucks ground coffee

I recommend: Check out the many Starbucks ground coffee and coffee beans available. Buying a variety pack of premium coffee will allow you to try different blends in a short time. Pick up individual, single-pot packages at a Starbucks near you — find one using this store locator. Ask your employees about their taste preferences before buying in bulk.

Shop for Starbucks coffee discounts

Price shop for the best Starbucks premium coffee deals by visiting the chain's retail stores or checking with online vendors, wholesale coffee sellers or office supply stores. Often, you may get a price break if you buy Starbucks coffee beans or Starbucks ground coffee in large quantities or arrange for regular delivery from wholesale coffee sellers.

I recommend: Cut your coffee costs by shopping wholesale coffee sellers, such as CoffeeIcon.com, Coffee Cow or Discount Coffee.com, where you can get discounts of up to 60 percent.

Get in on the Starbucks coffee subscription plan

Contract with coffee vendors who can supply your office with Starbucks ground coffee or Starbucks coffee beans and the proper coffee brewing or grinding equipment. Inquire about brewing equipment maintenance and coffee delivery schedules before signing any contracts.

I recommend: Buy Starbucks coffee directly from the retailer under a subscription plan to ensure that the right amount of coffee is delivered automatically to suit your office’s needs. If you opt for a vendor, go local to get the best maintenance and delivery service. A local vendor will also be able to provide references from nearby businesses. The Deal Seal can help match you up with a local office coffee delivery service

Consider all Starbucks coffee service options

Compare price, service and convenience before determining whether to buy Starbucks coffee online, pick it up at a store or use a coffee vendor. Smaller offices might find it easier to make a weekly Starbucks coffee run while larger firms may decide it's more convenient to have a vendor take over that job.

I recommend: Check out the various Starbucks coffee options for businesses. If you want to offer Starbucks coffee in your restaurant or catering business, investigate its foodservice options.

Starbucks coffee makes a great client gift or employee reward

Starbucks coffee gift cards are ideal for corporate gift giving, for welcoming new clients, for thanking customers for a big purchase or for rewarding employees

I recommend: Check out Starbucks card corporate sales to find out how you can order Starbucks coffee gift cards.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Select a Starbucks coffee blend that isn't too strong or exotic in order to appeal to the most coffee drinkers in your office.
• •  Compare prices at Starbucks' retail shops, office supply stores, coffee wholesalers and online to find the best deal on Starbucks ground coffee or whole beans.
• •  Don't base your decision on price alone. Consider service and convenience when deciding whether to use a vendor, subscription coffee service or a retail, wholesale coffee or online seller.