Office Coffee Services Key Terms

Learn the lingo of office coffee services before you buy

Office coffee services can save you time and money on your breakroom coffee and other assorted supplies. They help you to determine how much coffee you'll need based on the number of employees and visiting clients you have, which ensures that you don't buy too much. However, when making your decisions about office coffee service, you need to learn the lingo. Do you want a full service coffee service or just someone to deliver brand name coffee? What type of brewer do you need? Learn these words to help you decide.

Single cup brewers vs. full pot brewers

A single cup brewer will brew just one cup of coffee at a time while a full pot brewer can make eight cups or more. If you have a small office, a single cup brewer may be the better solution, because a pot of coffee can go bad if employees don't drink it quickly. However, full pot brewers are a good choice for large offices with many coffee drinkers.

Coffee pod

A coffee pod is used to brew a single cup of coffee. It is similar to a bag of tea, with coffee placed into a sealed filter pouch. Coffee pods are usually round and come in many flavors. They are usually used with special pod brewers.

Full service coffee service

A full service coffee service offers more than just coffee. They'll also offer other breakroom essentials, such as coffee and cream, cups and napkins. Some services also offer snack foods.

Brand name coffee

Some employees prefer to have a name that they recognize on their coffee. This is called a brand name coffee. Brand name coffees are sometimes more expensive, but it tends to improve morale when you show that you care enough about employees to provide the best.

Coffee vending machine

A coffee vending machine requires employees to input money in order to buy coffee. You can hire a coffee vending services to bring the machine to your office. In most cases, there is no charge for either the machine or the coffee because the vendor recoups costs and makes a profit from selling the coffee.

Espresso machines

Espresso machines are more complicated to use than a regular coffee brewer, but many employees prefer espresso or cappuccino to brewed coffee. An espresso machine helps them make their own specialty drink.

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