Like navigating airport security or using any printer, office coffee is one of those universally awful experiences that we, as a society, have deemed an acceptable evil. We say to ourselves: the version we have now is the best version possible, and there’s no point in even trying to improve it. Oristhere?
If you’re tired of drinking coffee that tastes like burnt tyres, we’re here to tell you there’s a better way. Let's take a closer look at how you can improve your office coffee experience, find better ways to buy, better ways to brew, and of course, better ways to drink coffee at work.
Beans
First and foremost, it doesn’t matter what you brew with; if you don’t start with good beans, you won't get good flavours.
That said, the fun part of choosing the right beans is that it’s all about your favourite flavours. If you want to go for a full-bodied crowd pleaser, you can’t go wrong with our Brazil Fazenda Pantano or house blend Goosedubbs. Alternatively, if you and your colleagues share more adventurous palates, you might fancy something a little fruitier like our single-origin African coffees.
Subscriptions
To save you the hassle of selecting a kilo of coffee every month, we can do that bit for you. Whether you want approachable consistency with ourGoosedubbs Blend, or you fancy a rotational coffee odyssey with sensationalsingle-origins, we can help you out.
Hassle-free, highly customisable, and with delivery included at a discount, order a rotating selection of 250g bags for 3 months, 6 months, or a year, or choose a rolling subscription with Coffee Forever.
Wholesale
If you’re in an office full of coffee fanatics (or are a sole trader with a superhuman caffeine tolerance) and you’re consistently looking for larger quantities, then it might be time to set up awholesale account with us!
Brewers
Now that we’ve got your beans sorted, it’s time to get brewing. Here are a few of our best office coffee machines.
Personal brewing solutions
Let’s start small, if you’re brewing for one, then it might be easier and more cost-effective to use one of our favourite hand brewers, of which you have a few great options, includingV60 pourovers, the Hoop, or of course, the AeroPress.
Guaranteed to impress your work buddies, these options will give you the tools to brew a delicious filter coffee with lots of recipes to try. The tweaks you can make to get your perfect cup are near limitless.
Handbrew options are great if you’re in a small office or work alone. But, if you're in a larger office and don't have an in-house barista but do have some budget, you might fancy something a little more suited to brewing at scale.
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Brewer
If you still want the experience of delicious filter coffee, but want a step up from your personal brewer, theFellow Aiden Precision Coffee Brewer is hard to beat. It’s what we use every single morning (and late morning and afternoon and early evening) to keep us perked up around the roastery.
Brewing up to 10 cups of coffee at a time, this brewer is portable, consistent and even comes with its own app to help maximise performance.
Moccamaster KBG Select Filter Coffee Machine
Also available for filter coffee lovers is theMoccamaster. A favourite since 1968, it’s a brewer that balances incredible coffee with gorgeous aesthetics.
Available in your choice of striking colours, you’ll be able to brew and serve between four and ten coffees in just six minutes!
The Barista Pro Espresso Machine by Sage
Moving now into the world of espresso machines, we have one that’s ideal for beginners - The Barista Pro by Sage!
With a built-in grinder and LCD screen to help you brew with precision, the Sage provides accuracy and consistency, making it perfect for novices, particularly at its affordable price point.
The machine also features a built-in steaming wand for the perfect lattes, flat whites and mochas.
The Oracle Espresso Machine by Sage
Producing high-end cafe quality, theOracle Espresso Machine by Sage features many automated features to help you take the guesswork out of the espresso-making experience.
This includes auto-dosing, grinding, tamping, and milk texturing. Since these are the most common sticking points in making espresso, these features can be worth their weight in gold for those new to it.
This one may be at a higher price point, but it can make a huge difference to your coffee-making experience in providing peace of mind.
Linea Mini by La Marzocco
Finally, we come to theLa Marzocco Linea Mini - the ultimate espresso-making experience! Made by our good friends at La Marzocco, this model contains many of the same components found in state-of-the-art commercial machines.
Handcrafted in Florence, the Linea Mini sports a wealth of useful features. From dual boilers to PID temperature control, Brew-by-Weight compatibility and refined soft-touch components, it’s a machine that gives you complete control while creating espresso drinks that are perfect every time.
Bean to Cup: Jura
If you’d like simplicity and consistency for your office, a bean-to-cup machine is the way to go. Jura has an impressive lineup of bean-to-cup espresso machines that can satisfy your desire for an americano, flat white, or even cold brew at the push of a button.
A solid entry-level option here is theJura W8. This machine is able to produce up to 17 speciality coffee drinks, and, thanks to its lockable bean container and water tank, it’s perfectly suited for up to 50 coffees per day with minimal hassle.
If you are looking to satisfy the caffeine cravings of a larger team, a workhorse like the Giga W10 is an ideal solution. This model comes with a second hopper, which can be used for decaf beans, should you have caffeine averse members of the team, or another blend, if you’d like to showcase some variety!
We hope this has given you the motivation to get out of your office coffee funk and on your way to caffeinated workplace bliss.For more coffee brew tips, and to keep up to date with all things Dear Green,sign up to the Dear Green newsletter, visit ourblog, or give us a follow onInstagram,Facebook, &TikTok.