Looking for a new workplace hot drinks machine but unsure whether or not you need a coffee pod machine or bean to cup coffee machine? Lets compare and contrast the two to help you make an informed decision.
Coffee machine manufacturers usually only only make coffee pod machines or bean to cup coffee machines but not both so often this leads to a lot of disinformation but at Office Barista we supply both so are able to give you unbiased advice about which will suit your work environment best.
Coffee Pod Machines
Single serve coffee pods & sachets contain freshly ground coffee sealed to maintain the taste and aroma until you are ready to release it upon brewing. They are extremely simple to use. Put in your pod or sachet then press a button. The results are a consistent cup that is always brewed to perfection.
Single serve systems tend to have a better range of drinks which is important in the workplace especially if you have a lot of tea drinkers. The Flavia Creation 600 for instance brews black and herbal teas as well as hot chocolate.
Single serve machines are very easy to keep clean as there is never any measuring required and with The Flavia C600 the sachet is disposed of into the internal bin so there is no mess. They just really need a weekly wipe down.
Single serve is easy to keep stocked up on. Just make the sachets accessible. You never have to worry whether or not a coffee beans hopper is about to empty.
Coffee pod machines tend to be less expensive to purchase as bean to cup coffee machines can sometimes be very expensive depending on the system.
The Flavia Creation 600 brews Lavazza coffees including cappuccinos, lattes, mochas and flat whites all with one sachet. Its particularly clever as it can also froth fresh milk, including dairy alternatives, in cup for no mess and no taint.
Bean To Cup Coffee Machines
Bean to cup machines work by grinding the coffee beans individually for each cup for the freshest possible taste. They also use fresh or granulated milks to prepare your barista favourites such as lattes and cappuccinos and the more high end machines even create cortados and macchiatos if that's what you love.
Bean to cup coffee is the next best thing to having a coffee prepared by hand at a café and really feel like a luxury. If you have a workplace where you are keen to make an impression or offer the ultimate work perks then a bean to cup coffee machine is definitely a great choice.
Bean to cup can be very coffee centric. Most will always do hot chocolate but they don't always do tea but most come with a hot water spout. If you have more tea than coffee drinkers then a coffee pod machine might be a better choice.
Bean to cup machines are great in retail spaces and you might already be very familiar with using them in your local garage shop. They tend to be a big draw and because they are so simple to use it makes it a no brainer if you get a lot of foot traffic.
Are you short on time? That might make having a bean to cup machine a little more difficult as they do require more cleaning and upkeep. Milk tubes need to be cleaned and flushed daily or sometimes more and coffee beans need to be refilled so its best if you are able to have someone who can dedicate time to this every day.
Bean to cup machines can also be quite a bit pricier than coffee pod machines but our hassle free rental, leasing and operated agreements can make them affordable for your business.
Still unsure or have more questions? Just get in touch we would love to hear from you.
