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The rise of speciality coffee culture in the UK has normalised barista-style drinks at work. No longer just an "employee perk”, high-quality commercial bean-to-cup machines have become essential office equipment for the modern workplace, and are now accessible to businesses of all types and sizes.

According to award-winning B Corp coffee specialist Roast & Ground, providing a “high street” quality coffee experience in the office is a smart way to keep staff happy and motivated.

“It’s well established that caffeine improves focus and combats fatigue,” says Roast & Ground founder Richard Gray. “But now we know it makes people more productive too: a recent study by the University of Leeds found that employees who took short coffee breaks were 23% more productive than those who worked without breaks at all.”

Beyond productivity, the social aspect is vital. A high-quality drink selection in the office boosts morale, overall job satisfaction, and helps make teams more creative and collaborative. A 2024 YouGov survey revealed that 78% of British office workers believe coffee breaks are vital for team bonding.

Richard Gray adds: “It also has a positive effect on staff retention by showing them that you care about their wellbeing. Not only that, but quality coffee clearly signals to staff and clients alike that your organisation is discerning and cares about wellbeing. Who doesn’t want, or need, to send that message?”.

Making the workplace coffee experience as good as that on the high street has been Roast & Ground’s mission from the start. To achieve this, Richard Gray personally hand-picks every machine and carefully selects freshly roasted coffees guaranteed to work brilliantly in them.

Here are Roast & Ground’s top picks for coffee machines in the office:

• Rex-Royal: Top of the range coffee machines made to order in Switzerland to Roast & Ground specifications. Their extensive choice of options means they truly can be tailored for any client or location, from small offices to high-volume served café set-ups.
• Jura: Ideal for spaces requiring tank-fed machines., Jura has to be top of the list. Sleek lines make them a particular favourite for style-conscious businesses, while tech-savvy users can place orders via their smartphone or tablet. Jura is renowned for their velvety milk foam and great choice of cold brews, with models such as the Jura Giga X8 that serve a full menu of barista specialities – even making two at a time.
• Coffetek: British-made bean-to-cup machines with a reputation for innovative design technology, state-of-the-art “distance selection”, and outstanding value for money. Internal mechanics ensure that even cappuccinos and lattes made with milk powders rival the taste and texture of high-street cafés

“All these machines feature advanced, easy-to-use cleaning systems to ensure high hygiene standards,” says Richard. “And crucially, all our clients also receive full ongoing support from phone or email assistance to regular scheduled engineer visits for preventative maintenance. This way, we can guarantee businesses total peace of mind and consistent uptime.”

By installing a premium bean-to-cup office coffee machine, businesses can immediately transform their workplace culture, save significant costs, and eliminate the productivity drain of staff leaving the office to queue at coffee shops.

Get in touch to explore tailored coffee options for your workplace, to keep you and your staff fuelled and happy.

Email: hello@roastandground.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8397 8676

Website: www.roastandground.co.uk