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Choosing the Best Commercial Coffee Machine

Quality refreshments are the heart of a great company culture, therefore choosing the right machine is of the utmost importance – ensuring you can promptly deliver great-tasting coffee to the capacity your establishment requires.   

From traditional espresso machines to advanced automated coffee systems, we have a diverse range of leading machines for you to consider. Available to buy or lease, our catalogue of top-of-the-range professional coffee machines vary in brewing capacity, customisable features, status and ease of maintenance. 

Take a deep dive into all the factors you need to consider when making an informed decision as to which coffee machine is best for your business in our ultimate buyer's guide.

Lease, Rent or Purchase 

Available to purchase, rent or lease, our machines are enjoyed by businesses across all industries – with a purchasing agreement tailored to suit their needs. Upon choosing the ideal coffee machine for your commercial space, you must decide which of our payment options suits your business best. 

Leasing offers the advantage of spreading out the cost of your premium coffee machine over time; enabling you to preserve capital for other areas if needed.  

Purchasing a coffee machine acts as an investment for long-standing establishments such as schools, offices and restaurants – enriching their staff and customers with quality coffee that improves morale and elevates the overall calibre of the space.  

How We Can Help

We are the UK’s leading provider of commercial coffee machines, alongside other refreshment appliances and consumables. Our sophisticated range of automated brewing gadgets, and tasty goods are enjoyed across the country – providing with the means to consistently serve barista-style coffee, tailored to all tastes.   

Our premium coffee machines enhance customer satisfaction and elevate the overall status of an establishment, through delivering quality coffee in every cup – a key component in any reputable business.  

Available to purchase or lease, our catalogue of commercial coffee machines can be deployed on a contractual basis designed to suit the unique needs of your business.  

From premium machines and cleaning products to your favourite brands of coffee beans and accompanying consumables, we streamline the process of offering great tasting coffee. Working all from under one roof, we offer free delivery, installation, operative training, maintenance and the ease of re-ordering of consumables.  

We are proud to offer everything from coffee, to juice dispensers, vending machines and more. To find out how we can help elevate your business, contact the team today!  

Types of Commercial Coffee Machines and Who Uses Them

Commercial Bean To Cup Coffee Machines

The most popular choice of commercial coffee machine for workplaces is an automatic bean to cup coffee machine. A bean to cup commercial coffee machine delivers quality coffee that’s brewed using beans that are freshly ground on demand.

The machines are exceptionally easy to use, versatile, fast-working and easily maintained. They come in a variety of models and sizes, catering for between 30 and 300 beverages per day. They also deliver a wide range of coffee shop favourites, including flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes, with some even offering fresh brew tea and hot chocolate.

Barista Coffee Machines Commercial

Traditional espresso machines are mostly used in cafés or restaurants and are also known as barista coffee machines. They are the machines you see in your local high street coffee shop; and whilst a traditional espresso machine manned by a trained barista will produce the very best cup of coffee, their operation requires a lot of time, technical knowledge, training and often additional equipment.

A traditional espresso machine works by forcing hot water through freshly ground coffee beans using pressure. This creates espresso which is then combined with other ingredients to create lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos and more.

Commercial Filter Coffee Machines

Filter coffee machines are used to bulk brew coffee and are a popular choice for a quick turnaround of black coffee or simple coffee with milk. These machines are often used in cafés, canteens, hotel breakfast buffets and conference venues.

Compact, reliable and easy to operate, a filter coffee machine works by dispersing hot water through coffee grounds using just gravity. Thanks to their simple setup they are often available in manual fill models, where water is added to a tank by hand, meaning they can be operated from almost anywhere.

Instant Coffee Machines

Instant coffee machines provide coffee quickly and easily and can be filled with a range of different drinks for optimum choice and flexibility. They use soluble ingredients which are combined with boiling water to create delicious hot drinks. They are fantastic value for money, whilst being easy to clean and maintain.

Instant machines are ideal for care homes, hospital waiting rooms, offices and retailers  looking to supply quick, delicious coffee.

Commercial Coffee Machine FAQs

How Much Does a Commercial Coffee Machine Cost?

Filter coffee machines are the least expensive, starting from between £100 and £300. Low-capacity office coffee machines generally cost between £1,000 and £2,000 to purchase outright, whilst advanced bean-to-cup machines start from £2,500, ranging up to £15,000 for a top-of-the-range product.

Why Lease a Commercial Coffee Machine?

When it comes to investing in new equipment for your business, you need to make smart, well-informed financial decisions. Rather than committing to the large expense of buying a commercial machine outright, many of our customers choose to lease their machine.

By leasing a commercial coffee machine, you will have access to the equipment you require when you need it, rather than having to wait until you have the budget available. Leasing can also provide a tax break that you wouldn't have otherwise benefitted from if you had purchased a machine. Furthermore, you can upgrade your machine to the latest model when your contract comes to an end!

Find out more about how leasing a commercial coffee machine could actually save you money.

When you lease a coffee machine from Liquidline, you’ll sign up to a sales agreement, which will set out the terms of the lease. Coffee machine leasing typically lasts for a fixed duration, either 3 or 5 years. At the end of the lease, you can choose to extend it, give the machine back or upgrade to a new state-of-the-art machine.

What Drinks Can You Make with a Commercial Coffee Machine?

Our office coffee machines, and commercial coffee machines offer a wide range of your favourite drink options; including latte, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate and more. In addition to this, we have our very own coffee bean brand, Café Bonté, which includes a range of sustainable blends that are Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Certified.

How Long Does a Commercial Coffee Machine Last?

Depending on the make and model, a professional coffee machine can last for up to 25 years. The lifespan of a coffee machine is also determined by the level of maintenance and care. Much like a car, the more attention you give a commercial coffee machine, the longer it will last. Regular cleaning, boiler inspections and water filter changes all dramatically increase the lifespan of your machine.

How Often Should I Clean My Coffee Machine?

All coffee machines require a quick daily clean, followed by a deep clean once a week. This is especially important in machines that use fresh milk, as this can build up on the components.

Low-capacity coffee machines and filter coffee machines generally require manual cleaning, whilst more advanced instant or bean-to-cup coffee machines will have automatic cleaning programmes built-in.

Traditional espresso machines generally come with an automated cleaning system to clean the inner components of the machine, but the steam wand and portafilter will require cleaning by hand.

If you’re unsure, please check out our ultimate guide to cleaning a commercial coffee machine or contact our technical support team by calling 0800 849 9110.

Why Choose Liquidline?

Liquidline provides extraordinary refreshment solutions that are tailored to your commercial organisation. We offer a premium personalised service, from initial enquiry right through to the installation of your new coffee machine, as well as aftercare, ongoing service and maintenance.

With such a vast selection of commercial coffee machines to for lease or to buy, we provide quality coffee solutions to a wide range of commercial and public service organisations. From providing commercial bean to cup coffee machines to large corporate offices, to barista machines in restaurants and cafés, and even instant coffee machines for school staff rooms – we can do it all! Whatever your requirement, we have a commercial coffee solution that will fuel your team and delight your customers.

Learn more about Liquidline here.

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