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Fresh Milk or Powdered Milk For My Coffee Machine?

Fresh Milk or Powdered Milk For My Coffee Machine?

by | May 17, 2018 | Article, Coffee Machines

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Fresh milk or powdered milk for my coffee machine?

With the coffee shop industry going wild in the UK, the demand for good quality coffee in the workplace is ever increasing. In a coffee shop you would expect to be given a coffee made with fresh milk as this added to a good quality espresso makes an excellent drink.  Most businesses look towards a commercial bean to cup coffee machine to provide their coffee as it isn’t practical or cost effective to have a traditional espresso machine and employ a full time barista.  The other question often asked ‘is fresh milk or powdered milk the best option’? Some points to consider are aspects such as hygiene, storage, wastage and the actual cost per cup.

Fresh milk always provides a better milk texture. That’s why we set up all of our coffee machines with the manufacturer’s recommended guidance (along with our own expert testing and tasting) of semi skimmed milk. However, granulated milk has its own key benefits – it makes it much easier to clean the machine. Granulated milk can typically save 15 minutes of cleaning a day. If you have multiple machines, this can be a big time saving.

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What is granulated milk?

Granulated milk is made from fresh milk, freeze-dried into very tiny granules, also often called powdered milk. But it’s not the same as coffee whitener or creamer, which usually have added sweeteners, whereas granulated milk is not artifical in anyway or have added sweetness. It’s purely milk that has been dried out.

There has been a vast improvement in powdered milk products in recent years and the invention of Mook granulated skimmed milk means that ‘whitener’ has become a thing of the past. Granulated milk added to hot water in a machine gives a thick velvety milk with exceptional flavour , it’s the closest thing to fresh milk you’re going to get and it’s healthier!

Cleaning

All fresh milk machines require daily cleaning of the milk pipes and storage tanks with a cleaning fluid and this can be required several times a day in warmer weather. A separate milk fridge situated next to the coffee machine will prevent the milk going off but this will need cleaning too which creates extra work for the office staff.  If the cleaning is neglected, there is a risk of bacteria establishing in the milk pipes which will clog up creating a headache for anyone wanting a milky drink.

The daily cleaning with a granulated milk option is greatly reduced and usually consists of just rinsing the mixing bowl to prevent any build up of ingredients. All our machines have handy walkthrough, on-screen instructions or we have handy cleaning guides available.

Cost

Fresh milk is expensive and bulky too as each drink uses a lot, for instance when making one hundred 12oz drinks you will require approximately 60 litres of fresh milk, that’s 30 standard bottles of milk and an office of 40 staff would easily consume 100 drinks per day. At the end of each day there will mostly likely be some milk left in the container which is poured down the drain, add this up every day and that’s a lot of wastage.

A case of granulated milk is easy to store, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated and a case will make over three hundred 12oz drinks.  Each drink has a measured amount of milk dispensed from the machine and it can be left in the canister for days which means there is no waste. If the packet is unopened the shelf is over 12 months.

Helping you choose the right coffee machine

Our website has you the customer in mind to help the decision and ordering process very simple and clear. It has very useful icons and symbols to help identify the capabilities of each machine but also how many office staff each system is suitable for.

Some examples of suitable machines for your office are given below.

If you still need some expert advise, get in touch with our friendly knowledgeable sales team who can advise on the best options based on your specifications. 01905 337187

Fresh milk commercial coffee machine options:

Jura Giga X8 – up to 175 drinks per day

Jura JX8 – up to 100 drinks per day

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Granulated milk commercial coffee machine options:

Arezzo – up to 70 drinks per day

Aviano – up to 250 drinks per day

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Choosing The Right Coffee Shop Equipment for Your Coffee Business

Choosing The Right Coffee Shop Equipment for Your Coffee Business

by | Apr 23, 2018 | Article, Coffee, Coffee Machines

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Choosing The Right Equipment for Your Coffee Shop

After choosing your coffee shop location you will need to pay attention to the coffee shop equipment.

It is easy for the inexperienced coffee business owner to buy the wrong or unnecessary coffee equipment which is a waste of needed cash. You don’t have to waste your money.

 Developing your coffee shop concept, developing a business plan with a budget and making good coffee equipment decisions, will help you maximize your money.

 A lot of independent coffee shops don’t last long because the owner loves coffee but doesn’t pay enough attention to the finance side, so get a good advisor early on!

You need to have a menu that is appealing to your client base and your menu will determine what coffee equipment you will need.

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Coffee Shop

Most coffee shops will require the following coffee equipment as standard:

Traditional or commercial espresso machine

Consider how many group heads you think you will need, don’t spend the extra on a 3 group head if you aren’t going to make use of it.

Industrial coffee bean grinder

This could be manual or grind on demand, grind on demand will cost more but they can waste less coffee.

Knock out drawer

Under grinder type make good use of space or the Cafelat tubbi type are easy to keep clean

Barista tools

Milk foaming jugs (have a couple of sizes)

Coffee tamper and tamping mat

Barista towels and apron

Filter coffee brewer

Some clients may request a long black coffee, filter coffee is the quickest option for this and it tastes good too, these don’t need to be expensive.

Arizona Hot Water Boiler

You need a mains fed water boiler that fills up automatically, don’t fall into the trap of purchasing a cheap boiler which is a false economy, they won’t last long and can impact productivity.

Other areas you will need to look into:

  • Furniture & Fixtures
  • Prepping table, if you are making your own food this will need to have a dedicated table.
  • Commercial refrigerator
  • Three-Compartment sink, essential as you will always have to wash and rinse dishes and also have a separate hand washing sink
  • A mains water feed and drain for your sink and coffee machine

Although many people have their own ideas, some of the basic coffee shop sundries will include:

  • Good quality Arabica blend of coffee beans, don’t skimp on buying cheap beans as this is your no1 product and needs to taste right.
  • Decaf coffee pods, a very convenient way of providing a decent decaf coffee, you will need a different group head filter basket for these.
  • Everyday tea and fruit teas, the Clipper Fairtrade range is a good place for you to start, don’t offer too much to start with as you will end up with old stocks.
  • Flavouring coffee syrups, a great way to quickly expand your menu
  • Sugar sticks and sweeteners
  • Crockery, this needs to be good quality such as the Porcelite range, these have a guarantee and they won’t scratch easily.

You will need some level of barista training to be able to serve consistent quality drinks, for instance, if you’re looking for a commercial coffee machine in Worcester or surrounding areas, our team of coffee experts can help you with barista training, this may need to be repeated every year as new teams come into your coffee shop.

Coffee Art
Coffee Shop

You can browse our range of Coffee Machines to select your favourite. Get in touch with our friendly knowledgeable sales team who can advise on the best options based on your specifications. 01905 337187

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Health benefits of drinking green tea

Health benefits of drinking green tea

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Article

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The Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has a lot more to it than just tea.

It comes from the plant called Camellia Sinensis like all other tea but it isn’t bruised and oxidised like black tea so many of the plants compounds make it into the drink. The caffeine level isn’t as high as in coffee but it gives you a milder, different kind of buzz which has a stabilising effect.

Green tea has been shown to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol and it can help block the formation of plaques that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Because catechins lower cholesterol and blood pressure, they can help protect against the damage a high-fat diet can cause and green tea seems to help keep blood sugar stable in people with type 2 diabetes.

Green tea can kill bacteria, which improves your dental health and lowers your risk of infection.

Green Tea

Some studies show that the catechins can kill bacteria and inhibit viruses like the influenza virus, potentially lowering your risk of infections, it has also been known to reduce bad breath!

You aren’t going shed vast amounts of weight by drinking green tea but it is a great alternative to drinking high sugar drinks which will then help you lose weight.  A study has shown that it can increase fat burning and boost the metabolic rate but this could be due to the caffeine in the drink.

If you are wondering where to purchase this extremely healthy drink, Wellbeing stock a fair trade clipper green tea

 

Green Tea Health Benefits

How to persuade your boss to buy a Coffee Machine for your office

by | Mar 8, 2018 | Article, Coffee Machines

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How to persuade your boss to buy a Coffee Machine for your office

Firstly, you need to find out what your boss’s goals are and lodge your proposal in a way that will help him achieve these quicker.

For example, every boss wants productivity to increase, well, science has proven that coffee increases productivity!

A study has shown that your focus and willpower can lessen throughout the day and 200 mg of caffeine can help you identify words and phrases faster than you could do without coffee.  We feel less tired after we’ve consumed coffee which is why we tend to grab a coffee first thing in the morning or whenever we need a boost of energy.

So by providing workers with a coffee machine it means that good coffee is readily available, which means that workers who have access to it will be able to complete their work more efficiently and effectively.

Then you can show him the benefit that staff will get things done quicker because they are spending less time away from their desks. Consider the amount of time that it takes to fill up the kettle (that’s if there isn’t already a queue), wait for it to boil, stir the instant coffee until it dissolves and before you know it a few minutes have passed by.  Or even worse, staff may be travelling off site to coffee shops to obtain their caffeine pick me up.  A coffee machine would mean that staff could make their drink faster at the touch of a button and return to their desks in no time at all.

People expect good coffee these days, without a machine, you can imagine the scene when your clients arrive for a meeting and you have to spend five minutes dashing around the kitchen to make a brew.  A decent coffee goes a long way, it improves your image and shows the client that you care and can make them in a better mood too.

Office Coffee Machine
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People expect good coffee these days, without a machine, you can imagine the scene when your clients arrive for a meeting and you have to spend five minutes dashing around the kitchen to make a brew.  A decent coffee goes a long way, it improves your image and shows the client that you care and can make them in a better mood too.

Workplace coffee is always a hot topic and if you don’t get it right it can have a huge impact on the moral of staff and how they feel about the workplace. To help this process we have put together a quick guide when consideration the purchase of a coffee machine for the workplace:

Coffee Machine Considerations 

Our range of commercial coffee machines provide a sleek, stylish addition for any workplace environment, with the latest technology to deliver high quality hot beverages to your employees at the touch of a button.

There are a number of important points to consider when specifying, but it’s worth starting with the following questions:

1. What type of coffee dispense and drink drink options do you require?

Depending on what type of coffee you are looking to purchase will determine what type of coffee machine is right for you. We offer Bean To Cup, Instant, Filter Brew and Filter Pack coffee machines. Bean To Cup are become the most popular as they are able to create a more barista style coffee taste and quality.

2. How many different variaties of drinks would you like your coffee machine to produce?

You may wish to provide offering your staff and guests a greater range of coffee shop style speciality beverages. We have machine that can produce classic barista coffees such as; Lattes, Cappucinos and Flat Whites. We also offer machines with the addition of chocolate to create a Mocha or a creamy hot chocolate drink. Let’s not forgot the tea lovers! We also have coffee machien with a built in tea brewer, which delivers a fresh tea leaf cuppa.

3. How many people will be using a coffee machine in your office?

Our range of coffee machines are available in different capacities to cope with the demand of any office big or small. Our helpful icons on our website help identity each products capacities by the number of staff you have in your offices.

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Useful coffee machine guides 

Our website has you the customer in mind to help the decision and ordering process very simple and clear. It has very useful icons and symbols to help identify the capabilities of each machine but also how many office staff each system is suitable for.

For our design and fit out and facilities management customers, we have also provided a clear breakdown of each coffee machine’s energy performance capabilities, dimensions and the requirements for installation, power and water supply. And of course a breakdown of purchase and lease pricing, for which we offer flexible payments plans. If there is still anything you happen to be unsure about you can still speak to our experts in a our service team to help you figure out the best coffee machine for your workplace.

Commercial Coffee Machines
Office Coffee Machines

Coffee & Beverage Options

Here at Wellbeing Group we have a commercial coffee machine that offer a wide range of barista style beverage options, so you can deliver a variety of coffee shop drinks to your staff and visitors. We also have machines that are suitable for small, medium and large offices, to cope with the usage demands in any workplace.

 

– Americano, black and white espresso coffee

– Latte, Cappucino, Flat White, Cortado

– Hot Chocolate, Mocha

– Fresh leaf tea, herbal teas

Check out the coffee machine that’s rigth for you here

Commercial Coffee Machine

You can browse our range of Coffee Machines to select your favourite. Get in touch with our friendly knowledgeable sales team who can advise on the best options based on your specifications. 01905 337187

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Office Coffee Machines – Things to know before buying

by | Feb 28, 2018 | Article, Coffee Machines

Office Coffee Machines – Things to know before buying

There are so many office coffee machine on the market these days that it’s a job to know which one to choose and it’s an investment that you need to get right first time or it becomes an expensive business. You need to start by looking at which option is going to be most suitable for your requirements. Each machine has its place in the market as the coffee machine could be designed for a kitchenette, a break out facility, an office tea point, a meeting room or a staff collaboration area.

The best office coffee machine depends entirely on your needs, requirements, number of staff and other factors. We stock commercial coffee machines from all the market leaders on the market, including Coffetek, Jura, Cimbali and Lavazza. All have reputation for quality, reliability, value for money and being able to deliver consistent quality coffee in every cup.

Coffee Machine Considerations 

Our range of commercial coffee machines provide a sleek, stylish addition for any workplace environment, with the latest technology to deliver high quality hot beverages to your employees at the touch of a button.

There are a number of important points to consider when specifying, but it’s worth starting with the following questions:

1. What type of coffee dispense and drink options do you require?

Depending on what type of coffee you are looking to purchase will determine what type of coffee machine is right for you. We offer Bean To Cup, Instant, Filter Brew and Filter Pack coffee machines. Bean To Cup are become the most popular as they are able to create a more barista style coffee taste and quality.

2. How many different variaties of drinks would you like your coffee machine to produce?

You may wish to provide offering your staff and guests a greater range of coffee shop style speciality beverages. We have machine that can produce classic barista coffees such as; Lattes, Cappucinos and Flat Whites. We also offer machines with the addition of chocolate to create a Mocha or a creamy hot chocolate drink. Let’s not forgot the tea lovers! We also have coffee machien with a built in tea brewer, which delivers a fresh tea leaf cuppa.

Milk choices and capabilities are often a big consideration, such as fresh milk options and the ability to dispense Vegan and plant based milk choices, cold foamed drinks, and perfect black coffees. 

3. How many people will be using a coffee machine in your office?

Our range of coffee machines are available in different capacities to cope with the demand of any office big or small. Our helpful icons on our website help identity each products capacities by the number of staff you have in your offices.

Useful coffee machine guides 

Our website has you the customer in mind to help the decision and ordering process very simple and clear. It has very useful icons and symbols to help identify the capabilities of each machine but also how many office staff each system is suitable for.

Commercial Coffee Machines
Office Coffee Machines

Coffee & Beverage Options

Here at Wellbeing Group we have a commercial coffee machine that offer a wide range of barista style beverage options, so you can deliver a variety of coffee shop drinks to your staff and visitors. We also have machines that are suitable for small, medium and large offices, to cope with the usage demands in any workplace.

 

– Americano, black and white espresso coffee

– Latte, Cappucino, Flat White, Cortado

– Hot Chocolate, Mocha

– Fresh leaf tea, herbal teas

Check out the coffee machine that’s rigth for you here

Commercial Coffee Machine

Types of Commercial Coffee Machines for the workplace

We offer a range of coffee machines to suit every type and size of workplace. We base our coffee machine selection advise based around on the number of people in an office. The larger the office, the larger the machine needed to cater for the workplace. From there it’s all about styling preferences and functions you’d like your coffee machine to perform and the kind of drinks it can dispense.

BEAN TO CUP COFFEE MACHINES

Commercial Bean to Cup Coffee Machines are the perfect solution for bringing fresh quality coffee into your workplace. Whether you require fresh bean coffee for your office, showroom or break out area, our bean to cup coffee machines are easy to operate and maintain, offering the full coffee house experience at the push of a button.

Our specialist coffee machine range includes models that work with granulated or fresh milk, and can brew both real leaf tea and fresh espresso coffee.

View our full range of Bean To Cup Coffee Machines here.

Office Coffee Machine
Office Coffee Machine

INSTANT COFFEE MACHINES

Wellbeing Group offer an instant coffee machine range that has something for all commercial environments. If counter top space is a problem, or you require a tank-filled rather than plumbed in (mains fed) coffee machine, we have an affordable solution to suit your requirements. When speed of service is most vital, it’s hard to beat a commercial instant coffee machine. Modern machines and technological developments can deliver high quality drinks, time after time, in an instant.

View Our full range of Instant Coffee Machines here.

Instant Coffee Machines
Instant Coffee Machines

FILTER COFFEE BREWERS

Fresh brewed coffee all day, every day. The small, compact filter-brew systems are the easiest to install, and adapt to any break out area. Low-cost and maintenance this range is perfect for smaller offices with passionate coffee-drinkers.

View our full range of Filter Coffee Brewers here.

Coffee Filter Brewer
Coffee Filter Brewer

COMMERCIAL ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES

The Espresso coffee machines are for the true coffee connoisseur, offering a sophisticated design that draws attention to the fine art of traditional coffee. These Traditional Espresso machines combined creative solutions and the latest innovative technology ensure a perfectly brewed espresso every time. Works in all types of environments, from small local diners to top-level restaurants. All traditional espresso machines come complete with cup stand for serving standard espresso cups.

View our full range of Espresso Coffee Machines here.

Espresso Coffee Machines
Espresso Coffee Machines

You can browse our range of Coffee Machines to select your favourite. Get in touch with our friendly knowledgeable sales team who can advise on the best options based on your specifications. 01905 337187

Service & Maintenance Plans

A vital thing to consider when purchasing your commercial coffee machine, is the need to properly maintain, clean and change water filters to keep dispensing quality tasting coffee, hygiene and to help your machine at optimum dispense performance. We provide coffee machine service plans that are designed to save you time and money on essential regular ongoing maintenance.  

Silver – includes routine servicing and replacement filters 

Gold – includes routine servicing, replacement filters and covers all labour charges on any break downs

Platinum – full package which includes servicing, filters, labour charges and replacement parts

Six Benefits of a Coffee Machine Maintenance Plan:

  • Proactive preventative maintenance helps to avoid break downs

  • Dedicated scale management plan based on your local conditions to maximise energy & unit efficiency

  • Filters are changed on time which ensures a consistent taste and reduces the risk of lime scale build up

  • Easier to budget for, as all costs can be worked out at the start of the year

  • Priority service as your unit can be logged onto our service system ahead of time

  • Save money on standard Pay as You Go service rates and ad hoc visits.

  • One phone number and a dedicated service email which you can log any service requests

Basic

SILVER

 

High-quality, rapid personal service
with a smile …and Free Biscuits!

 

Six Monthly Preventative Maintenance
Visits (to include full Service and
Sanitisation to Industry Standards)

Comprehensive Scale Management
Plan (Includes Six Monthly Scale
Removal filter replacement)

Priority Emergency Breakdown Cover –
Including all site visits and labour as
required (96% of breakdowns are
resolved by end of the next working day)

 

Replacement Parts Cover (Including
associated labour costs)

Advanced

GOLD

 

High-quality, rapid personal service
with a smile …and Free Biscuits!

 

Six Monthly Preventative Maintenance
Visits (to include full Service and
Sanitisation to Industry Standards)

Comprehensive Scale Management
Plan (Includes Six Monthly Scale
Removal filter replacement)

Priority Emergency Breakdown Cover –
Including all site visits and labour as
required (96% of breakdowns are
resolved by end of the next working day)

 

Replacement Parts Cover (Including
associated labour costs)

Premium

PLATINUM

 

High-quality, rapid personal service
with a smile …and Free Biscuits!

 

Six Monthly Preventative Maintenance
Visits (to include full Service and
Sanitisation to Industry Standards)

Comprehensive Scale Management
Plan (Includes Six Monthly Scale
Removal filter replacement)

Priority Emergency Breakdown Cover –
Including all site visits and labour as
required (96% of breakdowns are
resolved by end of the next working day)

 

Replacement Parts Cover (Including
associated labour costs)

 

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