Simple Guide to Workplace Coffee From The Moon Roast Team
Creating great coffee in the workplace doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. With the right setup and a few simple practices, you and your team can enjoy real coffee every day, from less than 32p per cup, all from the comfort of your office chairs.
Real Coffee Matters at Work
We might be biased but the research isn’t, and all the evidence shows that providing real coffee; not your supermarket instant, isn’t just an office perk. It is consistently shown to provide a wealth of other workplace benefits. Think
- Boosting productivity and focus.
- Improving team morale.
- Creating a welcoming environment for all staff and visitors.
- Encouraging team collaboration over shared coffee moments.
That is why we believe every workplace deserves real coffee.
To help you get started, the Moon Roast team have put together this short guide designed for any business thinking about upgrading their workplace coffee but isn’t sure where to start.
First up, you need to get the right coffee set up.
How to Choose the Right Coffee Setup For Your Workplace
Every workplace is different. But we’ve shared below the most common options open to you.
1. Bean-to-Cup Machines
Best for: Medium to large teams
Easy to use, minimal training
Fresh coffee at the touch of a button
2. Espresso Machines
Best for: Coffee enthusiasts or client-facing spaces
High quality, barista-style drinks
These machines do require training and maintenance
3. Filter & Batch Brew
Best for: Offices serving high volumes quickly
Cost-effective and simple
Great for meetings and shared spaces
4. Pod Machines
Best for: small offices or low usage
Convenient and quick
Not ideal though if sustainability matter to you
Now you've got your coffee setup sorted, it is on the the fun bit. What coffee should you choose?
Choosing The Best Coffee For You And Your Team
For us, the most important factors for you to consider when choosing your coffee are:
Freshness: The beans should be freshly roasted and consumed within 2 – 4 weeks of roast date
Ethical: this is a factor close to our heart. We believe the beans should be ethically sourced to ensure the long term sustainability of the sector
Flavour profile: choose beans that have a balanced flavour that suit a wide audience
Popular Workplace Flavour Profiles:
You might be wondering, what is a ‘flavour profile’? Basically, it does what it says on the tin. It is a way of describing what taste you can expect from your coffee choice.
Based on feedback from Moon Roast customers, the most popular profiles for a workplace with different tastes are:
- Smooth & chocolatey – the crowd-pleaser!
- Medium roast with nutty notes
- Low acidity for easy drinking
You can’t really go wrong with these.
Brewing Basics (Keep It Simple)
Now you’ve chosen your beans, here are our top tips to ensure the perfect brew.
1. Bean-to-Cup Machines
- 1:16 (1g coffee to 16g water) is a great starting point
2. Espresso Machines
- Fine for espresso
- Medium for filter
- Coarse for French press
3. Filter & Batch Brew
- Use filtered water where possible
4. Pod Machines
- Store coffee in an airtight container
- Avoid heat, light and moisture getting inside the coffee bag or jar or container.
It really is as simple as that!
Keeping it Sustainable
As you know, the environment and sustainability really matter to the Moon Roast team. So, we thought we’d share a few simple actions you can take in your workplace to help our planet, whilst enjoying your brew:
- Choose responsibly sourced beans
- Use reusable cups or mugs
- Recycle coffee grounds (great for those office plants!)
- Avoid single-use pods where possible
Create a Coffee Culture
To really harness the benefits of introducing real coffee into your workplace, make sure you:
- Set up a dedicated coffee area, it doesn’t have to be fancy.
- Offer a variety of milk options (dairy & plant-based), to suit all tastes.
- Host occasional coffee tastings. Bring your team together.
- Encourage team coffee breaks. It is a great way of boosting productivity and enhancing creativity.
So, Why Choose Moon Roast Coffee For Your Workplace?
In case it hasn’t come through already, we work, live and breathe coffee. It is our passion and we want it to become yours. That is why we’ll support you in any way we can. That might include:
- Delivering freshly roasted, real coffee to your door
- Giving you advice and guidance around equipment and setup
- Our friendly team providing training around how to get the most from your workplace coffee set up
And if you’ve got any questions whatsoever, we’ll always be there to answer them.
Try us!
Ready to upgrade your workplace coffee?
Visit our coffee at work page to learn more and order your free samples.
Enjoy!
