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Coffee is 98% water. So why is water quality for coffee not often considered when making your perfect cup? Investing in a high quality machine and premium beans are good steps to getting great tasting coffee. But making sure your water quality is as good as it can be could be the difference between a good coffee and a great one. The main factor affecting water quality for coffee in the UK is hard water, it affects up to 60% of the country. Hard water has more minerals dissolv

Being able to keep up with high demand in short periods as well as sustained daily activity can put unique pressures on coffee machines for schools and universities. W hether that's at break times, lunch or between lectures, your staff and students need to know their machine won't let them down when things get busy. Hygiene and ease of use are also important considerations in an education environment. Machines need to be simple enough for a wide range of users to operate wit

In today’s competitive hospitality market, delivering an exceptional guest experience is more important than ever. From the quality of your rooms to the food and beverage offering, every detail contributes to whether a guest chooses to return, or recommend you to others. One often underestimated factor is coffee quality. Guests now expect barista-standard drinks as part of their stay, whether at breakfast, in the lobby, during conferences or in restaurant spaces. Poor-quality

So, you're thinking about getting a new water cooler or coffee machine for your business. But there are a variety of different types of contract you can take out, making things more confusing than just choosing a machine. Renting your machine is the best option for most businesses, but many feel unsure of what this actually means in practice. We've put together this guide to help explain the benefits of renting your beverage solution and how it can help your business in the l

Coffee is one of the easiest ways to ensure your office keeps running smoothly. A quality cup of coffee in the morning sets your staff up for the day, and being able to offer visitors a variety of drinks helps your business stand out. However, it isn’t just about speed or variety, the quality of the coffee you serve is equally important. Choosing the right office coffee machine supplier who can provide both quality equipment and reliable service is a crucial step when investi

At Crown, we are dedicated to reducing our impact on the environment, both at home and around the world. Part of this means informing and supplying our customers with a range of sustainable office hydration solutions to suit their individual needs, while supporting their own sustainability goals and ESG targets. Renting a Machine Renting a machine may not seem like an obvious sustainable switch, but it is worth considering when looking for your new office water cooler or comm

In the hospitality sector, getting every last detail right to please your customers is essential. From the way you make the beds to the food and drink you provide, every touchpoint can influence whether a guest decides to return to your establishment. Around 30% of people said that low-quality hotel coffee would deter them from rebooking. This creates a valuable opportunity, not only to elevate your guests’ experience but also to increase the likelihood that they become repe

Choosing the right coffee machine for your business isn’t always easy. With a range of different commercial coffee machines available, it is important to make sure you select the style that works best for your needs. To help you find the perfect fit, we’ve created a useful guide to the different types of coffee machines we offer. Whether you run a café, bar, office or hospitality venue, this guide will help you identify the commercial coffee machine that best meets your requi

Iced coffee has seemingly burst out of the recesses of the coffee shop menu and into the forefront of consumers’ hearts over the past couple of decades. Its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. In the UK alone, “the iced coffee market is currently valued at £178.9 million, up 37%.” But how did this chilled delight become so entrenched in modern coffee culture? It is thought that chilled coffee, a precursor to modern-day iced coffee, originated in Algeria in 1840. During

Despite originating in China, Tea is a quintessentially British beverage. Whether you like it or not, we are famous the world over for sipping on this hot drink, come rain or shine. However, that could all be about to change. New research has suggested that coffee has overtaken tea as the UK’s favourite brew. According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, 63% of the British public drink coffee regularly, whereas only 59% drink tea. But why? Here are a few reasons why a cou

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When people first hear about liquid coffee, the reaction is often sceptical. Can it really match the quality of a freshly ground bean to cup machine? And isn't it full of additives and preservatives? The short answer is no — and yes. Liquid coffee is 100% pure coffee, carefully crafted from selected, roasted and ground beans that are brewed and immediately frozen to lock in freshness and flavour. There are no additives, no preservatives and no compromise on quality. Here are

When you rent a water cooler or coffee machine from Crown, you're not just getting a machine — you're getting a team behind it. Our engineers are out on the road every day, making sure our customers' machines are running exactly as they should. Here's a look at what a typical day looks like for one of them. Starting the day The day begins at the office, where our engineers collect their jobs, load the van with the parts and equipment they'll need, and head out to their first

If you're considering a bean to cup or Douwe Egberts coffee machine for your workplace, one of the first questions you'll face is whether to go with fresh milk or powdered milk. It might seem like a minor detail, but it can make a real difference to the quality of your drinks, the ease of maintenance and the day to day running of your machine. Here's what you need to know. Fresh Milk — the premium choice There's no question that fresh milk produces a richer, creamier result.