Iced Coffee in the Workplace: How to Capitalise on This Growing Trend
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Iced coffee has really seen a boom in the last five years. What used to be mainly reserved for the summer months has become an all-season favourite. But how can workplaces capitalise on this trend, and how can it help your business in the long run?
Offering iced coffee in the workplace is an easy way to build satisfaction and wellbeing among your staff. For some, hot coffee simply isn't their preference, so giving them an extra option can help them feel appreciated. It can also help improve productivity, no more coffee runs to pick up speciality drinks elsewhere. Investing in a coffee machine that serves both hot and cold drinks also shows your commitment to staff experience, and all the small touches help to make a difference.
If you want to make the iced coffee process easy, the Douwe Egberts Excellence Touch Hot & Cold is the best option for you. This machine takes the unique liquid roast technology of the Douwe Egberts Cafitesse line and combines it with an undersink chiller unit to dispense genuinely chilled drinks. This means ice isn't simply added to a hot drink after the fact, the drinks are chilled from the outset, helping to preserve the overall taste.
Some of the drinks that can be made using the Excellence Touch Hot & Cold include:
Latte
Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Americano
Espresso
All of these can be made in both hot and chilled variants, along with a wider range of drinks, making this the ideal office coffee machine for offering variety to your employees.
The Excellence Touch Hot & Cold is also easy to use and maintain. The touchscreen interface means no barista training is needed to operate it, making it user friendly for almost anyone. It also features a customisable strength control, giving users the ability to tailor their cup to their own preferences. With just six minutes of cleaning required per week, it's straightforward to keep on top of maintenance in the long run. The Hot & Cold is an ideal commercial coffee machine for a range of settings, from offices to hotels and education facilities.
If you aren't in the market for a new coffee machine just yet but would still like to offer iced coffee to your employees, here are some tips to help:
Brew strong coffee, then chill — ice has a tendency to dilute coffee as it melts, so starting with a stronger base helps to maintain the flavour
Use chilled water or cold milk — using pre-chilled liquids when making your coffee helps to maintain the overall temperature of the finished drink
Larger ice works better — the larger the ice, the slower it melts and the less it dilutes, so your drink stays colder for longer
Flavoured syrups — if your staff enjoy a speciality coffee, a selection of flavoured syrups can help elevate their drinks easily
Summer is the perfect time to upgrade your office coffee setup or to try out some of these tips. If you'd like to find out more about the Douwe Egberts Excellence Touch Hot & Cold, get in contact with our expert team today.
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