Coffee Machines exist to provide both refreshment and a boost of energy when needed in our busy working days.  They have become part of our everyday lives and everyone has their favourite version of coffee, whether it be a latte, cappuccino, chocacino or maybe even with a dash of something a little more alcoholic!  Yes, coffee machines are in most of our homes now but where did the coffee obsession begin?

The coffee bean originated in Africa but soon spread to neighbouring countries such as Egypt where coffee beans were roasted on an open fire to release their flavour.  The first coffee machine, invented in 1818, evolved over the decades until the espresso machine arrived – born out of a need to increase energy levels and discovered after hyperactive goats were found eating coffee beans in the wild!  This idea was then developed in 1901 where pressure was introduced to the brewing process in the coffee machine and the espresso machine was born.

Advancements continue into making our daily beverages even better with the latest machines able to produce many combinations of drinks at the touch of a button.  Just think, if we can come this far in just over a hundred years, what will the future bring for our coffee-making abilities in the future?

If you are looking for a great value Commercial Coffee Machine then look no further than the Franke Sinfonia Commercial Bean To Cup machine. 

The Franke Sinfonia has the option for up to three bean hoppers, three bean grinders and an amazing twenty-eight drink selection.  The Franke Sinfonia is an ideal piece of equipment for high volume businesses such as bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels and can cater for up to 600 cups of coffee each day (a maximum of 300 drinks per hour).  Mains water and mains drainage is provided through a professional Brita water filter unit connection and a separate steam arm is also available. 

Other additional extras include an adjustable dispense head to cater for all types of coffee cups and glasses and each drink can be pre-programmed to the users own specification.  There is an automatic rinsing and cleaning programme and easy operating panel with large product buttons which can be individually programmed and labelled.

Other important features for a busy environment include a low-noise precision grinder and a dry grounds tray which can hold up to fifty portions - meaning longer periods between emptying – and a cup and milk indicator for self-service usage  This commercial coffee machine also takes aesthetics into account and comes in an attractive stainless steel finish with the plastic casing available in either anthracite or silver, making this machine a fantastic choice for the commercial environment.

Xpress Coffee Commercial Ltd are so dedicated to their back up and support in late 2009 they launched their @XpressCoffee Help & Advice Centre offering a full range of support from instruction manuals to cleaning advice on the machines they offer and service. In early 2010 with the help of Social Media practitioner ‘Our Man Inside’ also known as  @Documentally we added Video and Podcasts using Social Media sites like YouTube, TwitVid, and AudioBoo.

Chris from Xpress Coffee Commercial Comments “While a number of companies have made their back up staff redundant during the recession we have expanded our service department and the support we can offer our customers. Again we have combined old style service with new age technology. Most of our own Xpress Service engineers now carry IPhones or IPads mainly so they can hold Information on hundreds of machine variations Like Jura, Franke, as well as many other brands, from basic manuals and cleaning guides that can be emailed direct to the customer while they are standing with them to complete wiring and technical diagrams to help with more indepth breakdowns.”

If anyone is looking for Servicing or maintenance please feel free to contact our service department.