Gone are the days when big cumbersome vending machines spouting less-than-tasty cups of coffee were the only option for offices who wanted to install a coffee machine. For smaller companies there was always the choice of just boiling the water in a kettle and making a few rounds of instant coffee for your colleagues and yourself. However, the coffee machine market today is so far advanced that it can prove to be a worthwhile and great value option to buy an office machine, no matter what the size of your office.

Technology has moved swiftly on and there are office coffee machines to meet every budget and which make great tasting fresh coffee. For small offices, there are coffee machine solutions such as the Jura Impressa series, which can be an ideal choice for SMEs. There are also commercial coffee machines for larger offices such as the Franke Evolution machines which are ideal for businesses where it is likely that over 175 cups of coffee per day will be required.

When looking into the possibility of getting a coffee machine for your office it is worth noting that the purchase of the machine alone need not be the only interaction with the coffee sales department. These days there are many options to choose from and you can agree upon basic installation from an engineer to a full bespoke service and cleaning contract with the coffee retailers.

In the last article I was looking at coffee-related gift ideas for our friends and family. I touched upon gifts to fit within most budgets including coffee beans, cups and gift certificates for those who want to leave it up to the person to choose the coffee product themselves. Now I will consider gifts that may be more pricey but will certainly make you the flavour of the month for the foreseeable future.

If your coffee-loving friend or relative has a birthday coming up (and you know their coffee machine takes pride of place in their kitchen) then there are plenty of coffee accessories to choose from. You could buy a gadget to get the milk heated and frothed to perfection such as a frothing jug or frother.

If you really want to go to town on a present then you could consider getting them the latest Baby Gaggia espresso machine or Ascaso Dream Baby pod/capsule coffee machine. There are cheaper coffee makers and cafetieres which make ideal gifts.

If you want to get a variety of coffee items for your money then a Bodum Kenya Coffee Maker Gift Set or La Cafetiere Gift Set make for a complete present, plus you do get amazing value for your money. Take a look online and you’ll be sure to find the present you are looking for. If you still can’t decide, then take our advice from the previous article and buy a gift certificate, which is a great gift idea in itself.

Choosing gifts for our friends and family, no matter how close we are to them, can sometimes be a daunting task. We want to get the present just right and we want them to know that we have put plenty of thought into what we have chosen for them. Often, we are ready to compromise, so we don’t buy anything too out of the ordinary or a gift where there is an element of risk involved. That is why coffee and coffee themed gifts can be a great present for anyone who loves their coffee.

If your friend or relative is really into their coffee then you can, of course, buy them a bag or two of top quality coffee beans or a jar of gourmet ground coffee. If you want to spend a little more then you could look at purchasing coffee cups, mugs or glasses for them to enjoy their fresh coffee in. These are all simple coffee accessories which can be chosen online and ordered to arrive just in time.

If you really can’t decide on the ideal coffee gift then coffee Gift Certificates are always guaranteed to be a winner, as the receiver of the gift can simply buy whatever coffee gift they wish from the wide selection available.