Going out for daytime drinks used to be a leisure activity of luxury - the odd afternoon tea with friends - but now we all take for granted the ease with which we pop along to the local outlet where we can make use of their fabulous coffee machines.

Coffee shops can be found on almost every High Street - several in fact - and if you look through the windows you will see a bustling hive of activity contained within.  While going out for a coffee is a real treat, you can get that same great tasting coffee in your own home with a professional coffee machine.  Same great taste, less cost per cup and most definitely less queueing!

Having a social drink of coffee is a great way to catch up with friends, so rather than going and spending your hard-earned money in a coffee house, invite everyone back to yours for as many cups as they can drink!

If you live in, or have business premises in, a hard water area then your coffee machine will need to be de-scaled every two to three months as a bare minimum.

Wipe your machine down at the end of every day, removing debris and generally giving it a good clean.  Rinse through the machine with clear water to remove any small blockages which may stop your machine from working.

Empty all coffee dregs, filters, etc, so that your machine is fit and ready for the following day - the last thing that you want to be doing frst thing is getting the machine ready for use when you could have done it the night before.

Try to use the manufacturer’s recommended descaling products where possible - it isn;t a gimmick to get you buying a more expensive brand, these products genuinely are designed to work in harmony with your machine.

De-scaling your domestic or commercial coffee machine means that you will always taste great coffee at its very best.  And always remember that warranties do not generally cover any failure which is due to limescale.

When de-scaling your espresso machine, try to use the manufacturer’s recommended de-scaler if possible.  The recommended product will be the one which is the most compatible with your machine and the one which will yield the best results.

You may think that using filters eliminates the risk of limescale build-up on your espresso machine but, in truth, filters only reduce the scale of the build-up and cannot get rid of it altogether.

If you do choose to buy a re-conditioned machine, there’s no danger of receiving a cheap and low-quality models either.  End-of-line coffee machines, ex-demo models and ex-rental machines will all be high quality, as long as you purchase from a reputable dealer.  Many contracts can be agreed which are tailor-made to your business needs, including full telephone support which is available seven days a week, as well as weekly cleaning.

Have a think about what you need from your coffee machine contract and then discuss any concerns you may have with a reputable coffee machine retailer.  They will do all they can to keep your employees and clients happy with some great tasting coffee for many years to come.

Planning ahead and taking out a coffee machine servicing and repair contract with a trusted company such as Xpress Coffee is beneficial in the long-run.  There are obviously some insurances that we can all do without (PPI anyone?) but if you are a catering business which has to rely on the service that you are providing, it is essential to make advance preparations for equipment breakages.  This is when a coffee machine servicing and repair company can save the day and repair your machine in a timely fashion without costing you a week’s profit.

Most machine faults can usually be repaired on-site and relatively quickly, so make sure you choose a company who can provide locally-based engineers and have a quick call out service with 7-day telephone support.

For most people who have never owned a bean-to-cup coffee machine, they don;t know how much coffee they will be using, are unsure of the cleaning and repair costs, or simply don’t have a lump sum to fork out for the machine in the first place.

Xpress Coffee Commercial can take this worry out of the equation by setting you up with a complete package which can include the machine, servicing, warranty and even the coffee supplies too.

Other options are also available including extended servicing periods, priority servicing and free coffee - depending on which package you take out with them.  So, put your worries aside and give Xpress Coffee Commercial a call today to discuss your requirements.

Don’t forget to keep stocked up on all of your coffee products, including coffee beans, ground coffee or coffee pods - whichever your office coffee machine uses.  You’d be surprise how long the expiry dates are on some coffee products so it’s best to keep stocked up so that you’re never left short of a cup of coffee when you (or a customer) need one the most.

Once you’ve got your coffee supplies sorted, make sure that you have enough cups and mugs.  Maybe it’s time to update your set and buy news cups and mugs for the year ahead.  Don’t forget all of the hospitality products which go along with cups, including spoons, saucers, coffee glasses and consumables such as milk, sugar and coffee syrup.

Now that you have the basics sorted, why not look at all of the extra items available that go hand-in-hand with owning an office coffee machine?  Milk frothers are fantastic little devices if your machine doesn’t currently have one integrated into the machine.  How about a matching milk jug to go with your machine too?  If you really want to up the ante, have a look at cup warmers and milk fridges.

Take a look online at Xpress Coffee and you’ll be sure to find all of the accessories you need for your office coffee machine.

Choosing a gift for a friend or family member can be hard at the best of times, without this lack of choice in the shops.  This is where Xpress Coffee UK come in - their January Sale isn’t full of end of line stuff that didn’t sell at Christmastime, no cheap and nasty equipment that they’re desperate to get rid of; simply great deals, great prices and some great products at sale prices.  Don’t understaimate coffee and coffee-themed gifts as a present for anyone who loves their coffee.  If your friend or relative is really into their coffee then you can buy anything from the latest espresso machine, through to a couple of bags of their favourite high-quality coffee beans.  Also available are gourmet ground coffee jars, coffee cups, mugs or glasses and many more accessories at fantastic sale prices.

So, don;t worry about not being able to find a decent gift after Christmas, with the Xpress Coffee Sale now on, you can find everything you need from a fantastic new espresso machine to a fabulous set of coffee cups!

No matter what the size of your office is, there are many commercial coffee machines available to suit any budget, any office, small or large.  For the smaller office, commercial coffee machines with a smaller footprint can be a godsend.  They still do the job, but won’t take up precious floor space.  Larger offices which may have a bit more room (and more mouths to fill!) can cope with a larger capacity machine, possible one which produces a range of beverages to suit many tastes.

Whatever your commercial coffe machines needs, give Xpress Coffee Commercial a call to discuss your requirements.

From bed to kitchen, a fresh cup of coffee from your coffee machine will kick-in and give you the lift that you need to begin your day the right way.  By owning a coffee machine in your own home, you know the feeling of being met with a morning cup of coffee without having to get dressed and pop to the nearest coffee house first.

The quality of the coffee is very important so you need to choose a machine that it right for you.  Even with the right coffee machine, it then takes time to get the right balance of water, coffee and milk to make the perfect cup.

However you choose to enjoy your perfect cup of coffee, savour the taste from a coffee machine in your kitchen whilst getting ready for the day ahead, and get that caffeine hit in the comfort of your own home.