What is the best coffee machine for your business?

So you’re looking for a new coffee machine for your business –you’re in the right place! As well as our award-winning, great tasting coffee, we partner with a range of industry leading commercial machine brands to offer a full machine fit service complete with beans, syrups and more.

Whatever your business size or capacity, Small Batch Coffee Roasters have various models to suit your set-up and output. With each client, we ensure the following considerations are taken into account when recommending the ideal machine:

• Budget – how much can a business afford vs what equipment will serve their needs best

• Space – depending on the size of your business or allocated coffee area, we need to tailor your needs to the best machines available on the market

• Maintenance – will there be trained employees to take care of maintenance or does it need to be self-sufficient? Are parts readily available?

• Employees – will it be a self-serve setup or will multiple employees be required to operate it based on customer volume?

• Power – does the location have the supply to support the machines requirements?

Once that’s covered, we can then recommend the best commercial coffee machine for your business:

Commercial Espresso Machine

A go-to choice for coffee shops and cafes with experienced baristas, where high-quality great tasting espresso is a must and latte art is key! With manual control options, baristas are skilled in crafting the perfect shot and producing high-quality drinks for customers.

Pros:

• Greater control over extraction and milk texture

• Allows for customization based on brew guides and latte art

• Ideal for business who want to emphasise quality and care of coffee

Cons:

• Requires trained baristas for operation – not just for preparing drinks, but also managing a fast paced, time sensitive environment at times

• Needs regular cleaning and maintenance

• More expensive option

Bean-to-Cup Machines

A great all-around choice for ease of use, consistency, and speed. These machines are ideal for self-service environments, businesses where ease of use and consistency are crucial, and when barista training is limited, especially in self-serve environments like event spaces and offices. We recommend WDF for the highest quality coffee taste and ease of use.

Pros:

• Automatic grinding, brewing, and milk frothing in some cases

• Programmable settings for different drinks

• Minimal training required for use

Cons:

• Can be more expensive than traditional espresso machines

• Not the same level of customization for advanced baristas

Pod Machine

Pods are growing rapidly in the consumer market, but are also a great self-serve hospitality option. If you’re a hotel, supply student accommodation, or lease serviced apartments, pod machines are a sleek, cost-effective and highly efficient option for customers and residents. With our own range of speciality coffee pods, we can create a bespoke package to suit any accommodation size.

Pros:

• Sleek design and space saving

• Easy set up and maintenance for both staff and customers

• Time efficient brewing

• Consistent taste

Cons:

• Can be expensive, but multiple pod machines = 1 espresso machine

• Limited control on brewing method, unless using the Morning machine which has an integrated app for customised brewing.

• Coffee might not be as fresh as ground beans, but is fresher than instant.

• Would need to purchase an additional milk steamer for those who want milk based coffee

Ready to make a machine purchase? Contact us today to discuss your options and learn more!