Smart Coffee Machines & Beverage Solutions

Commercial coffee machines are large coffee-making tools that are operated by baristas to make freshly prepared aromatic coffee and beverages.

They range from bean-to-cup machines, instant coffee machines, filter coffee machines, barista coffee machines and coffee vending machines.​

The two main types of machines include the bean-to-cup coffee machines, which serve up pre-set espresso-based drinks, all at a push of a button. They are an ideal choice for offices, showrooms and communal areas.​

The other main type is a traditional coffee machine, with one to three group heads that gives the option of making a wide range of coffee beverages with an in-built steam wand to froth milk manually. They are designed for use in cafés, restaurants and coffee shops.​

Commercial coffee machines have common features like automatic cleaning and maintenance systems, adjustable grind settings and bigger water boiler reservoirs to make coffee brewing as simple and convenient as possible.​

You can buy a commercial coffee machine from coffee and beverage solution companies, like Nestlé Professional.​ We have a large range of commercial coffee machines to suit the retail, café, restaurant and commercial space. They are available through our network of distributors and can be bought directly from our website. Please visit https://www.nestleprofessional.com/country-selector for further information.​

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing beverage solutions for your business:​

Traffic and volume patterns​

High-volume coffee solutions can consistently brew, hold and serve hundreds of cups a day – but may come at a cost regarding drink freshness or create waste for small businesses.​ One-touch pod or espresso-style machines offer authentic coffee beverages, but only do so one cup at a time, so are more suitable for small or medium operators.​

Cold drinks​

Refrigerated juice or tea dispensers that use frozen products may free up cooler space, but need freezer, storage and counter space. They also need electrical and plumbing connection.​ Lower volume businesses may use an ice machine, while higher volume places may need commercial coolers that take up floor or kitchen space.​

Right tools for staff​

Traditional commercial coffee machines need frequent cleaning regimes and trained baristas to operate.​ One-touch pod or espresso-style machines may be more suitable for businesses with less staff.​

Maintenance support​

Thoroughly research the amount of time to clean and maintain beverage solutions equipment.​ For replacement parts, what are the costs, where can you buy and how quickly will they arrive?​ When things go wrong, is the machine covered by warranty, who can repair and how quickly?​