Surrey, United Kingdom Mar 2, 2026  – The growth of the speciality coffee culture in the UK has made barista-style drinks at work a common occurrence. No longer merely an “employee perk”, high-quality [coffees] have become essential office equipment for the modern workplace and are now available to businesses of all sizes and types.

According to the award-winning B Corp coffee specialist Roast & Ground, offering a “high street” quality coffee experience in the office is a clever way to keep staff content and motivated.

“It’s well-known that caffeine improves focus and fights fatigue,” says Roast & Ground founder Richard Gray. “But now we also know it makes people more productive: a recent study by the University of Leeds found that employees who took short coffee breaks were 23% more productive than those who worked without any breaks.”

Beyond productivity, the social aspect is crucial. A high-quality drink selection in the office boosts morale, overall job satisfaction, and helps teams become more creative and collaborative. A 2024 YouGov survey showed that 78% of British office workers think coffee breaks are vital for team bonding.

Richard Gray adds: “It also has a positive impact on staff retention by demonstrating that you care about their well-being. Not only that, but quality coffee clearly conveys to both staff and clients that your organization is discerning and cares about well-being. Who wouldn’t want, or need, to send that message?”

Making the workplace coffee experience as good as that on the high street has been Roast & Ground’s goal from the beginning. To achieve this, Richard Gray personally selects every machine and carefully chooses freshly roasted coffees guaranteed to perform excellently in them.

Here are Roast & Ground’s top selections for coffee machines in the office:

• Rex-Royal: Top-of-the-line coffee machines custom-made in Switzerland to Roast & Ground’s specifications. Their wide range of options enables them to be customized for any client or location, from small offices to high-volume served café setups.
• Jura: Ideal for spaces needing tank-fed machines. Their sleek designs make them popular among style-conscious businesses, and tech-savvy users can place orders via their smartphone or tablet. Jura is famous for its velvety milk foam and great variety of cold brews, with models like the Jura Giga X8 that can serve a full menu of barista specialties – even making two at a time.
• Coffetek: British-made bean-to-cup machines known for innovative design technology, state-of-the-art “distance selection”, and excellent value for money. Internal mechanics ensure that even cappuccinos and lattes made with milk powders can rival the taste and texture of high-street cafés.

“All these machines have advanced, user-friendly cleaning systems to ensure high hygiene standards,” says Richard. “And importantly, all our clients also get full ongoing support, from phone or email assistance to regular scheduled engineer visits for preventative maintenance. This way, we can assure businesses complete peace of mind and consistent uptime.”

By installing a premium bean-to-cup office coffee machine, businesses can instantly transform their workplace culture, save substantial costs, and eliminate the productivity loss caused by staff leaving the office to queue at coffee shops.