Choosing a coffee machine for your business can be difficult and time consuming. You want to be sure that you are getting the best machine for your money, but with brands like Gaggia, Jura, Francis Francis, Saeco, Stafco, Unic and Ascaso all providing the very best in coffee machines, you might find it hard to know where to start. There are, however, some easy areas for comparison:

Price

This might seem straightforward, but once you've set your budget, you then need to make sure that you are getting real value for money. Most commercial coffee machine producers manufacture machines at different price levels - under  £2,000 for example, to over  £5,000. Make sure you not only know what you're willing to spend, but that you're getting exactly what you need.

Warranties

All commercial machines will come with some sort of warranty. Look at how long the warranties are and what they cover. Some will cover the cost of returning the machine to the manufacturer, where others may not. Some will cover longer periods than others. Think about how much inconvenience you are prepared to put up with if your coffee machine breaks down.

Size and weight

When you're considering a commercial coffee machine, size is important. You may have limited counter space, or you may have a particular design in mind for your preparation area. Buying a machine that's too big for your space would be a disaster. Measure your area so that you know exactly how tall, deep and wide your coffee machine can be. Weight is also important. These machines are large and heavy, and you must be sure that your counter can handle their weight.

Capacity

The capacity of your coffee machine is vital. You need to know how much capacity there is for beans, ground coffee and water. This can help you to work out how many cups of coffee you can make from a full machine, which is an essential calculation when you're preparing financial forecasts. You may also want to look at machines where some of the features are automated, saving time for you and your customers.

Safety

You will be employing staff at your business and you need to make sure that they are safe whilst they are working. They will need to be trained in the safe use of the machine, but you also need to know that the machine has an easy cut-off point, or even an automatic cut-off to protect operators from burns or electrical problems.

Coffee Xclusive supplies a wide range of top-quality coffee machines for use in the home, the office, or for commercial purposes. We also provide coffee beans, pods and capsules along with all the accessories you need. To find out more, or to order online, just browse our website. We're always happy to answer any questions you might have - just fill in our online enquiry form on the Contact Us page.