5 Ways A Workplace Coffee Machine Can Benefit Your Office Culture In 2026
Nine in ten UK employees work harder because of good coffee.
That’s what a Nespresso study tells us. It’s clear - in 2026, not providing a much-needed coffee to your workers will cost a lot more in the long run. With just one cup a day, your workers will do more, chat more, and enjoy their time at work more. What more can you want from a positive work culture?
Let’s have a look at the impact a workplace coffee machine could have on your business.
5 Benefits Of Coffee At Work
Coffee Makes Staff More Productive
89% of workers credit high-quality coffee for making them more engaged at work, and for good reason. Coffee and productivity go hand in hand - just one cup of coffee can:
Keep workers alert and focused, even during long meetings or tedious work
Improve idea sharing, making conversations flow more easily
Help your employees find solutions to challenging issues
Manage people’s moods, helping people stay relaxed even during tense discussions
Coffee is also the perfect excuse to stretch your legs and go for a quick walk, and even have a chat with co-workers while taking a break from your work. The results of a 2025 study by the University of Leeds confirm this, with a 23% increase in productivity for those who take short coffee breaks during the day.
Coffee Improves Employee Morale
Coffee plays a surprisingly large role in keeping employees happy and connected! Taking a few minutes to grab a cup provides a much-needed mental break, helping people shake off stress and come back to their tasks feeling more focused and productive.
More than just a quick energy boost, the coffee break is a fantastic social tool - it creates an informal gathering spot where colleagues can easily chat, build strong working relationships, and collaborate without the pressure of a formal meeting, ultimately making the workplace feel more supportive.
The numbers don’t lie - in the study done by Nespresso, 81% of those surveyed said that coffee breaks help them to build stronger relationships with their colleagues.
Coffee Gets The Creativity Running
Picture this - productive team meetings, creative discussions, long brainstorming sessions flowing with ideas. Coffee can help make that into a reality.
More than just overall energy levels, coffee helps increase focus and creativity. While it might not magically generate wild, new concepts, the dopamine lift encourages motivation and a feeling of drive. Plus, stepping away for a brew offers a mental break, often leading to unexpected sparks of insight when you least expect them.
Coffee Keeps Staff Satisfied
Another 2025 study showed that approximately 65% of consumers in the UK drink coffee two to three times a week or more, compared to about 23% of Brits who don’t drink coffee at all. Each staff member is almost 3 times more likely to be a coffee drinker than not!
Employee perks are one of the top reasons office workers report overall job satisfaction, with coffee being one of the top ones. With so many coffee drinkers around, providing this perk seems like a no-brainer. You will:
Make your employees feel appreciated and valued
Increase trust in your business
Attract top talent
Retain your most valuable team members in the long run
Not only that, but Brits already reportedly spend an average of £530/year on takeaway coffee. Providing their much-needed morning fix in the office will help them not just mentally but also financially.
The Right Coffee Can Build A Sustainable Culture
Your office coffee station can do more than keep employees happy - it can keep the planet happy.
A bean-to-cup machine ditches the plastic coffee pods in favour of bulk beans, and you can even equip it with compostable cups and lids to cut down on waste. You can even compost the used grounds for your office plants - it’s an easy, visible win for the environment.
Getting an environmentally-friendly coffee machine shows that your business has a real commitment to global fairness, which helps employees feel like even a small action, like a morning coffee, can have a positive impact.
The Vitro S1 MIA is a compact yet powerful coffee machine, designed for the needs of any small office.
Delivered to you using electric vans, the machine can be equipped with eco-roasted coffee beans and compostable cups and lids to keep the carbon footprint of your business as low as possible.
Keep Your Workplace Culture Alive With Exquisite Refreshments
The reason soft job perks matter so much is simple: because your employees matter.
But just providing coffee isn’t enough.
Make it an easy, convenient, and tasty refreshment by installing a workplace coffee machine. With Exquisite Refreshment, your office can move beyond the bland instant coffee and embrace a superior coffee experience. Our commercial coffee machines offer a seamless upgrade to your office culture, offering a delicious, morale-boosting ritual that keeps employees engaged and ready to tackle any challenges.
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Browse our range of tabletop office coffee machines, vending options, as well as our premium consumables, and get in touch for a free trial or custom quote.