Office coffee should match your equipment, your team, and your daily rhythm, not just the label. Here are the criteria that make the choice easier.
Choose office coffee in three steps: first the equipment that will brew it, then your team's preferences, and finally the stock level. The coffee must match the device – whole beans for a machine with a grinder, ground coffee for a drip brewer, capsules only for a compatible system.
Start with the equipment
The device determines the coffee format. A bean-to-cup machine needs whole beans, a drip brewer needs coarser ground coffee, and a capsule system only works with capsules made for its standard. If the office uses a coffee vending machine (publisher's site), the supplier usually handles bean selection.
Ask your team about taste
Some people prefer mild coffee, others a bolder cup. A short survey or a tasting of two or three coffees helps you pick a profile most people will accept. It is also worth having a decaf option.
Work out your stock
Stock depends on how many people are in the office and how many cups they drink per day. Track consumption for a few weeks and order with a small buffer so opened coffee does not sit around too long.
FAQ
Is one coffee enough for the whole office? Often yes, as long as you also offer decaf and tea.
Who should choose the coffee? Ideally the person responsible for the kitchen, after checking with the team.