Most office coffee problems come down to a few recurring causes. They are easy to spot and fix.
The most common office coffee mistakes are equipment chosen without checking headcount, no single person in charge, neglected cleaning and descaling, and oversized coffee stock that goes stale. Each can be fixed without big costs.
Equipment that does not fit
A home machine for a team of dozens means queues and breakdowns. Before buying, count how many drinks you need daily.
No one in charge
When everyone is responsible for coffee, no one is. Assign a person or a rota.
Neglected hygiene and stock
A dirty milk system and scale spoil the taste. Oversized stock goes stale in the cupboard. Some companies hand these duties to a supplier by choosing a serviced coffee vending machine (publisher's site).
FAQ
Which mistake is most common? Not having a clearly named person in charge.
How can we quickly check our setup? A short team survey and a machine check usually suffice.