A dozen buttons on the panel do not guarantee a happy team. What matters is the few drinks people choose every day.
Most offices are well served by six to eight drinks: espresso, black coffee, coffee with milk, cappuccino, latte, hot water for tea, hot chocolate, and a decaf option. Other menu items are rarely chosen and can slow down a quick pick.
How to see what gets chosen
Many machines have a drink counter. After a few weeks, you can see which drinks dominate and which are rare.
Tidying up the menu
Put the most popular drinks on the first screen or the top row of buttons. Rare items can be hidden or moved lower if the machine allows.
The menu on a serviced machine
On a coffee vending machine (publisher's site) with a touchscreen, the operator usually changes the menu. Pass on what the team is looking for.
FAQ
Do more drinks mean more cleaning? Often yes, especially when you add more milk-based or powder-based drinks.
Can we make tea from the machine? Yes, if it has a hot water function.