There are a number of uses for commercial coffee machines and typically they can be utilized by those going in to business with a coffee shop or hotel, installed in company offices for use by staff and also used at busy locations such as airports or train stations.
There are a few different styles of commercial coffee makers available and the choice of which type is suitable will generally depend on the location. In a crowded area a commercial coffee vending machine can be a suitable choice. These can also be used in larger offices although in smaller offices a drip machine or commercial percolator may be a better option. There are many for use in a coffee shop or hotels and these can include equipment such as commercial espresso machines and cappuccino machines.
There are a number of manufacturers of coffee machines for commercial use and these include, to name a few, Crem International, Rancilio and Bunn. Typically at the more affordable end of the market, commercial coffee machines can retail for around $200 to $300. Examples of this include the Bunn coffee maker VP17-3 which retails for around $300. This is a completely portable machine which has a stainless steel look. It is capable of brewing 3.9 gallons of coffee per hour and deposits this into a decanter which keeps the coffee hot and always ready. Bunn also make other affordable automatic coffee machines for commercial purposes and these include the VPS 12 Cup Pourover which retails for around $290 and the VP 17-1 which costs around $285 to purchase.
The cost at the more expensive end of the market can run into the thousands of pounds depending on the size of machine required and the features incorporated. Examples of this type of commercial coffee machine include the Expobar Office Control Espresso Machine which retails for around $1,400. This includes a large 12 ounce brass water boiler, a heat exchange boiler system meaning there is no waiting time for steam and a programmable extraction amount allowing you to set the quantity of water passing through each shot. It also comes with a number of accessories including a 7 gram coffee scoop, tamper and brass portafilter. Other more expensive commercial coffee grinders and machines to consider include the Rocket Veronica Plus Superautomatic Commercial Espresso Machine which retails for around $5,000 and the ECM Cellini Premium Commercial Espresso Machine which costs around $1,800 to purchase.
There is a huge range of commercial coffee machines on the market and it pays to do some research prior to buying to ensure you purchase a coffee maker that is suitable for your purposes. They are available from a number of outlets with many of the companies that sell coffee machines for businesses having online shops. They can also be found at a number of internet retailers and stores such as Coffee Makers Etc and The Coffee Bump.
If you own a business, coffee shop or hotel then commercial coffee machines are something to consider. Most people enjoy a good tasting cup of coffee and with this type of equipment available you should easily be able to provide this.