Monthly Archives: May 2019

4 Reasons Behind the Coffee Upgrade Frenzy

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We have experienced quite a surge in the number of offices wanting to upgrade their coffee service in the last couple of years. Things have gotten so busy that we are now referring to it as the ‘coffee upgrade frenzy’. This is not a bad thing; it’s just that this round of coffee upgrades is unlike similar periods in the past.

So what’s going on? What is behind the coffee upgrade frenzy? As we see it, there are four primary factors in play:

1. New Break Rooms

Throughout the Great Recession and in the years immediately following, businesses held on to their cash. They didn’t spend to remodel their break rooms or move into nicer offices. Now that the economy is humming once again, things are changing.

Many of the coffee upgrades we handle are the direct result of companies either moving to new buildings or redecorating their existing facilities. And when you are going new in the break room, it is only natural to upgrade your coffee equipment and beverage selection.

2. Demand for European Coffees

Next is the ever-evolving maturity of consumer tastes that has resulted in higher demand for European-style coffees and espressos. We are seeing that the same demand is facilitating the need for new equipment in some cases. How long the European coffee and espresso trend will last is anyone’s guess, but we are happy to be on board for now.

3. Cutting-Edge Equipment

The equipment that powers the office coffee industry has changed quite a bit. Some of the newest equipment on the market is truly remarkable. We are not surprised that more of our clients want access to this new equipment, especially since it gives customers access to a wider variety of beverage options.

For the record, Galaxie Coffee carries all the latest equipment, from drip brewers to single cup machines. We maintain it all ourselves as well. When you choose us to be your coffee service provider, there is never a worry about your equipment delivering the delicious beverages your staff expects.

4. Better Coffee Away from Work

Many of our clients offer office coffee and other beverages as a fringe benefit designed to recruit and retain employees. It works very well for that purpose until employees discover they can get better coffee away from work. Suddenly, office coffee isn’t as much of a draw.

A significant portion of our coffee upgrades are the direct result of our customers looking to compete with off-site providers. They are willing to upgrade because they want employees to continue getting the best coffee at work. The same goes for teas, juices, and all the other beverages we carry.

Is your company looking at a break room remodel? Are you planning to move to new digs later this year? In either case, your company is a perfect candidate for a coffee upgrade. Please contact us so we can talk about your needs. We are here to help you navigate the coffee upgrade frenzy.

Let us Replace Your Water Cooler with a New ION System

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Let us Replace Your Water Cooler with a New ION SystemGalaxie Coffee is extremely proud to announce that we are now offering the revolutionary ION water system in both floor and tabletop models. The ION is not your typical water cooler. In fact it is not a water cooler at all. It’s a high-tech, all-in-one water solution that replaces the traditional cooler without sacrificing the quality you’ve come to expect from bottled products.

This fantastic dispenser offers cold, hot, ambient, and sparkling water in a single unit. It requires no heavy bottles and no tanks to refill. Just install it, plug it in, and it’s ready to go. Staff have instant access to clean, crystal-clear water in three different temperature options.

You might be wondering how we can offer you the quality of bottled water without actually delivering bottles. It’s easy. The ION system utilizes an exclusive filtering process that reduces a wide range of contaminants from common tap water. You get the clean and fresh water you want without having to pay for bottles.

Four Choices in One

There have been other water systems offering filtered tap water at the touch of a button. What makes this system different is that you get four choices in one. Choose cold water and the system will instantly filter and chill water flowing into the machine. The entire water pathway is completely isolated so that the water never interacts with outside air.

Choose hot water and the dispenser will once again filter water as it comes in from the tap. The water is heated rapidly as it moves through the machine, so you are not waiting on that next cup of tea or cocoa. Amazingly enough, this machine can produce upwards of 2 gallons of hot water per hour.

You can even choose sparkling or ambient water. Drink it straight up or add your own juices or flavor packets. It is entirely up to you. Both are available with the push of a button.

Touch Screen Ease

You would expect a machine like the ION to be in line with modern technology. Well, it is. Its touchscreen interface is automatically familiar to most people. And it is simple to use. If you can use a mobile device to browse the web, you will find getting fresh, clean water a snap.

The touchscreen interface also offers a quick glimpse of essential information, including a reminder of when it’s time to change the filter. We handle that, so don’t worry about it. In case you are interested, we can change the filter with a simple twist. We do not even have to turn off the water line to do it.

The ION pure water system is the new way to enjoy clean and fresh water in the office. Existing Galaxie Coffee customers now using bottled water and traditional coolers are encouraged to think about upgrading. If you are not yet a Galaxie customer, getting the ION is as good a reason as any to join our family.