20th March 2025
There are numerous factors to consider when choosing the best coffee beans for your cafe or office. Each environment will undoubtedly express different requirements, so it is important to make sure needs are catered for as much as possible. While office spaces may require crowd-pleasing blends that are smooth, balanced, and easy to brew in bulk, a cafe or coffee shop establishment may prefer to prioritise high-quality, speciality beans that offer unique flavours to impress customers.
There’s no pressure to get it right the first time – at John Street Beverage we’ve learnt over the years that coffee expertise comes with a good amount of research, trial and error. As experts in our field, we can, however, provide recommendations on the kinds of coffee beans that could work in a cafe or office space – the rest is down to you.
At the most fundamental level, you need to decide whether to opt for Arabica or Robusta beans- and there is quite a noticeable difference between them. Arabica beans tend to be smoother, more aromatic, and higher quality but typically more expensive. Contrastingly, Robusta beans are stronger, more bitter, and higher in caffeine, but better for bold espresso or cost-conscious choices. Here at John Street Beverage, we use Arabica beans to give our customers access to the highest-quality tastes and textures. For an office setting, Robusta beans may be more sustainable cost-wise, depending on demand!
The roast of the coffee beans is also an important factor. Light or blonde roast beans tend to offer bright, acidic, and fruity flavors. Medium roast beans offer a balanced flavor with a mix of sweetness and acidity (a great all-rounder and perfect for suiting a variety of palettes). For the hardcore coffee lovers, dark roast beans carry old, smoky, and rich flavours with lower acidity (ideal for espresso and milk-based drinks). It is worth finding out about current trends, and doing some good old market research around your local coffee shops to understand what’s popular. When it comes to the office, a quick questionnaire would probably suffice!
If you’re looking to choose the right coffee beans for your coffee shop, you may be more concerned about origins, sustainability and packaging. The origin of your coffee beans can impact flavours and textures, while consumers are drawn in by effective marketing, are eco-conscious and like assurance that their beverages have been sourced fairly. Here at John Street Beverage, we’ve been in the coffee business for over 40 years. We’ve taken this knowledge and expertise and become highly regarded as private label coffee suppliers, meaning we can help you create your own white label coffee, complete with bespoke packaging. We can also support you with barista training to help you launch your new brand.
When it comes to sourcing the best coffee beans for your office beverage, we provide our own medium roast, 100% arabica blend crafted with modern taste profiles in mind. Also available are our fresh ground filter coffee bags for individual serve usage. These are ideal for hotels, traveling and offices, and are an excellent alternative to instant coffee or expensive capsules and pods. More likely to appeal to the masses, Street&Co. coffee is a quick and easy option for everyday drinking.
When it comes to choosing the best coffee beans for your cafe or office, you know your consumers and colleagues best. We’re always willing to share our expertise at John Street Beverage, so get in touch by either emailing orders@jsbeverage.com or calling us on 01322 381380.
