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Sunshine and Coffee — They Both Have a Way of Lifting Our Spirits!

Author Anita Krizzan once said, “Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.” She has a valid point. Sunny, warm weather enables us to enjoy the beach, stargaze, watch the birds, tend to the garden, and enjoy outdoor exercise. What’s more, it also helps us to sleep well at night and improves vitality.

On the other hand, you don’t have to hold your breath waiting for the weather to warm up. There is something you can turn to lift your spirits, boost your energy levels, and help you enjoy life to the fullest.

That something is coffee. However, not just any cup will do. You’ll want a brew that suits your exact taste.

Why Is Coffee So Effective?

Most people know that coffee gives you an adrenaline boost to increase your energy levels. However, that boost on its own doesn’t account for the sheer joy a great cup of coffee can bring to your day.

Scientists have found that coffee has some amazing, positive side effects. These are:

The extra adrenaline from coffee opens your airways to enable your lungs to deliver more oxygen to your brain. This, in turn, boosts your cognitive abilities, so you can think clearly and make good decisions without undue delay.
Caffeine increases the dopamine levels in your brain. This feel-good hormone helps us feel happy, as is evidenced by the fact that coffee drinkers are 20% less likely to become depressed than people who don’t drink coffee. As an added benefit, dopamine also helps you think, plan, and focus on your work.
Coffee improves your physical health. It lowers the risk of colon cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. Low dopamine levels have been linked with obesity and various mental health problems.

Bring It On

As a boss, one of the best things you can do to increase productivity, stimulate innovation, and improve employee morale is to bring a top-tier coffee maker into the office. Employees who have the coffee they love right at their fingertips can take full advantage of all that coffee has to offer without leaving work to buy their favorite brew.

BostonbeaN uses cutting-edge technology to offer hygienic, versatile, easy-to-use coffee machines that are sure to suit the need of any business. The machines are touch-free, as users install an app on their phone to direct the machine to produce the perfect cup of coffee. Espresso, caffeinated tea, and cold brews are all available to suit the needs of any employee.

Would you like to enjoy the warm weather and great hot or cold brew? If so, contact us to learn more about our coffee makers and other productivity-enhancing pr

Extraordinary Coffee Options at Your Fingertips — or Not — With the Nespresso Momento

The average worker drinks about 20 cups of coffee a week, which comes to about four cups per person, per workday. Put simply, this beverage is a must-have staple for employees of all ages and walks of life.

Are you looking for a top-tier coffee maker that will improve office morale by providing multiple brew options? Are you rightly concerned about the spread of germs in your office and interested in providing a more hygienic and personalized coffee experience? If so, BostonbeaN’s brand-new Nespresso Momento could be the perfect fit for your business.

The Nespresso Momento 100

The Nespresso Momento 100 boosts productivity by allowing workers to order coffee by smartphone, from the comfort of their desks. All you have to do is scan the machine’s QR code, select the type of coffee you want, and then come pick it up when it’s done.

Other great features include:

Pick from 13 espresso varieties, including popular options such as espressos, lattes, and americanos
Cutting-edge technology ensures the best possible taste and aroma.
Coffee is produced under strict safety and quality standards, then hermetically sealed in single-serve aluminum capsules.
Coffee is automatically ejected, so employees only touch their cup, not the machine itself.
Only minimal care and maintenance is required.

The Nespresso Momento 120

The Nespresso Momento 120 offers all the same benefits as the Momento 100, plus a few more that are well worth a look:

It can brew espresso drinks using fresh milk.
It is made to work with BostonbeaN capsules, and there are 16 unique ones to pick from. These include the new sweet and nutty Bianco Intenso and the caramel-flavored Bianco Delicato.
A refrigerated milk container keeps milk fresh for extended periods of time.
A touchscreen version of this machine prompts workers to wipe the screen down before placing an order.
The machine automatically cleans itself throughout the day.

Are these coffee makers right for you? There’s only one way to find out, and that is to sign up for a free demo at your convenience. We’ll bring the supplies, set up the machine, and let you enjoy our coffee free of charge for the day.

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Want to Select Your Next Cup of Coffee Like A Pro? Here’s What You Need to Know

The common question, “How do you take your coffee?” isn’t as simple as it may seem. There are so many options these days that it can be hard when you are choosing your office coffee.

Wondering what type of coffee would best suit your tastes? Keep reading to get acquainted with the main options and what’s included in them.

Cold Brew

Cold brew is not iced coffee. Rather, it is ground coffee steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours to create a specialized brew that is sure to please and served out of kegs. Cold-brewed coffee is not as acidic as other types of coffee and has a sweet taste and smooth feel. It offers a powerful energy boost with a great taste you won’t want to miss out on. And it keeps fresh in kegerators for up to two weeks!

French Press

Many claim that this is the best option on the market, and it’s not hard to see why. French Press is made using a special brewer that allows small grains and aromatic coffee oils to seep through to add flavor to the beverage. If you enjoy the full flavor of your coffee beans, this is undoubtedly the brew for you.

Espresso

Espresso coffee is made by shooting hot water through finely ground and compressed coffee grains. The result is a powerful, flavorful brew served “shot style.” It’s high in caffeine, but the small serving means you’re actually getting less coffee than you would get from a regular serving of most other types of coffee brews.

Latte

A latte is essentially a small shot of espresso combined with steaming milk to create a rich, warm brew. A latte machine creates an authentic latte using milk powder at the touch of a button, combined in a cup with sugar and any desired additional flavorings.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino, like latte coffee, is made with espresso and milk. However, it contains more caffeine than a latte because less milk is added to the brew. A cappuccino maker, using milk powder, creates an airy layer of milk foam above the brew in less than a minute.

Once you are done choosing your office coffee, you’ll want to ensure it’s brewed by the best brewers in town. BostonbeaN offers high-tech, touch-free brewers with a range of options and amenities to ensure the best possible brew any time your employees need one. Check out our coffee-brewing options or schedule a free demo at your office to discover what a truly great cup of coffee looks and tastes like.

Who’s a Coffee Addict? Famous Coffee Drinkers Throughout History

“Without my morning coffee, I’m just like a dried-up piece of roast goat.” —Johann Sebastian Bach

If you think coffee makes you smarter, you might not have the scientific chops to prove it without a few cups of Joe. Enjoy a hot cup of “brain juice” while learning about a few famous caffeine aficionados from the past.

Let’s start with…

Voltaire

The coffee drinker’s real name was François-Marie Arouet, but he wrote under the pen name Voltaire. In his day, coffee was considered a luxury and the famous writer reputedly downed up to 50 cups of coffee and chocolate every day. His doctor warned him that the expensive habit threatened his health, but the philosopher lived for 83 productive years.

Soren Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard also liked to soften coffee’s bitter taste with something sweet. He put up to 30 sugar cubes in each cup. Kierkegaard had 50 coffee cups and often ask the secretary to choose a separate one for each serving. The creative secretary had to provide a philosophical reason for choosing a specific cup.

Ludwig van Beethoven

The meticulous composer counted out 60 beans every morning for his cup of coffee. Whether this was to attain a specific strength or a fun numbers game remains a mystery.

Theodore Roosevelt

Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th U.S. president. He consumed a gallon of coffee every day, dumping five to seven lumps of sugar in each serving. His son likened his father’s consumption volume to a bathtub.

Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood lent her name to a roaster that raised money for the Pelee Island Bird Observatory in Canada. Atwood has coffee for breakfast, typically with steamed milk or cream. As a bonus, she sometimes adds espresso to strengthen the brew.

Serious coffee drinker and humor columnist Dave Barry had this to say about coffee:

“It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity. I bet this kind of thing does not happen to heroin addicts. I bet that when serious heroin addicts go to purchase their heroin, they do not tolerate waiting in line while some dilettante in front of them orders a hazelnut smack-a-cino with cinnamon sprinkles.”

How does your daily cup count compare with famous coffee drinkers in history?

Contact BostonbeaN today regarding our products and how we can ensure your employees never revolt over an empty pot of coffee.

TopBrewer – The Safe, Touchless Option for Great Coffee in the Office

Wouldn’t it be great if your company hired a full-time barista who made coffee to order without ever touching the cup? The makers of the Top Brewer touchless machine have heard your secret wishes and made them come true.

This automatic, touchless and safe coffee machine responds to voice commands. Employees can order their favorite beverage. For example, “Hey Siri, make my black coffee strong.” Each employee can enjoy barista-style coffee with touching buttons or a shared screen!

Sustainability

Since 99% of the TopBrewer lies under the counter, the machine reduces contact with shared surfaces. Its streamlined design combines the preparation and delivery of cold and hot beverages into one thin nozzle. To make this possible, the manufacturers, who also created the first automatic cappuccino machine, first had to develop the following features:

• World’s smallest milk foamer
• Built-in automatic cleaning
• Touch-free app that allows users to tailor their coffee

The spout is made of 75% recycled steel, and the power-saving standby mode consumes just 6 watts of energy.

Feature-Rich App

The accompanying app lets you receive a welcome notice as you approach the TopBrewer machine. You also get a notification when your espresso or other beverage is ready. The app is compatible with the following devices:

• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Smartwatch

How Does This Touchless and Safe Coffee Machine Work?

1. Select your beverage, such as a cold water, espresso, macchiato or specialty drink.
2. Customize the strength of the coffee, size of the beverage and number of cups.
3. Wait for your notification that the drink is ready.
4. Enjoy!

You can even “favorite” your go-to pick me up.

Coffee Cloud Management

You can also receive alerts on the status of the machine from the Coffee Cloud app. Coffee Cloud sends alerts to the support team so they can remotely resolve many issues without coming on site.

Only the Best Beans

TopBrewer uses only the best Cophea Arabica beans. This is the bean responsible for 70% of the world’s coffee and just 37% is reserved for specialty coffee. What we buy represents the top 1% of the specialty beans. That’s how you get consistently great coffee with every brew.

Find out more about the benefits of installing TopBrewer machines in your workplace for touchless and safe coffee.

Why Your Business Should Say “Yes” to Using a Coffee Delivery Service

Coffee has an unfair label as an unhealthy beverage. Many evaluations leave out that brewed coffee unleashes antioxidants that improve body functions. Also, employees love coffee, so companies can win big by including it as a breakroom perk.

What Are Antioxidants, Anyway?

Many conditions — premature aging, heart disease, diabetes, cancer — tie back to high body toxicity. Antioxidants zap free radicals into harmless components that your body can dispose of efficiently. Roasted coffee has tons of antioxidants such as the ones below:

1. Cafestol

Coffee beans (even the decaf variety) have cafestol, which modulates bile acid in your intestine. Cafestol acts as an anti-inflammatory in the brain and may even improve memory.

2. Trigonelline

Trigonelline is the bitter alkaloid responsible for coffee’s distinctive aroma and can help to prevent cavities. Roasted coffee, particularly Arabica, has 10 times the trigonelline as robusta coffee. When roasted between 160 and 230 degrees Celsius, trigonelline degrades to niacin, a well-known antioxidant.

3. Chlorogenic Acid

Green and roasted coffee has chlorogenic acid (CGA). According to one study, CGA has numerous esterified compounds that can slow fat accumulation and boost your metabolic rate.

4. Melanoidins

Melanoidins impact coffee’s tantalizing smell. They are the brown nitrogenous compounds in America’s favorite beverage. Formed during roasting, melanoidins contain anti-inflammatory properties.

5. Quinine

Quinine contributes to coffee’s bitter taste and antioxidant properties. This compound forms within the bark of the Cinchona tree and is used to treat malaria. Harmful in large doses, quinine occurs in small, beneficial doses in roasted coffee.

6. Caffeine

Caffeine is an antioxidant that can assist in weight loss and reduce or cure headaches. It may even help prevent diabetes.

Benefits of Coffee Delivery Service

Stocking coffee products in the breakroom boosts morale and can keep employees in the office, instead of making mid-morning coffee runs.

Workers love coffee. Coffee isn’t the official beverage of the American workplace, but it might as well be. For 64% of employees, it’s a daily routine. Rather than losing time and productivity on coffee and donut runs, give your employees what they want to keep them happy and in the office longer.
Coffee improves performance.Caffeine breaks help employees remain alert and focused. It can even elevate concentration, which means fewer mistakes. Plus, getting up to grab a mug of coffee helps them reactivate blood flow after sitting for prolonged periods.
Promote positive office culture. A coffee machine is a great place for informal chats that build workplace camaraderie. Some employees collaborate on work-related problems and solve them over cups of java, which is also great for productivity.
People love free stuff.Providing coffee at the office is practically an entitlement these days. It can save employees money, especially with the soaring prices at the local coffee shop. A little appreciation goes a long way toward boosting morale.

Best Coffee Delivery Service

BostonbeaN’s coffee services can conveniently keep breakrooms stocked or fuel important meetings. Order employees’ favorite coffee and tea products and add snacks to celebrate the everyday heroes that keep your business zooming.

Have a Hot Cup of Coffee on a Busy Summer Day

There’s always that one guy who is drinking a hot cup of coffee on a scorching, busy summer day in the office, when all you are craving is a frosty lemonade or an enormous iced tea. And while Gary from accounting is genuinely a know-it-all and a buzzkill, we are here to tell you that in this instance, the claim he’s making are right. Though it seems bizarre and counter intuitive, there is science to back up Gary’s claim that drinking hot beverages on hot days can be helpful. Is there any merit in having a hot coffee in August? Here’s the tea on hot coffee in sweaty weather.

No Sweat

There are many ways to beat the heat in your office during the summertime. Drinking a cup of hot coffee is surprisingly one of them. A steaming hot drink will raise your body temperature, causing you to perspire. Then, when the sweat evaporates, the energy that is transferred cools you off. However, if you are wearing heavy clothes, this method won’t work. The body heat will be trapped, and you will feel warm. So, if on a busy summer day at work you are covered in sweaters because it’s freezing in your office, and then you go out for a cup of coffee on your break, take off the outer layers if you want to try the hot beverage trick. Otherwise, you will just end up overheated.

When In New England

We in Boston and the surrounding towns in New England are dedicated to our coffee drinks, and our coffee of choice does not necessarily match the season. There are many who are devoted to their iced coffee, an extra-large one, with extra ice, and will enjoy this even on the coldest day of February, whilst wearing shorts. A different sort of devotee, however, never takes his coffee cold. This character is a real old-school, New England guy. This is our kind of guy. No matter what the weatherman says, this r-dropping fellow drinks a hot cup of coffee, even if he’s in a pahked cah in Hahvahd Yahd in August.

You Do You

It doesn’t really matter what the thermometer says, or what month it is. Drink what you like and do what makes you feel good. Does caffeine fuel your busy workday? Does a great cup of coffee make you feel empowered? In order to perform well and function optimally and efficiently, you need to stay energized. Sipping a hot coffee brings you back to yourself, it’s a moment out of time just for you, so you can dive back into your many responsibilities. The BostonbeaN Coffee Company brings the drinks you love directly to your workplace, so your break is a true respite and restorative moment.

A Boston Coffee Company Tells about Coffee from Around the World

How do you like your coffee? Here in America, we drink it hot or iced, at cozy coffee shops, homey diners, in our own snug kitchens, and on-the-go (yay cupholders!). We have even started brewing it cold ever since the cold brew coffee trend swept the United States a few years ago. We are fairly new to the whole culture part of coffee, however. As a Boston coffee company, we know that it wasn’t so long ago that a good old cup of joe was a dishwatery mug of instant grounds and boiling water, slugged down before a hard day’s work. The now-ubiquitous rush of the espresso machine and frother, fair-trade and locally roasted beans, and blends savored with a scone was unheard of just two decades ago.

Americans are nothing if not enthusiastic adopters. We dive right in and make traditions our own. At BostonbeaN Coffee Company, we strive to provide our customers with a wide variety of beverages representing the best of traditional coffee styles from around the world and from the United States. But where do the styles of coffee in the United States today stem from? Why do we order an Americano or Macchiato from our neighborhood hangout where tattooed teenagers add creative flourishes to the foam in our lattes? How are people in other places drinking their daily dose of caffeine? Let’s take a quick trip around the world to see how our foreign counterparts measure out their lives with coffee spoons, to paraphrase the poet T.S. Eliot.

When in Rome (or, really, any part of Italy)

We are, perhaps, most familiar with Italian coffee traditions here in the States. Italian immigrants brought with them their dainty cups, stovetop percolators, and pastry pairings. Italians take their espresso very seriously, and ritualistically. In the morning, Italians drink their coffee with milk, whether as cappuccino, macchiato, or latte. But they never, ever order those after 11 a.m. And it would be incredibly tacky and in poor taste if you did (but, you do you). In the afternoons, Italians take their coffee quickly but socially, standing at the counter of their favorite cafe. An espresso shot is the typical choice, served with a twist of lemon peel, which brings out the vibrant taste of the strong roast.

Nobody’s Business but the Turks

Turkey is a country of two continents, at once very European and steeped in the mysterious wonders of the East. Traders and travelers have frequented this land for thousands of years, and many traditions have been invested at this cultural crossroads. Turkish coffee is quite strong, as it is unfiltered. To prepare it, the beans are simmered in a distinctive little pot called an ibrik. Sugar and exotic cardamom are added during the brewing process, but never milk or cream. It is served in a demitasse cup, as in Italy. When you have taken the last sip, the remaining grounds can be used to divine your future, if you wish to see a glimpse of your fate.

Your New Favorite Trend from Sweden

Fika encompasses so much more than coffee. It is both a noun and a verb, and it is baked into the everyday life in that country. In Sweden, community and friendships are very highly valued, and so is fika, a break from the busy day. It means taking a moment to slow down, have a good cup of coffee and a bite to eat. You can practice fika alone, at home, but it is imperative to savor the experience, to not scroll through social media, or take work emails. Fika is respite from the day’s obligations.

Whether you like your coffee milky or strong, sweet, savored with a donut or a dear friend, we have got your caffeine needs covered. Contact an associate at BostonBeaN today!

How to Choose a Good Coffee Maker for Your Office

As a business owner, knowing the importance of offering the right types of coffee and having the right coffee machine is a big deal. Let’s face it – employees thrive off that great cup of steaming coffee whether it’s first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon to help them get through the rest of the day.

Figuring out how to choose a good coffee maker is somewhat of a science. It takes careful evaluation to make sure the needs of the office are being met. Here are a few things to consider:

How many people drink coffee?
What types of coffee do employees drink?
Does the office need filtered water?
Is ground coffee a factor?

While some businesses may think providing coffee for employees is a perk – it’s definitely a must-have. If coffee makes your employees happy, that happiness turns into greater productivity. At the end of the day, it all affects the bottom line.

Depending on the answers to the questions, you may have to invest in a pod solution where the employees brew their own coffee. This could be beneficial for those employees that don’t drink coffee and prefer tea or hot chocolate. A coffee pod system usually accommodates all tastes. In most cases, having a pot of decaf and caffeinated coffee is just fine. The key is having quality coffee and coffeemakers.

Getting the employees involved in making the decision on the office coffeemaker solution is not only smart, it saves time and money. If the employees are brewing and drinking the coffee, shouldn’t they have a say? In this instance, transparency is the name of the game.

At BostonbeaN Coffee Company, we carry a variety of coffee and tea brewing options, including The Fresh Cup, The CX Touch, Encore29 Brewer, Cold Brew Coffee & Tea, and Virtu Bean-to-Cup. If you’re into Nespresso, there are three different options, and a wide selection of whole bean and fresh ground craft coffees. You’ll never have to worry about having the right selections again.

The final step is consulting with the pros. The team at BostonbeaN Coffee Company can assist in creating the perfect coffee space with the right snacks and refreshments that your employees will love. For more information on how it can help, contact an associate at BostonbeaN today!

What Biodegradable Really Means & How to Reduce Office Waste

When talking about the environment, you hear the word biodegradable tossed around quite a bit. Even though it has something to do with the environment, what does that really mean?

Biodegradable means that the product or material will break down quickly, leaving nothing behind that’s harmful. There are certain items that will break down, such as food that has not been treated with chemicals, and something most people use every day: paper. Other biodegradable items include wood, cotton, human and animal waste, and vegetable-oil based soaps. Many companies are using biodegradable packaging for products, which helps decrease environmental impact, reduce waste, and increase sustainability in an office environment. For the most part, society relies on non-biodegradable products that get piled onto a garbage dump.

Does your organization use biodegradable products? There is a growing trend of offices that use biodegradable products in their break rooms to lessen their carbon impact on the environment and reduce waste. This is a socially responsible move that will increase sustainability in an office environment. Partnering with an organization that can provide the best products to handle this task is key.

With their CX3 brewer, the BostonbeaN Coffee Company can offer fresh-roasted, biodegradable pods that brew beverages in under 1 minute, with no break in between brewing cycles. These pods include: light roasts, medium roasts, dark roasts, flavored selections, decaffeinated selections and a tea selection. They also offer a selection of biodegradable breakroom products including napkins, paper towels, and hot and cold cups. Being able to make a positive contribution to society, and help employees become environmentally conscious makes a difference.

The Fresh Cup is BostonbeaN’s specially made coffee brewer, which offers one-touch brew activation, requires no break between brewing cycles, offers hot water dispensing, and quietly brews and ejects biodegradable coffee and tea pods. Equipped with an internal bin that holds up to 50 used pods, you can’t go wrong.

For more information on making the switch to biodegradable breakroom products, contact the team at BostonbeaN today!

Sunshine and Coffee — They Both Have a Way of Lifting Our Spirits!

Why Is Coffee So Effective?

Bring It On