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Office coffee machines: bean-to-cup models for teams

Updated 6 November 2026

In an office nobody wants to be the barista. A bean-to-cup machine grinds, brews and froths milk at the press of a button. Compared with a home machine, what changes is how many drinks it can make in a day, how big the bean container and the water tank are, and whether it can be connected to a water line.

What matters in an office

• Recommended daily output: the manufacturer states it. Choose a machine rated above your busiest day.
• Bean container and water tank: bigger means fewer refills. A fixed water connection ends refilling for good.
• Milk: a milk cooler or fridge next to the machine keeps milk fresh all day.
• Cleaning: automatic rinsing and cleaning programmes save time, but one person still has to own the job.
• Service: ask who repairs it, how fast, and whether a replacement machine is lent during repairs.

Professional office models

The figures below come from the manufacturer pages and spec sheets linked under each model. A dash means the source does not state it.

• JURA WE8

  Compact professional machine with one bean container, for small teams.

  Recommended per day	≈ 30 drinks
  Water tank	3 L
  Bean container	500 g
  Power	1450 W
  Voltage	230 V

  or ask a local dealer for installation and service

  Source: JURA UK, WE8 Chrom EA 15419 · JURA USA, WE8 (UL) 15145

• Saeco Aulika Evo

  Office machine with a large bean container; a version for a fixed water connection is offered.

  Recommended per day	≤ 120 drinks
  Water tank	4 L
  Bean container	1 kg

  or ask a local dealer for installation and service

  Source: Coffee Friend UK, Saeco Aulika Evo Top HSC (retailer spec page)

• JURA GIGA X8 Professional

  Two grinders and two bean containers, for large teams.

  Recommended per day	180 drinks
  Water tank	5 L
  Bean container	2 × 650 g
  Power	2300 W
  Voltage	220–240 V

  or ask a local dealer for installation and service

  Source: JURA UK, GIGA X8 Professional (PDF)

• Melitta Cafina XT4

  Professional machine for high volumes, usually sold and installed by dealers.

  Recommended per day	180 drinks
  Power	2600 W
  Voltage	230 V

  or ask a local dealer for installation and service

  Source: Melitta Professional, Cafina XT4

We have not tested these commercial machines ourselves. Versions and voltages differ by country, so confirm the local version before you buy.

Small team? A home machine may be enough

For a few people, the bean-to-cup machines we review for homes can do the job. Check that the warranty covers office use.

Jura E8 · De'Longhi Magnifica Evo · Philips 3200 LatteGo · De'Longhi Rivelia

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We do not sell machines and have not tested these commercial models ourselves. Figures come from the linked sources and can change. If you buy through our Amazon links we may earn a commission.