We’re heading back to the Midlands Business Network Expo for a third time!

It’s official. We’ve caught the bug. Coinadrink will be attending the Midlands Business Network Expo as an exhibitor for the THIRD time when the event returns on Friday 11^th October at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. And this time we reckon it’s going to be better than ever, especially as John Barnes MBE, Liverpool FC legend, will be attending!

Really, this is just the cherry on top of the cake. We attended the last two Midlands Business Network Expo’s and they’ve been terrific, both for exhibitors and attendees. They’ve always been well attended, and as a visitor they’re a great way for you to see what’s out there and improve your business and workplace.

Coinadrink Limited is an advanced vending company and our services are all about improving the wellbeing of your workforce. We have seen lots of interest in our stand across the previous two exhibitions. Vending is fast becoming a necessity as opposed to a luxury and from our basic tabletop hot drinks machines to our fully operated floorstanding, we pride ourselves on making sure workplace refreshments work for your business.

If you’ve missed on the previous two Expo’s, make it third time lucky on the 11^th October with the Midlands Business Network Expo in Edgbaston! Our friendly and experienced team will be on hand to take you through our options and answer any questions you may have. They’ll also be a coffee in it for you! The expo is less than two weeks away now and if the previous two are anything to go by, the big day will be here before you know it.

So don’t delay, book your FREE ticket today. The Midlands Business Network Expo will only be on from 10am till 2pm, so you don’t need to take too much time out of your busy schedule to come and visit our stand. With nothing to lose but perhaps a lot to gain, it could be one of the best decisions you ever make.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Check out the coffee from around the world!

Different places have different coffee specialities and we’re here to find out more about them! Do you know what Austria’s favourite coffee is and what it consists of? Well let me tell you, I wouldn’t want to be drinking it! Read on to find out about all the coffee from around the world!

Ooh, what is a ‘Yuenyeung’ and an ‘Eiskcaffee’?

Firstly, let’s take a look at Austria’s famous ‘Kaisermelange’. This beverage consists of strong black coffee, egg yolk and honey. Wow, egg yolk! Luckily that drink is staying in Austria!

Looking to find out what a Yuenyeung is? It is a beverage made in Hong Kong and has black coffee and Hong Kong style milk tea in it. A coffee made with tea? You learn something new every day!

Don’t fancy any of these drinks? Maybe you’ll be fonder for an Eiskcaffee which is just coffee and vanilla ice cream. Germany really know how to make a good Eiskcaffee.

Whenever you travel abroad coffee is always a safe option!

Coffee based drinks around the world demonstrate our cultures being expressed through their coffee recipes. You’re about to be further enlightened so keep reading….

France’s speciality coffee is called ‘Café au lait’ which is a mixture of black coffee and hot milk. For lovers of simple, straight-forward coffee.

For someone looking for a wilder, more unique coffee try going to Mexico and getting a ‘Café de olla’ this drink is prepared in a clay pot and made to be a large drink. it is made from coffee, refined sugar and cinnamon sticks – they are left in for decoration. This drink is definitely something for the more adventurous coffee drinkers.

Lastly, take a look at Portugal’s speciality drink it’s called ‘Mazagran’ it is an iced coffee with sugar and lemon juice. Doesn’t that sound lovely? Especially with the hot weather over there!

Interested in some of these recipes? You can check them out online or take an around the world trip to experience it all!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

 

 

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The Micro Market is a refreshment solution that’s still ahead of its time.

Coinadrink’s branch division Express Refreshments introduced the UK’s first Micro Market in 2013. But even now, over 6 years later, the Micro Market is still ahead of its time. Whilst more and more people are slowly understanding and appreciating the importance of workplace refreshments, the Micro Market remains a hidden gem that many target businesses are yet to discover.

If your workplace is in a remote location and you employ a large number of staff, the Micro Market is the refreshment solution you need. A wide range of workplace refreshments are available in your own self-service convenience store that’s been tailored to suit the space you have available. We can even intertwine your Micro Market with your break out area, which will boost staff engagement and encourage a meaningful break time that will help your employees to relax. With the stresses and strains of today’s working world, this is vital.

The Micro Market is a refreshment solution that works around you and your requirements. Not the other way around. It is open and available 24 hours a day for those workplaces that operate unusual shift patterns, and the refreshments available are plentiful to say the least. Your entire working day and beyond is expertly taken care of, and healthier options including wraps, salads and pasta pots are on offer. So in the demand for healthier eating, the Micro Market has you covered.

When you’re ready to pay for your items, you can do so with an advanced, self-service payment terminal. You can pay for multiple items at once, and the terminal is cashless which promotes a safer and more secure shopping experience. Just swipe your Express Refreshments card, and pay using the funds on your account or by using mobile or contactless payments.

If you’re looking to improve the wellbeing of your workforce, and there’s plenty of reason why you should be, the Micro Market could just be the perfect solution to your requirements. Contact us today to see if it could be a good fit for your workplace.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Have you ever heard of butterfly tea?

If not you’re going to want to know! Butterfly Tea, also known as Butterfly Blue Pea Flower Tea, is extraordinary as it has exquisite, unique colours that will really grab your interest! Want to know where it’s from and whether its good or bad for you? Keep reading for more information…

So what exactly is Butterfly Tea?

Butterfly blue pea flower tea is an aesthetically pleasing drink that can be served hot or cold. The drink originates from South East Asia and is made from the Clitoria Ternatea plant. This drink is often served with ginger, passionfruit or honey.

The best bit about this drink is when lemon is added because it changes from its original colour (of blue) to a purple. It is even better when other juices are added, too, due to it changing to the respected colour.

Is it good or bad for you?

This beverage is full of antioxidants which help to cleanse your body of any viruses or infections that may be forming. It also helps to fight internal inflammation and common eye problems – such as conjunctivitis.

Butterfly blue pea flower tea helps to increase vitality and keep hydrated too. This makes it perfect for hot days and a great accompaniment with other drinks like passionfruit, orange or cranberry juice.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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The advancement of the vending industry goes way beyond your imagination!

In the eyes of many, vending has historically been a frustrating entity. Shabby, unreliable snack machines used to take your money and not dispense your item, whilst coffee machines used to deliver something merely ‘wet and warm’. But like most things, vending has quickly advanced, and it has advanced perhaps far quicker than you will ever have imagined…

Coffee shop quality..

Coffee machines in particular. Coffee is an important tool in the working day for a lot of people, and from a recent survey 90% of people said that having high quality coffee available in the workplace shows that their employer cares for their wellbeing. Coffee machines, both floorstanding and tabletop, can now utilise not only fresh beans but also fresh milk.

Having access to such a prestigious, coffee shop-style form of refreshment in your workplace is an impressive feat, and one that will enhance each and every coffee break. Furthermore, sharp designs featuring HD touchscreen selection systems create a positive reputation in the eyes of you clients, whilst housing an extensive drinks menu including Americano and Flat White.

Cup of coffee with coffee beans

Innovation throughout the vending industry.

And it’s not just coffee machines that have received a healthy dose of innovation. All vending machines including snack and fresh food can include advanced systems that utilise contactless and mobile payments, which pave the way for a safer and more secure vending experience. Certain machines also allow you to ‘bulk buy’, with a shopping cart function that takes advantage of any discounts or offers available.

And then there’s our water dispensers. Water dispensers act as an important focal point for healthy hydration in the workplace, with bottled and plumbed-in varieties available depending on your requirements. Whilst you’d perhaps think that hydration is relatively straightforward, there are still innovative features in place on some dispensers that prioritise safety and hygiene.

Contact a vending supplier you can trust!

Across the entire lineup of services, it’s time to change your perception of what vending is and how it can enhance your working day. Coinadrink is an advanced vending company with over 57 years of experience in supplying hot and cold drinks, snacks, fresh food and water. All of their equipment stems around the wellbeing of the workforce, making premium workplace refreshments a necessity.

Contact Coinadrink today!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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The wonder of the Flavia tabletop coffee machines!

Take a look at the Flavia Creation 400 and the Flavia Creation 500. These machines are two of our most popular tabletop coffee machines, with the 500 being the most recent, most innovative machine, whilst the refurbished 400 provides a more cost-effective source of refreshment. Keep reading for more information.

What is the Flavia tabletop capable of? And how can it benefit me?

The Flavia tabletop is a compact hot drinks machine that will ensure you and your company get premium beverages quickly and efficiently. This machine offers more than just your average cup of coffee or tea; it is able to vend hot chocolate, herbal teas and any other pouches that are available on our Refreshment Shop. The pouches ensure of a straightforward vending process that is quick and hygienic; simply place your pouch into the machine and your Flavia will do the rest.

The Flavia ensures that you and your employees get the break you deserve. Both the Flavia 400 and 500 are stylish and technologically advanced so they can seamlessly enhance the image of your workplace. Furthermore, the slender design means it is the perfect solution if you are short on space. The Flavia is all you need to obtain maximum staff work performance and morale. For high-quality hot drinks without the fuss, check out our website today!

That’s not all…

Refreshment Shop provides everything you need and more. Offering hundreds of different products from coffee machines, tea bags, coffee, confectionery and more, Refreshment Shop also provides a wide range of pouches for your Flavia hot drinks machines. This means that you can have whatever drinks range you would like in no time! Some of the products include breakfast tea, Galaxy hot chocolate, herbal tea and more. Don’t they sound delicious?  View the website to see what you can provide for your staff come break time.

Feel free to contact us via our website live chat or via email at alistair@coinadrink.co.uk if you have anything you want to share!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

 

 

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The benefits of a having a vending machine in the workplace.

Installing a vending machine in your workplace carries more benefits than you think. Vending machines are a great way to increase morale and make your business more attractive to future employees, all whilst being a cost-effective method. Here’s why you should be looking to install a vending machine in your workplace.   

Staff morale

When staff feel valued, morale rises and this improves interoffice working relationships and improved customer interactions, be they face-to-face or over the telephone. In order to create an atmosphere where staff feel valued, it is important to consider the vending machine and what it can offer.

The latest vending machines have been developed to replicate the high-end coffee shop experience, which has become a standard of the high street. Fresh coffee beans and fresh milk constitute top-quality ingredients, and provide an authentic experience for the user. Meanwhile, floor standing vending machines with snack, can and fresh food delivers healthier snacks and cool, refreshing cans and bottles.

The result is a workforce that feels valued because it’s clear that their employer cares for their wellbeing. 75% of people in a recent survey agreed that having access to high-quality coffee in the workplace shows that their employer cares about their wellbeing. 

Staff productivity

Staff productivity can be boosted with the convenience of a vending machine because it encourages staff to stay on site for their break and lunch times. Furthermore, vending machines can often dispense a drink much quicker than the time it takes to boil the kettle, and there’s no need to wash your mug at the end!

If your working environment is fast-paced then in-cup machines such as the Klix are even faster. The Klix is ideal in fast-paced environments with a high volume of staff, for it limits queue time and enables your staff to get back to work as soon as possible.

In the UK, according to the latest research, almost half of all staff feel undervalued and 67% of people in a recent survey said that they feel more productive after a coffee break. So maybe it is time for businesses to consider if the vending machine is the missing link.

Reduced overheads

A vending machine can keep overheads down with businesses not needing to provide canteen staff. When shift patterns stretch beyond the standard working hours, the vending machine continues to provide the same benefits, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. So there’s no need to employ any additional staff or pay for any extra staff.

And if you need more than just vending, why not look into a Micro Market?

Attracting star employees

We’ve spoken at length about the benefits a vending machine can have on your employees. But you probably haven’t thought about the benefits for future staff.

Again, it links to wellbeing, and the fact that as an employer this is an area that you understand the importance of. Additionally, vending machines of today aren’t what they used to be. Hot drinks vending machines take advantage of upmarket designs, featuring materials such as chrome, glass, and touch screen selection systems.

And with the latest payment systems including mobile and contactless, a vending machine can raise the reputation of a workplace to the point where employees want to be part of it.

Start enjoying the benefits of a vending machine today!

So, how do you get started? Coinadrink Limited has 57 years’ of vending experience and we endeavour to make vending work for all businesses. For a fixed monthly price, you can start enjoying the benefits today.

Our contracts are transparent and there are no hidden costs. What’s more, an operated agreement with us comes with our class-leading service plan that takes the hassle out of having a vending machine. This includes full maintenance of your vending machine courtesy of a dedicated operator, and a full kit change at set intervals to ensure of a clean and hygienic vending experience.

To see how vending can work for your workplace, contact us today. We’ll take the time to understand your requirements before providing a hassle-free quotation!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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