Coffee to go Archives - Tchibo Coffee

Coffee customisation: Using syrups to broaden your coffee offer

23rd July 2021

Jo Cramp Senior Marketing Executive, Coffee to Go & Workplace How do you like your coffee? Ok, it’s Monday morning, a black strong coffee may be the only thing on your mind to kick start your day. But if you had to pick your ultimate favourite coffee, well that might be a different – and … Continued

Time to Rethink your Coffee Offer? Four Predictions for the Coffee to Go Market as Lockdown Eases

7th April 2021

By Tchibo Coffee Service

Russ Bamford Head of Convenience, Forecourts and Workplace Thursday 20th February 2020. The first takeaway coffee of the day is from a bakery in Derby city centre, just after arriving at the bus station. The second comes from the trolley on the train from Derby to Birmingham Airport – it’s not great, but it’s necessary. … Continued

Creating a socially-distanced, coffee-loving community with social media

4th August 2020

By Tchibo Coffee Service

The past few months have been trying for all businesses. It’s a completely new situation. One that we haven’t experienced before and one that we probably won’t ever forget. But in amongst the stresses and strains of operating a business during a pandemic, there have been success stories. Like the Smokin’ Bean Truck, who managed … Continued

How to present your coffee to go offer to increase sales

4th March 2020

By Tchibo Coffee Service

No matter how striking or fancy the coffee offer in your forecourt or convenience store is, there is still an element of maintenance required to keep it looking great and performing well. Aside from daily cleaning of the machine and surfaces, there are a number of things to consider to keep it looking appealing. First … Continued

Reasons retailers should consider offering a water refill station in-store

7th November 2019

By Tchibo Coffee Service

Everyone who’s anyone is carrying a reusable water bottle these days. And it’s not just a fashion accessory. In 2016, 20,000 disposable plastic bottles were sold every second1, and the majority were not destined for recycling. As news spread about the vast amount of plastic ending up in landfill, the general public demanded a more … Continued

8 factors that can affect the quality of your coffee

1st May 2019

By Tchibo Coffee Service

As hoteliers, restaurateurs, café owners, or anyone else who serves coffee, we all want to serve only the best. Even after picking state of the art machines and premium coffee, there are other factors to consider to make sure you consistently provide a top cup of coffee. From storage and preparation to machine maintenance, read … Continued

Social media ideas to promote coffee-to-go in your convenience store

27th March 2019

By Tchibo Coffee Service

There are 45 million social media users in the UK1 so it’s a fair assumption that a lot of your customers are on social media. That’s why it’s important that your business has a presence on the key social channels so that you can advertise, connect and engage with customers. One of the key footfall … Continued

What is the secret to keeping coffee fresh in your hotel, office or café?

6th March 2019

By Tchibo Coffee Service

No matter what your business is, from hospitality to café, or from office to retail, you want to keep your coffee fresh. Whole coffee beans need to be used within 24 hours after being exposed to air and once the coffee is ground it will last just one hour! So, what’s the secret to keeping … Continued

How to boost coffee and breakfast sales in your convenience store

7th February 2019

By Tchibo Coffee Service

During the working week, Britain is full of time-pressed shoppers who only have a few spare moments to grab breakfast or a morning snack before dashing off to work, the school run, appointments and everything in between. Our coffee to go data suggets that 6 am to 9 am is peak coffee sale time, so … Continued

The first farm-shop-meets-convenience store in the country launches Smokin’ Bean

29th November 2018

By Tchibo Coffee Service

Home-grown, locally sourced food and drink is seeing a huge rise in popularity. Consumers no longer see traceability, transparency and ethical sourcing as a nice to have, but an important factor when making shopping choices. It’s little wonder that local farm shops are becoming more and more popular. This coupled with the rise of food … Continued