Office coffee doesn't have to mean a stewed jug or a vending machine. With a small brewer, fresh coffee and a kettle, you can make coffee at your desk that's as good as anything from a café, and it costs far less.
1. Bring a small brewer
An AeroPress, a pour-over cone or a small cafetière takes up hardly any room in a drawer and makes a great single cup in a few minutes. The AeroPress is almost unbreakable and easy to clean, which makes it ideal for work. See our guides to the AeroPress and the Hario V60.
2. Start with fresh coffee
The biggest upgrade is the coffee itself. Freshly roasted speciality coffee tastes completely different from pods or supermarket ground coffee. Bring a small bag of beans from home, or choose a grind to suit your brewer in your subscription.
3. Grind it fresh (or as fresh as you can)
A small hand grinder lets you grind just before brewing for the best flavour. If that's not practical, grind enough at home for a day or two and keep it in an airtight container.
4. Mind the water
If the office tap water tastes of chlorine, so will your coffee. A filter jug in the office fridge, or a bottle of still spring water at your desk, makes a noticeable difference. Let the kettle sit for 30 seconds after boiling before you pour. More in our guide to the best water for coffee.
5. Store your beans properly
Keep coffee in an airtight, opaque container at room temperature, away from the window and the radiator. Don't keep it in the office fridge, where it picks up moisture and smells. See how to store coffee.
6. Keep it hot (or make it cold)
A good reusable cup keeps your coffee hot through a long meeting, like our Blue Coffee Box KeepCup. In summer, make a jar of cold brew the night before and keep it in the office fridge for iced coffee all week.
Want to go further? Read our tips on making better coffee at home.
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