Caffeine Academy: The Story of Coffee Begins with a Myth
When people ask where coffee began, the answer usually arrives in two parts. The first is history.The second is story. And coffee, perhaps more than almost any other drink, needs both. One of the most enduring legends is the story of Kaldi, the Ethiopian goat herder. As the story goes, Kaldi noticed that his goats […]
Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Understanding Coffee Machine Capacity
When choosing a coffee machine, one of the first specifications people look at is “daily output”. But here’s the truth: A drink is not just a drink. And capacity is not as simple as a number. If you’re choosing between machines like the Schaerer Soul, Skye, Club or WMF 950 S, understanding what capacity actually […]
Caffeine Limited to Showcase Nuova Simonelli Aurelia with C-Automation at Nisbets Live
At this year’s Nisbets Live at NCAC in Bristol taking place on 18-19 March 2026, Caffeine Limited will be showcasing the Nuova Simonelli Aurelia with C-Automation – a machine designed to bridge the growing gap between premium coffee expectations and operational realities in modern catering environments. Coffee is no longer confined to specialist coffee shops. Today’s […]
How to Choose the Right Bean-to-Cup Machine and Why Schaerer Soul Hits the Sweet Spot
Choosing the right coffee machine for your business isn’t about buying the biggest, fastest or most expensive option on the market. It’s about choosing a machine that fits how your business actually operates. At Caffeine Limited, we work with a wide range of hospitality, workplace and retail environments and one of the most common questions […]
Oat Milk, Automation & Reality: What Businesses Need to Know Before Offering Plant-Based Drinks
Plant-based milk is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s an expectation. Across workplaces, travel hubs, leisure venues and hospitality settings, customers increasingly expect automated coffee machines to offer more than just black coffee or dairy milk. Oat milk, in particular, has become the default alternative of choice. But while the demand is clear, […]
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in Espresso Machine Servicing
Why one size never fits all – and what actually matters At Caffeine Limited, we talk to hundreds of hospitality businesses every year about service cover. One thing becomes clear very quickly: SLAs are often misunderstood. An SLA is not a maintenance plan. It’s not a warranty replacement. And it should never be a single, […]
Designing Coffee That Works: Inside a Custom Blend Journey
There’s a new wave of hospitality businesses emerging – thoughtful, design-led, culturally curious, and uncompromising on quality. They don’t chase trends for the sake of it. They build menus, spaces and experiences that feel intentional. This week at our Peterborough roastery, we had the pleasure of welcoming the team from Mowchi – a brand that […]
Hiring: Field Service Engineer (London/Essex)
About the Role This is a hands-on, customer-facing role working with premium commercial coffee equipment across the UK – including Victoria Arduino, Nuova Simonelli and more. An experience on Schaerer BTC machines is an advantage. If you’re practical, organised, and take real pride in delivering great service, we’d love to hear from you. Location London/Essex […]
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Book Your Coffee Machine Maintenance
January and February often feel slower. Fewer launches. Fewer installs. Fewer emergencies (touch wood). But from our side of the service desk, this is actually one of the most valuable windows of the year. When cafés, hospitality groups and venues use the quieter months to book preventative maintenance, it sets them up for smoother service, […]
