Dear All,
Tea or Coffee - good or bad for health - let each one decide for him/herself. In the organizations, tea/coffee is routine and normal. Two times in a shift or even 3 times is usual. Tea supplied by vendors is neither very hygienic. These days, the cost of preparing and serving tea is so high that giving it for free is cheaper. If one has to provide it for free, then why not use a machine - let each one have it when they want it, and not because it is tea time.
No tea or no coffee is ideal. But that will have to be taught to employees. Till then, use a machine if possible.
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar.
From India, Pune
87Tea or Coffee - good or bad for health - let each one decide for him/herself. In the organizations, tea/coffee is routine and normal. Two times in a shift or even 3 times is usual. Tea supplied by vendors is neither very hygienic. These days, the cost of preparing and serving tea is so high that giving it for free is cheaper. If one has to provide it for free, then why not use a machine - let each one have it when they want it, and not because it is tea time.
No tea or no coffee is ideal. But that will have to be taught to employees. Till then, use a machine if possible.
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar.
From India, Pune
Dear Paresh,
There are no harmful chemicals used in the tea and coffee vending machine. In my company, we have been using the vending machine for the last five years. We use products from Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Thanks,
Sanjay Sharma
From India, Delhi
There are no harmful chemicals used in the tea and coffee vending machine. In my company, we have been using the vending machine for the last five years. We use products from Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Thanks,
Sanjay Sharma
From India, Delhi
Dear friends,
It is better to buy fresh milk from the vendors and provide whatever is needed for employees rather than using milk powder. This is to say, there is a machine that has 3-4 compartments in it: one for hot water, one for milk with sugar mixed, another without sugar, and coffee decoction available 24 hours through a tap attached to each compartment. Alongside, other powders like instant coffee powder, tea bags, chocolate powder, almond powder, and sugar are also kept in containers, together with paper cups. This arrangement is available 24/7, and the maintenance, refilling, and cleaning are taken care of by service providers. I have observed this setup in many MNC companies, and it is very effective and well-received by all. The fixtures are placed in a corner of the office, and staff can go there, fill their cups as they prefer, and then head to the foyer, chat for a while, or have a quick break. This also provides a refreshing change from the routine. Serving at the desk is not permitted with the intention to offer some relaxation in between tasks, as there isn't a designated tea time.
Kumar S.
From India, Bangalore
It is better to buy fresh milk from the vendors and provide whatever is needed for employees rather than using milk powder. This is to say, there is a machine that has 3-4 compartments in it: one for hot water, one for milk with sugar mixed, another without sugar, and coffee decoction available 24 hours through a tap attached to each compartment. Alongside, other powders like instant coffee powder, tea bags, chocolate powder, almond powder, and sugar are also kept in containers, together with paper cups. This arrangement is available 24/7, and the maintenance, refilling, and cleaning are taken care of by service providers. I have observed this setup in many MNC companies, and it is very effective and well-received by all. The fixtures are placed in a corner of the office, and staff can go there, fill their cups as they prefer, and then head to the foyer, chat for a while, or have a quick break. This also provides a refreshing change from the routine. Serving at the desk is not permitted with the intention to offer some relaxation in between tasks, as there isn't a designated tea time.
Kumar S.
From India, Bangalore
Hi Paresh,
Tea and coffee vending machines have been used for many decades in large companies and institutions. For that matter, Mr. Mahendar of Heritage Food Products in JP Nagar VII phase has his works where he exclusively manufactures what is known as Instant coffee powder, which is mixed with hot water from the vending machine and provides instant coffee. His client is none other than TATA Coffee. He has been supplying them for the last 10 years. He also supplies the vending machines, which are manufactured by him from a neighborhood unit. This unit, apart from making the machines, also produces instant badam milk, tomato soup, different flavors of tea including green tea, etc. He has installed these machines at many places and also maintains them. On no occasion are cockroaches or other insects supposed to have invaded the vending machine. This could have happened only if there was neglect on the part of the customer who did not follow maintenance instructions.
Mr. Mahendar has also successfully started HATTI KAAPI, which supplies fresh filter coffee, and many kiosks have been installed throughout Bangalore at prime locations. He also caters this coffee at Bangalore and Mangalore airports, at Infosys and Wipro food malls. If you are interested in either a vending machine with instant coffee/tea or fresh filter coffee to be served at your premises, please get in touch with him. His telephone number is 919591999439. He is a busy man, so keep trying if you get a busy tone.
With best regards,
Sundar Kumar
9972318252
From India, Bangalore
Tea and coffee vending machines have been used for many decades in large companies and institutions. For that matter, Mr. Mahendar of Heritage Food Products in JP Nagar VII phase has his works where he exclusively manufactures what is known as Instant coffee powder, which is mixed with hot water from the vending machine and provides instant coffee. His client is none other than TATA Coffee. He has been supplying them for the last 10 years. He also supplies the vending machines, which are manufactured by him from a neighborhood unit. This unit, apart from making the machines, also produces instant badam milk, tomato soup, different flavors of tea including green tea, etc. He has installed these machines at many places and also maintains them. On no occasion are cockroaches or other insects supposed to have invaded the vending machine. This could have happened only if there was neglect on the part of the customer who did not follow maintenance instructions.
Mr. Mahendar has also successfully started HATTI KAAPI, which supplies fresh filter coffee, and many kiosks have been installed throughout Bangalore at prime locations. He also caters this coffee at Bangalore and Mangalore airports, at Infosys and Wipro food malls. If you are interested in either a vending machine with instant coffee/tea or fresh filter coffee to be served at your premises, please get in touch with him. His telephone number is 919591999439. He is a busy man, so keep trying if you get a busy tone.
With best regards,
Sundar Kumar
9972318252
From India, Bangalore
Dear Paresh Vadher
Your concern for health related hazards with coffee / tea vending machines before a decision on procuring them is appreciated.
Have gone through the views of members on the plus and minus points of the coffee / tea vending machines in office area and generally endorse them. I would like to add –
• Tea is credited with beneficial property of antioxidant and hence less harmful than coffee.
• From hygiene point of view, disposable paper cups are preferred to glass, ceramic, plastic and other reusable types
• Periodically, the interior surface of the vessels in the vending machine should be tested for E-coli. This can be done by swabs sent to a lab.
. Through clear agreement with the vendor or other arrangements, the quality of water used should be ensured. [Many complaints of water quality used in Cola vending machines run by Franchise, are on record.]
I further endorse the following tidbits appearing in this chain and in the links to earlier discussion on the subject:
Coffee Machine Etiquette
Employees spill sugar or coffee in pantry floor or slab. Using sugar cubes instead of powdered sugar helps to minimize the hazard.
Posters
Have a good Time with me. (Vending Machine says to Employee )
Please Don't Press Twice to avoid overflow.
Keep yourself and office clean by not spilling over.
Deterrents
Institute a roster so that everyone in the office MUST take a turn in cleaning up the mess. Very soon peer pressure will mean that people learn to keep the area clean and tidy as they don't want to clean up other people's mess.
Posters aimed at changing behaviour of machine users
You know what behaviours are annoying you, ie spilling coffee or sugar etc. Just make a list of the things that bug you and post that near the coffee machine.
Something like posters on DO’s & Don’ts
You just create your poster like (Title) " Check Your nature & Character from your Coffee" showing 3 coffee cups and behind the coffee cups text like "If YOU spend your coffee time without spilling coffee - YOU are a socialistic person and you care about your environment and YOU are a good care taker of company - - something like that.... it makes them to think about their behavior.
Consuming too much coffee/tea/chocolate/cold drink has the same effect as long term stress. Beware of link between caffeine intake and high blood pressure and high cholesterol level.
Maintenance of Vending Machine
Vendor selected should have a good track record of maintaining the machines as eatable contents in the machine attract lot of pests specially ants and cockroaches. To avoid the same it has to be cleaned at regular interval (ie 15 days). Also the vendor should provide the lab report of the pre- mix, which is generally provided by the vendor on demand from the User.
Nityananda
+919866377183
From India, Hyderabad
Your concern for health related hazards with coffee / tea vending machines before a decision on procuring them is appreciated.
Have gone through the views of members on the plus and minus points of the coffee / tea vending machines in office area and generally endorse them. I would like to add –
• Tea is credited with beneficial property of antioxidant and hence less harmful than coffee.
• From hygiene point of view, disposable paper cups are preferred to glass, ceramic, plastic and other reusable types
• Periodically, the interior surface of the vessels in the vending machine should be tested for E-coli. This can be done by swabs sent to a lab.
. Through clear agreement with the vendor or other arrangements, the quality of water used should be ensured. [Many complaints of water quality used in Cola vending machines run by Franchise, are on record.]
I further endorse the following tidbits appearing in this chain and in the links to earlier discussion on the subject:
Coffee Machine Etiquette
Employees spill sugar or coffee in pantry floor or slab. Using sugar cubes instead of powdered sugar helps to minimize the hazard.
Posters
Have a good Time with me. (Vending Machine says to Employee )
Please Don't Press Twice to avoid overflow.
Keep yourself and office clean by not spilling over.
Deterrents
Institute a roster so that everyone in the office MUST take a turn in cleaning up the mess. Very soon peer pressure will mean that people learn to keep the area clean and tidy as they don't want to clean up other people's mess.
Posters aimed at changing behaviour of machine users
You know what behaviours are annoying you, ie spilling coffee or sugar etc. Just make a list of the things that bug you and post that near the coffee machine.
Something like posters on DO’s & Don’ts
You just create your poster like (Title) " Check Your nature & Character from your Coffee" showing 3 coffee cups and behind the coffee cups text like "If YOU spend your coffee time without spilling coffee - YOU are a socialistic person and you care about your environment and YOU are a good care taker of company - - something like that.... it makes them to think about their behavior.
Consuming too much coffee/tea/chocolate/cold drink has the same effect as long term stress. Beware of link between caffeine intake and high blood pressure and high cholesterol level.
Maintenance of Vending Machine
Vendor selected should have a good track record of maintaining the machines as eatable contents in the machine attract lot of pests specially ants and cockroaches. To avoid the same it has to be cleaned at regular interval (ie 15 days). Also the vendor should provide the lab report of the pre- mix, which is generally provided by the vendor on demand from the User.
Nityananda
+919866377183
From India, Hyderabad
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