Coronavirus Engineer Onsite Policy

COVID-19 POLICY ENGINEER SITE WORK PROCEDURES

With the coronavirus outbreak dominating headlines, So Pure Beverage Technology would like to share and advise clients of our specific COVID-19 policy guidelines allowing us to always deliver a safe working environment for So Pure staff and our coffee machine and beverage clients.

While the immediate risk of COVID-19 to those working within the coffee industry across the U.K. is relatively low at this time, we ask that you follow these policy guidelines. Our goal is to help and protect all our employees and customers safe.

ENGINEER PPE

SO PURE ENGINEER

On arrival at site our engineer will ensure that the correct PPE is worn, which includes a face mask, gloves, and hand sanitizer applied.

The Engineer has the right to refuse entrance, where there is a risk to the client and themselves.

SO PURE CLIENT

Please advise So Pure before if any other required PPE is required.

SITE POLICY

The engineer will report to the person responsible for overseeing the repair/service call out to be made aware of on-site Covid 19 policies and any restrictions.

During the repair/service, the engineer will apply social distancing of 2 metres at all times and this will also be applicable to all employees at the site of the call out.

The engineer will clean the equipment and surrounding area before commencing any work and will request that all staff are made aware that the service call is taking place to ensure correct distancing is applied.

By submitting your personal/company information to So Pure Beverage Technology or by using our site, you agree to us transferring, storing, and handling your personal information in this way.

CALL COMPLETION

When the repair/service has been completed, the engineer will clean the machine and surrounding surfaces with suitable antibacterial surface cleaning agents.

The engineer will inform the person responsible for overseeing the repair/service call out that either it has been completed or that it may require further work or spare parts.

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

The engineer will request a signature or digital confirmation for the work undertaken before leaving the site, this will be done taking into account social distancing regulations. No paperwork will be left with the customer and an email scanned copy will be sent off the signed document.

GENERAL HEALTH BEST PRACTICES

If you are sick or show symptoms (cough or fever), stay home and notify your manager. Seek prompt medical attention if needed. For more information visit:

NHS Coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support

If you need to stay home to care for a sick family member, notify your manager that you need to work from home. Using the tools and applications provided by So Pure Coffee, you can work from home while taking care of a sick family member.

Use hygiene etiquette

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Cough/sneeze into your elbow, not your hand

So Pure will ensure that each office engineer is stocked with hand sanitizer, disposable disinfectant wipes, and all relevant PPE equipment. Please use them.

SO PURE COFFEE PARTNERS AND VENDORS

So Pure Beverage Technology guidelines apply to all personnel of So Pure Beverage Technology, partners, consultants, and vendors who visit a site location.

 

 

How Water Affects Coffee Taste & Quality

The art of brewing a great Coffee largely depends on the perfect balance of quality beans, expert baristas and that perfect grind. For years So Pure have been defining, perfecting and refining that balance from Swiss brewer technology with our Bean to Cup Coffee machines to the 100% Stainless steel Barista Coffee machines.

However, with all these elements in place, there is one factor that is often overlooked. Water!

With so many new clients visiting the So Pure showroom and investing or updating there Beverage and Coffee points with So Pure drinking solutions, from Office Coffee machines to national HORECA hotel chains Coffee solutions, we finding more and more the lack of guidance and advice clients where previous provide when it comes to direct water mains and “We thought it would be fine”

With Coffee machines using standard tap water offering ease and solutions, this can create a varied sensory experience from one day to the next. The reason for this is due to the hardness or softness of the water across the country. Water quality can also be affected by seasonal fluctuations and mineral deposits which change the flavour and intensity of the Coffee, Which is why for years we believed and offered the best in water filtration and technology and always use and suggest BRITA 

As highlighted by BRITA, the hot beverages sector is rapidly changing. Interest in Coffee has increased significantly, and over half of consumers say the taste of Coffee would make them choose to visit one café over another. Consumers have not just taken an interest in Coffee over the past few years; they are also more educated on the quality and expectation of the perfect brew. With these consumer changes flowing down into workplace and office Coffee the effect for that perfect Coffee break matters.

So as the UK high-street has seen a 48% rise in the number of cafes, it’s ever-more important to stand out in this competitive Coffee market. With a simple change to the water used in your So Pure office bean to cup, instant Coffee machine to that barista Coffee machine, you will ensure delivery of a delicious cup of’ Joe every time and create an even more creamy smooth hot chocolate moment.

To understand the ways water can affect Coffee taste, take a look at some of the main factors below:

Tap Vs Filtered Water

It will come as no surprise that water from the tap tastes different from filtered water. As mentioned above, tap water has a number of minerals, which affect the flavour. Seasonal and regional factors are the main causes of the difference, and depending on the compounds found locally, you might experience different tastes from the same batch of beans. Alternatively, filtered water removes these impurities and offers a clean taste to every cup. Which is one reason we choose 100% stainless steel Barista Coffee machines the Evolution and Eva offer clean water diffusion and zero migration before a filtered system applied.

Understanding Hard And Soft Water Areas

Water makes up 98% of Coffee so it’s vital to determine how the hardness of the water in your area may affect your consumer’s experience. This UK Water Map by BRITA displays the type of minerals in different locations that will change the taste. Mineral compounds vary greatly across the country. For example, Edinburgh has minimal chalk content in the soil, so the water is very soft. Whereas Dover has a hard water rating due to the local underground chalk and gravel aquifers. So Pure understands when installing Coffee machines within UK and our on-site technical team are always keen on offering support making sure every drink created is amazing.

UK Hard And Soft Water Areas Map

Uk Water map for the best So Pure coffee machine use BRITA
Source: BRITA

 

The carbonate hardness (dKH) scale is a way of measuring the levels of bicarbonates.The higher your dKH, the harder the water.
Soft water 1
Hard water 17

As the regional variance can have a significant impact on the quality of Coffee and hot beverages, testing the water is an essential step to optimising your products. The test is simple and not only enables your company to produce great tasting Coffee; it’ll also help prevent mineral build-up in your Coffee machine.

Ideal Coffee Brewing Temperature

The best way to prepare Coffee includes heating the water to the perfect temperature. If the water is not hot enough, it won’t extract the flavour fully. However, if it’s boiled too high, it’ll burn the Coffee producing a bitter, metallic taste. The optimum level sits around 91 to 96 degrees Celsius. By choosing a So Pure Coffee machine, the in-cup temperature is always achieved to ensure a delicious and smooth flavour.

Reducing Damage To Your Coffee Machine

Using tap water in a hard water area will start to cause a build-up of scale in your Coffee machine. This not only affects the taste of each cup, but it could also create costly maintenance, repair charges or potential downtime. While buying a cheaper Coffee machine might seem a cost-effective route, but the build-up of scale, limescale deposits and hard water are the doom of any low quality internal plastic parts or Thermoblocks with Coffee machines
Which is why So Pure only uses stainless steel inserts within our Thermoblocks, creating healthy, cleaner water and long-lasting components.

When it comes to water and water technology opting for filtered water protects the machine from limescale deposits and improves the aroma and taste of the Coffee.

Innovative Barista Technology To Create The Perfect Cup

The quality of your Coffee machine is critical for producing a unique consumer experience. To deliver consistently good Coffee choosing a So Pure barista machine that complements your brand ethos is vital in the competitive landscape.

From bean to brew, So Pure has crafted a selection of innovative machine options that suit a range of workspaces. Alongside precision equipment, So Pure’s commitment to quality is accompanied by always advising on using a BRITA water filter system. This partnership ensures the best experience for barista and consumer and So Pures Coffee machines. Plus supports the development and innovation of new products for your hospitality business.

TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT CREATING THAT PERFECT COFFEE WITH ONE OF SO PURE COFFEE MACHINES, FROM BEAN TO CUP, INSTANT OR COMMERCIAL BARISTA MACHINE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE A SHOWROOM VISIT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF THE REASONS WHY SO MANY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE SO PURE COFFEE MACHINES

Source and reference: BRITA

Will Coffee Survive Climate Change?

While the average consumer thinking about which stylish reusable coffee cup to buy or bemoaning with latte levy at Starbucks and Costa Coffee, it seems there is a bigger coffee issue that we need to consider… Climate Change

Can the coffee bean survive climate change and will it become the new gold of the future as coffee as the climate collides?

So Does Climate Change
Threaten The Coffee Bean Industry. 

As the worlds climate change is rampaging uncontrolled through the world and Brazil, one of the major coffee bean producing countries is suffering too. With the demand for coffee increasing and land being decimated leaving it unsuitable for coffee growth we could find by 2025 we have a net shortfall of over 180 million bags of coffee.

While Australia has never had a massive reputation in the coffee world, it could be the saving force in this global coffee problem. Currently, testing of 20 new varieties of coffee bean that is said to be resistant to climate change and will thrive in challenging conditions. This is great news for the coffee industry and could prove to be the much-needed solution, but will require other areas to come on board and use these climate change resistant beans to develop coffee crops in other locations. If this problem can be solved successfully, we can avoid a situation where globally we face a coffee shortage and prices creep up and up, bringing the value of coffee inline with gold.

Picking the Perfect Bean. 

 

While there are endless options, blends and roasting on the market and we are truly spoilt for choice and confused at the same time. With climate coffee change on the horizon, this might mean that coffee suppliers will have to make changes to their bean of choice and blends, however, here at So Pure, we are continually striving to bring the best coffee to our customers which is why Our Swiss Brewer offers that flexibility and precision, allowing each coffee machine to get the most out of any bean with engineering each grind. Which is why So Pure defined and created the ‘So Pure Essenza Three Roast Coffee Bean’ our roasted bean of choice, which is unique.

A fully washed bean, fermented after being picked when perfectly ripe. It is then laid to rest in the sun to dry creating a sweet fruity flavour and roasted in our factory in traditional Probat drums allowing the full flavours to increase. Essenza is blended from 25%. Robusta Coffee Bean and 75% Arabica Coffee Bean from Brazil, Bean bag image So Pure being aware of climate change issues means we are already on the ball and looking for alternatives with the likes of a Arabica variation that contain Robusta genetics “ARABUSTA” an Ivory Coast’s coffee bean.

“The arabusta is a high-quality blend,” said Andre Braud-Mensah, founder of the Ivoryblue “It has the strength

of the robusta

but also the lightness 

& floral taste

of the arabica.”

Although roasted bean is our choice and remains favourite, So Pure always searching for alternative drinking options for our coffee machines while So Pure’s bean to cup, barista and instant coffee machines offer sublime flavors and hot drinks, alternative options like  ‘Cafeido’ a 100% concentrated ambient liquid coffee offers the taste buds the rich flavours and coffee textures but as liquid coffee. Launched in 2018 with the Platinum Liquid coffee machine, defined to capture those high capacity drinking environments such hotels, exhibitions or conference venues, dispensing beverages non-stop creating a truly “on-demand” coffee machine solution, The Platinum Liquid with Cafeido ambient liquid coffee offers minimal service, maintenance, and ZERO coffee waste. So Pure’s concentrated ambient liquid coffee makes it easy to use and maintain your coffee machine with all the rich aromas of our bean to cup coffee machine. So Pure concentrated ambient liquid coffee suits an alternative option and 100% rainforest alliance as we take our responsibility for climate change very seriously as one of the UK’s leading coffee machine suppliers.

 

Robusta Or Arabica Coffee?

So Pure Coffee beans, Coffee machines

Robusta Or Arabica Coffee?

So whats really the difference you ask with so many coffee bags and types within the UK coffee shops and coffee suppliers. With over 100 coffee species, there are two main ones that are widely produced: Coffea Arabica (Arabica)  and Coffea Canephora (Robusta). At So Pure, our roasted bean Essenza comes from 25% Robusta Bean, 75% Arabica Bean from Brazil, creating sweet fruity flavour and roasted in our factory in traditional Probat drums allowing the full flavours to increase.

So whats the difference between Robusta and Arabica?

So some facts between the two coffee bean.

One.
Location Location Location

Estimates that 75% of the world’s coffee production is Arabica, about 25% being Robusta. Brazil is the most significant Arabica producer and Vietnam produces the most Robusta, with exports total 1.55 million metric tons in 2018, with output is set to rise about 4.5% in 2017-18: Trade Minister°

Two.
Caffeine

Robust bean has more caffeine compared to Arabica. Which may sound like a positive thing but caffeine carries a bitter taste which makes it an unpleasant drink. The Robusta bean has 2.7% caffeine content, almost double the 1.5% of Arabica.

Three.
Shape

Robusta beans are much more circular, whereas Arabica is more oval.

Four.
Bean Count

On average it takes around 42 coffee beans to make an espresso.

Five.
Coffee Plant Content

The Arabica coffee plant is a self-pollinating plant, meaning the plant will have fewer mutations and fewer variations throughout its life cycle as compared to Robusta coffee plant.

Six.
Sugar Content

Sugar plays an important role in any coffee roasting process, creating and releasing those aromatic coffee textures and body of the coffee. Arabica contains almost 60% more lipids and almost twice the concentration of sugars than robusta.

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To discover and find out why we created and blended our unique So Pure Essenza Roasted Bean for our Collections of Tabletop Coffee Machines and Barista Coffee Machines arrange an appointment and discover the So Pure coffee machines.