Cold Brew Season Is Back: How Offices Are Upgrading Their Coffee Game
When cold brew coffee hit the scene, many wondered why it wasn’t part of the original coffee culture that exploded across the U.S. in the early ‘90s. Artisanal brewing, espresso-based drinks, and even iced coffee were available, but no cold brew; that is, until around 2015, when canned cold brew was introduced by the big names in this sector (roasters and coffee houses alike), and sales of ready-to-drink (RTD) cans of the good stuff grew by a staggering 370% in 2017.
Today, the cold brew coffee industry is still booming, with iced coffees and RTD beverages among the most popular ways to get your coffee fix. But up until recently, if you were at work and craving a can of Rich Caramel KOHANA energy iced latte double espresso, or a Wandering Bear Cold Brew Latte, you had to head out to the store to find it.
This, too, is no longer the case.
Just as the old-fashioned drip coffee maker that once defined traditional workplace breakrooms has been replaced by the modern, tailored, café-style breakrooms we design at InReach, we’ve also made iced coffee, cold brew, and cold brew taps available right next to all the other high-quality coffee and tea options that make our services a premier choice in on-site food and drink programs. This means fresh brews, black and herbal teas, and every variety of espresso-based drinks, dispensed by touchless push-button machines, are ready for you when you’re ready for them, along with kombucha, energy drinks, and sodas, available and accessible 24/7, just steps from your desk.
And here’s a pro tip: if you’re looking for a deal on a can of Rich Caramel or Tahitian Vanilla KOHANA energy iced latte double espresso, or even a Wandering Bear Cold Brew Latte, you can access them through our InReach app, available on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Get two cans for the price of one on KOHANA iced espresso drinks (regular $2.99 each) and $0.50 off Wandering Bear cold brew. There are tons of deals available exclusively through the app.
How On-Site Coffee Programs by InReach Fuel a Great Workplace Culture
Coffee naturally brings people together, and modern office coffee service programs recreate that same atmosphere inside the workplace.
That’s why more companies are upgrading traditional breakrooms with a tailored coffee service for office environments that feels more like a boutique café than a corporate kitchen. Comfortable café-style spaces encourage employees to slow down, connect, and recharge throughout the day. Those quick coffee breaks often lead to casual conversations, stronger working relationships, and even collaborative problem-solving across departments that might not otherwise interact.
There are productivity benefits, too. Employees spend less time leaving the building on coffee runs, so workflows stay more consistent while teams remain energized throughout the day. More importantly, thoughtful amenities like high-quality on-site coffee options help employees feel valued. And when people enjoy where they work, retention tends to improve. Happy employees are more likely to stick around.
That’s part of what makes modern office coffee services about more than caffeine. They help create a workplace experience that supports connection, convenience, and employee satisfaction.
Why Modern Coffee Programs With Cold Brew Are Easier to Implement with InReach
One of the biggest misconceptions about upgrading your workplace beverage program is that implementation is complicated and costly. In reality, our systems are designed to be flexible, scalable, budget-friendly, and easy to manage.
At InReach, every program, from our coffee services to breakrooms, micro markets, and smart vending services, is customized around the needs of the workplace and the preferences of the people using it. Whether a company wants grab-and-go RTD beverages, touchless espresso machines, or a dedicated office cold brew station with cold brew taps, the setup can be tailored to fit your space and the natural employee traffic flow.
Technology also makes the daily management of your program simple. High-tech systems streamline ordering, payments, and equipment use, while inventory monitoring helps keep products stocked and running smoothly behind the scenes. Employees get a seamless coffee experience, while facilities and operations teams spend less time worrying about maintenance and supply management.
And we haven’t forgotten about sustainability. We prioritize Fair Trade-certified coffee, compostable cups and pods, plant-based utensils, and other eco-friendly products that support environmentally conscious workplaces.
As demand for premium workplace beverages continues growing, services like cold brew office delivery are making it easier than ever for company leaders to create café-quality experiences without employees ever needing to leave the building.
Let’s put all the coffees your employees crave in reach. Get in touch with our team at InReach to upgrade your coffee program today.