OBL1 at a glance
Built for the busiest kitchens
Dependable bean-to-cup coffee with soluble milk, hot chocolate and decaf for large offices.
- No upfront costs: the lease covers everything from day one
- One fixed monthly cost: typically fully tax-deductible as a business expense
- 36-month warranty: parts & labour covered for three years
- £0 call-outs: same or next working day response
- No usage cap on the warranty: make as many drinks as you like, it stays fully covered (think unlimited mileage)
- Install, recipes & training: set up by James and the crew
| OBL1 with Total Care+ Everything the lease includes, see below |
£4,995 + VAT |
- 36-month warranty: parts & labour covered for three years
- £0 call-outs: same or next working day response
- No usage cap on the warranty: make as many drinks as you like, it stays fully covered (think unlimited mileage)
- Install, recipes & training: set up by James and the crew
- Ring. A human answers, usually James.
- Repair. Engineer out same or next working day, £0 call-out.
- Replace. If it can’t be saved, we swap the machine.
Everything, from day one
- OBL1 bean-to-cup machine.
- Setup & recipe programming to your cup sizes.
- Training for your "coffee champion".
- Phone / WhatsApp video support as standard.
- Water filter & install kit (for plumbed setup).
- Delivery & installation.
Will the OBL1 suit your office?
- 36 or more people on site
- You want hot chocolate and decaf without managing fresh milk
- There is a water feed within 1.5 m, or room for the built-in tank
- You want barista-style fresh milk (see the OBL2 or OBL3)
- You need two drinks at once (see the OBL3)
Overview
OBL1 is built for large offices serving 150 or more cups per day. It combines dependable bean-to-cup coffee with soluble milk, hot chocolate and decaf, using a straightforward interface designed for shared workplace kitchens.
Plumbed-in operation is recommended for sustained demand, while the built-in tank option gives added placement flexibility. Allow extra space for servicing and refilling: the machine reaches 855 mm deep with its door open and up to 925 mm high with the top lid open.
Tech overview: what's inside the OBL1
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 410 × 582 × 770 mm |
|---|---|
| Access clearance | 855 mm deep with door open; 925 mm high with top lid open |
| Optional hopper height | 831 mm with optional 2.2 kg hopper |
| Water | Plumbed-in recommended; built-in tank option |
| Beans | 1 bean hopper plus decaf |
| Milk | Soluble milk |
| Output | 150+ cups/day |
| Manufacturer | Gaggia G300 |
| Drinks | 69 choices (13 drinks, 10 also decaf, 3 cup sizes) |
Brew engine, milk system, cleaning and water setup.
- Bean-to-cup espresso with programmable strength & volume.
- Milk: Soluble-milk system for consistent, low-maintenance drinks.
- Touch UI: clear icons; quick, reliable selections.
- Cleaning: guided steps; removable parts for daily hygiene.
- Water: Plumbed-in is recommended; built-in tank option available.
Warranty & service
Every lease includes Total Care+: 36-month warranty with no usage cap, same/next-day response and £0 call-outs.
Buying outright? Choose Standard (12-month warranty, parts at list price) or Priority Care (24-month, £60 flat fee per visit, all parts & labour included). Compare the three tiers →
Lease vs buy
Lease: £38.86/wk + VAT, no upfront costs, Total Care+ included for the full term, arranged through Tower Leasing. Best if you want one predictable monthly cost and never want to think about repairs.
Buy: £4,995 + VAT with Total Care+. Best if you have the budget and want to own the machine outright.
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“Four years and a second machine later, Office Brew Crew are still straightforward and easy to deal with.”
Rob Elliott, Finance Manager, The Burton Street Foundation
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69 drink choices 13 drinks, 10 of them regular or decaf, in 3 cup sizes
Every drink in Small 8oz · Medium 10oz · Large 12oz
Programmed at install: your office favourites on the home screen, everything else one tap away.
Black coffees
Fresh ground beans and water. Nothing else.A short, intense shot pulled from freshly ground beans. The base of every coffee here.
Two shots for a bigger hit. Same fresh grind, twice the body.
Espresso lengthened with hot water. Black, smooth, no bitterness.
Hot water first, then espresso poured over it so the crema sits on top.
Milky coffees
Espresso with steamed milk in different ratios.A double shot with steamed milk and a thin layer of silky foam. Strong and creamy. The office favourite.
Espresso with plenty of steamed milk and a light foam top. The mildest milky coffee, and the one most people pick first.
Espresso with steamed milk and a deep layer of foam. Rich, classic, a bit of theatre.
Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk. Short but softened.
Steamed milk first, then espresso poured through it for a layered, milk-forward cup.
Chocolate
Cocoa Luxe chocolate: on its own or with espresso.Espresso, hot chocolate and steamed milk in one cup. Coffee for people who like chocolate.
Rich Cocoa Luxe chocolate with steamed milk. No coffee at all, so it works for everyone in the office.
No coffee
For the tea drinkers and everyone who wants a warm cup without coffee.Steamed milk on its own, plain or with a foam top. A warm cup for anyone who wants no coffee.
Just hot water, for tea and everything else.
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