Five years ago, the typical office kitchen looked almost identical everywhere: instant coffee, tea bags, sugar and maybe a jar of hot chocolate hidden in the cupboard.
Now? Employees are turning up with iced lattes in January.
Gen Z and younger Millennials are changing workplace drink habits faster than most employers realise. Research across the coffee industry shows younger consumers increasingly prefer iced, flavoured and customisable coffee drinks over traditional hot coffee options.
That shift is starting to appear in offices too. Staff now expect café-style choices at work! Oat milk, caramel syrups, cold foam and iced coffee sachets are becoming normal parts of workplace kitchens. For office managers, the challenge is no longer simply keeping the coffee jar full. It’s creating a workplace people actually want to spend time in.
The Office Works (Nationwide) Ltd can help! we supply office kitchens and breakroom products across the UK helping businesses adapt to changing workplace habits with next-day delivery available.
Meet The Office Iced Coffee Upgrade: Nescafe Iced
With Nescafé Iced Coffee Concentrates, all the hard work has already been done. Simply choose your flavour, add ice, pour in your favourite milk and enjoy a refreshing iced coffee in seconds.
Whether you're in the mood for:
Vanilla – smooth, creamy and easy-drinking
Caramel – sweet, rich and coffee-shop inspired
Espresso – bold, balanced and full of coffee flavour
there's an option to suit every taste.
The 3-Step Office Iced Coffee
Step 1 — Add Ice
Cold coffee > boiling office coffee.
Fill your glass with ice and suddenly the office kitchen feels 10x cooler.
Step 2 — Add Milk
Regular milk? Oat milk? Almond?
Everyone has a favourite now.
That’s why iced coffee works so well in modern offices — people can make it their own.
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Step 3 — Mix It
Add your Nescafé iced coffee, stir and enjoy.
Fast. Easy. No coffee machine drama.
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Office Iced Coffee Essentials ✅
- Nescafé iced coffee
- Ice
- Milk or oat milk
- Cups
- Straws or stirrers
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why are younger employees choosing iced coffee at work?
A: Younger employees increasingly see iced coffee as a year-round drink rather than a seasonal option. Café culture, hybrid working and personalised drink trends have all influenced workplace expectations.
Q: Is iced coffee becoming more common in UK offices?
A: Yes. Many workplaces now stock iced coffee alongside traditional tea and instant coffee, particularly in hybrid offices and younger working environments.
Q: What do offices need for an iced coffee station?
A: Most offices only need iced coffee products, milk or dairy alternatives, cups, ice and simple kitchen supplies. Some workplaces also add syrups or reusable cups.
Q: Why do workplace kitchens matter more after hybrid work?
A: Employees now compare office environments with home setups and cafés more than before. Better coffee and kitchen spaces help improve workplace experience and office attendance.
Q: Can The Office Works supply office coffee products across the UK?
A: Yes. The Office Works (Nationwide) Ltd supplies coffee, breakroom and office products nationwide from Uxbridge, West London, with next-day delivery available on thousands of items.
