Costa upgrades more than 13,000 Express machines as UK self-serve market heats up

The UK coffee giant is investing in beverage quality, cup-fill and speed-of-service in a market where it says “expectations have never been higher”

UK-based Costa Coffee has completed a major upgrade programme across more than 13,000 self-serve Costa Express units in the UK.

The investment programme, which covers 82% of Costa Express’ total 15,800-unit network in the UK, seeks to improve drink quality, temperature, cup-fill consistency and speed-of-service, Costa said in a press release.