An office can get nearly the same effect by installing an automatic espresso machine someplace not too close to close to the desks. Unlike the default American coffee, it's not quite enough liquid to be worth taking back to your desk; you don't waste time preparing it manually; you still need to wait a minute for the sugar to dissolve and the drink to cool off a bit, and then sip on it for another minute or so; and the caffeine content is moderate enough to justify several trips a day.

It also pairs well with cigs, so a smoker and a non-smoker can take a break together without it being awkward.