These pod coffee machines things

Ben6899

I'll stick with the simplicity of a cafetiere and ground coffee. Preferably Fairtrade, but I won't press that on anyone.

thecrofter

Ben6899 wrote:

I'll stick with the simplicity of a cafetiere and ground coffee. Preferably Fairtrade, but I won't press that on anyone.

cafetiere......won't press that on anyone..... I see what you've there.

Jez mon

Parent's have a nespresso machine and I have the lavazza version at home, for convenience I don't think you can beat them. For flavour, possibly the nespresso edges it, but not sure really, as for ease of use, and appearance, it's definitely the nespresso.

As for the cost, well it's a luxury item, if you like your coffee, but are a bit lazy, then it's easily worth it. But if you are happy to put the effort in, then you can probably have better coffee, for cheaper, otoh if you're happy drinking instant, then well you don't deserve any better

RDW

MattC59 wrote:

What's with all this posh coffee, fancy mug and kettle?! Here's what you need:

Mad Roadie

lemoncurd

Mad Roadie wrote:

What coffee shop did you buy this in - the Swastika is facing the wrong way.

mikeeye

lemoncurd wrote:

the Swastika is facing the wrong way.

Nazi Nazi

;-)

priory

http://www.coffee-direct.co.uk/blue-mou ... amaica.htm



If you want very very good coffee then why not spend your 40p per 5grams on the best you can get and use your cafetiere?
You will still save the cost of a new gadget, but you could either burn that money or send it to La leche League to counteract the effect of Nestle's bottle-milk marketing to mothers in the third world( who are very susceptible to advertising techniques, being not so sophisticated as we Europeans).

You can put milk in it too if you like. Like painting over a Faberge egg, but just don't tell anyone.

Canny Jock

Nespresso machines are for people who use gas barbeques and drive automatic cars.

There, 2 more cans of worms...

napoleond

Canny Jock wrote:

Nespresso machines are for people who use gas barbeques and drive automatic cars.

There, 2 more cans of worms...

I use a Nespresso machine, use a proper barbecue and drive a manual.

rozzer32

Does anyone know the difference between these two machines??

http://www.selfridges.com/en/Home-Leisure/Categories/Cookshop/Kitchen-Electrical/Coffee-machines/Magimix-Nespresso-Citiz-coffee-milk-machine-black_311-82040931-11300/

http://www.selfridges.com/en/Home-Leisure/Categories/Cookshop/Kitchen-Electrical/Coffee-machines/Krups-Nespresso-Citiz-coffee-and-milk-machine-red_311-72055723-XN710641/

I think it is just the brand and a different style. Does anyone know if Krups are better than Magimix or vise versa?

symo

Dualit espressivo machine that takes else pods or ground (I put filter paper in the basket to avoid issues others have had). Plus an old stove top. Both make far better coffee than anywhere locally.

rozzer32

Just for you Nespresso people in the Manchester area. There is a dedicated shop opening in the trafford centre in Spring. I presume it will move out of Selfridges but I also presume they will have more stock and have more things to offer.

Pross

I had a Krups Nespresso machine for Christmas and would say it is the best present I've had. The capsules aren't that expensive really (I got 250 with a presentation box for £75 so only 30p a cup) when you think what you would pay in a coffee shop or even when you look at the price of a decent quality instant which won't come close on a taste front. The taste is superb and with such a wide range of strengths and blends it is easy to find one to meet you preference. The milk heater / frother for lattes and cappuccinos is very quick and the coffee part itself can give me a good quality cup of coffee in seconds. My biggest problem is not drinking too much coffee so I've resorted to water in work to enjoy a few nice cups at home.

navrig

Go cheap and don't spend a fortune on coffee maker.

I have a basic espresso maker from Curry or Comet. It should have cost £14 but we got it as a freebie with a fridge freezer. It makes espresso really well and with no hassle. Fill up the water bit, put coffee in the metal thinngy and switch on. Just as easy as instant with a kettle. It has a frother but I don't use it. If I want hot milk I zap it in the micro and add the espresso.

After nearly 6 years it is sounding a bit iffy so SWMBO bought me a stove top traditional espresso maker. Makes 6 espresso servings. I've still to try it.

I know a neighbour who has a built in coffee maker. Cost about £2k. That's more than both of my road bikes!!!!

Verbal

+1 on the Krupps Nespresso machine. I've had one for a couple of months now and use it all the time. Various friends and family who have come round and had a cup from it have been so impressed they've gone out and bought one as well.

amaferanga

I've now had a chance to use the Nespresso machine I got for xmas and it does make a decent espresso. A million times better than instant, but not a patch on the espresso I make in my Gaggia from freshly roasted and ground beans from http://www.hasbean.co.uk.

BigJimmyB

FCUK me, am I still on BikeRadar?

Have a cup of tea! ;-)

brettjmcc

Canny Jock wrote:

Nespresso machines are for people who use gas barbeques and drive automatic cars.

There, 2 more cans of worms...

I use a Dolce Gusto; have been banned from using coal by the wife due to a small incident when drunk with some mates when coming up with the usual man idea of a 'quick start'...; manuals alround on the drive as well.

It is horses for courses, we used to have a Gaggia but hardly used it with having to make it up every time and then cleaning. Also, dare I say it, the Dolce Gusto tastes better than our Costa in work

jim453

amaferanga wrote:

I've now had a chance to use the Nespresso machine I got for xmas and it does make a decent espresso. A million times better than instant, but not a patch on the espresso I make in my Gaggia from freshly roasted and ground beans from http://www.hasbean.co.uk.

I honestly wouldn't clean my toilet with the thin slime your Gaggia throws out.

If you're serious about your coffee you should be doing as I do. Import fertile earth from the highlands of the Yemen at any human or monetary cost. Place earth carefully along the base of a purpose built tropical biodome in the estate of one of your properties. Plant one Caffea arabica drupe (berry) fairly close to the surface of your earth. Now release all the insects and bees etc that are native to the Arabian Peninsula into your dome to take care of pollination. Wait several years whilst tending lovingly to your tree, (better still pay some Yemeni peasant to do it for you). Harvest and roast the ......................................................

Bore off.

amaferanga

jim453 wrote:

amaferanga wrote:

I've now had a chance to use the Nespresso machine I got for xmas and it does make a decent espresso. A million times better than instant, but not a patch on the espresso I make in my Gaggia from freshly roasted and ground beans from http://www.hasbean.co.uk.

I honestly wouldn't clean my toilet with the thin slime your Gaggia throws out.

If you're serious about your coffee you should be doing as I do. Import fertile earth from the highlands of the Yemen at any human or monetary cost. Place earth carefully along the base of a purpose built tropical biodome in the estate of one of your properties. Plant one Caffea arabica drupe (berry) fairly close to the surface of your earth. Now release all the insects and bees etc that are native to the Arabian Peninsula into your dome to take care of pollination. Wait several years whilst tending lovingly to your tree, (better still pay some Yemeni peasant to do it for you). Harvest and roast the ......................................................

Bore off.

F*ck me you're funny.

If discussing coffee bores you then don't read the thread.

ilm_zero7

kicking myself - saw Curry's had dolce gusto machines for £50 before christmas - as a second machine for work this would have been great - WTF are they now you want one?

navrig

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... i=11052681

ilm_zero7

Navrig

ah yes the panto season is upon us - you seem to have suggested I buy the Tim Man, in which to make coffee!


wont dorothy go thirsty?

navrig

ILM Zero7 wrote:

Navrig

ah yes the panto season is upon us - you seem to have suggested I buy the Tim Man, in which to make coffee!


wont dorothy go thirsty?

Very good.

Whilst it us cheaply made t makes good traditional espresso. If you want better quality spend a bit more but still less than these pod machines.

bianchimoon

+1 for the bialetti (tin man), perfect coffee everytime

LeicesterLad

Serious Question: Are cafetiers any good?

bianchimoon

I used to use cafetierres, then read an article about cyclists and coffee a few years back, and the bialetti was mentioned quiet a lot as an excellent way to make espresso, I saw one in fenwicks one day and made an impulse buy. I was/am impressed with it compared to a cafetierre, taste seems better/richer not sure why! It works by heating the water on a hob and forcing steam through the coffee into the pot on top so unlike the cafetierre doesnt 'soak the coffee' in water.

APIII

LeicesterLad wrote:

Serious Question: Are cafetiers any good?

Yes. You can make nice coffee with almost anything. A good grinder helps as the various machines/pots all require a different coarseness to get the best results.

lone wheeler

I had a Nespresso machine for about 4 years until it died on me, i was gutted. Still thinking about replacing it. I also have a stove top but i miss the crema that the machine used to give, i dont suppose this is possible to do with a stove top is it? :?