Al Jolson 9:03 Thu Apr 14
Let's Talk Coffee Machines
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I'm after a Nespresso coffee machine (what else) and am happy to spend upto £150
Anyone got one they would recommend
probably would get one with the milk compartment even though i take it black (like my women)
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Al Jolson
2:42 Fri Apr 15
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Just got this for £70 from John Lewis (had £20 gift card)
https://www.nespresso.com/uk/en/product/inissia-white-coffee-machine-with-milk-frother
also get £60 worth of pods when joining the club, so well happy with that
just been looking at this as they do cheaper pods will
https://finecoffeeclub.co.uk/about/howitworks/
Probably shit but will give them a trial
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gph
2:36 Fri Apr 15
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I meant to say "The Vonshef advertised on that Amazon link..."
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gph
2:35 Fri Apr 15
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The Vonshef comes in a choice of (very sky-looking) blue, (very claret-looking) red, or (very black-looking) black.
It's tempting to buy a couple.
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Sniper
2:19 Fri Apr 15
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Pods are stupidly expensive and, for the hippies out there, really bad for the environment as they are s combination of foil and plastic that can't be easily recycled
I've got a delonghi vintage icona machine - works great, really easy and you can use see pods if you want to (easy serve espresso)
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Your mum
2:07 Fri Apr 15
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Fill yer boots!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Replacement-Express-Aluminium-Espresso/dp/B007CJJ7QK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1460720135&sr=8-3&keywords=ESPRESSO+POT+RING
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Nurse Ratched
2:04 Fri Apr 15
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JUST BUY A JAR OF FUCKING NESSCAFF!
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gph
2:03 Fri Apr 15
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Though it is a good excuse to go to Italy...
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riosleftsock
2:00 Fri Apr 15
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geep, same here. I just get another one, they're only cheap.
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gph
1:58 Fri Apr 15
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*...isn't IT difficult...*
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gph
1:57 Fri Apr 15
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When the rubber ring goes on those stovetop things, isn't difficult to get a replacement?
Unless you live in Italy, when they're 50 eurocents down the local market.
I used to end up buying another machine when I used them.
Now I use a French press, which is better for non-espresso blends, although not for the proper stuff.
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riosleftsock
1:43 Fri Apr 15
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I use one of those cheap Italian stovetop things. Absolutely fine.
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gph
1:35 Fri Apr 15
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Convenience seems the only advantage to the pod machines.
What kind of idiot would buy one, and then end up fiddling around filling the pods with their own coffee?
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Robson
1:25 Fri Apr 15
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I can see the attraction of pod coffee machines but for me you can't beat a proper filter machine (or espresso if that's what you're after), grinder and beans.
If like me having a delicious coffee is a pleasant daily ritual, the extra effort only enhances the experience. But I would definitely tire of it if I was drinking more than one a day.
Recently got a nice KitchenAid filter machine. I like it milky but strong, with a squirty cream 'head'.
Temperature is definitely an issue. As someone has said for smoothness it's best brewed slightly cooler than boiling. Easily resolved by heating the cup with boiling water then microwaving the milk. All part of the ritual.
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riosleftsock
1:07 Fri Apr 15
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Is Texas finally morphing into Alan Partridge. Dunno why, but this cracked me up....
"Rep admitted many complaints...said it was a design feature...coffee tastes better if not too hot...Bullshit...
Suggested heating cup in microwave before making coffee... haha
I use the pod twice...once at full strength...then use again for weaker coffee...only good for the stronger strength pods...
I found a way to con the machine by re-using empty pods with your own ground coffee...but it's messy...inconvenient etc..."
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Your mum
12:02 Fri Apr 15
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I have a bean to cup machine, it grinds the beans & makes espressos, cappuccinos etc. with minimal fuss.
They are more expensive than the pod machines but taste so much better, will be cheaper in the long run as beans are cheap as fuck & you dont have all that nasty packaging ending up in a dolphin's eye.
http://www.johnlewis.com/de'longhi-ecam44-660-b-eletta-cappuccino-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-black/p1435411
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1985
10:49 Fri Apr 15
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I don't understand the advert for the coffee machine with Jack Black and George Clooney. Doesn't matter how many times I see it, I just don't follow it.
Other than that, I have no other contribution to make to this thread
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Grumpster
10:46 Fri Apr 15
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She's been a housewife for 45 years Razzle and literally just sits there and has a cup of coffee every hour.
She drinks nothing else other than the odd water or orange juice when out.
Probably never been drunk and before quitting a couple of years ago, she also smoked 30 ciggies a day.
She's not big on health and doesn't give a flying fuck about it, which is where I get it from.
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Woodford Green
10:42 Fri Apr 15
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got a Krups Nespresso machine. No milk compartment but has a steam nozzle to froth up your milk before you pour it on. Next to no cleaning needed as a result.
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Razzle
10:36 Fri Apr 15
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15 cups of coffee a day is not healthy...just saying like..
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Grumpster
10:09 Fri Apr 15
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She's a pensioner and is rich, but I'm sure not everyone thinks spending £120 a month on coffee on top of all other expenses is money well spent.
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BIL-I-AM
10:08 Fri Apr 15
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Just had a Nespresso Cappuccino from one of these after getting out of bed :
https://www.nespresso.com/uk/en/product/citiz-coffee-machine-magimix-m190-milk-limousine-black
I switched it on, bunged the milk in the frother thing and waited about 30 seconds. The milk frother is great and washes really easily and the coffee is decent - plenty of choice of coffee.
At the moment they are giving a 60 quid credit in nespresso pods if you buy one - thats a lot of pods. I can remember looking at all the options as well before buying one, but Nespresso for me at least was the best. Also coffee delivery from them is good - next day service and free delivery if you order a decent quantity.
These usually pop up from time to time in John Lewis at 150 quid, infact I just checked and it is 150 at John Lewis with the 60 quid credit - no brainer
http://www.johnlewis.com/nespresso-m190-citiz-and-milk-coffee-machine-by-magimix-black/p230855908
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