RH33 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Have a tassimo but only use costa anmericano pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'm disgusted at the OP and to some extent Biggie as well- you buggers should buy a cafetiere, get your coffee from Brathwaites in Castle Street and keep a fine Dundee institution in business!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Coffee pod machines are the pinnacle of frivolous consumption. So much goes into it and there is so much unrecyclable waste at the end just for a bloody cup of coffee. As@tamthebam said, support your local coffee shop and make yer own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placidcasual Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 The brother-in-law got us one for Christmas a couple of years ago. It was a novelty for about 10 minutes and now gathers dust in a cupboard somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Am I the only person that still uses one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 When I added up what I was spending in a year on coffee at work (nearly £400) I decided to start making use of the kettle in the communal area. That started off with Nescafe Azera, but then graduated into ground coffee when I was given a cafetiere mug in secret santa last year. This year's secret santa was a grinding machine, so I'm now looking into buying the beans. In my excitement to test it out I bought Lavazza beans from Asda which are OK but I'd like to find a bean or blend of different beans that's really nice. A trip to Braithwaites will probably be in order, although I'll finish of what's left of my pre-ground stuff first. I have also realised that the current secret santa trajectory is for me to get a roasting machine next (well, this) year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 The good think about pods is our cleaner doesn't spend half her weekly visit cleaning up coffee grounds and unblocking the sink, instead of doing my ironing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I've got one. I quite like it. I also have a cafetiere but i often cba with it. The pods are less hassle and seem to do me fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Tesco currently selling these coffees at £2.50 a jar (normally £3.99) 2 tsps tastes quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Am I the only person that still uses one of these? Had one before getting my espresso machine. Does the basic job to get you by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Got a tassimo machine last year. I don't drink coffee (fiance does) so I stick to the hot chocolates. Cadbury, Milka and Oreo all being regularly used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Got tassimo. Think the costa ones are not as good as their own (kenco is good) the twinings tea effort is semi decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I think they're a bit shit if you're in to real coffee. Not hot enough and the range of pods is too limited. They're quite handy if you're in a rush and can't be bothered with making a pot and faffing about with milk frothers and stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locheedfcno1 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 I think they're a bit shit if you're in to real coffee. Not hot enough and the range of pods is too limited. They're quite handy if you're in a rush and can't be bothered with making a pot and faffing about with milk frothers and stuff though. Yeah agree not hot enough so I put boiling water in container not a fan of the tea pods though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Is coffee not meant to be something like 82*degree and not boiling? edit. Just checked and it is between 91 and 96. It burns at 100 degree apparently but I can't see much difference that 4 degrees would make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 36 minutes ago, Lisa Cuddy said: I think they're a bit shit if you're in to real coffee. Not hot enough and the range of pods is too limited. They're quite handy if you're in a rush and can't be bothered with making a pot and faffing about with milk frothers and stuff though. I only use mine to set me up from getting through breakfast/dressing/out door with kids. as such the slightly colder temp is perfect as means I can neck it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Just now, Rowan said: I only use mine to set me up from getting through breakfast/dressing/out door with kids. as such the slightly colder temp is perfect as means I can neck it lol I use mine to fill my travel mug for the journey in to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackislekillie Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Am I the only person that still uses one of these? That's what I use. Load it with Lavazza Gold. Nectar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWL Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Got a Dolce Gusto machine at home and in work and use them both far too much to be healthy. As other have noted, they follow the home printer model by making the hardware cheap and consumables expensive. There is also far too much waste packaging. However, they just taste so much better than instant or even most shop bought coffee in my opinion. You also avoid some goon writing your name on the cup or asking if you want their special Kenyan roast for an extra £25. We use Grande Intenso normally. But if you are like me and prefer it strong, thick and black (and quite frankly, who doesn't?) then try the Barista and Risteretto Ardenza varieties. If you buy the multi boxes through Amazon or Dolce Gusto direct it works out about 25p-30p a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 http://blog.honestcoffees.com/blog/environmental-impact-of-using-coffee-pods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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