Coffee Makers

[Sergeant Wilson]

9 minutes ago, Jodona said:

What size coffee maker do you want? Just from the size of the coffee maker and its functions and depends on its price. It is clear that if you want a cool coffee maker with a bunch of bells and whistles, then it is clear that it will cost more than $250. I have a Nespresso citiz Espresso Machine Bundle with Aeroccino Milk Frother by Breville. It costs a little more than $250. But at the same time it has various bells and whistles like in coffee shops. I take the most ordinary coffee on multiple Keurig vs Nespresso reviews. But thanks to the coffee maker, I make coffee like in a café.

I think this night be the missing piece in the jigsaw of my life.

[beefybake]

Sneaking out to Lidl's a few days ago for some food, I'd run out of coffee, and just grabbed a bottle of 'L'Or Classique'. 

Made a cup this afternoon. Grim stuff...,  bland, as bland, as bland.    

I'm not in the league to spend £250 on a coffee maker, new or otherwise.

I only drink about 1 coffee a day, so a coffee maker will not get a hard life with me.

I would though , like to have the choice of using some decent beans, and occasionally to make a latte, cappucino, or espresso.

Any recommendations for that kind of useage with a max budget of around £100 'ish, or preferably less  ?

Any comments, experiences on ........

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B077B3Z8SY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DC01MIVCFBA7&psc=1

or...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XP64JN4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1AFJESMA8SCN6&psc=1 

 

Edited January 10, 2021 by beefybake

[mathematics]

I got this yesterday. I may develop a severe coffee addiction.

[Al B]

We have a DeLonghi Magnifica as pictured in the quote at the start of the thread that we bought as an impulse purchase a few years ago. I think it's been used maybe 5 times in total, and is currently sitting in a cupboard in the spare room.

Would happily sell it if anyone is looking for one? Seems a shame no-one is getting any use out of it.

[Guest]

25 minutes ago, Al B said:

We have a DeLonghi Magnifica as pictured in the quote at the start of the thread that we bought as an impulse purchase a few years ago. I think it's been used maybe 5 times in total, and is currently sitting in a cupboard in the spare room.

Would happily sell it if anyone is looking for one? Seems a shame no-one is getting any use out of it.

I’ve had that machine for 17 years. Used twice daily. Never missed a beat. Brilliant machine.

[coprolite]

I think i might just about be converted to using beans. Don't have room for a fancy machine but don't really need one because i won't take milk. 

Any recommendations for a compact, budget manual grinder?

[MacDuffman]

On 07/01/2021 at 15:36, beefybake said:

Sneaking out to Lidl's a few days ago for some food, I'd run out of coffee, and just grabbed a bottle of 'L'Or Classique'. 

Made a cup this afternoon. Grim stuff...,  bland, as bland, as bland.    

I'm not in the league to spend £250 on a coffee maker, new or otherwise.

I only drink about 1 coffee a day, so a coffee maker will not get a hard life with me.

I would though , like to have the choice of using some decent beans, and occasionally to make a latte, cappucino, or espresso.

Any recommendations for that kind of useage with a max budget of around £100 'ish, or preferably less  ?

Any comments, experiences on ........

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B077B3Z8SY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DC01MIVCFBA7&psc=1

or...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XP64JN4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1AFJESMA8SCN6&psc=1 

 

French coffee press

https://www.amazon.co.uk/French-Coffee-Press-Black-Stainless/dp/B07V6KD4ZY/ref=asc_df_B07V6KD4ZY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394229412237&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1617816531921395719&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046934&hvtargid=pla-864737137821&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=81584088426&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394229412237&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1617816531921395719&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046934&hvtargid=pla-864737137821

Italian Moka pot

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cafe-Ole-ECM-03-Aluminium-Espresso/dp/B009VWHAYW/ref=asc_df_B009VWHAYW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=232026297330&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13978416057521465722&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046934&hvtargid=pla-423432632158&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

You can buy a fancy arsed machine but both of these make great coffee.

You can get beans or ground coffee from supermarkets or specialist shops.

[Bairnardo]

I bought an aeropress as I broke my cafetiere. Anyone have/like the aeropress?

[Arch Stanton]

23 minutes ago, Bairnardo said:

I bought an aeropress as I broke my cafetiere. Anyone have/like the aeropress?

Me. Check YouTube for videos showing the various techniques for brewing.

[Caledonian1]

I use one of these with a paper filter....incredibly cheap (think mine was £2.99) and does a great job.  Been using this method for years with bags of ground coffee - although I sometimes buy some bags of hazelnut infused beans, grind them down and mix with shop bought ground coffee

[Bairnardo]

Me. Check YouTube for videos showing the various techniques for brewing.

Im rocking the inverted method at the minute. Just trying to find the right balance of coffee/water in the press and how much to top up to keep it strong and still get a decent sized mug

[gannonball]

On 24/05/2021 at 09:41, coprolite said:

I think i might just about be converted to using beans. Don't have room for a fancy machine but don't really need one because i won't take milk. 

Any recommendations for a compact, budget manual grinder?

I did a wee bit of research recently and apparently a burr grinder is a fair bit better than your standard blade machine. Kind of makes sense I suppose for consistency when grinding. Because they are a bit more complicated though I think they are about 50 quid for a half decent one at the mo, thats for a bodum one if you want to check their website.
I was flirting with getting a bean to cup machine after my pod machine gave up the ghost but then I realised I would use it far too much at home for espressos with just a simple push of a button and would look stupid in my wee kitchen.  So I got a slim delonghi manual espresso machine and a bodum burr grinder but got the model up from the 50 quid one.

eta - The burr  grinder are a fair bit bigger than your standard blade ones but I keep it in a cupboard so not as arsed and usually grind the beans in a oner once a week or so.

Edited May 28, 2021 by gannonball

[coprolite]

43 minutes ago, gannonball said:

I did a wee bit of research recently and apparently a burr grinder is a fair bit better than your standard blade machine. Kind of makes sense I suppose for consistency when grinding. Because they are a bit more complicated though I think they are about 50 quid for a half decent one at the mo, thats for a bodum one if you want to check their website.
I was flirting with getting a bean to cup machine after my pod machine gave up the ghost but then I realised I would use it far too much at home for espressos with just a simple push of a button and would look stupid in my wee kitchen.  So I got a slim delonghi manual espresso machine and a bodum burr grinder but got the model up from the 50 quid one.

eta - The burr  grinder are a fair bit bigger than your standard blade ones but I keep it in a cupboard so not as arsed and usually grind the beans in a oner once a week or so.

Thanks for the info. £50 is a bit more than i had in mind (cue Aberdeen fan joke). Will look up burr grinders though because i don't know what they are. 

[HTG]

5 hours ago, coprolite said:

Thanks for the info. £50 is a bit more than i had in mind (cue Aberdeen fan joke). Will look up burr grinders though because i don't know what they are. 

I'm going to take my chances on being ridiculed by the pod haters. I got a Dolce Gusto machine from Lidl for about £35. Iceland sell Costa Americano compatible pods for £3.50 for a box of 16 (i think). It's nowhere near the French coffee I really like but it's a big step forward from instant. And it's completely mess free. 

Edited May 28, 2021 by HTG

[Sergeant Wilson]

1 minute ago, dinesmohamm said:

In fact it's more profitable to own a coffee maker than to make coffee manually. For me I prefer espresso with milk made by coffee machine

Milk is for the weak, are you weak?

[Mark Connolly]

43 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said:

Milk is for the weak, are you weak?

That’s a right fucking fancy machine that can makes its own milk

[Sergeant Wilson]

37 minutes ago, dinesmohamm said:

In addition to the potential benefits for heart health, coffee can provide liver protection. A study published in the journal BMC Public Health found that those who consume coffee are 21% less likely to develop chronic liver disease. However, that regards only whole bean or natural ground coffee because during processing many useful substances disappear. I buy only whole bean coffee, which has the most micronutrient value, and then grind it with a coffee grinder. Then I make it with a cezva for about 15-20 minutes. The taste ( as well as the way it looks ) is fascinating. And what coffee do you usually drink? Instant or ground natural one? Whole beans coffee? Maybe anyone here can share from the place like this for example coffeeinformer.com some recipes for this wonderful drink with me? Best regards.

[well fan for life]

On 27/05/2021 at 12:13, Bairnardo said:

I bought an aeropress as I broke my cafetiere. Anyone have/like the aeropress?

I have a full on espresso machine that I haven't used in ages because the aeropress is so good. 

[Bairnardo]

I have a full on espresso machine that I haven't used in ages because the aeropress is so good. 

I like mine. Certainly strikes a balance. I imagine if I had any idea what coffee is "good" coffee it would be better again

[well fan for life]

11 minutes ago, Bairnardo said:

I like mine. Certainly strikes a balance. I imagine if I had any idea what coffee is "good" coffee it would be better again
 

I've been buying kilo bags of Lavazza beans for the most part. If I'm fancying a wee treat I'll fire along to the Good Coffee Cartel over in Kinning Park for a look.