Wouldn't this be better in Talk Kitchen Implements rather than Talk Computers, Website etc.,?
What lenses do you want to use it with?
I've got one of the basic Bosch tassimo machines that my son gave me as he only used it 2 or 3 times then the novelty wore off.
I've used it probably 2 or 3 times every day since I got it.
The Costa coffees are not great, but the kenco 100% columbian is good.
I've always fancied a bean to cup machine, but a couple of customers that I've spoken to recently said they were a bit of a faff and more difficult to clean and they'd sold them and bought one of the more basic capsule machines.
That's what I find.Tassimo machine good, but choice of coffee not great, milk pods nasty, but range of other drinks like Hot Chocolate
We or should I say my missus has had all the coffee machines including bean to cup
Her ratings below as of ten minutes ago
Gaggia bean to cup, ok, but faff to clean and keep descaled properly plus big footprint
Tassimo machine good, but choice of coffee not great, milk pods nasty, but range of other drinks like Hot Chocolate
Lavazza, range of machines depending on budget, dearer ones have decent milk frother, best choice of coffee
Senseo, good solid simple machine, short or long shots and decent choice of coffee, lots of compatible makes available
Nepresso, only used on holiday, huge range of coffee
One thing to bear in mind is most of the above use plastic pods, Senseo use bag type so recommended for the eco friendly
None compare to proper espresso machine and good grinder, much more involved and expensive
Beware you could end up with something like this
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Again - sorry for butting into the thread - but is that your setup? Thinking of getting the Mignon Specialita - current QuickMill one clumps badly with dark roast beans if they’re at all oily - the grind path is pretty rubbish. Just wondering if the Mignon is better - looks like a far more direct path for the grinds........
It is my wife's set up, nothing to do with me as i'm a confirmed tea drinker
I asked her your question and the answer is as follows, hope it helps
I find it to be very good, came highly recommended as an entry level grinder bearing in mind what you can pay
Its best suited if you grind the same batch of beans for the same type of coffee i.e. espresso as it can take a bit of dialling in
if you have lots of different beans on the go or use coffee methods eg pour over, cafetiere etc there are better albeit more expensive grinders
Thanks very much for the informative answer - say thank you to your wife for the assessment. For information it’ll be used exclusively for espresso (I have a separate grinder more suited for use with my cafetière) and I’m not really a “bean swapper” so looks like I’ll be keeping this on the shopping list!!
Cheers!
Not sure if allowed talk in here about this
Anyone a lavazza coffee machine such as desea as thinking getting one
I've got one of the basic Bosch tassimo machines that my son gave me as he only used it 2 or 3 times then the novelty wore off.
I've used it probably 2 or 3 times every day since I got it.
The Costa coffees are not great, but the kenco 100% columbian is good.
I've always fancied a bean to cup machine, but a couple of customers that I've spoken to recently said they were a bit of a faff and more difficult to clean and they'd sold them and bought one of the more basic capsule machines.
Should be in Film & Conventional since coffee can be used as a developer .Wouldn't this be better in Talk Kitchen Implements rather than Talk Computers, Website etc.,?
You have a human coffee maker....Aint you lot posh ,no wonder you can afford them expensive camera box thingymajigs ... got a kettle in the kitchen ... don’t know much else the lady of the house just says wanna coffee and it appears a couple of minutes later ...must be magic or summat
Buy it in England & Wales and if defective etc 6 years warranty. See for example: https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/statutory-warranty/If you get anything electrical buy it from Lakeland, you get a 3 year guarantee.
Contract is with seller not manufacturer, long-standing law. Conditions apply.First Ive heard of this.
I bought this one a few months ago and am very happy with it. Having said that, it's the only one that I've ever owned, so have no frame of reference https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lakeland-Bean-to-Cup-Coffee-Machine-Black-With-Keep-Warm-Function/264410277987?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
It handles both beans and ground coffee, beans are better because they stay fresh for longer.
I spend half my time at the farm, where nobody else drinks coffee and so I have to make do with instant, the first thing I always do when I get home is to have some proper coffee
That looks handy, I currently use a separate electric grinder and a cafetière but I often have a little ground coffee left over and then need to use that before grinding more (I change beans a lot) as I can't be bothered with the faff of separate containers. I might just get this!
It has separate settings for either ground or beans, but can just be left on beans, which means that you could put in any left over ground coffee and add beans if needed. And you just shovel it in, no tamping..That looks handy, I currently use a separate electric grinder and a cafetière but I often have a little ground coffee left over and then need to use that before grinding more (I change beans a lot) as I can't be bothered with the faff of separate containers. I might just get this!
That actually looks really good. It's not just for a cup which I thought many of them were.
I have a Gaggia Cubika for when I can be bothered making a proper one. Usually buy either preground or use a little electric grinder I have (James Martin branded one from Amazon). I can never get the grind right though. Too fine (and if I tamp too hard) and the pressure builds too much and the Gaggia backs up, dribbling coffee grounds over the top into the cup meaning I have to start all over again.
I also have a Dolce Gusto which I prefer over the Tassimo (borrowed a Tassimo from my sister). Good for a nicer tasting cup, better than instant although I agree about the previous comments about the milks. As 'nice' as they are...they are fake creamer type things. Not brilliant.
I also occasionally buy the Taylors coffee bags which can give a nice tasting brew.
As you can tell Im no coffee snob! I bet there are purists reading this thinking "Oh my god what a heathen!"
It has separate settings for either ground or beans, but can just be left on beans, which means that you could put in any left over ground coffee and add beans if needed. And you just shovel it in, no tamping..
Interesting. I’m currently drinking “Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Ethiopian Sidamo Fairtrade Coffee” and though given ’strength’ 3 it seems much a fuller roast. Sainsbury’s own brand is the best of the supermarket brands IMHO, they have been using the same roaster for >100 years I believeNice, I'll do some research. I like Taylor beans, thought I'd try some Sainsburys fair trade ones today and was mighty impressed, a lovely smooth taste but deceptively strong. A second cup five minutes later wasn't so smooth as I reckon it had been brewing too long but still nice.
Buy it in England & Wales and if defective etc 6 years warranty. See for example: https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/statutory-warranty/
and Apple give nothing away
Buy it in England & Wales and if defective etc 6 years warranty. See for example: https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/statutory-warranty/
and Apple give nothing away