robertjones
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Coffee machine , by robertjones on Jul 6, 2014 13:04:51 GMT 1, I'm looking to get a coffee machine maybe with a grinder built in. Looking for a single expresso job. I don't like the pod coffee machines.
Just seeing if there is an barista out there that can give some advice tips & hints.
Thanks Rob
I'm looking to get a coffee machine maybe with a grinder built in. Looking for a single expresso job. I don't like the pod coffee machines.
Just seeing if there is an barista out there that can give some advice tips & hints.
Thanks Rob
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mouser
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Coffee machine , by mouser on Jul 6, 2014 13:16:53 GMT 1, We had the delonghi magnifica one at my old work, made ace coffee, but had to be cleaned regularly. A feat of engineering in itself. It needed to be flushed/ cleaned once a month or so and required to be gutted about 6 monthly. think they sell refurbished ones on ebay for about £200, or new at about 500. For domestic use a refurb one would do i should think. enjoy.
We had the delonghi magnifica one at my old work, made ace coffee, but had to be cleaned regularly. A feat of engineering in itself. It needed to be flushed/ cleaned once a month or so and required to be gutted about 6 monthly. think they sell refurbished ones on ebay for about £200, or new at about 500. For domestic use a refurb one would do i should think. enjoy.
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singerstu
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Coffee machine , by singerstu on Jul 6, 2014 13:17:26 GMT 1, I don't drink the stuff but I am told by my learned wife that it depends on what coffee you like. She has a Tassimo and raves about it
I don't drink the stuff but I am told by my learned wife that it depends on what coffee you like. She has a Tassimo and raves about it
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curiousgeorge
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Coffee machine , by curiousgeorge on Jul 6, 2014 13:25:45 GMT 1, Heh@leaned
Heh@leaned
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Coffee machine , by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 14:29:35 GMT 1, I use a seperate hitachi grinder and do it fresh for each serving of coffee. Currently have an old Krups 964 with a steamer that go for about £20 on ebay - built like tanks, no fiddly bits or crap to go wrong
for travel, we take an aeropress and a battery grinder for the beans. I ususally take Cuban estate beans as they travel well and are not overly chemicaled like some some of the fancier stuff
I hate to say it, but spending more than a ton of coffee making equipment doesnt make any difference to the output, it just looks more stylish/ nice
I use a seperate hitachi grinder and do it fresh for each serving of coffee. Currently have an old Krups 964 with a steamer that go for about £20 on ebay - built like tanks, no fiddly bits or crap to go wrong
for travel, we take an aeropress and a battery grinder for the beans. I ususally take Cuban estate beans as they travel well and are not overly chemicaled like some some of the fancier stuff
I hate to say it, but spending more than a ton of coffee making equipment doesnt make any difference to the output, it just looks more stylish/ nice
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jusdeep
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Coffee machine , by jusdeep on Jul 6, 2014 15:09:11 GMT 1, I have a Gaggia Classic and have had several Gaggia models in the past. Built like tanks, reliable, easy to use and no gimmics - plus makes a great cup of coffee.
If you want one with a grinder built in, the new Breviile (US), Sage (UK) models are reasonable and work very well.
Rancillo Silvia are also very good, basic and make an excellent cup.
As with most things it depends on how much you want to spend and how much you will use it. I would probably buy a seperate grinder and grind as you go with a simpler model.
I have a Gaggia Classic and have had several Gaggia models in the past. Built like tanks, reliable, easy to use and no gimmics - plus makes a great cup of coffee.
If you want one with a grinder built in, the new Breviile (US), Sage (UK) models are reasonable and work very well.
Rancillo Silvia are also very good, basic and make an excellent cup.
As with most things it depends on how much you want to spend and how much you will use it. I would probably buy a seperate grinder and grind as you go with a simpler model.
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fastone
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Coffee machine , by fastone on Jul 6, 2014 16:27:43 GMT 1, Another vote for the Gaggia Classic. Industrial build quality.
Another vote for the Gaggia Classic. Industrial build quality.
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Coffee machine , by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 16:32:12 GMT 1, IMO, nothing tastes better than a simple French press
IMO, nothing tastes better than a simple French press
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1978per
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Coffee machine , by 1978per on Jul 6, 2014 17:27:02 GMT 1, Have a rancilio silva. Have had it for about 10 years and it makes excellent coffee. A bit of work making coffee this way though, but when you do bother the reward is superb tasting coffee☺. I think with every expresso machine you really need a good grinder too.
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Have a rancilio silva. Have had it for about 10 years and it makes excellent coffee. A bit of work making coffee this way though, but when you do bother the reward is superb tasting coffee☺. I think with every expresso machine you really need a good grinder too.
Sent from my SM-G900F using proboards
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robertjones
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Coffee machine , by robertjones on Jul 6, 2014 18:02:35 GMT 1, Thanks for all the advice & help keep it coming just doing the research now in the machines suggested.
Thanks for all the advice & help keep it coming just doing the research now in the machines suggested.
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rdl81
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Coffee machine , by rdl81 on Jul 6, 2014 18:32:13 GMT 1, I am really into my coffee member of a coffee club where each month I get 4x60g of beans delivered it's from coffee cavern. I have bur hand grinder from amazon it's got great reviews but can't remember name right now also I use an aeropress it's great for one coffee at a time and is no mess. I have had expensive ish machines before but love the aeropress
I am really into my coffee member of a coffee club where each month I get 4x60g of beans delivered it's from coffee cavern. I have bur hand grinder from amazon it's got great reviews but can't remember name right now also I use an aeropress it's great for one coffee at a time and is no mess. I have had expensive ish machines before but love the aeropress
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curiousgeorge
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Coffee machine , by curiousgeorge on Jul 6, 2014 18:32:53 GMT 1, IMO, nothing tastes better than a simple French press Tend to agree.Coffee 'culture' is something I would send to room 101
IMO, nothing tastes better than a simple French press Tend to agree.Coffee 'culture' is something I would send to room 101
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rdl81
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Coffee machine , by rdl81 on Jul 6, 2014 18:44:27 GMT 1, French press is quiet messy that's the beauty of the Areopress so easy to clean
French press is quiet messy that's the beauty of the Areopress so easy to clean
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Coffee machine , by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 18:45:54 GMT 1, Whats up with Nescafe anyway?, Jesus, talk about pretentious.
Whats up with Nescafe anyway?, Jesus, talk about pretentious.
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Dr Plip
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Coffee machine , by Dr Plip on Jul 6, 2014 18:56:13 GMT 1, Whats up with Nescafe anyway?, Jesus, talk about pretentious. Welcome to the gritty world of urban art.
#innit
Whats up with Nescafe anyway?, Jesus, talk about pretentious. Welcome to the gritty world of urban art. #innit
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Coffee machine , by Coach on Jul 6, 2014 19:28:13 GMT 1, Whats up with Nescafe anyway?, Jesus, talk about pretentious.
Taste? ;-)
Whats up with Nescafe anyway?, Jesus, talk about pretentious. Taste? ;-)
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.dappy
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Coffee machine , by .dappy on Jul 7, 2014 0:06:12 GMT 1,
** Best Message of the Week Award ** 'for travel, we take an aeropress and a battery grinder for the beans. I ususally take Cuban estate beans as they travel well ...'
(albert facksake)
** Best Message of the Week Award ** 'for travel, we take an aeropress and a battery grinder for the beans. I ususally take Cuban estate beans as they travel well ...'
(albert facksake)
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Black Apple Art
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Coffee machine , by Black Apple Art on Jul 7, 2014 0:23:25 GMT 1, Not available yet but backed this back in Nov. This gem actually roasts, grinds and makes your brew. Pretty impressive. Assume they will be available soon.
Not available yet but backed this back in Nov. This gem actually roasts, grinds and makes your brew. Pretty impressive. Assume they will be available soon.
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Coffee machine , by Deleted on Jul 7, 2014 2:35:07 GMT 1, Not available yet but backed this back in Nov. This gem actually roasts, grinds and makes your brew. Pretty impressive. Assume they will be available soon. BUT IS IT REALLY FRESH?
Not available yet but backed this back in Nov. This gem actually roasts, grinds and makes your brew. Pretty impressive. Assume they will be available soon. BUT IS IT REALLY FRESH?
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Coffee machine , by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 11:25:28 GMT 1, ** Best Message of the Week Award ** 'for travel, we take an aeropress and a battery grinder for the beans. I ususally take Cuban estate beans as they travel well ...'
(albert facksake)
sorry mate, I fucking love coffee me. I can eat ketchup sandwiches as a main meal and be happy, but you cant piss about with coffee
** Best Message of the Week Award ** 'for travel, we take an aeropress and a battery grinder for the beans. I ususally take Cuban estate beans as they travel well ...'
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sorry mate, I fucking love coffee me. I can eat ketchup sandwiches as a main meal and be happy, but you cant piss about with coffee
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robertjones
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Coffee machine , by robertjones on Jul 8, 2014 14:32:26 GMT 1,
Nice one for the help !
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kittysaz
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Coffee machine , by kittysaz on Jul 8, 2014 15:35:15 GMT 1, Gaggia all the way. Love mine.
Gaggia all the way. Love mine.
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curiousgeorge
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Coffee machine , by curiousgeorge on Jul 8, 2014 16:31:37 GMT 1,
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Martin DK
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Coffee machine , by Martin DK on Jul 8, 2014 16:40:10 GMT 1, My ex took the coffee maker.
Bought a French press and a grinder. Tbh I think I tastes better than the old stuff I had, and much cheaper.
My ex took the coffee maker.
Bought a French press and a grinder. Tbh I think I tastes better than the old stuff I had, and much cheaper.
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Max Beales
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Coffee machine , by Max Beales on Jul 8, 2014 17:52:29 GMT 1, I find myself quoting this bit of curb alot! haha
I find myself quoting this bit of curb alot! haha
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Coffee machine , by bullysonzx10r on Jul 8, 2014 18:24:19 GMT 1, Ok... So what are you looking to get out of your machine and what are you willing to spend?
Depending on the answer to that, the recommendation changes heavily.
First and foremost -- Fresh roasted whole beans at all times. Find a local roaster (Or a good third gen coffee shop) and start figuring out what type of beans meet your fancy. Make sure you're not using beans that have expired and dried out.
Next -- Grinder. You need a Burr Grinder. You can get a nice Gaggia MDF for cheap, but it does a great job. You just need to dial it in properly. If you want to spend some real cash -- look into a Mazzer or a Compak.
Last -- The machine... If you're someone who likes different types of coffee, and not just espresso, grab an Aeropress, a French Press, and a Moka Pot. This will give you several options that will get very strong results, especially when you pair them with Fresh Beans and a Burr Grinder. However, if you're as much of an asshole as I am about coffee, look for a nice machine. A good espresso machine will cost you around $1,500 - $3,000 I personally bought the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II, it's a bit different than most machines because it's got a 53mm porta filter.
And even more last(ly) -- If you do buy a proper machine. Spend some cash on a proper Tamper as well. You can't make a good espresso without properly tamping your beans.
Coffee is almost as expensive and addicting as art...
Ok... So what are you looking to get out of your machine and what are you willing to spend?
Depending on the answer to that, the recommendation changes heavily.
First and foremost -- Fresh roasted whole beans at all times. Find a local roaster (Or a good third gen coffee shop) and start figuring out what type of beans meet your fancy. Make sure you're not using beans that have expired and dried out.
Next -- Grinder. You need a Burr Grinder. You can get a nice Gaggia MDF for cheap, but it does a great job. You just need to dial it in properly. If you want to spend some real cash -- look into a Mazzer or a Compak.
Last -- The machine... If you're someone who likes different types of coffee, and not just espresso, grab an Aeropress, a French Press, and a Moka Pot. This will give you several options that will get very strong results, especially when you pair them with Fresh Beans and a Burr Grinder. However, if you're as much of an asshole as I am about coffee, look for a nice machine. A good espresso machine will cost you around $1,500 - $3,000 I personally bought the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II, it's a bit different than most machines because it's got a 53mm porta filter.
And even more last(ly) -- If you do buy a proper machine. Spend some cash on a proper Tamper as well. You can't make a good espresso without properly tamping your beans.
Coffee is almost as expensive and addicting as art...
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Coffee machine , by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 19:16:23 GMT 1, I found this over there.....to put here.
I found this over there.....to put here.
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curiousgeorge
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Coffee machine , by curiousgeorge on Jul 8, 2014 20:25:43 GMT 1, 53mm porta filter!!!!... Cor, I'm wet as an otters pocket now
53mm porta filter!!!!... Cor, I'm wet as an otters pocket now
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robertjones
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Coffee machine , by robertjones on Jul 9, 2014 8:48:05 GMT 1, Thanks for the input guy's
Thanks for the input guy's
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