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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Can I ask for advice about coffee machines? I’ve a nespresso one at the moment & was hoping to upgrade but unsure of what’s out there? Can anybody offer tips on what they have, or what they’d recommend? I’ve heard sage is very good....any other ideas....greatly welcomed... |
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By *13_hercMan
over a year ago
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I had a gaggia, bean to cup, which was great, but it didn't last too long and repairs were in the region of €250...so I'm back to a burr grinder and a stove-top coffee maker, they can't be beat, in my opinion |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The Barista Express by Sage has it all. Its been my best pal for the last two years. Only thing I could complain is the optuons for the filters disposal, not too eco friendly but the coffee options are heaven, worth the investment. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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I bought a swan retro espresso in lidl for 100 quid 3 month ago because my beloved old one (no idea what brand but it served me for more than 16 years) has some issues I hope I can fix. Anyhow I've to admit that new cheapy machine makes a decent coffee. I'm not fan of nespresso as it narrows the choice of coffee and of course the capsule rubbish. But I guess if you're a busy bee they're handy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I bought a swan retro espresso in lidl for 100 quid 3 month ago because my beloved old one (no idea what brand but it served me for more than 16 years) has some issues I hope I can fix. Anyhow I've to admit that new cheapy machine makes a decent coffee. I'm not fan of nespresso as it narrows the choice of coffee and of course the capsule rubbish. But I guess if you're a busy bee they're handy."
I must see that one in Lidl... sounds decent  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thanks everyone. I’ve heard sage is brilliant so I’ll enquire further about them this weekend, prices, locations etc...love the nespresso but the pods & the delay in recycling used capsules is diminishing my love for it...
You guys are all super.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks everyone. I’ve heard sage is brilliant so I’ll enquire further about them this weekend, prices, locations etc...love the nespresso but the pods & the delay in recycling used capsules is diminishing my love for it...
You guys are all super...."
Maybe use google Hermany to avoid the extra costs of getting it from uk. |
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By *dfabMan
over a year ago
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Sage look excellent but you'll be paying £500+
DeLonghi bean to cup can do beans and ground and cost £300-£400 but I got mine for £170 on Black Friday on AO.com so be conscious of that.
It's been brilliant and the Lavazza Crema e Aroma beans are just the best coffee ever, especially the roasted 2021 variety.
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Areopress, its convenient, doesn't take over the kitchen and makes dam fine coffee. You can buy a grinder and select your own beans but I opt to buy good quality coffee, organic and fair trade. Theres no pods so the environment will thank you. I'm currently enjoying a lovely cup of coffee.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Areopress, its convenient, doesn't take over the kitchen and makes dam fine coffee. You can buy a grinder and select your own beans but I opt to buy good quality coffee, organic and fair trade. Theres no pods so the environment will thank you. I'm currently enjoying a lovely cup of coffee. "
Sounds really good... Do you hold sampling afternoons?  |
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If you go down the grinder/ Aeropress route or similar, look to 3FE. I have no personal experience of them, but I've been buying from the UK roastery who part owns 3FE for the last... god, over five years. |
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"Areopress, its convenient, doesn't take over the kitchen and makes dam fine coffee. You can buy a grinder and select your own beans but I opt to buy good quality coffee, organic and fair trade. Theres no pods so the environment will thank you. I'm currently enjoying a lovely cup of coffee.
Sounds really good... Do you hold sampling afternoons? "
Well that always depends on who wants to join me for a sample |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Areopress, its convenient, doesn't take over the kitchen and makes dam fine coffee. You can buy a grinder and select your own beans but I opt to buy good quality coffee, organic and fair trade. Theres no pods so the environment will thank you. I'm currently enjoying a lovely cup of coffee.
Sounds really good... Do you hold sampling afternoons?
Well that always depends on who wants to join me for a sample "
Mm...now that is a head scratcher...   |
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hi we recently got the delonghi ec685 ,nice small tidy machine comes with grinder, knock box, and stainless steel jug for around 300 euro makes a lovely brew takes a little getting used to the milk steamer |
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"Thanks everyone. I’ve heard sage is brilliant so I’ll enquire further about them this weekend, prices, locations etc...love the nespresso but the pods & the delay in recycling used capsules is diminishing my love for it...
You guys are all super...."
We upgraded to a Nespresso Vertuo. I bloody love my coffee and am chuffed with it. |
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