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Houchens Head
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I bought a Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine a couple of weeks ago for me and the missus. It is unbelievably quick! The water is at boiling point in about 8 - 10 seconds. We like the Espresso coffee pods but have just bought a box of Mocca today and I must say, it is fabulous! The pods are a tad expensive, working out to around 54p a cup but you pay for what you like. We get ours from Sainsbury's but Poundstretchers do them a bit cheaper. However, there are a lot cheaper options buying directly off the net. These are "compatible" capsules. It's just a case of shopping around. Having said all this, I would still recommend a machine if you like your different types of coffee. Ours cost £49.99 from Argos. Oh, and if you do buy different pods, make sure you read the packet. It will say either 8 or 16 pods. If it states 16, then that means you need to use two - one of each pod in the box (coffee and milk for example). And check your cup sizes! Believe me, that is important as well! Don't try filling up a normal coffee mug (220ml) for a small espresso! It don't work and tastes awful and weak! (We found a great set of small 50ml espresso cups in a charity shop, so look around!
Sky_Blue_Daz
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I have a Dolce Gusto one as well, highly recommend it.
vow
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I really should put it in "Things that annoy you" thread, but it's fooking eSpresso not eXpresso :banhappy: :wtf:
I don't like grammar police either, sorry Stu!
Had a Kitchen Aid Artisan for a few years now. Pricey but worth every penny. Makes a fantastic cup of coffee every time.
If you are looking for coffee I would recomend a site called Hasbean, fantastic selection of coffees from all around the world delivered to your door.
If you are looking for coffee I would recomend a site called Hasbean, fantastic selection of coffees from all around the world delivered to your door.
Nick
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I bought a Dolce Gusto but it was only a £50 one like this:
DOLCE GUSTO by Krups Melody 3 Hot Drinks Machine - Ivory
It is ok and we hammered it for a while but we don't tend to use it any more
Also found there wasn't as wider selection of pods to have as others. The other thing was that it didn't stop automatically so you had to watch for the liquid to start going see through and stop it. Some others will automatically stop at the right point.
DOLCE GUSTO by Krups Melody 3 Hot Drinks Machine - Ivory
It is ok and we hammered it for a while but we don't tend to use it any more
Also found there wasn't as wider selection of pods to have as others. The other thing was that it didn't stop automatically so you had to watch for the liquid to start going see through and stop it. Some others will automatically stop at the right point.
fernandopartridge
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I've got a Nespresso. It was just over 100 quid and has an aerocino milk warmer / frother. Decent and not as much faff as a proper espresso machine.
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oscillatewildly
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Got a Bosch Tassimo as a gift last xmas, loved it until it started playing up on and off and finally croaked a few weeks ago. I really experienced some rage against the (coffee) machine. CAFFEINE IN THE NAME OF!!!!
Otis
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Sounds like a Rat Fink A Boo Boo situation.
Sky_Blue_Daz
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Afternoon lads, Aldi are doing coffee pods which can be used in a nespresso machine, 10pods for £1.69.
I've not tried them yet but thought I'd give you a heads up
I've not tried them yet but thought I'd give you a heads up
fernandopartridge
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The Aldi Nespresso pods are good, including the Decaff one. The best one the Ristretto pod. I also bought a special gingerbread pod from Aldi before Christmas which was decent.
Lidl do pods also, their Ristretto ones are good too.
Lidl do pods also, their Ristretto ones are good too.
fernandopartridge
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Hipster. I've heard they're good tbf, isn't your missus Italian?
Sick Boy
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Haha I've been using one since 2009!! Yes she is indeed and has the caffeine addiction to prove it
I'd recommend getting at least a 3 cup one and filling a mug a third full with milk and topping it up with the coffee from the moka.
jimmyhillsfanclub
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Aye.....moka for me too.....a large bialetti express to be precise......used to have a medium that was well worn in but my Mrs killed it by putting in the dishwasher!
Great coffee and no environmental vandalism with all these stupid pods either......
Great coffee and no environmental vandalism with all these stupid pods either......
Sick Boy
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I have 4 of them now ranging from a 1 cup up to an 18 cup.
fernandopartridge
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Nice one. I've been thinking about getting one. Agree on the pods too. Packaging for everything is ridiculous.
Used to have tassimo and worked wonders but just upgraded to this before christmas
DELONGHI Magnifica S ECAM 22.320.SB Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Silver
DELONGHI Magnifica S ECAM 22.320.SB Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Silver
jimmyhillsfanclub
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It's a winner alright.....its the nice little methods and procedures you develop over time too......its very much like skinning up.....its all in the preparation.
fernandopartridge
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You can use an Espresso pod for long drink anyway. Have you got the Aerocino?
stupot07
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Yeah the one I bought has one attached to it. Been having a lot of latte's and have been using the espresso pods for a long drink too, but I find you need a bit of a stronger one to get a decent cup
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Whatever happened to a filter and grinding the stuff?
dancers lance
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This was my post from a coffee machine post a while back...... "I suppose it depends what your budget is and how much you like your coffee, I have had a few machines over the years but I know have a Krups EA826E bean to cup and it's brilliant, it did cost me over £600 but I hammer it (you can pick them up for about £400 now). However, I have always found that good quality coffee in a cafetiere is fine if you just want a nice cuppa"
Anyway, It's just died about 3 weeks after the warranty ended, just started pissing water out the bottom and showing loads of errors. I loved it but it was bloody noisy, Iv'e reverted back to my grinder and cafetiere.
Anyway, It's just died about 3 weeks after the warranty ended, just started pissing water out the bottom and showing loads of errors. I loved it but it was bloody noisy, Iv'e reverted back to my grinder and cafetiere.
torchomatic
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My wife got me one of those Tassimo machines for Christmas, a Bosch one. She mainly got it because I am a bit of a latte man. Actually, though that is the worst of all the coffees with the machine, mainly because it is made of water rather than milk. Some of the other "normal" coffees such as the Americano's are lovely. The pods are always on sale somewhere or other. It's great if you want a quick cup.
When we have time we have a cafetiere or pot of perculated coffee.
When we have time we have a cafetiere or pot of perculated coffee.