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getting a new kitchen fitted and my missus says theres money in the budget for a coffee maker ( I have my classic stove top espresso maker but I am looking at something more convenient)

does anybody use the tassimo/nespresso makers or should I go for a more connventional espresso maker/steamer

budget up about 200 quid?
 
I like the idea of these combi machines that you use ground coffee and the ESE pods

anybody tried one?

i had a look on that thread but at 90+pages long I wasnt sure how long it would take to find people who were using the same sort of machines I want!
 
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If you like good coffee avoid the pods. They're pretty rubbish.

The general suggestion is to get a Gaggia Classic (they were going for £130 new recently - have a look around online) and a decent burr grinder. I can't remember the name of the lowish-end grinders that people recommend but I'm sure someone will chime in with one soon.
 
Nespresso or go to Costa for a takeout.

I tried, I really did, but the gaggia, grinder, beans stuff just does my head in. Coffee shouldn't be difficult.
 
With a gaggia classic and a grinder you will be lucky to hit your budget (grinder is £150 +) plus it becomes more a hobby

The pod ones are fine if a little expensive per cup, or stretch to a bean to cup machine?
 
Telescopi said:
Nespresso or go to Costa for a takeout.

I tried, I really did, but the gaggia, grinder, beans stuff just does my head in. Coffee shouldn't be difficult.
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It's really not difficult for many. If you don't enjoy it that's fine but many of us on here love it.

There's an argument for going for something a little more convenient in terms of getting a bean to cup machine but that's pushing the budget a little for the OP.
stuartw_b said:
With a gaggia classic and a grinder you will be lucky to hit your budget (grinder is £150 +) plus it becomes more a hobby

The pod ones are fine if a little expensive per cup, or stretch to a bean to cup machine?
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I guess it depends on how much coffee he drinks. You can get manual grinders for ~£30 iirc that aren't too bad if you're just having single/double shots. It would be painful for group coffee making though, I guess.
 
stuartw_b said:
The pod ones are fine if a little expensive per cup, or stretch to a bean to cup machine?
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But you can do better, and spend less by using a cafetier or an aeropress and a kettle.

Not only that but you can even take them to a music festival, seriously if you don't believe me go to Womad.
 
The Mrs insisted on a Nepresso machine to be put on the wedding list, and it's pretty good actually. Certainly better than I expected, and it is very convenient.
 
Telescopi said:
I tried, I really did, but the gaggia, grinder, beans stuff just does my head in. Coffee shouldn't be difficult.
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I used to think the same thing before I got the Classic. I started off with a hand grinder and an Aeropress and have used many other filter methods since. After warming up the Classic, it takes no longer to make a coffee with it than any other method. Cleaning it after every use is simple too.
 
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