hows this coffee maker?

utajoker · 23 Oct 2012 at 14:07

seen this.

main reason for looking at it is it matches the toaster and kettle we have (icona range).

no idea what to look at with these machines.

http://www.johnlewis.com/230858172/Product.aspx

any one offer advice?

FrenchTart · 23 Oct 2012 at 14:12

If you're looking to spend that much then just get a Gaggia Classic.

Disco Boy · 23 Oct 2012 at 16:38

FrenchTart said:
If you're looking to spend that much then just get a Gaggia Classic.

They are supposed to be the absolute daddies. I don't think there's anything else worth buying at a comparable price tag.

utajoker · 23 Oct 2012 at 20:05

The gaggia classic is £200. I've found the Delonghi for £120.

uchuff · 23 Oct 2012 at 22:40

The Classic used to semi-regularly drop down to about £169. Are the "Amazon Warehouse Deals" worth a punt? £130 or so.

We offer open box, customer returned and warehouse damaged merchandise at reduced prices with the benefits of Amazon.co.uk fulfillment and customer service.

Had mine a year or so now, love it, takes a little practice to perfect but makes lovely coffee.

Flare · 23 Oct 2012 at 23:33

Refurbished Gaggia Classic on Amazon for £130 which might be worth a punt, you can always send it back if you are not happy. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...8444069-0602803?ie=UTF8&condition=refurbished

FrenchTart · 24 Oct 2012 at 01:25

If you want a coffee maker that makes good coffee, get the Gaggia Classic. If you want one that looks pretty and matches your current kitchen electronics, get the one you posted

PobodY · 24 Oct 2012 at 05:13

Rancilio Silvia?
I've got an S20 Midi CD, but that's overkill for most people.

trentlad · 24 Oct 2012 at 05:15

The wife went to visit a good friend in Spain and fell in love with her 'Nespresso Krups Essenza'.

I picked one up for her birthday and, I have to say, I never thought I would be able to make coffee this good at home. You can buy a pack with an external milk frother... pour that into this coffee and an angel reaches down from heaven and touches your mouth!

Needless to say, it's highly recommended... God agrees

Freefaller · 24 Oct 2012 at 08:38

What's the point in buying a coffee maker if you cannot use your own ground coffee and have to buy ridiculously over priced packets of coffee? You might as well just drink instant coffee.

Paul11 · 24 Oct 2012 at 08:41

the nespresso capsules are very expensive.

i just bought one of these after a recommend from a mate who has had every machine under the sun.

http://www.johnlewis.com/230906933/Product.aspx

FTM · 24 Oct 2012 at 09:02

I got that delonghi for 100 quid in sale a few weeks ago and it makes a really nice cup of coffee...get a burr grinder to make sure you get a good fine grind and away you go

I have just been using Lavazza's espresso beans and you get a good crema

I was on a budget so had to hunt and was happy to get it for 100 notes

uchuff · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:57

FTM said:
get a burr grinder to make sure you get a good fine grind and away you go

Good point worth reiterating, possibly the most important aspect of making good fresh cofee.

Disco Boy · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:14

trentlad said:
The wife went to visit a good friend in Spain and fell in love with her 'Nespresso Krups Essenza'.

I picked one up for her birthday and, I have to say, I never thought I would be able to make coffee this good at home. You can buy a pack with an external milk frother... pour that into this coffee and an angel reaches down from heaven and touches your mouth!

Needless to say, it's highly recommended... God agrees

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I'm glad that you are happy with it. But this is a terribly poor recommendation for someone who wants a real coffee maker.

Stelly · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:16

Gaggia Classic is fantastic I have one at home.

Stelly

aidman · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:30

Stelly said:
Gaggia Classic is fantastic I have one at home.

Stelly

My gaggia classic must be 10+ years old now and still going strong, during my ownership the only parts that have needed replaced are the head Disc and shower disc - Both have been replaced two / three times costing around £15 a pop... But it's used frequently.

I'm currently buying our beans from monmouth coffee in london, they offer a mail order service and offer an espresso blend which I'd highly recommend!

FeFiDoh · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:36

How easy is that classic to use? I am considering one for when I move house would be nice to have a decent coffee machine. How long does it take to make a cup? Easy to clean? etc..etc..

Raymond Lin · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:44

FeFiDoh said:
How easy is that classic to use? I am considering one for when I move house would be nice to have a decent coffee machine. How long does it take to make a cup? Easy to clean? etc..etc..

About 30 seconds.

Clean? I wipe down after every use and every few months I flush through the innards with cleaning stuff.

smit101 · 24 Oct 2012 at 15:44

Freefaller said:
What's the point in buying a coffee maker if you cannot use your own ground coffee and have to buy ridiculously over priced packets of coffee? You might as well just drink instant coffee.

Absolutely agree!

We've got a pod machine at work which cost in the region of £150, but I'd swear my loose coffee filter machine at home which cost a fraction of that price makes a far better cup.

utajoker · 24 Oct 2012 at 16:48

i would avoid a nespresso machine just so i dont have to queue for them with people who have their heads up their arses.

went looking at them in selfridges in london and the people around them... i would punch one of them. they even had a ticket systel like that at the meat counter in asda.