joe nustedt
Assistant Pro
Beginning to feel inadequate only having the use of a simple cafetiere...
In all honesty, the Gaggia has only been brought out of retirement because our Cafetiere got broken...
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In all honesty, the Gaggia has only been brought out of retirement because our Cafetiere got broken...
MikeS
New member
That's amazing - we've just bought that Magnifica 4200 and now I see it's not as new as I thought if this thread is seven years old!!
Fortunately it's making great coffee, otherwise I'd be rather annoyed right now!!
Mike.
Tashyboy
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Yup Ave also got the magnifica 4200. Had a best housekeeping award for 2014 on the side at one time ? still going strong.
I’ve seen some threads resurrected but 2012 takes some beating ?
Tashyboy
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hopefully next year we won’t resurrect VAR. ??
Mudball
Assistant Pro
Love coffee but not a purist and don’t have the time either... so I cheat by having a Nespresso... can’t fault it
It came with the milk frother but tbh, that bit is only used once a week because you need to clean it. I get the coffee add some milk from the fridge .. 30 sec in the microwave and bingo...
It came with the milk frother but tbh, that bit is only used once a week because you need to clean it. I get the coffee add some milk from the fridge .. 30 sec in the microwave and bingo...
SteveJay
Head Pro
Prices of proper coffee machines are scary!
We moved into a house last year that has integrated Kitchen Aid appliances including an integrated coffee maker. Discovered it is actually a De Longhi unit in a Kitchen Aid housing and according to a friend in the business De Longhi are one of, if not, the best. Anyway, it was about 10 years old but wouldn't work since we moved in so have just got it fixed (effectively replaced all the main components even those that were still ok) and although it cost £200 I found out a replacement would cost over £1500
Chatting to the engineer he advised me that De Longhi are very good and last, although he also recommended Ikea machines, though think they only do integrated versions.
Although a proper coffee machine using beans or grounds, ours is surprisingly easy and quick to use. Takes me about the same time to make a latte as it does to make a tea. We have had pod machines before but its not the same.
We moved into a house last year that has integrated Kitchen Aid appliances including an integrated coffee maker. Discovered it is actually a De Longhi unit in a Kitchen Aid housing and according to a friend in the business De Longhi are one of, if not, the best. Anyway, it was about 10 years old but wouldn't work since we moved in so have just got it fixed (effectively replaced all the main components even those that were still ok) and although it cost £200 I found out a replacement would cost over £1500
Chatting to the engineer he advised me that De Longhi are very good and last, although he also recommended Ikea machines, though think they only do integrated versions.
Although a proper coffee machine using beans or grounds, ours is surprisingly easy and quick to use. Takes me about the same time to make a latte as it does to make a tea. We have had pod machines before but its not the same.
chrisd
Major Champion
I bought a Sage Barista Pro in the Black Friday sale and just love it.
jim8flog
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I was bought a Lavazza A Modo Mio Milk Coffee Machine Jolie&Milk, with Milk Frother...(well that's what it's called on Amazon 
) for me to have out in my garden office.
It's still in the kitchen but I do use it every day for my wake-up coffee.
No idea how it matches up against other coffee machines but it does the job for me. Capsules aren't cheap at £4 for 16 (and I usually use 2 in every mug as I like my coffee v strong) - but I see I could get them a fair bit cheaper on-line.
) for me to have out in my garden office. It's still in the kitchen but I do use it every day for my wake-up coffee.
No idea how it matches up against other coffee machines but it does the job for me. Capsules aren't cheap at £4 for 16 (and I usually use 2 in every mug as I like my coffee v strong) - but I see I could get them a fair bit cheaper on-line.
Ye Olde Boomer
Well-known member
I use K-Cups in a Keurig coffee maker.
Dunkin' Donuts is our coffee brand of choice, but a huge selection is available in K-Cups..
It's great for making one cup at a time.
Useless when one has guests and needs to make a large pot.
Then one needs not only a different coffee maker but different coffee and a bean grinder as well.
I don't drink tea except for in a Chinese restaurant or at 4PM in Bermuda, so coffee is extremely important.
Cream, no sugar, with breakfast and daytime coffee.
Sambuka with after dinner coffee.
Dunkin' Donuts is our coffee brand of choice, but a huge selection is available in K-Cups..
It's great for making one cup at a time.
Useless when one has guests and needs to make a large pot.
Then one needs not only a different coffee maker but different coffee and a bean grinder as well.
I don't drink tea except for in a Chinese restaurant or at 4PM in Bermuda, so coffee is extremely important.
Cream, no sugar, with breakfast and daytime coffee.
Sambuka with after dinner coffee.
MegaSteve
Tour Winner
Beginning to feel inadequate only having the use of a simple cafetiere
Happy to report I am still, 8 years on, using the same cafetiere
...pendodave
Tour Rookie
Sage due temp pro for me. Which sounds grand, but is the most basic Sage with just the espresso machine and milk frother.
With a rather nice manual grinder hand made in Scotland from girders (by Knock)
I love the process of grinding up the beans, the lovely smell, the sense of anticipation.
Little known fact (maybe) Sage is actually rebadged Breville. Don't suppose that sounded glamorous enough for Heston and John Lewis...
With a rather nice manual grinder hand made in Scotland from girders (by Knock)
I love the process of grinding up the beans, the lovely smell, the sense of anticipation.
Little known fact (maybe) Sage is actually rebadged Breville. Don't suppose that sounded glamorous enough for Heston and John Lewis...
