If in doubt... ask NSC...

[Willy Dangle]

Get a Nespresso machine. Great coffee. Ristoretto is my favourite Expresso and there are many good longer (latte/capu) varieties. Most for about 30p a cup.

TNBA

TTF

I got one of these and really pleased with the convenience and no mess.

 

[swindonseagull]

I am considering purchasing a coffee machine of some description.

I am quite taken by the apparent convenience and flexibility of the ESE pods with something like the Dualit Espressivo.

http://www.thecoffeepod.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p193_Dualit_Espressivo_Coffee_Machine.html

Any recommendations?

My De Longhi uses ese pods or ground coffee, I buy from nextdaycoffee, the coffee I make from the machine is as good as costa but a lot cheaper.

http://www.nextdaycoffee.co.uk/coffee/coffee-pods/44mm-ese-pods £10 for 50 pods...

Shop around I bought in John Lewis for £69.99

http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk...clid=CNmJg_Hv57sCF fHItAodIFsAWA&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[BensGrandad]

Wife bought a Tassimo with pods when on offer at Currys and loves it she says it is just like Costa but much cheaper.

 

[Chicken Runner61]

Stove coffee pot £6 - lavazza rossa filter coffee pack £2.50 sugar and a dash of cream

For everything else you need a credit card or a bank loan

 

[Cheshire Cat]

http://www.bialetti.com/www.bialetti.com/coffee/stovetop/moka-express-c-1_7_22.html

Used one of these for years = perfect every time. Don't waste your money on anything else.

 

[wehatepalace]

Get yourself one of these, they are fantastic, I use mine nearly everyday and is very hassle free, easy to clean and pretty much maintenance free.

http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Magnifica-ESAM4200-Espresso-Cappuccino/dp/B001EOMZ5E

 

[Cheshire Cat]

THREE HUNDRED QUID - FOR A CUP OF COFFEE (REDUCED FROM FIVE HUNDRED QUID) !!!!!!!!!

World gone mad.

 

[Chicken Runner61]

http://www.bialetti.com/www.bialetti.com/coffee/stovetop/moka-express-c-1_7_22.html

Used one of these for years = perfect every time. Don't waste your money on anything else.

THIS! -best coffee makers going

 

[Titanic]

My De Longhi uses ese pods or ground coffee, I buy from nextdaycoffee, the coffee I make from the machine is as good as costa but a lot cheaper.

http://www.nextdaycoffee.co.uk/coffee/coffee-pods/44mm-ese-pods £10 for 50 pods...

Shop around I bought in John Lewis for £69.99

http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk...clid=CNmJg_Hv57sCF fHItAodIFsAWA&gclsrc=aw.ds

This looks very similar to my original choice... thanks for the pods link - it looks like there is a pretty good range available in ESE form.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Thank you... but I am not sure what for. Could you amplify?

It's a nine bar manual coffee press. Visually very pleasing, fantastically easy to use and produces a perfect cup every time. Travels well as it needs no electricity. Best coffee maker I've ever owned.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

http://www.rokkitchentools.com/

 

[Titanic]

http://www.rokkitchentools.com/

Fascinating gadget... probably not for me though. Looks like a lot of fiddling with hot water, coffee grounds etc... I think I will settle for the pods

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

http://www.bialetti.com/www.bialetti.com/coffee/stovetop/moka-express-c-1_7_22.html

Used one of these for years = perfect every time. Don't waste your money on anything else.

What type of coffee do you use ?

I assume if someone wants a Latte - you just add hot milk. Does that work ok ?

 

[jgmcdee]

Get yourself one of these, they are fantastic, I use mine nearly everyday and is very hassle free, easy to clean and pretty much maintenance free.

http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Magnifica-ESAM4200-Espresso-Cappuccino/dp/B001EOMZ5E

Bought one of these for the wife a year and a half ago and she loves it. Very low maintenance and produces lovely coffee. 1Kg of coffee beans costs anywhere from £12 upwards depending on quality (£20-25 for some very nice stuff) and lasts a few weeks at 3-4 cups a day.

 

[happypig]

I've got a De Longhi that does ESE pods or loose coffee. Not too much messing about and turns out a lovely cup. I've never descaled in in the two years I've had it, didn't know you were supposed to.

 

[Titanic]

I've got a De Longhi that does ESE pods or loose coffee. Not too much messing about and turns out a lovely cup. I've never descaled in in the two years I've had it, didn't know you were supposed to.

Which model do you have?

 

[happypig]

Which model do you have?

this one :
http://reviews.homebase.co.uk/1494-en_gb/698980/reviews.htm