Advice for first coffee machine.

[Johnny Thunder]

They are johnny the tighter you press down the coffee the stronger it becomes
The lavazza crema e gusto is our favourite brand.

I have actually been looking at the stove top pots to add to the collection Tony.

[PeeJay]

Cheers everyone. I think a Nespresso machine looks like it is going to be the winner.


Now, where do you pick your capsules up from?

Nespresso.com - very good fast service. Ask for a recycling bag and they will collect that too.

[Johnny Thunder]

Nespresso.com - very good fast service. Ask for a recycling bag and they will collect that too.

Do you mean you put the empties in and notify them, and they pick it up John?

[Sligub]

Nespresso for ease of use can't be beaten, have one at work and its great for milk based drinks/americano we go through 3-400 pods a month. True espresso you need to spend a little(a lot really) more.

When buying the nespresso machine the quite often have free pod deals so keep a look out

[Sligub]

Second nespresso but a lot of shops carry compatible pods now

[Johnny Thunder]

I nipped into my local Currys today and had a look at a few machines. there are plenty to choose from.
I didn't notice any in there advertising freebies [MENTION=13372056]Sligub[/MENTION]. I will have a look round the net.

[Sligub]

Just had a look the winter one ended on the 31st Jan

[Johnny Thunder]

Just had a look the winter one ended on the 31st Jan

Just my luck.

[PeeJay]

Do you mean you put the empties in and notify them, and they pick it up John?

Yep, you request a collection on your next order. The courier takes it away

[Johnny Thunder]

Yep, you request a collection on your next order. The courier takes it away

That is great to know. Thanks John.

[Johnny Thunder]

Second nespresso but a lot of shops carry compatible pods now

Sorry [MENTION=13372056]Sligub[/MENTION], I missed this one.
What make are the compatibles, and are they any good?

[PeeJay]

I've reviewed six compatible pods for Amazon, they are all acceptable but none of them matched the genuine pods for quality or flavour.

[Simon G]

I'd recommend to use the genuine ones
lovely

they're about 30-35p each

i like to use the nespresso, large shot
and warm up milk, just under hot, and have it as a latte

[Simon G]

You'll be hooked on em...

i got got the frother. Used to use it for cappuchinos but the frother doesn't warm it hot enough for my liking. Like a hot coffee, hence warming my own milk

[snooky]

Ive been using a De Longhi Magnifico for some time, just throw in the beans select strength and quantity , steamer to make frothy milk
make pretty patterns to go and your away.