Coffee machines...

[lestabantam]

I have the nespresso lattissima which turns out latte and cappuccino at the press of a button. I would definitely recommend it although I miss the " messing around with variables" of a grinder and decent machine.

[gangstarrrrr]

Silvias are very good. My second hand v3 is going strong after 5 years.

[nplymouth]

A guy at work has an aeropress, I asked to use it today! Amazing taste! Doesnt meet the steamer requirement though!

[ACMCC]

Thanks for the advise guys, I was thinking of a wee tester machine for the Nespresso, an Inissia Coffee Machine with an Aeroccino by Magimix, good price from John Lewis. I was also looking at the capsules available from other makers like Fine Coffee Club, there seems to be a reasonable choice for the capsules now...

[ACMCC]

I could use this with the Aeroccino milk frother....

A guy at work has an aeropress, I asked to use it today! Amazing taste! Doesnt meet the steamer requirement though!

[nplymouth]

Just a heads up - I wasn't keen on fine coffee club and I have no idea why... Just missed something!


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[jack83]

Similar thread on another forum and I think the conclusion was Aeropress and a Dualit milk frother was the best combo without spending serious cash. I've tried an aeropress and I didn't really enjoy it so would personally go for an Italian style stove top espresso maker (bialetti, i think). You say you've got your own grinder already, so that covers that. Now just get some decent beans..! I use a company called Pact who do a subscription/delivery service - highly recommended (no affiliation other than as a happy customer), I'm pretty sure there are quite a few good ones out there though.

[Budgie Smuggler]

+1 on Pact, really good company to deal with.


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[ACMCC]

Thanks guys will take a look at Pact and the Dualit frother, I'm hopefully moving house soon so may wait for a twin boiler when I'm organised..

[ValeTudoGuy]

Ahem.... The Dualit frothers are great and all, but for a LOT less money one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Electric-Coffee-Latte-Hot-Chocolate-Milk-Frother-Whisk-Frothy-Blend-Mixer-/301596562531?hash=item46388e5463

does the job just as well. I have both and the big unit rarely comes out of the cupboard anymore.

You just put milk in the mug, blast it in the microwave and blend it to a foam with that little whisk. Takes less than a minute including heating in the microwave which gets it much hotter than the stand alone unit which only gets it a bit warm.

[nplymouth]

Yep - I have one of those now, as my nespresso milk frothed at home went wonky!


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