Espresso Coffee Machine with Milk Frother

Alkers

I need a hand in sourcing one of the above for my OH. I don't even drink coffee myself but have been given the above guidance for some present shopping. I don't want to get a cheapo one but don't want to spend more than €150 or so as this would probably be used once a week (by her own admission).

Any recommendations or is this feasible. We're currently making coffee through a cafetiere but it's messy and we often end up throwing most of the brew out.

Thanks

uncle_sam_ie

Simona1986 wrote: »

I need a hand in sourcing one of the above for my OH. I don't even drink coffee myself but have been given the above guidance for some present shopping. I don't want to get a cheapo one but don't want to spend more than €150 or so as this would probably be used once a week (by her own admission).

Any recommendations or is this feasible. We're currently making coffee through a cafetiere but it's messy and we often end up throwing most of the brew out.

Thanks

You should have a look at this one,
http://www.adverts.ie/other-electronics/coffee-machine/12916509

flangemeistro

Simona1986 wrote: »

I need a hand in sourcing one of the above for my OH. I don't even drink coffee myself but have been given the above guidance for some present shopping. I don't want to get a cheapo one but don't want to spend more than €150 or so as this would probably be used once a week (by her own admission).

Any recommendations or is this feasible. We're currently making coffee through a cafetiere but it's messy and we often end up throwing most of the brew out.

Thanks

Your best bet if €150 is your budget is to keep an eye out for when Aldi and Lidl have their espresso machines roughly twice a year, their not earth moving but they're the best for that price.

I have two machines one cost €900 and the other €400 and they're only middle of the road so that will give you an idea of the market you're dealing with.

Also keep an eye on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de lightening sales and you might get lucky.

flangemeistro

uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

You should have a look at this one,
http://www.adverts.ie/other-electronics/coffee-machine/12916509

That's not an espresso machine it's a pod machine that gives Very small cups of lukewarm liquid that tastes nothing like coffee.

maxwell smart

flangemeistro wrote: »

That's not an espresso machine it's a pod machine that gives Very small cups of lukewarm liquid that tastes nothing like coffee.

That's your opinion, but from the description provided and price range that is exactly what his wife wants.

Cheshire Cat

A pod machine makes more than sense as the OP stated that their OH would only use the machine about once a week.

flangemeistro

maxwell smart wrote: »

That's your opinion, but from the description provided and price range that is exactly what his wife wants.

The description states an "espresso" machine. Any resemblance between an espresso and the brown liquid that comes from a nespresso is purely coincidental.

maxwell smart

flangemeistro wrote: »

The description states an "espresso" machine. Any resemblance between an espresso and the brown liquid that comes from a nespresso is purely coincidental.

Again that's your opinion

flangemeistro

maxwell smart wrote: »

Again that's your opinion

No it's a fact.
Just Google espresso and read the description and it won't mention anything about vacuum packed 12 month old coffee grounds that have lost all their goodness.

lawred2

Simona1986 wrote: »

I need a hand in sourcing one of the above for my OH. I don't even drink coffee myself but have been given the above guidance for some present shopping. I don't want to get a cheapo one but don't want to spend more than €150 or so as this would probably be used once a week (by her own admission).

Any recommendations or is this feasible. We're currently making coffee through a cafetiere but it's messy and we often end up throwing most of the brew out.

Thanks

Lavazza machines are very good for the money. The tierra range of coffee pods is lovely.

lawred2

flangemeistro wrote: »

Your best bet if €150 is your budget is to keep an eye out for when Aldi and Lidl have their espresso machines roughly twice a year, their not earth moving but they're the best for that price.

I have two machines one cost €900 and the other €400 and they're only middle of the road so that will give you an idea of the market you're dealing with.

Also keep an eye on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de lightening sales and you might get lucky.

oh lord - pretentious much?

Not really helpful either given that the OP was quite clear as to the budget.

maxwell smart

flangemeistro wrote: »

No it's a fact.
Just Google espresso and read the description and it won't mention anything about vacuum packed 12 month old coffee grounds that have lost all their goodness.

Here is another fact, the avolatte.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/avolatte-avocado-caffe-latte-coffee-cafe-australia-hipster-a7746561.html

Does that mean it's right?

You need to be more open to other peoples opinions

flangemeistro

lawred2 wrote: »

oh lord - pretentious much?

Not really helpful either given that the OP was quite clear as to the budget.

If you chose to read my whole post instead of just highlighting pieces that suits your narrative you'd notice that I recommended keeping an eye out for the Lidl and Aldi espresso machines that pop up from time to time which are well below his budget.

Also the figures mentioned were to give the OP some perspective of the market that he's getting into and the difference in price and quality.

If you want pretentious then just have a gander at the queue of "look at men's" in Brown Thomas buying their nespresso pods just so they can be seen walking around with their striped bag.

flangemeistro

maxwell smart wrote: »

Here is another fact, the avolatte.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/avolatte-avocado-caffe-latte-coffee-cafe-australia-hipster-a7746561.html

Does that mean it's right?

You need to be more open to other peoples opinions

The "fact" that some moron with a beany and a twirly moustache decided to pour coffee into an Avocado isn't comparable to the "fact" that Nespresso machines don't brew Espressos.

I'm open to opinions but just because your uniformed opinions that Nespresso based drinks can be classed as espresso based drinks doesn't trump the fact that they are not.

meeeeh

flangemeistro wrote: »

The "fact" that some moron with a beany and a twirly moustache decided to pour coffee into an Avocado isn't comparable to the "fact" that Nespresso machines don't brew Espressos.

I'm open to opinions but just because your uniformed opinions that Nespresso based drinks can be classed as espresso based drinks doesn't trump the fact that they are not.

Op could spend 400 Euro on half decent espresso machine without grinder and use ground beans that will loose most of the aroma because they make coffee so rarely. Or they could get a cheaper pod coffee machine that will serve the purpose perfectly. Considering the frequency of use they will get better cup of coffee using pods.

Op I am not an expert on pod coffee machines but I would look into them.

maxwell smart

flangemeistro wrote: »

The "fact" that some moron with a beany and a twirly moustache decided to pour coffee into an Avocado isn't comparable to the "fact" that Nespresso machines don't brew Espressos.

I'm open to opinions but just because your uniformed opinions that Nespresso based drinks can be classed as espresso based drinks doesn't trump the fact that they are not.

Uniformed

Oh to be such an expert to be able to not only know they are right but to also know everybody else is wrong.

I'm sorry to say you have displayed all the stereotypical traits of a total coffe snob who actually puts barriers in place for people who simply want to drink coffee. That's what it's actually about in case you have forgotten

flangemeistro

maxwell smart wrote: »

Uniformed

Oh to be such an expert to be able to not only know they are right but to also know everybody else is wrong.

I'm sorry to say you have displayed all the stereotypical traits of a total coffe snob who actually puts barriers in place for people who simply want to drink coffee. That's what it's actually about in case you have forgotten

I totally agree, I have no idea why someone who wants to drink coffee would choose to drink Nespresso brown lukewarm liquid.

colm_mcm

Bit of context probably needed. If the OPs other half is part of the masses that think nespresso coffee is just fine and a nice gadget to have then fair enough. It's natural that people who frequent a coffee and tea forum will more than likely have higher standards than most.
There are people that swear Starbucks coffee is the nicest they've tasted for example.