Bean to Cup Machine

John Electrician33

Hi


I want to buy a coffee machine that makes coffee similar to what I get in my local cafe or insomnia - I normally but a regular americano

I dont like the idea of pods and dont want to do too much work preparing the machine as only may use it 3 or 4 times a week.\

Would like to experiment with different type beans.

From what I have read it appears a bean to cup machine is the best/simplest option.

My budget is between 100 and 400 euro.

Can anyone recommend a particular brand of machine, am I better trying to get a more expensive machine second hand or is it best go for a new machine in harvey norman etc.

Any tips advice appreciated.

micks_address

John Electrician33 wrote: »

Hi


I want to buy a coffee machine that makes coffee similar to what I get in my local cafe or insomnia - I normally but a regular americano

I dont like the idea of pods and dont want to do too much work preparing the machine as only may use it 3 or 4 times a week.\

Would like to experiment with different type beans.

From what I have read it appears a bean to cup machine is the best/simplest option.

My budget is between 100 and 400 euro.

Can anyone recommend a particular brand of machine, am I better trying to get a more expensive machine second hand or is it best go for a new machine in harvey norman etc.

Any tips advice appreciated.

If you just want Americano then buy my nespresso machine on adverts

40 cents per cup and hardly any mess or cleanup.. Cheaper if you buy third party pods.. People rubbish nespresso but I've friends from Portugal and Spain that swear by it.. I used to have a machine that I put ground coffee into and it was fine but the nespresso is just consistently good coffee...

John Electrician33

I dont like coffee from nespresso machines - dosent taste like real coffee.

As i said I am looking for a bean to cup machine and want the option to try different beans not stuck to those pods.

micks_address

John Electrician33 wrote: »

I dont like coffee from nespresso machines - dosent taste like real coffee.

As i said I am looking for a bean to cup machine and want the option to try different beans not stuck to those pods.

The only issue you might have with bean to cup machine is keeping grounds fresh if you only use couple of times a week

If you check the bargain forum theres a delonghi bean to cup machine regularly offer that's well rated

alec76

Get the cheapest Delonghi Bean to Cup.

Although , have you considered to get Aeropress , V60 or something similar ?

Borderfox

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9062135/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780844%7CCoffee+machines%7C16527134.htm

I got one off these on special for €220 and love it, went from Nespresso machine and no comparision between it. loving choosing different beans from different regions and locally roasted

caviardreams

micks_address wrote: »

The only issue you might have with bean to cup machine is keeping grounds fresh if you only use couple of times a week

If you check the bargain forum theres a delonghi bean to cup machine regularly offer that's well rated

The whole point of a bean to cup is that it grinds it fresh for each and every cup so there is no worry about "keeping grinds" fresh. keeping beans fresh is obviously a concern but you will have that with any machine, and even using it 3-4 times a week you would probably get through a 250g back in a few weeks anyway so it's not an issue.

OP I have had a delonghi esam 4200 for 4 years now - still going strong. used to have a gaggia and Iberital grinder separates, which probably offered more flexability and a slightly better cup but to be honest you are only talking about reasonably small differences for most people who are not experts, once you are using decent, fresh beans imo.

mad m

I got my Delonghi 4200 from amazon warehouse deals. It was brand new apart from packaging which only had a few scuff marks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001EOMZ5E/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

uncle_sam_ie

Spend the money on a good coffee grinder and an Aeropress, if it's regular americano you're drinking. It would make a better cup of coffee then a been to cup. Then in the future if you wanted to upgrade to a good coffee machine you'd have the grinder.

longshanks

mad m wrote: »

I got my Delonghi 4200 from amazon warehouse deals. It was brand new apart from packaging which only had a few scuff marks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001EOMZ5E/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

I have one of these and also an aeropress. This beats the aeropress.

John Electrician33

Thanks for replies. I like the look of the De'longhi bean to cup coffee machine, I assume this will make coffee similar to Insomnia or local coffee shop?

And finally does this machine make coffee in the same way as coffee shop - ie half fill cup with water then use machine to make a shot of coffee and pour this into the cup of water.

mad m

John Electrician33 wrote: »

Thanks for replies. I like the look of the De'longhi bean to cup coffee machine, I assume this will make coffee similar to Insomnia or local coffee shop?

And finally does this machine make coffee in the same way as coffee shop - ie half fill cup with water then use machine to make a shot of coffee and pour this into the cup of water.

Have a look on amazon warehouse deals, they are giving 20% extra off today only and there is a few De’Longhi machine there to buy.

alec76

John Electrician33 wrote: »

And finally does this machine make coffee in the same way as coffee shop - ie half fill cup with water then use machine to make a shot of coffee and pour this into the cup of water.

Surely no one can’t stop you to pour shot of espresso in a cup half full of water.
Unless you are looking 1 button click for Americano? Then answer is NO.
You probably have to spend €1000-1500 for this .

Planet X

For €30 odd Euro you'll find it hard to beat an Aeropress for consistent coffee / long black / Americano.

You drink from an AeroP with a good bean from a proper roaster (better than Insomnia etc easily) and you might be disappointed after you shell out big bucks on an auto type machine.
Especially if you just want a black coffee....

I use an AP at work daily, have a Gaggia Classic and Kalita Wave and another AP at home. The Gaggia makes, after months of farting around with it (grind size etc) a decent if not, better than most coffee shops, Cappucino or Latte.

I was gagging to buy a big Rocket or similar but managing to hold off nicely

Good, ground correctly, fresh beans is where it's at IMO.

Molzer2

Hi
I bought this:
Melitta E970-101 Caffeo CI From amazon last Black Friday. Got it for £450 and have to say I am very pleased. Was tracking prices for a while and decided the time was right. Makes about 3 cups a day on average and obviously there’s a little work in it but it’s well worth it.
Had a baby gaggia for years and then nothing as the pod machines didn’t do it for me and OH wanted something convenient for the milk so held out for this.
Still experimenting with beans but it keeps it interesting.

Glebee

On Amazon daily deal at the moment, quite a discount.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-ETAM29-620-SB-Cappuccino-System-silver/dp/B00NSWPB42/ref=gbps_img_m-5_6bb4_12dbc199?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=0372f0c3-bd8a-4926-9d39-3437ad9a6bb4&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=9086177031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=S6CAVMV5JXDF4TS4JC47