Getting serious about coffee

Zirax · 14-09-2012, 23:25

I'm in the process of redoing the kitchen so I thought I would treat myself to a good coffee machine which will last for years. I mainly drink cappuccino and expresso so something that could do this would be great. I was looking at Gaggia Classics but is there anything else worth considering?

Jonny69 · 18-09-2012, 18:00

I've got a Gaggia Classic and I highly rate it. If you can get one, get one

I think it makes such a superb espresso because it's got a decent wide filter cup. A lot of the other machines I've seen have got tiny ones, but the Gaggia one is 58mm. After that, it's just a matter of finding the coffee that you like the best. I'd probably recommend Monmouth espresso blend and the OcUK crowd like Hasbeen coffees. I think Flibster is doing something with coffee now too.

vix · 24-09-2012, 17:28

Let me know if you find a good place to get one, I'm looking at hinting for my birthday

Joe 90 · 24-09-2012, 20:06

I've just got this Dualit system from a friend and it is fantastic.
http://www.dualit.com/products/espre...coffee-machine

Admittedly I only paid £40 for it and they retail at around £150 but it is really superb. It's replaced a machine I had which retails at about £60 and you really can tell the difference.

If you're looking to 'get serious' with it I'd also recommend you get some beans and grind them yourself. I've only bought one brand so far but they're great; http://www.farrerscoffee.co.uk/categories/Coffee/

I don't have a 'proper' grinder like serious coffee boffins would specify, only a herb'n'spice grinder which has a cutting blade opposed to a grinding mechanism, but it does the job!

Zirax · 28-10-2012, 20:38

Well I got one:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o01_s01_i00

Its a warehouse outlet one. £115 for a damaged box but the innerds are in excellent condition. Worth a punt.

Now I'll put a burr grinder on the xmas list

leowyatt · 28-10-2012, 23:05

A bit late but we have one of thesehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005...1461829&sr=1-2 at work

Will · 29-10-2012, 11:49

As long as you don't buy the espresso machines with "capsules" then it's all good! Ground coffee goes stale really quickly.

I've got a lovely little Krups machine, but have no space for it at the moment

Flibster · 30-10-2012, 20:03

How the hell did I miss this thread?

Been drinking too much coffee I suppose.

Joe 90 · 12-11-2012, 22:50

Suppose it depends what you want from your buurrrrr grinder but I picked up a Dualit to match my machine and it's perfect. Does a cracking job for the espresso or the cafetiere.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o00_s00_i00

14-09-2012, 23:25	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Getting serious about coffee I'm in the process of redoing the kitchen so I thought I would treat myself to a good coffee machine which will last for years. I mainly drink cappuccino and expresso so something that could do this would be great. I was looking at Gaggia Classics but is there anything else worth considering?

18-09-2012, 18:00	#2
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I've got a Gaggia Classic and I highly rate it. If you can get one, get one I think it makes such a superb espresso because it's got a decent wide filter cup. A lot of the other machines I've seen have got tiny ones, but the Gaggia one is 58mm. After that, it's just a matter of finding the coffee that you like the best. I'd probably recommend Monmouth espresso blend and the OcUK crowd like Hasbeen coffees. I think Flibster is doing something with coffee now too. __________________

24-09-2012, 17:28	#3
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Let me know if you find a good place to get one, I'm looking at hinting for my birthday __________________

24-09-2012, 20:06	#4
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I've just got this Dualit system from a friend and it is fantastic. http://www.dualit.com/products/espre...coffee-machine Admittedly I only paid £40 for it and they retail at around £150 but it is really superb. It's replaced a machine I had which retails at about £60 and you really can tell the difference. If you're looking to 'get serious' with it I'd also recommend you get some beans and grind them yourself. I've only bought one brand so far but they're great; http://www.farrerscoffee.co.uk/categories/Coffee/ I don't have a 'proper' grinder like serious coffee boffins would specify, only a herb'n'spice grinder which has a cutting blade opposed to a grinding mechanism, but it does the job! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

28-10-2012, 23:05	#6
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	A bit late but we have one of thesehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005...1461829&sr=1-2 at work __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

28-10-2012, 20:38	#5
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Well I got one:- http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o01_s01_i00 Its a warehouse outlet one. £115 for a damaged box but the innerds are in excellent condition. Worth a punt. Now I'll put a burr grinder on the xmas list

29-10-2012, 11:49	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	As long as you don't buy the espresso machines with "capsules" then it's all good! Ground coffee goes stale really quickly. I've got a lovely little Krups machine, but have no space for it at the moment __________________ *No No!*

30-10-2012, 20:03	#8
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	How the hell did I miss this thread? Been drinking too much coffee I suppose. __________________

12-11-2012, 22:50	#9
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Suppose it depends what you want from your buurrrrr grinder but I picked up a Dualit to match my machine and it's perfect. Does a cracking job for the espresso or the cafetiere. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o00_s00_i00 __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter