7 Jun 2020 16:05
Had my 1st coffee from a proper shop since the start of the lockdown today - I’ve got a Nespresso machine at home but it made me realise how far from the real thing it is.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a basic coffee machine that I could use to make flat whites at home?
What other equipment would I need?
I’m literally clueless so any help would be much appreciated.
7 Jun 2020 21:10
Nice one, cheers Jacko - will have a look into it. I was hoping to spend no more than £300 ideally so will see if I can find one around that price
8 Jun 2020 08:47
You don't even need to spend that much (particularly if you're using pre-ground coffee). Bought a 90 quid De'Longhi 4 years ago with a milk frother and it's still going strong.
This one but they don't make it any more. Their latest equivalent ones are around £140 to £190.
posted 8 Jun 2020 15:13, edited 8 Jun 2020 15:13
FrIEND
13655 posts since 27/11/03
posted 8 Jun 2020 18:11, edited 8 Jun 2020 18:11
andymakesglasses wrote: You don't even need to spend that much (particularly if you're using pre-ground coffee). Bought a 90 quid De'Longhi 4 years ago with a milk frother and it's still going strong.
This one but they don't make it any more. Their latest equivalent ones are around £140 to £190.
This is the one I have but in black. Did a bit of research before buying and I think most have the same internals and you’re then just paying extra for looks. Used it every day for a couple of years and would now like an upgrade but doesn’t seem worth it unless paying a couple of hundred more
I’d also say it’s really good - can’t be arsed with grinding (but can if you want) so buy pre ground and it ends up better than most places (unless going to a high end decent place)
9 Jun 2020 08:16
sofashionmuchamaze wrote: Please don't buy pre-ground coffee (or coffee at a supermarket at all).
I'm saving up for a Porsche.
9 Jun 2020 18:00
Found a good deal on the Sage Bambino Plus in the end at £229 brand new - so I’ve bought that.
On the lookout for a decent burr grinder now - any recommendations for one under £50ish?
swede
9370 posts since 21/3/09
9 Jun 2020 18:13
whats the deal for origin coffee / any referral codes etc knocking about?
FrIEND
13655 posts since 27/11/03
9 Jun 2020 20:38
Noticing this more. Maybe not nespresso but deffo automated machines…and for high volume places I’m not sure I blame them really but does take something special out of it. But I’d imagine the job would suck if you’re working in Costa or somewhere and having to steam milk all day….not the same for proper nice places.
9 Jun 2020 21:01
As someone mentioned earlier, the cost of an espresso-capable grinder will far outweigh the cost of your coffee machine. You will need something that produces consistent, fine grounds.