Originally posted by Board Game Geek
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Coffee Machines
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Coffee Machines"
Collapse
-
Coffee shouldn't be left in a pot to stew. If you value your coffee it should be made as fresh as possible.
I have a copper stove top coffee maker that I bought in a Moroccoan souk years ago for pennies. It still makes the best espresso I've had and it's totally worth the sacrifice of the convenience that the robot coffee machines give you.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Solidec View PostI have a Gaggia Synchrony, got it from Amazon a couple of eyars ago for less than £200 (RRP was £350 odd)
It is a bean to cup machine with a separate steamer. Well worth every penny as I have had hundreds of coffees in the 2 years I have owned it. No issues with maintenence or anything, solid piece of kit.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by voodooflux View PostI'm planning on treating myself to a Rancilio Silvia at some point soon - supposedly legendary in the world of coffee making but a bit pricey at £375.
I fell in love with an Orange juice machine in the Rheged centre , Kewsick. It had two big scoopy arms and plucked up the oranges from a basket then sliced them up and squashed the bits to make juice. A bit like one of the metal warlords from 'War of the Worlds'
Leave a comment:
-
I have a Gaggia Synchrony, got it from Amazon a couple of eyars ago for less than £200 (RRP was £350 odd)
It is a bean to cup machine with a separate steamer. Well worth every penny as I have had hundreds of coffees in the 2 years I have owned it. No issues with maintenence or anything, solid piece of kit.
Leave a comment:
-
If you make a cup of 'regular' coffee using espresso and hot water, would you just make an espresso and stick the kettle on?
Leave a comment:
-
We recently bought a Krups dual machine, and find it excellent. My own old Gaggia is in the garage, may be kept or not.
The Krups has 2 sections, entirely independent, in the same body: an espresso machine and a drip maker. We got the latter because partner likes the smell of filter coffee in the kitchen on a Sunday morning.
The espresso part has 3 cups, double, single, and pods. All 3 give excellent results with astounding crema. Easy push-buttons for dispensing. Pods are not too expensive.
I couldn't believe it for 179.00 (John Lewis). I had resigned myself to giving up my beloved Gaggia to keep my partner happy; but instead we got something that makes better coffee (OK, old machine needed a service, but still...)
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Archangel View PostI have the Gaggia Baby Dose, and although I'm on my third in a year (reliability does seem an issue) the coffee is really superb. Use the 5 minutes it takes to make a great cup of espresso as a break from work which will also do you good.
Leave a comment:
-
I'm planning on treating myself to a Rancilio Silvia at some point soon - supposedly legendary in the world of coffee making but a bit pricey at £375.
Leave a comment:
-
I have the Gaggia Baby Dose, and although I'm on my third in a year (reliability does seem an issue) the coffee is really superb. Use the 5 minutes it takes to make a great cup of espresso as a break from work which will also do you good.
Leave a comment:
-
The best thing to get is a £40 kettle (or less if you're a cheapskate), and a large tin of Arabica or Gold Blend instant coffee.
Leave a comment:
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: