bean to cup coffee machine

[PositronicRay]

Just back from visiting some friends and I'm a convert, after yrs of our old filter.

So here's the rub they have a Jura E8 machine, excitedly googled this then had to pick myself up off the floor!!

Any more budget orientated machines, that'll still do a good job?

Edited by PositronicRay on Monday 16th October 10:48

[Shaw Tarse]

Delonghi

[PositronicRay]

Shaw Tarse said:

Delonghi

Phew!

Something like this?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Magnifica-Espres...

[Shaw Tarse]

That ^^^ is what I bought ages ago thanks to PH.
I'm happy with it, though it's not quiet.
Plenty more advice if you try the search function.

[Origin Unknown]

I also followed the steer from the PH masses and went for the De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM4200 machine recently. Great machine for a very sensible price. I now have Americano's and Macchiato's that we think taste better than what we get from Costa! The expresso's are pretty good too.

Bought from here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/ref...

[Lotobear]

I've had a Sage Barista for a few years now - use it every day and it's great. I really could not want more in a coffee maker.

[PositronicRay]

Origin Unknown said:

I also followed the steer from the PH masses and went for the De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM4200 machine recently. Great machine for a very sensible price. I now have Americano's and Macchiato's that we think taste better than what we get from Costa! The expresso's are pretty good too.

Bought from here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/ref...

That sounds great, does it look okay? In the photo the fascia and controls look a bit..............well.................plasticy.

[PositronicRay]

Lotobear said:

I've had a Sage Barista for a few years now - use it every day and it's great. I really could not want more in a coffee maker.

This is going to sound a bit crap, but things endorsed by famous cheffy types irritate me.

[Origin Unknown]

PositronicRay said:

That sounds great, does it look okay? In the photo the fascia and controls look a bit..............well.................plasticy.

I know exactly what you mean. I can only really offer an opinion but to me, it's appearance isn't cheap and it feel solid to use. If you're anywhere near Crowthorne Berks , you are welcome to pop in.

[PositronicRay]

Origin Unknown said:

PositronicRay said:

That sounds great, does it look okay? In the photo the fascia and controls look a bit..............well.................plasticy.

I know exactly what you mean. I can only really offer an opinion but to me, it's appearance isn't cheap and it feel solid to use. If you're anywhere near Crowthorne Berks , you are welcome to pop in.

Thanks.

We're Warwickshire, so a bit far, sounds reassuring anyway.


ETA

Amazon also have this one spec looks the same

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LB8FHJ4/ref...

Edited by PositronicRay on Saturday 21st October 07:44

[PositronicRay]

Just seen this one with "new silent grinder" confused I will be!

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7453605

Just too much choice man.

Picked up the Argos jobbie this morning

a) It's black
b) Quiet grinder

Very impressed so far.

Edited by PositronicRay on Sunday 22 October 11:39

Edited by PositronicRay on Sunday 22 October 14:48

[Cold]

Origin Unknown said:

PositronicRay said:

That sounds great, does it look okay? In the photo the fascia and controls look a bit..............well.................plasticy.

I know exactly what you mean. I can only really offer an opinion but to me, it's appearance isn't cheap and it feel solid to use. If you're anywhere near Crowthorne Berks , you are welcome to pop in.

Yep, I use mine almost daily and have had it for about five or six years now. No, the knobs and switches definitely aren't billet aluminium but the actions have a solid feel to them. I've had no issues with it during ownership apart from it wanting to do two descaling procedures over the years, but I do live in a very hardwater area. (Think of it as a DPF regen!)

Looking at my photo it seems I should probably give it a wipe down with a damp cloth soon.

[jinkster]

I really like the idea of the Miele coffee machine (standalone). They are expensive bought new but eBay seems to throw up a few bargains every now and then. Anyone got one? Can you recommend?

[Vaud]

jinkster said:

I really like the idea of the Miele coffee machine (standalone). They are expensive bought new but eBay seems to throw up a few bargains every now and then. Anyone got one? Can you recommend?

Parents in law have one and are very impressed.

[Vaud]

Origin Unknown said:

The expresso's are pretty good too.

Espresso

[anonymous-user]

PositronicRay said:

Shaw Tarse said:

Delonghi

Phew!

Something like this?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Magnifica-Espres...

Brilliant machine. Not up there with the fancy brevilles etc nor much use for textured milk but for espresso it is unbeatable value. I have been drawing 6 espressos a day from mine for about 7 years now and it has never put a foot wrong. It takes a bit of setup of grind and dosage to get it just perfect for your favourite bean but, once set, it delivers a consistent crema time after time. Unbreakable in my experience despite its obviously cheap materials and low price.

[Steviesam]

Hang On said:

PositronicRay said:

Shaw Tarse said:

Delonghi

Phew!

Something like this?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Magnifica-Espres...

Brilliant machine. Not up there with the fancy brevilles etc nor much use for textured milk but for espresso it is unbeatable value. I have been drawing 6 espressos a day from mine for about 7 years now and it has never put a foot wrong. It takes a bit of setup of grind and dosage to get it just perfect for your favourite bean but, once set, it delivers a consistent crema time after time. Unbreakable in my experience despite its obviously cheap materials and low price.

We have one at our office. It must do 200 cups a day and its not broken down yet!

[RobGT81]

Is £198 good for the Magnifica?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/ref...

[anonymous-user]

RobGT81 said:

Is £198 good for the Magnifica?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/ref...

Cheapest I have ever seen it. (Paid 299 for mine).

[shep1001]

Got a delonghi eletta machine in the Black Friday deals for £370. It’s a big old beast but knocks out a good cup of coffee. Not sure what they are going for now but seen them on the delonghi website for £900 and on Amazon for £600