Which "Bean to Cup" coffee machine?
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I'm after a bean to cup coffee machine and just wanted some feedback on which one to get. Now I know coffee bods will tell me the way forward is to buy a good espresso machine and invest in a good burr grinder, but whilst I like my coffee, I often don't have the time to fuss. The bean to cup appeals because its easy - I turn the machine on, froth my milk in the mug, stick it under the spout and push the button. Then I turn the machine off, and clean/empty it as and when required (presumably once a week ish).
So I've seen the Gaggia's and the Saeco's, decided the Jura's are too expensive, don't like the look of the Siemens, and think that whilst the budget Delonghi's seem to be good, they don't look all that either. The Delonghi Perfecta range look good but I've not heard much about them.
So, any help?
So I've seen the Gaggia's and the Saeco's, decided the Jura's are too expensive, don't like the look of the Siemens, and think that whilst the budget Delonghi's seem to be good, they don't look all that either. The Delonghi Perfecta range look good but I've not heard much about them.
So, any help?
Just tried to post on your P&P thread but I'm too new! ;-)
I've had a Gaggia Classic for years and thought it was really good but finally got fed up of the faff and decided to replace it with a bean to cup machine just after Christmas. I went for a Delonghi Perfecta 5400 and it's really very good indeed. I really wanted a Jura but they are pricy and I thought the Delonghi was worth a punt for the money - I'm actually really pleased with it too, the coffee is excellent.
It's a good price on Amazon at the moment:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Perfecta-ESAM5400...
I've had a Gaggia Classic for years and thought it was really good but finally got fed up of the faff and decided to replace it with a bean to cup machine just after Christmas. I went for a Delonghi Perfecta 5400 and it's really very good indeed. I really wanted a Jura but they are pricy and I thought the Delonghi was worth a punt for the money - I'm actually really pleased with it too, the coffee is excellent.
It's a good price on Amazon at the moment:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Perfecta-ESAM5400...
£200 would have been a lot better, that's for sure!
I'm really impressed with the machine - it seemed a really good spec for the money and I wasn't disappointed. The more expensive ones have more variable features than the 5400 so if you want infinitely variable everything you might find it a bit restricting. But five pre-set strength settings is enough for me - particularly as one of the settings is perfect!
I'm really impressed with the machine - it seemed a really good spec for the money and I wasn't disappointed. The more expensive ones have more variable features than the 5400 so if you want infinitely variable everything you might find it a bit restricting. But five pre-set strength settings is enough for me - particularly as one of the settings is perfect!
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