Coffee. Grinder and Cafetiere or Pods in a machine
Discussion
Ben Jk said:
All this snobbery towards B2C.
Convenience is the key here. I’ve had all types of machines and also worked with the best in commercial environments too.
Whilst I enjoy experimenting with different bean roasts and dose and grind settings to get the optimum coffee I don’t want to be doing it on a daily basis and frankly haven’t got time. My new Krups B2C is bloody good and makes great coffee (steam arm is a bit s
t but I’ll hardly use it) and I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob with decent experience/knowledge.
The Pizza Oven thread is next level compared to this one Convenience is the key here. I’ve had all types of machines and also worked with the best in commercial environments too.
Whilst I enjoy experimenting with different bean roasts and dose and grind settings to get the optimum coffee I don’t want to be doing it on a daily basis and frankly haven’t got time. My new Krups B2C is bloody good and makes great coffee (steam arm is a bit s
t but I’ll hardly use it) and I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob with decent experience/knowledge. 
Ive one of the original Delonghi 4200 and most likely had 20yrs from it.
No plans to replace it but to keep an eye out- where would £500 be best spent in a B2C machine or likely ‘sale’ ?
Ben Jk said:
All this snobbery towards B2C.
Convenience is the key here. I’ve had all types of machines and also worked with the best in commercial environments too.
Whilst I enjoy experimenting with different bean roasts and dose and grind settings to get the optimum coffee I don’t want to be doing it on a daily basis and frankly haven’t got time. My new Krups B2C is bloody good and makes great coffee (steam arm is a bit st but I’ll hardly use it) and I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob with decent experience/knowledge.
there really are some cataclysmic melts on here aren't there?Convenience is the key here. I’ve had all types of machines and also worked with the best in commercial environments too.
Whilst I enjoy experimenting with different bean roasts and dose and grind settings to get the optimum coffee I don’t want to be doing it on a daily basis and frankly haven’t got time. My new Krups B2C is bloody good and makes great coffee (steam arm is a bit s
t but I’ll hardly use it) and I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob with decent experience/knowledge. I endure the apparent godlessness and treachery that is a Delonghi B2C, several times a day even, hasn't caused any lasting permanent damage as far as I'm aware. Would suggest the OP sample one before dismissing.
Teddy Lop said:
there really are some cataclysmic melts on here aren't there?
I endure the apparent godlessness and treachery that is a Delonghi B2C, several times a day even, hasn't caused any lasting permanent damage as far as I'm aware. Would suggest the OP sample one before dismissing.
It all depends on what you want and how much you're prepared to endure.I endure the apparent godlessness and treachery that is a Delonghi B2C, several times a day even, hasn't caused any lasting permanent damage as far as I'm aware. Would suggest the OP sample one before dismissing.
With your Delonghi B2C, you'll be enjoying coffee at home better than 97% of the population I reckon, and it's probably the OPs best option given his requirements.
Some of the machines here are great, but also big investments, I am still going into the office on a daily basis, but don’t want Starbucks anymore, so I bought one of these on eBay :
It cost 50$, as the owner said there was a problem with it, and there was, the water tank valve was misaligned, 1 minutes worth of fiddling got it fixed, it has been at my desk for about 6 weeks, takes less than 5 mins to make 5 espresso shots, topped up with milk and hot water from the kettle, my Americano now doesn’t cost 5$ a day.
Result
It cost 50$, as the owner said there was a problem with it, and there was, the water tank valve was misaligned, 1 minutes worth of fiddling got it fixed, it has been at my desk for about 6 weeks, takes less than 5 mins to make 5 espresso shots, topped up with milk and hot water from the kettle, my Americano now doesn’t cost 5$ a day.
Result
Can’t wait to see to upset this causes —-/
https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-dcm501z-10...
Yet - beats the st out of a flask with instant mixed in it
https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-dcm501z-10...
Yet - beats the s
t out of a flask with instant mixed in itBoRED S2upid said:
Can’t believe the money some of you spend on coffee just get a stove top a grinder and decent coffee.
Guess it depends on how much you like your coffee, compared to some of these options £50 on a stovetop and a grinder leaves an awful lot of change for food, drink or petrol.
Puggit said:
NewUsername said:
hiccy18 said:
Don't like cafetieres, too much like hard work to clean. Hob boiler for me: cheap, little mess or fuss and great results. Something like:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Moka-Express-Esp...
I'd forgotten about these. Good shout, so if I wanted a white coffee, i'd need some hot milk or some hot water and a dash of milk?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Moka-Express-Esp...
Or you can spend hundreds to thousands, and naturally will convince yourself the taste is worth it. Get a civit cat for that delicious world-beating flavour!
The Moka makes an espresso, and like a coffee shop you use that as the basis to make a different type. So I add hot water and milk to make a long white coffee.
Much greener than any other solution in terms of waste, and you clean the Moka when you do the daily washing up.
I also have a Delonghi milk frother, which is a great addition to make decent coffee.
There is a mass of snobbery about coffee. I have to confess to enjoying the occasional instant (gold blend, or Costco equivalent!)...,but often froth up some milk to add a little style
wibble cb said:
Some of the machines here are great, but also big investments, I am still going into the office on a daily basis, but don’t want Starbucks anymore, so I bought one of these on eBay :
It cost 50$, as the owner said there was a problem with it, and there was, the water tank valve was misaligned, 1 minutes worth of fiddling got it fixed, it has been at my desk for about 6 weeks, takes less than 5 mins to make 5 espresso shots, topped up with milk and hot water from the kettle, my Americano now doesn’t cost 5$ a day.
Result
The type of character you are will determine what comes next!It cost 50$, as the owner said there was a problem with it, and there was, the water tank valve was misaligned, 1 minutes worth of fiddling got it fixed, it has been at my desk for about 6 weeks, takes less than 5 mins to make 5 espresso shots, topped up with milk and hot water from the kettle, my Americano now doesn’t cost 5$ a day.
Result
Either you'll make coffee using that and think 'fair enough, that's decent enough' and be done with it - or you'll wonder why your coffee shop can make it a lot nicer and upgrade the machine.
RobbieTheTruth said:
wibble cb said:
Some of the machines here are great, but also big investments, I am still going into the office on a daily basis, but don’t want Starbucks anymore, so I bought one of these on eBay :
It cost 50$, as the owner said there was a problem with it, and there was, the water tank valve was misaligned, 1 minutes worth of fiddling got it fixed, it has been at my desk for about 6 weeks, takes less than 5 mins to make 5 espresso shots, topped up with milk and hot water from the kettle, my Americano now doesn’t cost 5$ a day.
Result
The type of character you are will determine what comes next!It cost 50$, as the owner said there was a problem with it, and there was, the water tank valve was misaligned, 1 minutes worth of fiddling got it fixed, it has been at my desk for about 6 weeks, takes less than 5 mins to make 5 espresso shots, topped up with milk and hot water from the kettle, my Americano now doesn’t cost 5$ a day.
Result
Either you'll make coffee using that and think 'fair enough, that's decent enough' and be done with it - or you'll wonder why your coffee shop can make it a lot nicer and upgrade the machine.
wibble cb said:
Seeing as my coffee shop was Starbucks.....I win.
Starbucks is terrible. I'm sure it was someone on here that told me that they intentionally burn their beans to get a consistent flavour all year round. It's always very bitter for me, prefer a cup from McDonald's/greggs than Starbucks. Not that anyone on this thread will ever set foot in such a place 
I'm very pushed for time and the Delonghi B2C I have is more than adequate. I love coffee and if I had more time to fanny around I'd probably end up spending tons of money on a grinder etc after reading this thread... But for now, B2C is fine for home and travelling to work, and my favourite coffee shop for something better at the weekend.
I have a HG one hand grinder and a Londinium lever spring machine. I consider the coffee made by myself while working at home one of the perks of WFH.
I much prefer it to the B2C stuff at the office. No snobbery, do what works for you. I enjoy the process and WFH allows me the time to do it more often.
https://weberworkshops.com/products/hg-1
https://londiniumespresso.com/
I much prefer it to the B2C stuff at the office. No snobbery, do what works for you. I enjoy the process and WFH allows me the time to do it more often.
https://weberworkshops.com/products/hg-1
https://londiniumespresso.com/
I got fed up of the nespresso machine. Makes a nice coffee, but ordering capsules became a chore and got costly. I've also had other machines previously but now reverted to a simple plunger cafetiere and the best coffee that I've found is Sainsbury own italian ground strength 4.
it's simple, very tasty and cost effective
it's simple, very tasty and cost effective
We bought our dream house last year. I’d always wanted a lovely feature machine, but fell over at the prices. I found a second hand SAN Remo Verona, and took it to my workshop as a project. It’s mostly old school inside, copper pipes,olives,mechanical blow off valves etc. So I did most of the legwork, repolishing,replaced a few parts and had the local specialist give it a final once over for safety. We love it, I’m not a coffee snob, but I do like a nice coffee now and again. If nothing else, it’s somewhere to keep the cups.... 
I'm not a coffee snob - in fact I hardly drink it these days, but Mrs. SVX needs an Americano to get going in the mornings. We have a Philips Senseo, and use Solomio coffee pads from Amazon. Makes for a good crema, and a nice espresso if I fancy one after a meal, plus the bonus that the pads are fully recyclable - straight in the brown bin. Job done.
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