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Can anyone advise on the best office coffee solution for in the office as the machine coffee is unsurprisingly rank.
If possible, id like
Reasonably good flavour
Minimal cleaning and washing up
Not interested in cafatiere types or those that require special machines (including nespresso and dolce gusto) or advanced filtering
Am prepared to spend a maximum of 30p per cup
If possible, id like
Reasonably good flavour
Minimal cleaning and washing up
Not interested in cafatiere types or those that require special machines (including nespresso and dolce gusto) or advanced filtering
Am prepared to spend a maximum of 30p per cup
Aeropress is what you want http://www.hasbean.co.uk/products/aerobie-aeropres...
Do as much as you want and no hanging around for 5 minutes like a cafetiere, just 30 seconds and you have coffee.
Washing up is pretty much zero - I just rinse the end of the aeropress under the tap after ejecting the filter/coffee grinds and that is all it really needs.
Do as much as you want and no hanging around for 5 minutes like a cafetiere, just 30 seconds and you have coffee.
Washing up is pretty much zero - I just rinse the end of the aeropress under the tap after ejecting the filter/coffee grinds and that is all it really needs.
Tried coffee bags? Not that I have, just seems a possible solution for zero-mess coffee.
Or we did have some disposable coffee-sieve-cone things you plonked in the cup and poured water in which trickled through which were alright, a bit like a disposable 1 cup drip machine.
I guess it depends what the "rank" machine actually is, as "machine" covers just about anything...
Or we did have some disposable coffee-sieve-cone things you plonked in the cup and poured water in which trickled through which were alright, a bit like a disposable 1 cup drip machine.
I guess it depends what the "rank" machine actually is, as "machine" covers just about anything...
I know you said you're not interested but why not a nespresso? The coffee is nice and apart from an occasional run with no capsule to clean they are minimal work. You can get office ones that are more hard wearing and have different capsules that you buy in bulk. Also means one machine has a variety of coffee for all tastes including decaf.
Even Aeropress requires cleaning up. I don't think there is a solution to problem on the market right now (unless you consider instant coffee to be full of flavor). Personally, when at home and not in the roastery, I use a cafetiere. just rinse it out in the sink afterwards (the same as you have to do with the areopress).
The Nur said:
Aeropress only needs the grounds rinced off the plunger and bottom cap. Takes 2 seconds
Nope, you have to force the puck out into a bin, then forcibly separate the two and rinse inside and out. That's assuming you haven't leaked any coffee onto the worktop which then also needs wiping down. I know I'm dramatising it a bit, but for good reason... I just can't be arsed with aeropress. I have a Gaggia here at home and several cafetieres in various sizes. I've also in the past used those cafetiere mugs whilst at work, they're not great, but better than instant (which imo is not much more than brown water).
Can someone tell me the difference between a proper cafetiere and the Aeropress please? Genuine question. I'm starting a new job soon and will be back in an office, minus regular access to the Gaggia, so I'm going to have to find an alternative (or buy another one for the office!).
Can someone tell me the difference between a proper cafetiere and the Aeropress please? Genuine question. I'm starting a new job soon and will be back in an office, minus regular access to the Gaggia, so I'm going to have to find an alternative (or buy another one for the office!).
As hairyben mentioned, just get individual filters, like these http://www.rombouts.com/uk/one-cup.html
No mess, just lob the filter in the bin after the water has drained through, most supermarkets sell their own brand which will be a tad cheaper.
No mess, just lob the filter in the bin after the water has drained through, most supermarkets sell their own brand which will be a tad cheaper.
CAPP0 said:
Can someone tell me the difference between a proper cafetiere and the Aeropress please?
Aeropress plunger end is solid so when you push it down it forces air (which supposedly improves the flavour) and water through the filter, unlike cafetieres which just push the grinds down to the bottom of the glass.The filters in an Aeropress are disposable (and very cheap as they are small) so you can just push them out with the coffee 'disc' into the bin.
Are you looking for a personal solution, or are you the office manager choosing a solution for the office?
I use a Handpresso to produce pretty reasonable espresso and add this to about 2/3 mug of microwaved milk. It's almost as good as Latte from Costa next door but massively cheaper. Pop used coffee grounds out of filter (they come out in a neat lump), rinse all 3 bits, and dry the worst of the water with a bit of kitchen towel.
If you opt for a handpresso then buy the intense portafilter - it's £14 which should be regarded as part of the initial purchase price (so about £85 total).
My handpresso, mug and tin of espresso live in my desk drawer.
I use a Handpresso to produce pretty reasonable espresso and add this to about 2/3 mug of microwaved milk. It's almost as good as Latte from Costa next door but massively cheaper. Pop used coffee grounds out of filter (they come out in a neat lump), rinse all 3 bits, and dry the worst of the water with a bit of kitchen towel.
If you opt for a handpresso then buy the intense portafilter - it's £14 which should be regarded as part of the initial purchase price (so about £85 total).
My handpresso, mug and tin of espresso live in my desk drawer.
hairyben said:
Tried coffee bags? Not that I have, just seems a possible solution for zero-mess coffee.
+1 for bags, I use the Lyons bags, which give a range of flavours/strengths. Although Tescos and Waitrose have stopped offering the whole range, so I've bought the last lot through Amazon. Although they can be bought direct from the manufacturer.CAPP0 said:
oldcynic said:
Are you looking for a personal solution, or are you the office manager choosing a solution for the office?
Me? Personal, not for everyone! Haven't heard of the Handpresso, I'll look it up.Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff