Coffee machine needed - decent filter machine with timer?

[Rosscow]

OK, so I've had pod machines etc. in the past but after a few weeks the novelty wears off at 6am!

Can anyone recommend a really good filter coffee machine that has a timer function? Would love to wake up to the smell of coffee and just pour a mug when I walk into the kitchen!

Thanks!

[Simon Brooks]

how about a regular coffee machine with a plug timer

http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-digital-progr...

[Rosscow]

Simon Brooks said:

how about a regular coffee machine with a plug timer

http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-digital-progr...

I thought about that, but I'm not sure if it would work.

For example, if the power just gets turned on, would you not have to press a button to activate the machine?

I've found this one, which also grinds the beans. Think I might go for it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cuisinart-Grind-and-Brew-P...

[anonymous-user]

Rosscow said:

I thought about that, but I'm not sure if it would work.

For example, if the power just gets turned on, would you not have to press a button to activate the machine?

I've found this one, which also grinds the beans. Think I might go for it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cuisinart-Grind-and-Brew-P...

I've got one of these as backup for my Nespresso, it does an ok job, although I'm sure it was circa £99 from Amazon when I got it.

[anonymous-user]

Rosscow said:

I thought about that, but I'm not sure if it would work.

For example, if the power just gets turned on, would you not have to press a button to activate the machine?

I've found this one, which also grinds the beans. Think I might go for it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cuisinart-Grind-and-Brew-P...

I've got one of these as backup for my Nespresso, it does an ok job, although I'm sure it was circa £99 from Amazon when I got it.

Edit, you'll not notice any difference between freshly ground and a bag of Taylors pre-ground, this may make more sense - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Programmable-...

[The_Doc]

Rosscow said:

OK, so I've had pod machines etc. in the past but after a few weeks the novelty wears off at 6am!

Can anyone recommend a really good filter coffee machine that has a timer function? Would love to wake up to the smell of coffee and just pour a mug when I walk into the kitchen!

Thanks!

We have a standard Russell Hobbs filter that does 6+ cups and is set to come on 20 mins before I walk into the kitchen. Coffee for the whole family ready on time, cheaply and no faffing around with pods. Even keeps the jug hot until you want some more.

Filter papers, Taylors or your choice of ground coffee, used it about 2000 times and it just does the job.

Drip drip hot water through the ground coffee. That's what is does. Effortless and reliable.

[Rosscow]

OK, thanks for all of the tips.

I've decided to not bother with the Cusineart with built in grinder, it's bloody big and it'll be noisy at 6am!

So I've ordered this Melitta, gets cracking reviews and has the timer function. Also think I prefer the filter papers to the reusable plastic ones.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Melitta-1011-16-Thermal-Fi...

[Bum Debris]

Thanks for just costing me £69.99!

[Rosscow]

Bum Debris said:

Thanks for just costing me £69.99!

You're welcome!!

Mine should be delivered today - I'm quite excited!

[Rosscow]

It's here! Will report back tonight.....

[Rosscow]

Set up and ready to go - unfortunately we're out of fresh coffee so the missus is bringing some back for me later!

First impressions - well made, super simple and easy to use.

I've done a trial run with a filter paper in (no coffee). It's quiet and automatically turned off within 15 seconds of running out of water.

The jug is very good - air sealed until you go to pour, and seemed to keep it very hot (although I only left it 45 minutes before I had to go back to work).

Anti-drip worked perfectly. Love the fact that the jug is cool touch and there isn't a hot plate - no need to worry about the kids touching it.

Clock, water hardness and timer settings all idiot proof.

Can't wait to run a brew later and wake up to one tomorrow morning!

[Rosscow]

Woke up to my coffee this morning! Very impressed - quiet, hot, automatically cut off etc.

Extremely easy to clean (chuck paper filter out, rinse plastic cone thing and rinse jug after coffee is drunk!).

Now to the coffee - it was a little weak. So later I will try a stronger brew.

How much filter ground coffee do people normally use per litre? I'm going to try 60g later.

Also, what do people recommend? I tried a Colombian from a local coffee shop and it was OK, not the best I've tried.

[sgrimshaw]

Rosscow said:

Now to the coffee - it was a little weak. So later I will try a stronger brew.

How much filter ground coffee do people normally use per litre? I'm going to try 60g later.

Also, what do people recommend? I tried a Colombian from a local coffee shop and it was OK, not the best I've tried.

60-70g per litre is often recommended as a starting point by Coffee suppliers, eg:

http://thecoffeefactory.co.uk/brewing-guide/

[uncinqsix]

You could also try grinding a little finer as well.

Another cool (but spendy) timer filter machine is this one: http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/coffeemakers/otto...

[Funk]

My colleagues bought me this for my birthday: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Russell-Hobbs-20680-Buckin...

Works brilliantly, permanent filter (so no mucking about with paper ones) and also has a 'slow-brew' setting for 1-4 cups which slows the water throughput when you're using less coffee. This gives it more time to brew and solves one of my criticisms of my old machine which was a bit 'all or nothing'. Hotplate stays on for a while after brewing and then automatically shuts off. The non-drip feature also actually works.

Highly recommended.

[Whoozit]

We bought this one a few years ago after using a Hamilton Beach one in Canada. No faffing around with jugs, keeps the coffee just right temperature for immediate drinking for hours. It seems to be no longer available, though, which is a shame

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-One-cup-Di...

[Rosscow]

Funk said:

My colleagues bought me this for my birthday: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Russell-Hobbs-20680-Buckin...

Works brilliantly, permanent filter (so no mucking about with paper ones) and also has a 'slow-brew' setting for 1-4 cups which slows the water throughput when you're using less coffee. This gives it more time to brew and solves one of my criticisms of my old machine which was a bit 'all or nothing'. Hotplate stays on for a while after brewing and then automatically shuts off. The non-drip feature also actually works.

Highly recommended.

Interesting - I specifically wanted one without a permanent filter! Don't like the hassle of cleaning, and I also think the paper filters do a better job and are more hygienic.

Also wanted one with a thermal jug as opposed to hot plate - keeps it hot without stewing it for longer.

[Rosscow]

Whoozit said:

We bought this one a few years ago after using a Hamilton Beach one in Canada. No faffing around with jugs, keeps the coffee just right temperature for immediate drinking for hours. It seems to be no longer available, though, which is a shame

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-One-cup-Di...

That's interesting - what's the cleaning procedure like?

[Rosscow]

Using a Nicaraguan blend now - much, much nicer than the Colombian.

[Funk]

Rosscow said:

Funk said:

My colleagues bought me this for my birthday: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Russell-Hobbs-20680-Buckin...

Works brilliantly, permanent filter (so no mucking about with paper ones) and also has a 'slow-brew' setting for 1-4 cups which slows the water throughput when you're using less coffee. This gives it more time to brew and solves one of my criticisms of my old machine which was a bit 'all or nothing'. Hotplate stays on for a while after brewing and then automatically shuts off. The non-drip feature also actually works.

Highly recommended.

Interesting - I specifically wanted one without a permanent filter! Don't like the hassle of cleaning, and I also think the paper filters do a better job and are more hygienic.

Also wanted one with a thermal jug as opposed to hot plate - keeps it hot without stewing it for longer.

Fair enough. Never had any issues with permanent filters (my last non-timer one had the same) and I normally clean it promptly after brewing. No different to a cafetiere really. Some people say they use a paper filter in them as well which I guess you could.

Also I usually brew enough for instant consumption rather than a full jug. It works nicely for me!

Edited by Funk on Wednesday 20th April 00:38