Wardy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, Soapy FFC said: Since I posted that, I ditched the Tassimo and got a De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart bean to cup machine. Far far better coffee, no plastic waste to worry about, and far cheaper per cup from what I can work out. This is what I got for my Christmas and this is the end result with the Nescafé azera. Tastes no bad to be fair. I like my coffee but wouldn’t say I was a complete connoisseur. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 32 minutes ago, Wardy said: Just get a milk frother. Yup, heat the milk in the microwave and zap it with one of these that cost under a tenner. Just needs a quick rinse under the tap after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Yup, heat the milk in the microwave and zap it with one of these that cost under a tenner. Just needs a quick rinse under the tap after. My new machine has a milk frother but I can't be bothered with the hassle of using and cleaning it at the moment, so I just brew my coffee, add the milk then zap it all for a minute in the microwave. I still have some froth from the coffee so I'm happy with that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Soapy FFC said: My new machine has a milk frother but I can't be bothered with the hassle of using and cleaning it at the moment, so I just brew my coffee, add the milk then zap it all for a minute in the microwave. I still have some froth from the coffee so I'm happy with that. Got an older (I think) version of your one and do much the same, but heat the milk in the mug in the microwave first, then pour the coffee and give it a quick stir with a teaspoon. Enough froth for me with the crema. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, welshbairn said: Got an older (I think) version of your one and do much the same, but heat the milk in the mug in the microwave first, then pour the coffee and give it a quick stir with a teaspoon. Enough froth for me with the crema. The trick is to always use the same size mug so you know how much milk to use. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapiola Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I’ve stuck with Gaggia machines for years, they last a decade at least - although weigh the same as a small family car. Got a bean to cup for everyday use and an ancient brass espresso machine for when I want to make an effort. Occasionally get them serviced despite the Gaggia man coming round disappointingly not being the excuse for some very middle class porn. Unless I’m not asking the right questions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The wife insisted on buying a magimix Nespresso Vertue Next machines. Its the size of an elephant and the pods are like dinner plates. Tried it the other day, lukewarm coffee. Utter shite. Back to Braithwaites and the cafetiere for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 57 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: The wife insisted on buying a magimix Nespresso Vertue Next machines. Its the size of an elephant and the pods are like dinner plates. Tried it the other day, lukewarm coffee. Utter shite. Back to Braithwaites and the cafetiere for me. You have to heat up the cup with boiling water with every machine I've tried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, welshbairn said: You have to heat up the cup with boiling water with every machine I've tried. Indeed, be as well shoving some Azera in there and be done with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Got this one for Christmas. Grind up the beans myself and it makes an excellent cup. I take mine black so no need to faff around with milk. I'm delighted with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Craig the Hunter said: Got this one for Christmas. Grind up the beans myself and it makes an excellent cup. I take mine black so no need to faff around with milk. I'm delighted with it. You have to be careful with those, they can break your arm you know. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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