Purple Poppy Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I am thinking of buying a coffee maker and need to know what to go for. I think it would need to be a grinder, and not too expensive, but as it's a present, not too cheap either. It's more a question of reliable makes, I suppose. Any one have any suggestions or recommendations? I looked for a site that reviews and compares all types and brands, but there doesn't seem to be one. The reviews I came across seem to be for one particular model. Here's hoping someone, a coffee drinker preferably can give me a few clues! I don't drink coffee, so I am at a loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Are you a member of Which mag....they would have recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 We were up until a month ago! But cancelled! I don't want to take out a trial again, although I probably could as it's a different computer. I'll think on it. Thanks for reminding me anyway, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I don't know about grinders. We have a senseo machine, that takes coffee pods. They do gorgeous coffees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks Emma. I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahrob Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I used to have a machine that I was given when at uni, but it was quite temperamental and I could rarely be bothered to clean it and faff about pulling it to bits and putting it back together. A shame, as the coffee from it was gorgeous. I've ended up giving it away and getting myself a Senseo. It's not the same as fresh ground coffee, but it only takes a minute (literally!) and there is minimal cleaning to be done on it. Oh yes, and it was only £20 in Makro. Happy days! What sort are you looking for - a straight filter-type machine or one that will do all your fancy bits as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceguyEddie Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I love coffee. We have a Bialatti. They are pretty inexpensive and you make the coffee on the stove top. They make the best coffee you will taste anywhere & are a design classic. We splashed out a tiny bit on a Dualit grinder. It has the advantage of having a proper milling mechanism as opposed to a spinning metal bit, so the coffee gets ground to the right grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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