Best Bean to Cup Coffee Machine?

chris1012

Hi Guys,

I currently have an equivalent of the Nespresso Latissima+ (bought from Robert Dyas which takes nespresso pods) and although the quality of coffee is better than our last tassimo, we are thinking due to the price of pods and limited availability within local shops to buy a pod, we would like to change to a bean to cup coffee machine.

We have been looking at the following machines, especially with lattes and cappuccinos in mind -

Krups EA9010 Full Barista coffee
KRUPS EA850B40 Espresseria
Krups EA 8441
De'Longhi ECAM44.660.B Eletta
De'Longhi ECAM44.620 Eletta
De’Longhi ECAM28.465.M Prima Donna S
De'Longhi Prima Donna ESAM6600
Melitta Caffeo Bistro Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Maker


We like the simplicity of the Nespresso latissima+ in terms of not having to ground/press the coffee, change arms and use a wand while holding a cup up to it when frothing/heating the milk.
Cleaning up afterwards is minimal with the Nespresso, which is a bonus (especially when you have 3 kids seeking your attention every few mins...).

As you have probably gathered from the above, we are not really experienced in knowing too much about coffee machines or coffee itself for that matter but we know that we love good medium/strong latte's/cappuccinos every morning and if it wasn't for the coffee machine we would be at a costa coffee shop every morning and evening.

Any advise or suggestions to point us in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thank you

Tuareg

Jura Micro ENA 1 by a country mile

chris1012

Tuareg wrote: »

Jura Micro ENA 1 by a country mile

Thanks for your response.
I had a look at the Jura Micro ENA 1 looks like it does not have a milk compartment, which is the main requirement for us as we want a machine specifically for Lattes and Cappuccinos

chris1012

Any other suggestions please?

jon81uk

It's not what you are looking for, but I have a slightly older version of this http://www.krups.co.uk/bean-cup-ea8108 and it is great at making long filter style coffee and Espresso.

I then use a thermometer like this http://www.tesco.com/direct/milk-frothing-thermometer/404-8893.prd and foam the milk to the right temperature, adding it to the epresso to make latte. Only issue is I can't get the milk to foam well for cappucino, I don't know if its my technique or the quality of the steam arm! I only have a latte at home about once a month though, have the long filter style from the machine every morning.


If I was to get a machine for latte more often I would be tempted by the fully automated one http://www.krups.co.uk/bean-cup-ea9010 but its three times the price of the machine we have!

chris1012

I would love to get the Krups Bean to cup EA9010 however its out of my price range at 1k.

The De'Longhi ECAM44.660.B Eletta Cappuccino Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Black is within our price range at £700 however the misses thinks the depth at 46cm is too excessive however the reviews seem great and it got a Which 2015 award.

Any other suggestions please?

Mr_Singleton

chris1012 wrote: »

looks like it does not have a milk compartment

I also have an Ena 1 and its top quality.... the problem with anything that involves milk is that you'll have to spend significant amounts of time cleaning the machine and that is a PITA. If you must have milk do it in the mirowave (if you have such a contraption) and whizz it with a frother.

jon81uk

chris1012 wrote: »

I would love to get the Krups Bean to cup EA9010 however its out of my price range at 1k.

It probably isn't much help but the Krups machines are available cheaper at the Outlet store http://www.freeport-braintree.com/stores/home-cook/

chris1012

Thanks for your replies.
As my budget couldn't stretch to the EA9010, I decided to take the plunge and go for the De'Longhi ECAM44.660.B Eletta.

So far it seems to be very well made, large, but very effective with milk drinks (which is our main requirements).
Still getting used to it but so far seems to be a good investment and we have taken out the 5 year cover with JL for any future issues.

rochja

I bought an aerobie aeropress coffee maker off Amazon for around £22. It makes coffee better than most £100 -£200 machines and combines well with a milk frother. The filter papers last forever, [rinse and use again] but you can also get a permanent filter.

VfM4meplse

rochja wrote: »

I bought an aerobie aeropress coffee maker off Amazon for around £22. It makes coffee better than most £100 -£200 machines and combines well with a milk frother. The filter papers last forever, [rinse and use again] but you can also get a permanent filter.

Just catching up on a fondant show,mans the Aeropress has had good reviews for the price. I particularly like the fact that it can be cleaned under a tap with every use (I live in a hardwater area and am constantly battling limescale ).

I regularly buy coffee from coffee shops, although I'm not a fan of expresso I believe it's the foundation of most coffees, the variables being the quantity of water and milk added. I could drink latte all day, which is essentially the reason I'd like to try the Aeropress. However I don't want to waste my time and money if the coffee is not to my liking.

I don't particularly like filter coffee either if that's any help? (I find it disgustingly bitter). Is it worth me buying the Aeropress, or am I better off sticking to my kettle and jar of instant Douwe Egberts?