Advice on first home coffee latte machine

[Paynewright]

We have loose leaf tea now as plastic in teabags - we spotted they were not composting down so googled it and they contain polypropylene. SWMBO found some Yoassi stainless in cup strainers on Amazon and they make a lovely cuppa with Tesco own brand loose tea.

 

[TheHungryGhost]

Aldi do Nespresso compatible capsules, which I like, and are much cheaper than the genuine Nespresso ones.
although I've been using my Aeropress more recently as I'm not going to Aldi at the moment.

 

[sparkywig]

We have loose leaf tea now as plastic in teabags - we spotted they were not composting down so googled it and they contain polypropylene. SWMBO found some Yoassi stainless in cup strainers on Amazon and they make a lovely cuppa with Tesco own brand loose tea.

Tea Pigs Everyday, Brew Tea, Clipper and Twinings Pyramid tea bags are all plastic free.

 

[Paynewright]

Tea Pigs Everyday, Brew Tea, Clipper and Twinings Pyramid tea bags are all plastic free.

But loose tea is £1.30 a box

 

[Markymark]

I love my Bialeti but fancy one of these

 

[Paynewright]

I love my Bialeti but fancy one of theseView attachment 66971

What is that? Looks like something out of the Back to the Future Delorean!

 

[Oldrat]

Anyone use coffee bags?

 

[Samalang]

Anyone use coffee bags?

Tried them once, didn't find them much different to instant if I'm honest.

Admittedly that may have just been that brand.

 

[cgtmiles]

Anyone use coffee bags?

I bought some Taylor’s coffee bags (strongest ones) to go in the van. They are horrible. Steer clear! The kenco American instant is much nicer and stronger

 

[Markymark]

What is that? Looks like something out of the Back to the Future Delorean!

I think it is one of these: Bellman Coffee Maker

 

[sparkywig]

Always fancied one of these.

Bodum

www.bodum.com

 

[Minimucks]

Just treated myself to one of these, seems as most of my isolation is either drinking coffee or alcohol.

SAGE Barista Express BES875UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Silver

Adjustable coffee strength; Steam wand; Tank capacity: 2 litres; 15-bar pressure; Automatic cleaning program

www.currys.co.uk

Had it for about 4 weeks now and loving it. It's almost become a new morning hobby. Yes it's expensive but over the years it should become justified hopefully.

I also am a fan of the aeropress and the good old stove top espresso maker.
Milk or no milk decent coffee always tastes good.

 

[czmate1999]

Without doubt the best coffee ever, Sage Barista Touch Barista Quality Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine at John Lewis & Partners

costco have them in for £500ish sometimes...

got this one for the van, Sage SES500BSS Bambino Plus Coffee Machine, Silver at John Lewis & Partners

was £199 at Xmas...

 

[czmate1999]

Just treated myself to one of these, seems as most of my isolation is either drinking coffee or alcohol.

SAGE Barista Express BES875UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Silver

Adjustable coffee strength; Steam wand; Tank capacity: 2 litres; 15-bar pressure; Automatic cleaning program

www.currys.co.uk

Had it for about 4 weeks now and loving it. It's almost become a new morning hobby. Yes it's expensive but over the years it should become justified hopefully.

I also am a fan of the aeropress and the good old stove top espresso maker.
Milk or no milk decent coffee always tastes good.

Recommend Pact Coffee, The UK's Favourite Coffee Subscription Service | Pact Coffee, the fruit and nut expresso is great!

 

[czmate1999]

More importantly, why is water in whiskey a big no no

A splash of water is in a single malt is a must, it opens the flavour and bouquet

my single of choice,

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lagavulin-Year-Single-Scotch-Whisky/dp/B002VZY62K

or 10 year old Talisker at a push :0)

 

[Paynewright]

What grinders are people using?

 

[czmate1999]

What grinders are people using?

iOS or Android? Bad joke, I’ll get my coat...

 

[Trouts]

What grinders are people using?

i just use the milling blade that came with the Nutri Bullit...
purely cos it was the cheapest option. i'm no expert but does a pretty decent job i think.

 

[Rob The Daddy]

Big question. How many coffees do you have before you start seeing stars.........

 

[czmate1999]

Big question. How many coffees do you have before you start seeing stars.........

Depends what time of day...