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shmmeee · May 24, 2025

Sure there’s been a thread before but I can’t find it.

Nespresso machine died last month so got myself an AeroPress while I work out a full time solution.

Have now gone down a YouTube rabbit hole about how best to use it and have already scalded my arm fucking up the random suggests. Fun tho.

Coffee isn’t half bad, I think I need to upgrade my shitty electric blade grinder and get some decent beans though.

Anyone got coffee (or equipment) recommendations?

Nick · May 24, 2025

I've seen them but how do they actually work? How is it difference from just using a french press?

fernandopartridge · May 24, 2025

Here's the other thread

Coffee suggestions

self confessed coffee lover, love to take suggestions for new beans, any suggestions welcome. 2024 beans: Darkwoods coffee - Under Milk Wood Bay Coffee Roasters - Sumatran Bay Coffee Roasters - Papua New Guinea Top of 2023: Climpson and son - the estate

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CCfC2023 · May 24, 2025

Gaggia Espresso DeLuxe Green EG2111/66 | Caffè Italia

Gaggia espresso is a new line of manual machines 100% made in Italy, offering unique features and functionality to accompany you on your journey as a home barista. Experience, reliability and quality, to build, customise and make your coffee moments memorable.

www.coffeeitalia.co.uk

Gaggia would be my first choice every time .

shmmeee · May 24, 2025

Nick said:
I've seen them but how do they actually work? How is it difference from just using a french press?

I’m not 100% to be honest. A guy at work was raving about it when I said mine broke and it was cheap so I gave it a go. I’m guessing the vacuum adds pressure or something. it’s nice coffee but not sure how much better than a french press it is.

shmmeee · May 24, 2025

CCfC2023 said:
Gaggia Espresso DeLuxe Green EG2111/66 | Caffè Italia

Gaggia espresso is a new line of manual machines 100% made in Italy, offering unique features and functionality to accompany you on your journey as a home barista. Experience, reliability and quality, to build, customise and make your coffee moments memorable.

www.coffeeitalia.co.uk

Gaggia would be my first choice every time .

Like the look of that.

LastGarrison · May 24, 2025

I’ve been trying a few different places for coffee beans and currently on some Colombian ones from here which are very nice:

Rounton Coffee - Buy Coffee Beans Online

Sustainably sourced, proper tasty coffee - roasted with care in North Yorkshire. Buy Coffee Beans online. Free shipping over £25.

rountoncoffee.co.uk

LastGarrison · May 24, 2025

One of our clients is also coffee obsessed and gave me quite a few of her favourite roasters but they’re on my work phone so I’ll dig them out and stick them in here when I’m back at home.

Cool Cory · May 24, 2025

Since I work for Costa, I just tend to get their coffee on days I'm working (staff get free coffee). But on my days off I just have Kenco coffee at home, because my wife likes that brand.

skybluecam · May 24, 2025

I find coffee to be a bit of a rabbit hole. A few hours of youtubing and googling almost has you convinced to drop £1000+ on an espresso setup

xcraigx · May 24, 2025

I can drink any coffee and it all tastes nice enough, even the cheap stuff but I now need to start drinking decaffeinated. I've started a jar of something cheap and it's pretty bad. Does anyone have any recommendations for one that does have a slight resemblance to coffee please?

JAM See · May 24, 2025

Mellow birds.

In coffee and women.

You can't go wrong.

shmmeee · May 24, 2025

skybluecam said:
I find coffee to be a bit of a rabbit hole. A few hours of youtubing and googling almost has you convinced to drop £1000+ on an espresso setup

It’s a ratchet isn’t it? Oh I just need a better grinder (£100) oh but this one is apparently next level and only £200 maybe that’s worth it.

I think I’ve decided to focus on the beans and the rest I’ll get whatever isn’t terrible.

fernandopartridge · May 24, 2025

shmmeee said:
It’s a ratchet isn’t it? Oh I just need a better grinder (£100) oh but this one is apparently next level and only £200 maybe that’s worth it.

I think I’ve decided to focus on the beans and the rest I’ll get whatever isn’t terrible.

I think if you are not an outright enthusiast there is a limit really to how much you're going to sink into a cup of coffee

shmmeee · May 24, 2025

fernandopartridge said:
I think if you are not an outright enthusiast there is a limit really to how much you're going to sink into a cup of coffee

Yeah like I can tell the difference between instant and filter and espresso, but beyond that, when you get into special water and measuring everything out on a scale? Fuck that.

PVA · May 24, 2025

I just have a capsule/pod machine and a milk frother and that does for me.

Flat white with oat milk

fatso · May 24, 2025

shmmeee said:
Sure there’s been a thread before but I can’t find it.

Nespresso machine died last month so got myself an AeroPress while I work out a full time solution.

Have now gone down a YouTube rabbit hole about how best to use it and have already scalded my arm fucking up the random suggests. Fun tho.

Coffee isn’t half bad, I think I need to upgrade my shitty electric blade grinder and get some decent beans though.

Anyone got coffee (or equipment) recommendations?

Nesspresso Machine!!!!

You sound like a right posh tart !!!

skybluecam · May 24, 2025

fernandopartridge said:
I think if you are not an outright enthusiast there is a limit really to how much you're going to sink into a cup of coffee

You would think, but as soon as I click on a James Hoffman video spending a small fortune on it seems almost reasonable

Sick Boy · May 25, 2025

PVA said:
I just have a capsule/pod machine and a milk frother and that does for me.

Flat white with oat milk

The least Italian coffee possible.

Sick Boy · May 25, 2025

The best day to day coffee for the home will always be done in a moka.

fernandopartridge · May 25, 2025

Sick Boy said:
The best day to day coffee for the home will always be done in a moka.

I couldn't get it right when I had one, always tasted a bit bitter/burnt.

shmmeee · May 25, 2025

fernandopartridge said:
I couldn't get it right when I had one, always tasted a bit bitter/burnt.

Yeah I brought one back from Rome a while ago feeling all Italian and never got a decent cup out of it, must not know what I’m doing.

Robinshio · May 27, 2025

a lot of snobbery in coffee, as per sick boy above
it is all about taste
I like a proper coffee, and i also like a good instant
I like a latte and i like an espresso
I am not so keen on filtered as find it a bit bitter

They are all different drinks, and should be treated as so

shmmeee · May 27, 2025

Robinshio said:
a lot of snobbery in coffee, as per sick boy above
it is all about taste
I like a proper coffee, and i also like a good instant
I like a latte and i like an espresso
I am not so keen on filtered as find it a bit bitter

They are all different drinks, and should be treated as so

Any recommendations?

alexccfc99 · May 27, 2025

I've got a tassimo machine by Bosch

Pods aren't too expensive and come from loads of different brands - Costa, Kenco, Cadbury, LOR etc.

TASSIMO Coffee pod machines | Best pod coffee machines

Looking for a coffee pod machine? Discover TASSIMO pod coffee machines by Bosch for barista-quality drinks at home. ✓ Free Delivery Over £35.

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Nick · May 27, 2025

Anybody tried the nootropics?

Sick Boy · May 27, 2025

Robinshio said:
a lot of snobbery in coffee, as per sick boy above
it is all about taste
I like a proper coffee, and i also like a good instant
I like a latte and i like an espresso
I am not so keen on filtered as find it a bit bitter

They are all different drinks, and should be treated as so

I do live in Italy, to be fair. Instant coffee is shite though.

Sick Boy · May 27, 2025

fernandopartridge said:
I couldn't get it right when I had one, always tasted a bit bitter/burnt.

shmmeee said:
Yeah I brought one back from Rome a while ago feeling all Italian and never got a decent cup out of it, must not know what I’m doing.

Chances are the heat was too high and it was left on the stove too long at the end. It's different to espresso coffee, though.

Robinshio · May 27, 2025

Sick Boy said:
I do live in Italy, to be fair. Instant coffee is shite though.

it is a taste thing as mentioned , I quite like a nescafe gold blend and find it quite refreshing drank without or with just a splash of milk, but it is a very different drink

ccfctommy · May 27, 2025

Nick said:
Anybody tried the nootropics?

Is that the lions mane stuff?

fernandopartridge · May 27, 2025

Sick Boy said:
Chances are the heat was too high and it was left on the stove too long at the end. It's different to espresso coffee, though.

I chucked my moka pot but I'll get another one next time they're in the local Aldi or Lidl

Frank Sidebottom · May 27, 2025

Sick Boy said:
The best day to day coffee for the home will always be done in a moka.

Got one of these, Lovely bit of kit for making me and the Mrs a coffee in the morning.
Took a while to get used to.... key is to read the instructions... I'd been tamping it down when it needed to be left a bit loose.
As for beans I go to TK Maxx they sell massive bags of beans for £10-15 which is decent enough for day to day use. If I'm feeling a bit flash I'll get some from California coffee & wine in Altrincham, The guy roasts it himself every morning a bit pricey though.

shmmeee · May 27, 2025

Frank Sidebottom said:
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Got one of these, Lovely bit of kit for making me and the Mrs a coffee in the morning.
Took a while to get used to.... key is to read the instructions... I'd been tamping it down when it needed to be left a bit loose.
As for beans I go to TK Maxx they sell massive bags of beans for £10-15 which is decent enough for day to day use. If I'm feeling a bit flash I'll get some from California coffee & wine in Altrincham, The guy roasts it himself every morning a bit pricey though.

Like that. The missus doesn’t drink coffee, but I do drink two cups in the morning so works out.

Frank Sidebottom · May 27, 2025

shmmeee said:
Like that. The missus doesn’t drink coffee, but I do drink two cups in the morning so works out.

When she was pregnant she was off the caffeine so I just had doubles.
Bit pricey but a lot cheaper, smaller and less faff than a coffee machine.

fernandopartridge · May 27, 2025

Frank Sidebottom said:
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Got one of these, Lovely bit of kit for making me and the Mrs a coffee in the morning.
Took a while to get used to.... key is to read the instructions... I'd been tamping it down when it needed to be left a bit loose.
As for beans I go to TK Maxx they sell massive bags of beans for £10-15 which is decent enough for day to day use. If I'm feeling a bit flash I'll get some from California coffee & wine in Altrincham, The guy roasts it himself every morning a bit pricey though.

Given where you live now Peak Bean would probably deliver to you, it'll be cheaper than hipster Alti prices and he roasts it to order

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