Drip coffee makers

[Daddles]

I can't work out what's worse, the fact that the coffee is never hot enough or that awful gurgling noise it makes as it does the drip bit. :confused:

Richard

[Rusty]

Or that the valve thing always leaks coffee onto the hotplate, and that Breville's idea of a "cup" is about half the size of mine...

[Soren]

.................. and that Breville's idea of a "cup" is about half the size of mine...


Boy can I relate to that :cool:

I have often been accused of using a 'bucket' when I make a coffee, as I like a LARGE cup. :p

[Iain]

Bite the bullet, go out and buy a minimum 15 bar espresso machine, real coffee that will blow your head off.
I always found the drip system a bit weak and aenemic.
I use Gloria Jeans Dark Italian or Moccona Green label espresso ( and love their beaut little screw top jars, like a gold bullet).

[craigb]

Drip filter = WOFTAM

Like Iain said, you can't beat a proper espresso machine.

[PAH1]

Like Iain, only the Piaza d'oro Forte.

[Zed]

now now children - please do a search - you'll find this topic has been covered before by none other than SilentC.

I look forwad to your witticisms....

[Iain]

Like Iain, only the Piaza d'oro Forte.
Do you really like that, I thought it was a bit rough around the edges, oh well, remember in the bad old days when we had PABLO
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[Rusty]

Bite the bullet, go out and buy a minimum 15 bar espresso machine, real coffee that will blow your head off.
I always found the drip system a bit weak and aenemic.
Are you kidding? My habit is barely under control as it is. I'm back on tea today to give my heart a rest. Two Dilmah Extra Strength bags per cup.

Anyway, on my budget I'm better off firing up the old cafetiera (spelling?) if I want espresso. I dragged mine out from under the sink the other day only to find it hadn't been cleaned since it was last used. Proud to announce the discovery of the world's second caffeine based lifeform. (I was the first.;))

Regards,
Rusty.

[Daddles]

According to the beast itself, it's a 12 cup coffee maker. Hell, I only get TWO out of it :mad: At least I didn't pay for the rotten thing.

I'm going back to the plunger.

Richard

[PAH1]

Do you really like that, I thought it was a bit rough around the edges, oh well, remember in the bad old days when we had PABLO


Yeah I do, so does the wife and friends that come around as well :rolleyes:

At least it is not over roasted to the point of bitterness that many are for expresso machines. I do not like burnt roasts that many sell under the guise of being "expresso", for the plunger I use Mellitta blue mountain.

[Rusty]

Coffee has flavour?? Next you'll be saying scotch shouldn't be mixed with Coke!:rolleyes:

[Iain]

Coffee is a bit like single malts, either you like it or you don't, I like a really strong black with a hint of bitterness, negated with too much sugar.
Gloria Jeans just seem to have that edge over some, but at twice the price they should.

[PAH1]

Coffee has flavour?? Next you'll be saying scotch shouldn't be mixed with Coke!:rolleyes:

Sorry the only use for scotch is as a sterile alcohol solution never been able to stand the stuff, no matter how "good" the brand I was drinking.

Iain

I visited a coffe farm at Clunes a while back and it was interesting to taste the same beans roasted in different ways to see what happens to the flavour.

[Rusty]

I go LaVazza in the gold pack for everyday use. Anything better is wasted in the drip-maker. Using bottled water instead of tap water makes a heck of a difference, though.

A large long black with an extra shot from Gloria Jean's does put a certain edge on my retail experience, I have to admit...

[Forest Gump]

Lavazza for me as well in the brown pack. Currently using the Mocha flavour in the silver pack which is not to bad. I have tried most other brands but will stick with Lavazza at this stage.

I use the stove top unit to make expresso coffee but was wondering if one of those Krupps or similar, 15 bar espresso machines would be any better.

Daniel

[craigb]

I use the stove top unit to make expresso coffee but was wondering if one of those Krupps or similar, 15 bar espresso machines would be any better.

Daniel

Definitely quicker. I wouldn't be without mine and If it broke I'd buy anotherone in a flash. :)

[Ashore]

The best coffee for me is the one SHMMC gives me

Its the right strength , temp, correct sugar added and stirred ,proper size mug
and its delivered to the shed.



The trouble with life is there's no background music.

[Gumby]

Coffee is a bit like single malts, either you like it or you don't, I like a really strong black with a hint of bitterness, negated with too much sugar.
Gloria Jeans just seem to have that edge over some, but at twice the price they should.

I get my coffee from the Griffiths direct outlet near the corner of Ferntree Gully and Springvale rds. Good coffee and cheap too. Beans only of course, since it just isn't on to have anything other than freshly ground coffee in the espresso machine ;)

Come to think of it, I'll have one now :)

[ozwinner]

Ive had a Delonghi (sp) dripolator for the last 2 years and use Lavazza ground coffee, I wouldnt go back to any other way.

Like Craig said, Id buy another in a flash when this one goes to coffe heaven.

Al :)

[Tonyz]

WE used to have the Brev. drip filters but after burning 4 out in 3 years ....just kept the coffee going all day.... went shopping..... ahem opp shopping and got 2 old electric glass top percalators and hav'nt looked back. For those in Adelaide buy our beans either central market or Gorganis(?) warehouse on south rd Tonto

[Iain]

The problem with percolators is that they continue to strain through the coffee again, again and again thus resulting in a very bitter stewed brew.
Only the seppo's could have dreamed this one up.

[Grunt]

Or that the valve thing always leaks coffee onto the hotplate, and that Breville's idea of a "cup" is about half the size of mine...


Just the opposite. I like it black, strong and small. Same way Zed likes his men.

[scooter]

Coffex super bar or the new Vittoria Oro, in the saeco.

Bewdy, mate.


Cheers..............Sean, who never sleeps :)

[ozwinner]

Just the opposite. I like it black, strong and small. Same way Zed likes his men.
I was wondering why you married a Pygmy.

Al :rolleyes:

[Chisel]

Lavazza in the gold for me - or Illy if I'm feeling flush - but it has to be espresso!!

[Optimark]

CraigB, I have one of those stove top espresso machines, but about 5 years ago I purchased one of those Krups Espresso 15 Bar machines.

The units are a little different these days but the functionality is pretty much the same.

I would say to purchase one and learn how to use it, to get a flavour that you like. Mine came with a short video on how to use it.

I work from home and make myself an espresso most mid mornings, using Lavazzo decaffinated coffee, (blue packet). I make effectively a double espresso and find it wonderful.

One does have to leave the machine on for about 10 minutes to get it really quite warm and I preheat the cup first with some hot water from the kettle. In short it's a hassle, if you wish to make it a hassle, but it makes extremely good coffee.

The Krups espresso machines also have a patented aerator type thing on the end of the steamer, it makes the milk heating thing quite good. Other brands have different things on the end of theirs so I suppose it's like a different version of fuel injection.

The machines of today are cheaper than when I purchased mine but just the same in their functions.

I found mine to be so good that I go back to the stove one only when I wish to make some for a mate who won't have it any other way.

Mick.

[Forest Gump]

I did a bit of research at coffeegeeks.com and the Rancillio silvia is getting good reviews. The only problem is it costs around $750 Australian. Might buy a cheapie and have a play.

In one of these sites it was saying that in Italy pretty much every household still uses the stove top units. They make a coffee with the stove top unit first to get the taste buds working and then head down to the café for a good coffee.

Review here.

http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/consumer/rancilio_silvia/Plankton

Sold in Australia here.

http://www.coffeeco.com.au/articles/comparison.html

Daniel

[Grunt]

This is like the machine I've got. Choice recommended it. The other 2 that Choice recommended are no longer available.
KRUPS NESPRESSO 893

http://www.choice.com.au/files/f116765.jpg

Price: $499 (The manufacturer told us in May it was just about to drop the recommended price to $399.)

Exterior: Plastic

Good points

Equal best in the test overall.
Second best in the taste test.
Good at frothing milk (without its froth enhancer).
One of the fastest to make the first cup of coffee.
The tank is easy to fill and the water level easy to check.
Very good controls.
Bad points

You can only use it with NESPRESSO coffee cartridges, not with plain ground coffee (see All packaged (http://www.choice.com.au/goArticle.aspx?ID=104328&p=08)), which makes it expensive in the long term, as well as to buy.
You can only make one cup at a time.
You can’t adjust the amount of steam for frothing.
The coffee temperature (in the cup) was lower than with most other machines

[craigb]

CraigB, I have one of those stove top espresso machines, but about 5 years ago I purchased one of those Krups Espresso 15 Bar machines.

The units are a little different these days but the functionality is pretty much the same.

I would say to purchase one and learn how to use it, to get a flavour that you like. Mine came with a short video on how to use it.

I work from home and make myself an espresso most mid mornings, using Lavazzo decaffinated coffee, (blue packet). I make effectively a double espresso and find it wonderful.

One does have to leave the machine on for about 10 minutes to get it really quite warm and I preheat the cup first with some hot water from the kettle. In short it's a hassle, if you wish to make it a hassle, but it makes extremely good coffee.

The Krups espresso machines also have a patented aerator type thing on the end of the steamer, it makes the milk heating thing quite good. Other brands have different things on the end of theirs so I suppose it's like a different version of fuel injection.

The machines of today are cheaper than when I purchased mine but just the same in their functions.

I found mine to be so good that I go back to the stove one only when I wish to make some for a mate who won't have it any other way.

Mick.

Thanks for that. I've had a Krups for the past eight years. :)
I use it everyday.

[Optimark]

Sorry about that Craigb, obviously it should have been directed to Forest Gump!

Mick.