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| Author: | asfish [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Coffee |
We bought a Nespresso machine in December, I resisted for years as the thought of paying 30p a capsule didn't really sit well! But after years of buying cafetiere's that either leaked, got ground coffee in my drink or got broken during washing up I gave in and bought one. Just bought a basic machine that you stick the capsule in and I use a heated cup of milk. Cost around £100 Pretty happy with it, I tend to only use it a weekends and have maybe 2-4 coffees, good choice from Nespresso, including decaf which my wife has drunk since she was pregnant. Just ordered 100 capsules and they had an offer for buy 90 get 10 free, cost me £32 with delivery and should last me 4 months or so. Some of the patents that Nespresso had have expired and you can now get generic capsules, they aren't that much cheaper though. |
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| Author: | Trousers [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I have a quite early model Tassimo which leaks a bit but every morning I use my Monin syrup and make a gingerbread latte in my thermal cup and sprinkle some cinnamon spice on the top and then drink that on the way into work. It makes for a much more pleasurable journey in. It works out probably 80p for that but I would pay >£3 for the same thing from Starbucks/Costa and I don't have to leave my house or deviate my journey to get one so I am more than happy enough with that. Also the Cafe Crema is a fine brew to partake in on a Sunday morning. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
We got a Tassimo machine when we got married. Hadn't really considered one before then but we used it loads. More expensive than just a cup of ground or instant coffee, sure, but yes, so much cheaper than having one out. Not used it quite so much since I started fainting as my low blood pressure coupled with stress just seemed to make caffeine a bad idea, but I have the occasional Oreo drink, and Russell liked the Caramel Latte as a treat 
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| Author: | Cras [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Caffeine raises your blood pressure, doesn't it? |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Cras wrote: Caffeine raises your blood pressure, doesn't it? Yes, the problem was that I have low blood pressure but wS getting high period of stress/anxiety at work which was sending BP through roof and causing panic attacks which made me pass out. The last day I was at work I thought I was having a heart attack. I knew some of the symptoms, such as those in Z's thread, and they all matched (the panic of which didn't help). My BP jumps from floor to ceiling, and I black out. It's getting much better now, though. Still, caffeine is a no for the time being as I am just trying all I can to help keep it steady and manageable. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Also, caffeine free diet coke is much, much better than it used to be. It used to be all weird and frothy rather than fizzy, but it's good now. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Cras wrote: Caffeine raises your blood pressure, doesn't it? Didn't stop them dishing out 6 mugs a day for me on the Cardiac award though. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Maybe they wanted rid. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Zardoz wrote: Maybe they wanted rid.  I bought a Nespresso machine in the sales in January. Worth every penny. Love the thing. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Zardoz wrote: Maybe they wanted rid. It's their test to see if you are robust enough to go home. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I always use a coffee press and either Illy or Lavazza ground coffee. Recently upgraded from a glass press to a brushed steel one from IKEA. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
And more recently,Lyons fresh coffee bags. Plonk in a mug and brew like you're making a tea. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Zardoz wrote: And more recently,Lyons fresh coffee bags. Plonk in a mug and brew like you're making a tea. They sound good. I was given one once that you suspend like a hammock over a mug and pour water through and them leave to steep for five mins or so before removing the grounds hammock. Made a lovely fresh coffee. |
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| Author: | markg [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
When I can be bothered with the whole ritual I use a coffee grinder and a stove top espresso pot, but most of the time I just use instant granules out of a jar, there's some pretty nice ones these days. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I hate coffee. Carry on. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Mocha pot at home, as finely ground as possible and compressed to ensure maximum pressure build up. Aeropress at work. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
You're all doing it wrong. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
In the bedroom |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
DavPaz wrote: I hate coffee. Carry on. I agree with DavPaz. He does hate coffee. (as do I. Along with pretty much any other hot drink) |
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| Author: | Jem [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Bobbyaro wrote: Aeropress at work. Is it any good? I've thought about getting one myself. |
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| Author: | markg [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I have one too, they're really good. I keep thinking of taking mine into work since it doesn't get used at home. Fucked if I'm making a round of brews for six people with it though
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Grim... wrote: You're all doing it wrong. Is the title of your sex tape. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Doctor Glyndwr wrote: It's a good title from my point of view. |
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| Author: | RuySan [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I just love how Nespresso got so successful. Now i don't need to drink buckets of washed out coffee when i go abroad. I do have Nespresso at work and a Nestle Dolce Gusto at home. I love both, but the Nestle machines look lovely, like some toy robots from the 80s. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I'm classy. I pour the granules directly from the jar into the mug until it looks 'about right', then add boiling water. If I'm not recoiling from the bitterness, it's not strong enough. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Jem wrote: Bobbyaro wrote: Aeropress at work. Is it any good? I've thought about getting one myself. yeah, I really like it, the coffee is as strong as you like, but has more of an espresso flavour to it than a cafetiere. It is a little more faff than a cafetiere, but the cleaning is easier and it is smaller. I use it everyday. |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Kern wrote: If I'm not recoiling from the bitterness, it's not strong enough. Also the title of Grim...'s sex tape. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
GazChap wrote: Kern wrote: If I'm not recoiling from the bitterness, it's not strong enough. Also the title of Grim...'s sex tape. Clearly that's the sequel. |
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| Author: | JBR [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Mr Dave wrote: DavPaz wrote: I hate coffee. Carry on. I agree with DavPaz. He does hate coffee. (as do I. Along with pretty much any other hot drink) I shouldn't be perpetuating this in this of all threads, but I'm going to: 
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| Author: | Jem [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
JBR wrote: Mr Dave wrote: DavPaz wrote: I hate coffee. Carry on. I agree with DavPaz. He does hate coffee. (as do I. Along with pretty much any other hot drink) I shouldn't be perpetuating this in this of all threads, but I'm going to: What's wrong with you people?! |
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| Author: | flis [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Zardoz wrote: Maybe they wanted rid. You should have stopped asking for bed baths sooner. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 13:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Grim... wrote: You're all doing it wrong. I only drink espresso or similar, so I am doing things right. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Who was it that kept posting tales of comedy hipster coffees that they were trying? It sounds like a Gaywood thing, but I don't think it was this time. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
It was Curio. I don't drink much coffee. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
In that case Curiosity wrote: so I am doing things right. ERROR. |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Doctor Glyndwr wrote: It was Curio. Curio is such a dirty hipster. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Mimi wrote: Who was it that kept posting tales of comedy hipster coffees that they were trying? It sounds like a Gaywood thing, but I don't think it was this time. I haven't had a comedy hipster coffee in ages. I miss them. The best one was the one with maple syrup, jam and biscuit. It was like a delicious coffee doughnut. |
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| Author: | Jem [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Curiosity wrote: The best one was the one with maple syrup, jam and biscuit. It was like a delicious coffee doughnut. I'm not sure if I'm intrigued or disgusted. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I saw Curio have one once with a mandarin wedge and condensed milk. So I made an espresso martini with Chase Mandarin Vodka and a splash of condensed milk. It was lovely. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Jem wrote: I'm not sure if I'm intrigued or disgusted. Is the title of your sex tape. |
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| Author: | Jem [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Cras wrote: I saw Curio have one once with a mandarin wedge and condensed milk. So I made an espresso martini with Chase Mandarin Vodka and a splash of condensed milk. It was lovely. Ohhhh now that's more my cup of tea. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Jem wrote: Ohhhh now that's more my cup of tea. Is the title of your DAMNIT GAYWOOD ALREADY DID ONE |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 14:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Grim... wrote: DAMNIT GAYWOOD ALREADY DID ONE Is the title of your sex tape! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Mar 12, 2015 15:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
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| Author: | romanista [ Tue Mar 17, 2015 21:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I have a Jura Ena 5.. put beans in in Get coffee out.. costed 650 euro.. but after a few years the life cycle cost is much cheaper than nespresso.. 
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Mar 17, 2015 21:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
On Sunday afternoon, I phoned the 24/7 Nespresso Club customer service line. After five years of use, the non-stick in our milk frother cup thing had broken down, to the point where every time you use it you have to tediously scrub out milk residue. It was long out of warranty, of course. They still offered to sell me a replacement flask for £25 (a new unit is £80 on Amazon.) I said yes. They offered me free standard shipping or upgrade to express; I went for standard. It came on Monday. Hard to beat that for customer service. |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Tue Mar 17, 2015 23:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I bought an AeroPress the other day. Initial impressions are that it's awesome, although I've been following the instructions so far which only seems to yield espresso-sized results, rather than full mugs. |
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| Author: | lasermink [ Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
I use a combo of this: Attachment: black-coffee-grinder1.jpg plus this: Attachment: bodum-chambord-32-ounce-french-press.jpg
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| Author: | Sabean [ Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
is there much of a difference in taste between pads and capsules? |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coffee |
Cras wrote: I saw Curio have one once with a mandarin wedge and condensed milk. So I made an espresso martini with Chase Mandarin Vodka and a splash of condensed milk. It was lovely. I had this the other day. https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/s306x306/e15/11055804_419353411523295_2008954600_n.jpg Deconstruced iced coffee. Iced coffee cubes, espresso in a medicine bottle and sugar syrup in a syringe. Fucking stupid. |
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