Got this and had it for over 2 years now and highly recommend it for the money!
princeprecious to Gordybaillie
28 Dec 16#9
Sure it can only be good for the money otherwise there are tonnes of better options if you are real coffee lover.
damadgeruk
28 Dec 16#10
Much as it pains me to ask, which options?
billysablo
28 Dec 16#11
i get these use beans as opposed to pods. i have a nespresson pod machine , obviously these are more expensive but what are the big advantages of this over a pod machine ? also can it do various drinks like cappuccino etc ? also where is the best place to get beans and does it work out much cheaper in the long run.
thanks in advance guys :smiley:
edit: heat added
hielliot
28 Dec 161#12
Got one for Xmas.... brilliant machine! Review here...
The quality is usually better with a BTC machine and good beans, and you can try any beans you want. This particular machine doesn't automatically froth milk, it has a steam spout but you'll need to froth it yourself.
With Nespresso you get a much more convenient experience, but you're limited in terms of coffee choice (I find the vast majority of third party pods are not that good so I always go back to the originals) and it usually works out more expensive.
In my opinion, it's a choice between convenience and better variety / quality.
Stevie Badman
28 Dec 161#14
cold -prime only
damadgeruk
28 Dec 162#15
My Gaggia Brera has been in use for around four years, brewing around 10 shots per day. Last calculations showed cost circa 10p per shot(machine, bean and electricity cost included). I use Taylors Rich Italian (around £11/kg from Amazon) which I favour though many will say only use freshly roasted, YMMV.
Having tried various pod/capsule options, I find the extra maintenance to be a very minor inconvenience.
cheers op :smiley: decided to go for one. hope its as good as most reviews etc :smiley:
neil87
29 Dec 161#18
already done that for xmas
BraveSirRobin
29 Dec 16#19
Sign up again with a different Email :smiley:
pbed4d
29 Dec 16#20
try rave coffee for beans. they are freshly roasted. the Italian job is around £10 per kg plus postage.
a2tmfk
29 Dec 16#21
I went to look at this machine in a local store. next to all the nice shiny, more expensive machines. this one looks completely crap. it is plastic! looks very cheap. just sayin. anyhow, I've decided to wait for January sales to get a decent looking one for a tad more.
shawnbrophy315
29 Dec 16#22
Hi we have a bean to cup which we changed from a nespresso.. machine as. Ice as the bespresso was and convenient it costs a fair. It for pods .. unless you buy very large amounts at a time .
Bean to cup is the next best thing compared to a proper espresso machine .
And butt grinder setup .
But for ease of use a bean to cup is great our one is 5 years old paid £300 for it and it still work although leaks a bit of water now .
It's made on average 6-10 double shots everyday so around 10000 shots ... we buy a mix of coffee beans .
Tried rave ... really nice but not my personal fav . Also do a nice Colombian bean and Guatemalan bean for £3.99 for 500g ...
The milk frothing is easy as ... get a good well made Italian jug ... also avoid a large jug as it's harder to froth milk in them especially for one or two cups .
This price is definitely worth the money .
sergiup to shawnbrophy315
29 Dec 162#24
I would very much prefer to keep my butt well away from my coffee, thank you very much! :confused::smile:
Agree on the rest though!
saddlerscott
29 Dec 16#23
Out of stock again
Helpful567
30 Dec 16#25
£225 now (glad I bought it yesterday after seeing your post)
antonio52
31 Dec 16#26
if you want a real Italian espresso this are the kind of machines you need, I use a gaggia machine, and segafredo casa coffee, and I've been drinking all my life, segafredo for me best coffee for a real espresso
Supercharged
6 Jan 17#27
Anyone who's after one of these please keep an eye out for Warehouse deals - managed to get one for £155 'used' but just an unopened customer return.
Opening post
I've got one and I think it's great.
All comments (28)
thanks in advance guys :smiley:
edit: heat added
http://www.coffeespout.co.uk/delonghi-bean-to-cup-machine/
Just buy it already!
With Nespresso you get a much more convenient experience, but you're limited in terms of coffee choice (I find the vast majority of third party pods are not that good so I always go back to the originals) and it usually works out more expensive.
In my opinion, it's a choice between convenience and better variety / quality.
Having tried various pod/capsule options, I find the extra maintenance to be a very minor inconvenience.
Bean to cup is the next best thing compared to a proper espresso machine .
And butt grinder setup .
But for ease of use a bean to cup is great our one is 5 years old paid £300 for it and it still work although leaks a bit of water now .
It's made on average 6-10 double shots everyday so around 10000 shots ... we buy a mix of coffee beans .
Tried rave ... really nice but not my personal fav . Also do a nice Colombian bean and Guatemalan bean for £3.99 for 500g ...
The milk frothing is easy as ... get a good well made Italian jug ... also avoid a large jug as it's harder to froth milk in them especially for one or two cups .
This price is definitely worth the money .
Agree on the rest though!