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ah imperial I'm intrigued now but can't find them

not quite sure where ours would go either - it would have to go one the dumping ground unit that has the radio on

We have a Krups espresso machine which makes lovely lattes

accessorieshelp if you look on Active the top three stories are currently all about the saga of Coffee***, Clumsy* and the shared party for 4 year olds. Over a thousand posts today between them, quite possibly a MN record.

Probably all gone by the morning, HQ are showing signs of pressing the Big Red Button.

Wish I had room for a coffee machine , either it or the Kenwood had to go when we moved to a bigger house with a smaller kitchen. Cake making won.

Another vote for Gaggia classic - ours was a gift and I worried at first it would be a hassle but we love it - use it pretty much everyday - even make myself a coffee to take to work rather than buying one nowadays.
Had it about 5 years I think and still going strong.
I am quite discerning about my coffee and based on my experience ( although I haven't used a pod machine for a while) you can't beat it.

I have a di longhi easy serving espresso machine. I'm very happy with it.

The Starbucks machine also takes K fee pods - available in Tesco as Podpronto, or you can order on the net.

I don't find the gaggia a faff to clean. I just tip the grounds in the compost rinse under a tap.

anyone got the Lavazza A Modo Mio?

you've lost me there imperial

ambi we have one of those. Am now feeling lazy about not doing it your way. I do find though that the espresso it makes isn't creamy enough (if that makes sense)

I've been after a decent cappucino maker for ages without the faff (and expense)of a huge machine and have jusr bought a bialetti moka stovetop espresso maker, it's fabulous and use it everyday. I heat the milk in the microwave and use an ikea milk frother, add espresso and hot water. Amazing coffee.

Be careful posting any thread with 'coffee' in the title today... <wanders back off thread giggling childishly>

rarely thanks for that - it seems that the machine has been updated so they are selling an old one (in black only) for £99 which is half the price of the X7.1. Do you know which you have?

Seems like a lot of you are fans of the Nespresso...

We have a Nespresso Citiz, I love it and wouldn't be without it now. Pods are around 30p, uses fresh milk. As someone else mentioned there is an offer at the mo for £40 of free coffee (works out about 130 free cups!). Small foot size too.

Oh I had better stock up on pods then in case they discontinue them! I have had the machine a few years. If it eventually breaks I will replace it with a Nespresso, we used to have one at work and the coffee was good, although not so convenient for frothing milk I believe.

Machine from Francis Francis and illy pods. On phone, but google espressocrazy. It's the biz, bollocks du chien, etc.

thank you everyone.

like the idea of a Gaggia - caerlaverock I'm worried that a 'classic' would be a faff to clean. pufflemum Caffialty seems to be discontinued...

I have a Gaggia caffialty. It uses pods which you can buy from Amazon and has a steamer. The cappuccinos are amazing.

The Latissima is surprisingly easy to clean. I worried about that too, but as long as you don't leave milk in it for days, which would be grim, it's very easy.

Unlike others I love my Tassimo! I like Costa Coffee though and thats the tie in brand for pods.

I like to keep it real with a gaggia classic. If he is a really coffee buff he will appreciate

The Stabucks machine isn't fresh milk though is it? And the pods are about 50p each

Have Citiz with milk frother. It is great. I considered The Latissima, but like dottyaboutstripes I thought it would be a pain to clean.

Am just waiting for my latest coffee delivery - got the new coconut variation in it! They collect and recycle the used pods.

We have a Delonghi Magnifica which is just brilliant. Grinds the coffee from beans, is very easy to clean and makes lovely coffee. Grounds are easily disposed of, theres no mess at all. Maybe a bit over your budget but I dont think I paid more than £200 this time last year, so maybe a bit of googling?

this one

Starbucks have launched a home coffee maker. It's called Verissimo. It uses pods to make lattes, cappuccinos and filter coffee. You can buy it online and you can also set up so they deliver pods to your front door every week. Amaze balls.

Go to your local supermarket and check which has the best range of pods ect. I brought dh a seneso a few years back but now struggle to find the pods in most places.