Best pod coffee machine?

[frazzled74]

I want to buy one for mil. Which should I go for? She likes lattes and cappuccinos.

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[LIZS]

We're not coffee drinkers but want to buy for pils. They usually drink Kenco and Dow Egberts, which would be the most compatible set up?

[Musicinthe00ssucks]

I've had a Tassimo and a Dolce Gusto and much prefer the taste of the coffee from the Dolce Gusto

[bruffin]

The dolce gusto doesnt have that odd synthetic taste that the tassimo has.

[hazelnutlatte]

Bealola if you want a machine that does latte / cappuccino you can get a tassimo or dolce gusto where you put a coffee pod in, then a milk pod in and it will make your drink. The problem with this is that the pods use powdered UHT milk so they won't taste like the coffee you get in Costa etc. Some people like them, personally I prefer a cappuccino made with fresh milk.
The nespresso pods just do the coffee bit, some come with a milk frother or you can buy a milk frother separately, these will make a much better cappuccino or latte but it's slightly more faff.

[SymphonyofShadows]

Shamefully, I have two Nespresso machines. I prefer the taste to any other coffee. We have a U in the kitchen and a Pixie in the bedroom. I've got the frother too. Nespresso send recycling bags with order of pods and collect the old pods if you request it. I have never found a supermarket pod that tastes as good though and I don't think there is any saving as I've seen 10 for £3.99 in Sainsburys but the pods are 31p each on the Nespresso site with free delivery if you buy a lot at a time.

[BeaLola]

OP thanks for thread.

I have been toying with the idea of treating myself to a "pod" like machine. Have birthday money to use but keep telling myself I don't need it (like I didn't need a Kitchen Aid but I eventually crumbled !).

I am pretty much the only person in our house who drinks coffee & for convenience when at home I use instant but when out I love latte & cappachino.

So I would like a machine that does latte & cappachino & if possible would do a great espresso (DH loves these if we go abroad where he says they are proper coffees - eg very very strong & grouty - ugh).

Other definites - one which is easy to use, doesn't take up too much space on the worktop & does not need a separate frother (sounds more hassle or do I need to get better coffee ?) AND is easy to clean - even better if parts can go straight into dishwasher. Cost - if possible under £150.

So far reading earlier posts quickly whilst on train commute I am liking the sound of the Lavazza one or the Nespresso but all recommendations considered !
Thanks if you got this far !!!

[Cataline]

43percentburnt, I have PMed you

[MrsPnut]

We have had a baby gaggia that we sold because it was a faff to clean, then we got a dolce gusto machine that leaked and the coffee wasn't all that great. The pods were really expensive as well.

In a moment of hope, I have just ordered a nespresso machine because I have seen compatible pods in the supermarket.

[bruffin]

The dolcegusto is best for lattes and cappucinos. Had ours for years and love it. But if you prefer plain coffees the i expext the nespresso has more choice

[VeryPunny]

Nespresso makes the best coffee, hands down. The Aeroccino milk frother is fab too - I use it all the time for the children. You can recycle the pods and the big supermarkets all have Nespresso - compatible pods. We have a Pixie which I got for around £60, and a free milk frother when I spent £50 on coffee pods.

Any milk based pod drink will have UHT milk powder in it.

[AmberEars]

We have a Philips Senseo. It's great because the pods are good value to buy and look like tea bags (no plastic involved) so better for the environment / recycling reasons. Also it's really versatile in terms of what drink you can have (e.g. if you don't like expresso). Highly recommended.

[Nanasueathome]

Nespresso have a coffee machine promotion on at the moment
I have just bought a new machine for £1

[Chrisinthemorning]

Lavazza one from Lakeland

[MrsJamin]

I agree with allegretto, pods are awful for the environment as they can't be recycled. Can you get a machine you need to put the coffee in? It's not that difficult to use.

[allegretto]

Pods are bad fir the environment when there are so many better ways of making coffee.

[Fuckingitup]

I have a lavazza machine. AEG fantasia one.
It's fantastic. The coffee is genuinely better than my local pricey deli. It also makes perfect lattes if you like them.

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[WanderingTrolley1]

DP has a Nespresso machine, I have a Dolce Gusto.

The cafe au lait is my favourite.

[Costacoffeeplease]

Lattes!!

[Costacoffeeplease]

I have a dolce gusto, the cafe au lait pods are really nice m, and only one per cup so work out cheaper than the cappuccinos/lates

[frazzled74]

Thank you I think I will probably go for the dolce Gousto.

[Sgtmajormummy]

I have a Dolce Gusto machine (looks like a penguin) as a temporary solution in the flat we're working on. It saves me having to buy milk for just one cup or the ground coffee getting stale/dusty.

If your MIL only drinks one or two cups a day, I'd recommend it but at home I have a real espresso machine which uses ground coffee. Pods are too expensive and bad for the environment to service my 4 cup a day habit!

[NotSoSkinnyNow]

He doesn't even have to wrap it and put it under the tree.... well, I had to see if it worked before running out of time to return it

[NotSoSkinnyNow]

Another vote for the nespresso. I love it. They had a fab autumn deal, not sure if it is still available, but I got a machine for a great price (can't remember how much, but it was better than half price, also bought it in lakeland using a money off voucher) an offer of a free aerocinno when you order pods online. Also, when I registered online, got another offer of free cups when you order one of their selection packs of pods. So all in all, I did really well by combining the offers. Told dh it was my Christmas present from him

[Ledkr]

I have dolche too. Also a Black Friday bargain. I only buy the plain coffee fur 3.99 for 16 and froth my own warm milk to make posh coffee.
I did but some of the others but dd seemed to use them all and waste hang the cup so I stopped

[BurnTheBlackSuit]

I love my Tassimo. It's neat and tidy, the coffee tastes good and the pods aren't that expensive. I recommend Kenco coffee pods!