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10-08-2012, 16:47   #1
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cappuccino Maker help !!!

Ok, I want a cappuccino machine for the home....

I do not know where to start, I have looked in the latest argos book and argos.ie I CANT WORK IT OUT... I dont know what machines are what, and I am in dire need of help

I do not what any POD type setup, because I dont want to have to buy them...

The pages I was looking at are around 770 in the latest book, and I want to keep the cost down...

Please help me out here....

Thanks..

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11-08-2012, 22:43   #2
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Well maybe I can just simplify the question, can you recomment a Cappuccino machine that is not to expensive ?
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I recently got this one from argos and it makes a decent espresso, cappuccino and latte.

Took a while to get the hang of it though but well happy with it now

De'Longhi EC330S Pump Espresso Coffee Machine - St Steel.
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what's your budget? I bought a Lidl Silvercrest espresso machine for €50 and with a little tweaking inside it's top notch. I still want a gaggia classic though, and once I can afford one I'll get one. The Delonghi EC152 is around the €50 mark on Ebay and does a decent job too for the price. The pump in it isn't the best though.
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Cheers guys, I think my issue was when looking I didnt know that the expresso machines could make Cappuccinos, DOH

My other half wants one that makes a good latte..

Budget, well under 150 and one that will last I suppose....
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Ihave checked out the link, in the reviews it says mugs wont fit...
That would be a deal breaker for me.... thank you for taking the time to post the link and helping me on my way.. But I like mugs..


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I recently got this one from argos and it makes a decent espresso, cappuccino and latte.

Took a while to get the hang of it though but well happy with it now

De'Longhi EC330S Pump Espresso Coffee Machine - St Steel.
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Ihave checked out the link, in the reviews it says mugs wont fit...
That would be a deal breaker for me.... thank you for taking the time to post the link and helping me on my way.. But I like mugs..


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I recently got this one from argos and it makes a decent espresso, cappuccino and latte.

Took a while to get the hang of it though but well happy with it now

De'Longhi EC330S Pump Espresso Coffee Machine - St Steel.

The base comes out and you can fit a mug. But not two. But something like this kind should sort you out and argos have quite a few
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You use an espresso shot glass. Measure your espresso, tip it into the mug and add your steamed milk. If you're looking for something that does the whole thing in one go like a bean to cup cappuchino machine you're not gonna get one for less than 800 euro! and they generally make ****e coffee, just go into any Gala and see. The best part of making the coffee is all the technique behind it. Sher tis part of the morning ritual at this stage, and once you start folding latte art there'll be no stopping you!!
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It's sort of traditional to catch the espresso in a little cup or large shot glasses and pour it into the hot milk just a suggestion like , actually I got that backwards

http://vfourvictory.net/wp-content/u...e-1024x577.jpg

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Brilliant guys, maybe I need to figure out exactly hoe My cappucccinos and Latte are actually made, this might help me as to what to expact lol
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I want this baby!! Hand pulled shots of espresso, obviously you'd need a separate steamer for your milk, and a whole lot of extra kitchen counter top space for all the accoutrements, Coffee is important though.
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http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/4231507.htm

Looking at this now //

EDIT, regarding the mugs, maybe if I just find some of those broad cups in the photo instead ?
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http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/4231507.htm

Looking at this now //

EDIT, regarding the mugs, maybe if I just find some of those broad cups in the photo instead ?
a lot cheaper on amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Ico...d_sim_sbs_ce_1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Esp...4811314&sr=8-7

you could of course just set a price watch via camelcamelcamel:
http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/DeLong...uct/B0029NZW4A
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OK.,,, that focused my mind and I want to thank everyone before I start asking where to get the wide mugs ? any ideas?

Donnacha, good man, you just saved me €50 appreciated....
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OK.,,, that focused my mind and I want to thank everyone before I start asking where to get the wide mugs ? any ideas?

Donnacha, good man, you just saved me €50 appreciated....
You should be able to get them with the machine from amazon - this one looks like what you posted but is currently out of stock:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aida-Cappuci...4860715&sr=1-5


Ikea have a good selection at reasonable prices - as do TKMaxx if you have one near you - this one might do the trick though not a cappuccino style: http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/26286910/

Now if you had the budget then these are class and sold by CoffeeAngel - you could get some decent coffee from them also:
http://coffeeangel.com/product/ancap...s-saucers-x-2/

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