Good coffee pod machine

JackieO

Looking at getting a coffee pod machine as a christmas present for someone who likes coffe. I have read a lot of the other threads and it seems like the grinder option is the only way to go.

However, the present is for a lazy person who would never go to the bother of grinding the coffee, washing the machine etc.

Therefore, can anyone recommend a good coffe pd machine, which its fairly easy to pick up pods for?

Victor_M

Nespresso seem to be the lazy coffee lovers device of choice, available in various shapes and prices in BT's and house of Fraiser.

brettmirl

Whatever you get, make sure it's easy enough to pick up the pods after you buy the machine itself.

jhegarty

mick_irl wrote: »

Whatever you get, make sure it's easy enough to pick up the pods after you buy the machine itself.

Which machine are good/bad for availability of pods ?

anotherlostie

jhegarty wrote: »

Which machine are good/bad for availability of pods ?

Nespresso pods can be bought in BT's Dublin and Cork, or ordered directly from Nespresso (online, phone, fax). However the postal charges are high and I always buy in store. This of course is fine if you live near Dublin or Cork, but if you were in Donegal, you'd have no choice but to buy via post. I have seen some of the other brands in supermarkets, but I'm not sure if it was Irish or Northern Irish (Sainsburys) where I saw them.

kazzer

How do these pod machines rate compared to the 'ordinary' coffee machines? Are the pods expensive compared to ground coffee? Would have thought you are really limited when buying the actual coffee for it.

Gran Hermano

Compared to freshly roasted and freshly ground coffee both pods and capsules are a poor stale substitute.

anotherlostie

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Compared to freshly roasted and freshly ground coffee both pods and capsules are a poor stale substitute.

And that's your opinion, and you are entitled to it. I love my Nespresso and think the quality is excellent, as do any guests who've tasted the espresso.

It takes less than 2 minutes to make an espresso and there is no cleaning involved. An important factor for some people, though I have read that some here maintain it is as quick to make coffee from scratch and clean the equipment. I doubt it!

IsThatSo?

anotherlostie wrote: »

It takes less than 2 minutes to make an espresso and there is no cleaning involved. An important factor for some people, though I have read that some here maintain it is as quick to make coffee from scratch and clean the equipment. I doubt it!

Ahhh but the making of the coffee builds up the anticipation

brettmirl

I have a Philips Senseo at home. Use it from time to time when I'm being lazy. The coffee from it is grand. It's also easy to pick up the pods for it.

In work, we have a Nescafe Dolce Gusto. Almost impossible to get the pods for it, apart from over the internet from the UK or on eBay. Personally, I think everything it produces tastes like burnt water...but some of the guys in work seem to like it.

Overall, you can't beat griding your own beans and making your own brew. I use a French Press mostly and also a Moka Pot.