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Filter coffee machines - smaller stores

eoineen

I am looking for a filter coffee machine (<€60) but am surprised at the very small selection of machines available in the likes of Arnott's, Clery's and Argos. It is clear that the market has changed since the last time I went looking for one.

Can someone point me to a smaller independent retailer in the Dublin area that might stock / have a greater range of products? I know they're out there but would rather not shop online.

Brand unimportant but I am not interested in super expensive designer machines - and not a Nespresso machine!

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Mr Magnolia

Why not buy a french press and a manual grinder?

eoineen

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

Why not buy a french press and a manual grinder?

Because I like filter coffee. I have a french press - 2 in fact - but prefer filter coffee.

RE*AC*TOR

Hi Eoineen, I haven't really seen many about, certainly not in that price bracket.
If you don't mind pouring the water from a kettle, Coffee Angel do hand pour filter cones and papers, which I love.

For the sake of completion, I would say that Technivorm make what are regarded as the best home (auto-drip) filter brewers on the market at the moment. You will be looking in the €200+ range, but in terms of brewing at the right temp etc - they would be the way to go.

I agree with Mr Magnolia that you should give some consideration to a grinder while you are at it - very important.

arabica69

Please bear in mind, I do have a commercial interest in what i'm about to say...

if you are a real fan a filter coffee, the popularity of manual drip brewers - melitta, hario, abid, ect - has been gaining significant momentum over the past 12 mos amongst pros in the coffee industry.

They are low cost, simple and very low-tech. You will need to work on your technique when brewing, but they can produce an amazing cup full of clarity and character - given that you're using fresh, quality coffee.

the following links detail the hario drippers and a little of what's involved in the brewing process:

http://www.barismo.com/blog/2009/11/how-to-v60-1-cup-9-ounce-method.html

http://www.tristanstephenson.com/wordpress/2010/01/13/pour-over/

http://www.streetlevelcoffee.com/2009/11/23/hario-v60s/

if you google the other brands above, you'll certainly find further reviews and comments.

donnacha

hi eoineen, i'd highly recommend looking at the hario equipment that coffeeangel sell - you can buy online or pick-up from their stands on the quays in dublin:

http://www.coffeeangel.com/en/products-page

the equipment is simple to work with and might open a new world of filter coffee to you. you could then takethe next step and start looking at the many freshly roasted fliter coffees you can buy from squaremile/hasbean etc who offer a fantastic delivery service to Ireland.

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