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De'Longhi Magnifica Bean to Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker £199

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    #932
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭dealhunter1985


    Considering buying one of these but i'm thinking as I only ever drink americanos, would this particular machine be surplus to my requirements and if so, any recommendations of what would do the job nicely for making a good HOT americano?


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    #933
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    dealhunter1985 wrote: »
    Considering buying one of these but i'm thinking as I only ever drink americanos, would this particular machine be surplus to my requirements and if so, any recommendations of what would do the job nicely for making a good HOT americano?

    I have the 4200 about a month and use it mainly for americanos. I boil the kettle at the same time and then use the machine for an espresso and top up with boiling water for an americano. Works perfectly.


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    #934
    RunRoryRun
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭RunRoryRun


    FastFullBack wrote: »
    I have the 4200 about a month and use it mainly for americanos. I boil the kettle at the same time and then use the machine for an espresso and top up with boiling water for an americano. Works perfectly.

    Same for me using the 2800. Lovely cup o coffee!


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    #935
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭dealhunter1985


    Thanks for the input. So for making Americanos, what can this machine do better than the De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685M Traditional Pump Espresso Machine for example?


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    #936
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    dealhunter1985 wrote: »
    Thanks for the input. So for making Americanos, what can this machine do better than the De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685M Traditional Pump Espresso Machine for example?

    I would say consistency. I had a similar de'longhi pump machine before and sometimes I would get a good cup of coffee, but other times if I got the process slightly wrong e.g. didn't compress the grind correctly or tightened the pump slightly different I'd get a watery coffee. With the bean to cup once I let the settings at my preference I get the same cup of coffee every time. I can actually taste the difference between beans, something I rarely got before.


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    #937
    dor843088
    Registered Users Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭dor843088


    FastFullBack wrote: »
    I have the 4200 about a month and use it mainly for americanos. I boil the kettle at the same time and then use the machine for an espresso and top up with boiling water for an americano. Works perfectly.

    What settings are you using for that ?


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    #938
    Deisler
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭Deisler


    Glebee wrote: »
    Not that gone on the XXL Classica beans. I find there other beans in the large blue bags are better.

    Any other recommendations for good beans?


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    #939
    [Deleted User]
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    sorry for normcore recommendation but at a loss recently i popped into starbucks and grabbed a bag of their dark espresso roast and its delicious.


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    #940
    s7ryf3925pivug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,007 ✭✭✭s7ryf3925pivug


    mahers and ponaire are both great (Irish companies too)


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    #941
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    dor843088 wrote: »
    What settings are you using for that ?

    I just set the coffee dial to the max and the water dial to about 30%.


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    #942
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    sorry for normcore recommendation but at a loss recently i popped into starbucks and grabbed a bag of their dark espresso roast and its delicious.

    Traitor :)


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    #943
    Deisler
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭Deisler


    Emmy Old-fashioned Turkey wrote: »
    mahers and ponaire are both great (Irish companies too)

    Where can I buy these beans?


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    #944
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Deisler wrote: »
    Where can I buy these beans?

    Both have websites. Google is your friend.


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    #945
    keith_d99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Emmy Old-fashioned Turkey wrote: »
    mahers and ponaire are both great (Irish companies too)

    +1 for Ponaire ... Been using them for years. The European Blend is my favourite bean!

    Must try Mahers - although no free shipping I see :mad:


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    #946
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    keith_d99 wrote: »
    +1 for Ponaire ... Been using them for years. The European Blend is my favourite bean!

    Must try Mahers - although no free shipping I see :mad:

    Maher's .spend 30 for free shipping


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    #947
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    3 for 2 on this and free delivery for orders over £50. You could order 7 kilos for £55. Coffee freezes well. Freeze them in the bag they come in and allow to defrost fully before transferring to an air tight jar.

    https://www.discountcoffee.ie/signature-whole-bean-1kg


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    #948
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    I've always found Bailies very good - they have 15% off at the moment and the sterling rate is favourable at the moment

    https://www.bailiescoffee.com


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    #949
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    the_pod wrote: »
    I've always found Bailies very good - they have 15% off at the moment and the sterling rate is favourable at the moment

    https://www.bailiescoffee.com
    Is there a discount code needed


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    #950
    Captain Red Beard
    Registered Users Posts: 871 ✭✭✭Captain Red Beard


    FastFullBack wrote: »
    I just set the coffee dial to the max and the water dial to about 30%.

    Any reason why you don't just set the water dial higher?


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    #951
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    Captain Red Beard wrote: »
    Any reason why you don't just set the water dial higher?

    It's not hot enough. I use the water from the kettle for the top up and it's a lot warmer than if I fill the cup fully from the de'longhi.


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    #952
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    NATLOR wrote: »
    Is there a discount code needed

    "JANUARYBREWS"

    Shows up under "Shop" on their page


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    #953
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Captain Red Beard wrote: »
    Any reason why you don't just set the water dial higher?

    The amount of water very much affects the extraction time and strength of the coffee - you should be looking for approx 30ml from each shot in your cup - no more. If you want a long black/americano add hot water from the kettle first.


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    #954
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    caviardreams wrote: »
    The amount of water very much affects the extraction time and strength of the coffee - you should be looking for approx 30ml from each shot in your cup - no more. If you want a long black/americano add hot water from the kettle first.

    This.

    I have my dials set at 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock and gradually adjust the grind to taste for each bean (only turn the grind dial while it’s actually grinding beans) . Overextracted coffee tastes bitter. Underextracted cofee tastes sour. Once I have that dialled in I adjust my water to ensure it’s delivering 28ml of water. And never use the double shot button - it just uses more water for the same amount of coffee. Always use 2 single shots.


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    #955
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    stimpson wrote: »
    This.

    I have my dials set at 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock and gradually adjust the grind to taste for each bean (only turn the grind dial while it’s actually grinding beans) . Overextracted coffee tastes bitter. Underextracted cofee tastes sour. Once I have that dialled in I adjust my water to ensure it’s delivering 28ml of water. And never use the double shot button - it just uses more water for the same amount of coffee. Always use 2 single shots.

    Good info thanks. 2 o'clock sounds very weak on the strength dial. Personal taste. I'm going to try out these tomorrow, I've been lazy with it and having the same max water and med/High strength.


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    #956
    Laundry_Hamper
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭Laundry_Hamper


    Waylon Steep Venom wrote: »
    Maher's .spend 30 for free shipping


    Sort of silly - if I spend €30 I won't be grinding fresh coffee!


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    #957
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Guys I'm trying to get my 4200 set up.
    All I'm getting is the top lights flashing but nothing else.

    Am I missing something?

    Coffee in is the hopper and water in the reservoir.
    I've the dials set 10/2 and the water one on nearly full.


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    #958
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Anyone having issues with frothing milk at the moment? Mine used to be creamy and consistent, in the last week or so it seems to reach boiling much quicker than ever and starts spluttering and splashing......anyone encountered this?


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    #959
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Waylon Steep Venom wrote: »
    Guys I'm trying to get my 4200 set up.
    All I'm getting is the top lights flashing but nothing else.

    Am I missing something?

    Coffee in is the hopper and water in the reservoir.
    I've the dials set 10/2 and the water one on nearly full.

    I'd unplug and reset and start again. I had some teething issues at first but got there eventually.


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    #960
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    ButtersSuki wrote: »
    I'd unplug and reset and start again. I had some teething issues at first but got there eventually.

    Do I need to do something to reset it?
    The instructions aren't very clear.


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    #961
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Waylon Steep Venom wrote: »
    Do I need to do something to reset it?
    The instructions aren't very clear.

    Sorry I probably worded that badly in hindsight. There's no reset button I can think of, more move all the dials back to their starting position etc. It's been almost a year since I set mine up so a little vague on the details at this stage.


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