Will coffee save this marriage?

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 02:47PM #1

My wife spends about 500 euros a year on petrol station coffee. 1 coffee each morning 5x times a week.. Her chosen tipple is cappuccino or latte. Depending on her mood.

I would like to surprise her with a bean to cup machine that produces the same type of product. I don't want a separate frother just something she can put a cup under and hit a button. I.E. A Domestic version of the service station machine.

She has tried the pod options and doesn't like then, that's why I'm thinking a bean to cup option.. The alternative is to kill her, whichever is the cheeper option

:eek:

Budget. The less the better, but if it works perfectly, then up to 500 euros. But I'm hoping for a lot less

Is it doable ?

Richard Roma · 07-02-2017 04:26PM

Aeropress, KG79 grinder and a subscription through someone like Roasted Brown. Total cost of c. €200 in your first year.

Richard Roma · 07-02-2017 04:30PM

Richard Roma wrote: »

Aeropress, KG79 grinder and a subscription through someone like Roasted Brown. Total cost of c. €200 in your first year.

Sorry, just saw that you want something integrated for grinding and brewing. I'm not aware anything that would do both.

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 05:57PM

Thanks, I'm looking for a push button option.

srsly78 · 07-02-2017 06:00PM

I got a DeLonghi machine off amazon a few years ago for e250 (special offer). Usually that model is about e400+. Keep an eye out for specials.

Note that even a "push button" machine is not foolproof, you have to configure the grind correctly and so on to get desired result.

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 06:02PM

srsly78 wrote: »

I got a DeLonghi machine off amazon a few years ago for e250 (special offer). Usually that model is about e400+. Keep an eye out for specials.

Note that even a "push button" machine is not foolproof, you have to configure the grind correctly and so on to get desired result.

I was going to reply, I won't be configuring anything. But I guess you're right, I will haha.

Is the machine a one push button and go ?

07-02-2017 06:03PM

This does what you're asking for a bit more than the budget, worth it imo.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Eletta-Coffee-Machine-ECAM44-620/dp/B00I6E79XS

audi12 · 07-02-2017 06:15PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

My wife spends about 500 euros a year on petrol station coffee. 1 coffee each morning 5x times a week.. Her chosen tipple is cappuccino or latte. Depending on her mood.

I would like to surprise her with a bean to cup machine that produces the same type of product. I don't want a separate frother just something she can put a cup under and hit a button. I.E. A Domestic version of the service station machine.

She has tried the pod options and doesn't like then, that's why I'm thinking a bean to cup option.. The alternative is to kill her, whichever is the cheeper option :eek:

Budget. The less the better, but if it works perfectly, then up to 500 euros. But I'm hoping for a lot less

Is it doable ?

what was the thread title about I clicked in this thread for nothing 10 seconds il never get back.

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 06:18PM

audi12 wrote: »

what was the thread title about I clicked in this thread for nothing 10 seconds il never get back.

The important thing is you didn't waste more time replying.

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 06:19PM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/?tag=ho01f-21

Is this a similar machine to the one suggested above ?

srsly78 · 07-02-2017 06:20PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

I was going to reply, I won't be configuring anything. But I guess you're right, I will haha.

Is the machine a one push button and go ?

Yes. But you have to adjust it for personal taste, espresso needs a finer grind for example.

Like any machine you will have to descale at regular intervals - and normal cleaning etc. So not entirely effort free!

edit: Yes pretty sure that is the same model I have.

jwwb · 07-02-2017 06:55PM

Shoot the hostage

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 06:57PM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/?tag=ho01f-21

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Eletta-Coffee-Machine-ECAM44-620/dp/B00I6E79XS

As I'm new to all this, is there much difference between these two ?

srsly78 · 07-02-2017 06:59PM

Can't see important stuff in the specs like pressure etc. Seems the main difference is one has a fancy digital interface (lol).

PPC · 07-02-2017 07:04PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001EOMZ5E/?tag=ho01f-21

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Eletta-Coffee-Machine-ECAM44-620/dp/B00I6E79XS

As I'm new to all this, is there much difference between these two ?

Second one is fancier looking and will hold the heat a bit better.
I got the first one for my parents for Christmas and they're extremely impressed with it. For the price its a steal.
You will have to froth the milk separately though on both those machines with the steam wand. But its pretty easy to do and requires a quick wipe down after.
Unless its being used multiple times a day I'd avoid one that automatically froths the milk as you'd have to rinse it after each use and would take more time than cleaning the wand.

mrcheez · 07-02-2017 07:07PM

Just be aware that regular cleaning and occasional maintenance (descaling etc) is required for these machines.

Coffee is a messy thing and it will get everywhere. I take it you will be the one cleaning up ?

audi12 · 07-02-2017 07:27PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

The important thing is you didn't waste more time replying.

Yes I saw the irony when writing out the text but couldent stop myself

sunny2004 · 07-02-2017 08:37PM

audi12 wrote: »

Yes I saw the irony when writing out the text but couldent stop myself

I know the feeling

Oddly enough my original title was different and mods changed it

uck51js9zml2yt · 07-02-2017 09:20PM

A machine is definitely a better option. A funeral will cost you €5k minimum and 15-20 years

Just wish I had the room for one:(

Prenderb · 07-02-2017 11:47PM

This might be the answer - easy to use, easy to clean, and you can get lots of pods everywhere so plenty of scope for different coffee... I know people with one, they love it and it gives them really nice coffee easily, hasslefree, and with lovely frothy milk.

http://www.delonghi.com/en-int/products/coffee/coffee-makers/nespresso-system/lattissima-touch-en550w-0132193162

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_325004904603_-1?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7916226&cmp=KNC__683763090_39709337910__&mkwid=s%7cpcrid%7c155423928855%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cpdv%7cc%7cprd%7c7916226&gclid=CK-Ey7OI_9ECFU-T7QodL20OPA

I await the purist's backlash, but it's an easy option, I think!

sunny2004 · 08-02-2017 01:00AM

Prenderb wrote: »

This might be the answer - easy to use, easy to clean, and you can get lots of pods everywhere so plenty of scope for different coffee... I know people with one, they love it and it gives them really nice coffee easily, hasslefree, and with lovely frothy milk.

http://www.delonghi.com/en-int/products/coffee/coffee-makers/nespresso-system/lattissima-touch-en550w-0132193162

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_325004904603_-1?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7916226&cmp=KNC__683763090_39709337910__&mkwid=s%7cpcrid%7c155423928855%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cpdv%7cc%7cprd%7c7916226&gclid=CK-Ey7OI_9ECFU-T7QodL20OPA

I await the purist's backlash, but it's an easy option, I think!

I like the idea but the wife doesn't like the pods.

cerastes · 08-02-2017 01:09AM

srsly78 wrote: »

Yes. But you have to adjust it for personal taste, espresso needs a finer grind for example.

Like any machine you will have to descale at regular intervals - and normal cleaning etc. So not entirely effort free!

edit: Yes pretty sure that is the same model I have.

Is there an automatic feature to descale? or do you mean you have to add some chemical descaler and clean it out? whats regular intervals? once a year or once a month? it surely depends on the hardness of the water?

wexfordman2 · 08-02-2017 09:19AM

Rey Deep Toupee wrote: »

A machine is definitely a better option. A funeral will cost you €5k minimum and 15-20 years
Just wish I had the room for one:(

How much room do you need for a funeral?

mrcheez · 08-02-2017 01:32PM

cerastes wrote: »

Is there an automatic feature to descale? or do you mean you have to add some chemical descaler and clean it out? whats regular intervals? once a year or once a month? it surely depends on the hardness of the water?

yep depends on water hardness and it can even be once every 2 months. No automatic descaler, have to pump through a solution and clean it out etc.

uck51js9zml2yt · 16-02-2017 08:55PM

OP - was 9 days enough time to prevent you being happy? ..spill the (coffee) beans

Will coffee save this marriage?

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