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

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  • #182
    wush06
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭wush06


    NATLOR wrote: »
    Totally agree, its pointless spending a couple of hundred on a machine and running mediocre beans through it. I can vouch for Ponaire they are quite reasonable as prices go for freshly roasted beans they have a good range plus free delivery for orders over 500g

    Hey is there a place where you can talk and compare all the different type beans and so on instead of in bargain alerts.


  • #183
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,286 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    wush06 wrote: »
    Hey is there a place where you can talk and compare all the different type beans and so on instead of in bargain alerts.

    There is a coffee and tea forum here


  • #184
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    caviardreams wrote: »
    It's all relative. Imo if you are spending €200+ on a machine you might as well put decent beans into it, otherwise I don't really see the point to be honest. You may as well just use pre-ground in a french press - it would be much cheaper.

    On the other hand you maybe spending €200+ to save hundreds. I certainly have! Probably thousands at this stage!!

    If you switch from a starbucks a day to making your own coffee at home, it will pay for itself within 9 months. 3 cups a day.....

    I find that even with cheap lavazza beans you still get a far better coffee then starbucks and save lots of money. And even cheap lavazza will be far better then pre-ground in a french press, while being much easier to use and no more expensive beyond the initial investment.

    Don't get me wrong, if you want to spend the extra, that is cool, treat yourself. But the point I'm making these machines can actually be a serious money saving exercise.


  • #185
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    bk wrote: »
    On the other hand you maybe spending €200+ to save hundreds. I certainly have! Probably thousands at this stage!!

    If you switch from a starbucks a day to making your own coffee at home, it will pay for itself within 9 months. 3 cups a day.....

    I find that even with cheap lavazza beans you still get a far better coffee then starbucks and save lots of money. And even cheap lavazza will be far better then pre-ground in a french press, while being much easier to use and no more expensive beyond the initial investment.

    Don't get me wrong, if you want to spend the extra, that is cool, treat yourself. But the point I'm making these machines can actually be a serious money saving exercise.
    I agree. Some of the discountcoffee have won great taste awards, just the same as the ponaire ones have.
    I wonder would the lads above pass a blind taste test. They're coming across as coffee snobs to me. 'I'd never buy beans from a place that has discount in the name'


  • #186
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users Posts: 8,972 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    Of all the "cheap" beans I've tried I'm now sticking with tesco finest strength 3, the Colombian ones I think. Tastes better than the likes of lavazza to me and about €3.50 a bag.


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  • #187
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users Posts: 5,741 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    Having discovered these in my local cafe a year ago I would say Ariosa beans all the way...Espresso blend #2

    They are in Meath roasting their own beans and sell online and also Temple Bar market on Saturdays ( where they also give you a free coffee if getting beans!). A little dearer than getting Lavazzo in Tesco though but they are fresh roasted.

    I have zero connection with them, just love these beans and they are great in my DeLonghi which is now down to €269 on Amazon Germany.


  • #188
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    +1 for Ariosa, I've only been using them a while myself. Bailies are good too, haven't tried Ponaire


  • #189
    bleary
    Registered Users Posts: 495 ✭✭bleary


    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011


  • #190
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    bleary wrote: »
    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011

    Use "THANKS10" for 10 % off aswell ;)


  • #191
    supue
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭supue


    Hi Bleary, how did you complete your order on De Longhi'a site - it won't let me change billing from a UK default and my revolut payment is failing?


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  • #192
    spuddy
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭spuddy


    bleary wrote: »
    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011

    For £225, how does it compare with the Magnifica ECAM 22.110 or ESAM4200?


  • #193
    toonarmy1
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭toonarmy1


    is this as good a price ill get in store in ireland ?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9062135.htm


  • #194
    spuddy
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭spuddy


    spuddy wrote: »
    For £225, how does it compare with the Magnifica ECAM 22.110 or ESAM4200?

    Found the answer to my own question here. Not a whole lot of difference from the looks of things.


  • #195
    shakedown
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭shakedown


    bleary wrote: »
    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011

    THANKS10 code gets it down to £225.


  • #196
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    shakedown wrote: »
    THANKS10 code gets it down to £225.

    You trying to steal my thunder? ☺☺☺


  • #197
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    spuddy wrote: »
    Found the answer to my own question here. Not a whole lot of difference from the looks of things.

    ESAM4200 is £229 on amazon currently. Which is better, this or autentica


  • #198
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    sweetie wrote: »
    ESAM4200 is £229 on amazon currently. Which is better, this or autentica

    The ESAM4200 has a water tank at the side, and for me this makes the task of filling up the tank a lot easier, a tank at the back (for me) would be a lot more cumbersome to refill.

    Just my two cent.


  • #199
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Signed up for the Delonghi serious about coffee site to claim my free gifts and it takes me to a coffee seller who I have to email for my free samples but no mention of the free service or coffee cups. Anyone manage to get these?


  • #200
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    sweetie wrote: »
    Signed up for the Delonghi serious about coffee site to claim my free gifts and it takes me to a coffee seller who I have to email for my free samples but no mention of the free service or coffee cups. Anyone manage to get these?

    Just got my machine today. Makes a hell of a racket upon making a cuppa.... 🀔🀔🀔


  • #201
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    A bit off topic Anyone recommend a good milk, I try to froth some of them and they just wont,


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  • #202
    xECompanyx
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭xECompanyx


    Hococop wrote: »
    A bit off topic Anyone recommend a good milk, I try to froth some of them and they just wont,

    Anything full fat froths the best imo


  • #203
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    xECompanyx wrote: »
    Anything full fat froths the best imo

    Yeah using avonmore full fat now but its not frothing, usually does, is it down to different supplier of farmers?


  • #204
    xECompanyx
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭xECompanyx


    Hococop wrote: »
    Yeah using avonmore full fat now but its not frothing, usually does, is it down to different supplier of farmers?

    Have the delonghi about 5 yrs now. Like you I had frothing issues at certain stages but it kinda autofixes and froths well again generally. I use avonmore too, find it the best


  • #205
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,286 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    sweetie wrote: »
    Signed up for the Delonghi serious about coffee site to claim my free gifts and it takes me to a coffee seller who I have to email for my free samples but no mention of the free service or coffee cups. Anyone manage to get these?

    I signed up about nine months ago and got nothing, was at least expecting the descaler :rolleyes:


  • #206
    Ellie Millions Laptop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭ Ellie Millions Laptop


    Hococop wrote: »
    Yeah using avonmore full fat now but its not frothing, usually does, is it down to different supplier of farmers?
    I know a few people who work in Avonmore and they also do alot of others stores milk, the carton is just changed up, full fat milk is full fat milk, no Avonmore cows in the field...Save your € and just buy the cheapest full fat milk you can get


  • #207
    kisugem
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭kisugem


    Available for 177£ delivered from warehouse:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Esam4000-b-Magnifica-Coffee-Machine/dp/B0036TDF6I/ref=sr_1_65?m=A2OAJ7377F756P&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1480579340&sr=1-65


  • #208
    dos29
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    kisugem wrote: »
    Available for 177£ delivered from warehouse:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-Esam4000-b-Magnifica-Coffee-Machine/dp/B0036TDF6I/ref=sr_1_65?m=A2OAJ7377F756P&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1480579340&sr=1-65

    Thanks so much! Sorry to anyone else, I think I got the last one at this price, back up to £289.95 now.
    Been on the verge of buying one of these for nearly a year now, this deal was way too good to pass up!
    And I nearly missed it faffing about buying gift cards trying to get the £3/£5 free credit from another bargain alert... :o
    Very excited about the coffee I'm going to be able to have at home.


  • #209
    cefh17
    Registered Users Posts: 990 ✭✭✭cefh17


    Hococop wrote: »
    A bit off topic Anyone recommend a good milk, I try to froth some of them and they just wont,

    Are you sure you're doing it right? Not being smart, but I had the same problem recently, you have to press the steam button and wait until the red light stays solid before you turn the dial to the left or else you'll just get small spurts of steam.


  • #210
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    cefh17 wrote: »
    Are you sure you're doing it right? Not being smart, but I had the same problem recently, you have to press the steam button and wait until the red light stays solid before you turn the dial to the left or else you'll just get small spurts of steam.

    Ha don't worry I'm doing it right, its like if the milk is watered down sometimes, one carton igets an amazing froth another carton creates nothing I don't know if its down to different suppliers or what


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  • #211
    kisugem
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭kisugem


    Great price if you can find stock:

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9062135/Trail/searchtext%3EGREAT+OFFERS+ON+SELECTED+KITCHEN+ELECTRICALS.htm


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