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

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  • #502
    RunRoryRun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭RunRoryRun


    Recommend anyone still looking for one to check stock after the stores close this evening. Any reservations not collected by end of day will show as fresh stock on the website and can be reserved. About 5 left in Dublin last night about 10.30pm when none had been about 6pm.


  • #503
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    stimpson wrote: »
    They had none in Omni yesterday. I ordered one a few days ago and the collection date given was 2nd Jan.

    For anyone looking for a cheap source of fresh beans, discountcoffee.ie are worth a look. Free next day delivery for orders over €50. They often have 3 for 2 deals on. Last order I got was 7kg for €57. Not bad when you will pay €6 for 250g in a supermarket. Coffee beans freeze well!

    what beans would you recommend from there?

    does freezing the beans really make them last?


  • #504
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    Just got my text for collection from nutgrove, hope to pick it up later. As for beans, haven't tried discount coffee but I've tried the following - all good and not too expensive depending on your choice and shipping options.

    Aroisa, Badger & Dodo, Bailies, Three fools and Pact in the UK


  • #505
    caviardreams
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,615 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    glasso wrote: »
    what beans would you recommend from there?

    does freezing the beans really make them last?

    Just to note, as far as I know the beans from discountcoffee aren't "fresh" i.e. they don't come with a roast date so could have been roasted some time ago. I would not recommend freezing beans tbh. If you don't mind about roast date/freshness then go for it, but just pointing out the difference compared with ariosa, badger & dodo etc. mentioned above. You usually get what you pay for in terms of beans imo.


  • #506
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,014 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Ariosa recently opened a small coffee shop here in Drogheda.
    I'm going to try and get in tomorrow to pick up some beans.

    CPL 593H



  • #507
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    caviardreams wrote: »
    Just to note, as far as I know the beans from discountcoffee aren't "fresh" i.e. they don't come with a roast date so could have been roasted some time ago. I would not recommend freezing beans tbh. If you don't mind about roast date/freshness then go for it, but just pointing out the difference compared with ariosa, badger & dodo etc. mentioned above. You usually get what you pay for in terms of beans imo.

    any recommendations for a good value postal subscription option for people only using 1/2 cups a day - so 250g to 500g a month?


  • #508
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,007 ✭✭✭mad m


    glasso wrote: »
    any recommendations for a good value postal subscription option for people only using 1/2 cups a day - so 250g to 500g a month?

    Lookup Bailies coffee 6/12 month sub.


  • #509
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    mad m wrote: »
    Lookup Bailies coffee 6/12 month sub.

    seems to be about 50 euro for a 250g expresso bag a month delivered for 6 months with a free glass coffee cup.
    not too bad I suppose.


  • #510
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    caviardreams wrote: »
    Just to note, as far as I know the beans from discountcoffee aren't "fresh" i.e. they don't come with a roast date so could have been roasted some time ago. I would not recommend freezing beans tbh. If you don't mind about roast date/freshness then go for it, but just pointing out the difference compared with ariosa, badger & dodo etc. mentioned above. You usually get what you pay for in terms of beans imo.

    I just looked at my last batch ordered in early November and the best before date is Oct 18, so you can be fairly sure they were roasted in the previous couple of weeks. I’m pretty sure the best before date has always been almost a year ahead when I order so I’d be happy that they are fresh. They certainly have plenty of aroma.

    The tip in freezing beans came from a Scott Rao book. He has forgotten more about coffee that we will ever know so it’s good enough for me. I’ve done it regularly and never had a problem. He says this on freezing:
    Although it still has its skeptics, freezing coffee has proven itself to be very effective for long-term coffee storage. Freezing decreases oxidation rates by more than 90% and slows the movement of volatiles.”

    “There is no need to worry about the moisture in freshly roasted coffee actually freezing, as it is bound to the coffee matrix, which makes in nonfreezable.”

    In answer to the question above I’ve bought the Signature Blend and the Espresso blend and the have both been very good. They have single origin stuff from time to time which is worth a punt too.


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  • #511
    Crimson King
    Registered Users Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭Crimson King


    Went to omni after work and was told two were due in soon and reserved one. Came home and just got the text saying it's ready for collection. Delighted tbh.


  • #512
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Crimson King wrote: »
    Went to omni after work and was told two were due in soon and reserved one. Came home and just got the text saying it's ready for collection. Delighted tbh.

    That was mine. Picking it up now. The girl said that it may be a newer model as they were running low on stick. Fingers crossed.


  • #513
    FrankGrimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭FrankGrimes


    Interested in the 4200, pity to have missed what seemed a great deal. Anywhere selling it close to that price now or expected to in January?


  • #514
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,319 ✭✭✭emo72


    CeilingFly wrote: »
    you can change the coffee temperature - check the manual, takes about 10 seconds. Factory set at standard level 2 and you can go to level 4 (too hot imo) Level 3 is probably what you want

    I'm set on hottest level 4. Still not remotely hot enough. What gives lads, what gives?


  • #515
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    FrankGrimes wrote: »
    Interested in the 4200, pity to have missed what seemed a great deal. Anywhere selling it close to that price now or expected to in January?

    not much difference tbh . get the 2800 for a bargain price.
    it's half the price of when the 4200 was selling for 199 sterling which increases a bit with higher irish vat.


  • #516
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,007 ✭✭✭mad m


    emo72 wrote: »
    I'm set on hottest level 4. Still not remotely hot enough. What gives lads, what gives?

    Have you heated cup up first.


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  • #517
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,319 ✭✭✭emo72


    mad m wrote: »
    Have you heated cup up first.

    Not really. Will have to try that. Can't believe it's so lukewarm.


  • #518
    dhaughton99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭dhaughton99


    Just picked up mine earlier from Liffey Valley. What a fantastic piece of kit. Very impressive for that price.


  • #519
    Vwsham
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Vwsham


    emo72 wrote: »
    Not really. Will have to try that. Can't believe it's so lukewarm.

    Is this possibly faulty? Anyone else having this issue?


  • #520
    Chieftain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 322 ✭✭Chieftain


    Have it ordered for collection between today & Monday. Went into shop to check this evening but no sign yet. Worrying a bit now that it wont come in at all, or that the price will have changed


  • #521
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Mine is pretty damn hot on level 1 but I put hot milk and froth in mine so it would mask any coolness anyways


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  • #522
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    emo72 wrote: »
    Not really. Will have to try that. Can't believe it's so lukewarm.

    On level 3 mine is very hot. I wonder are you adjusting it correctly.


  • #523
    theShire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭theShire


    None available in Limerick stores today but one showing in Cork Mahon store


  • #524
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,319 ✭✭✭emo72


    Nonoperational wrote: »
    On level 3 mine is very hot. I wonder are you adjusting it correctly.

    I'm sure I am. I'm level 4 but I'll have a look again later.


  • #525
    upandcumming
    Registered Users Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    Jaysus lads I have gone at it a few times and I can't get anything out of it at all!

    When I turn it on, the two coffee lights and the steam flash together. If I press one of the coffee buttons, the two coffee lights flash intermittently. It starts making noise, the infuser moves up to compact the coffee, makes some more noise, the infuser returns, and the lights go out.
    I've tried coffee beans and ground coffee and still nothing. Any ideas please?


  • #526
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    emo72 wrote: »
    I'm sure I am. I'm level 4 but I'll have a look again later.

    I’ve mine level 4 and I’m turning it down, nearly took the mouth off me today! I’ve decided I don’t like lavazza beans from dunnes. Awaiting an online order.

    On a different note, anyone recommend a decaf bean (yes I know sacrilegious!)?


  • #527
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    upandcumming wrote: »
    Jaysus lads I have gone at it a few times and I can't get anything out of it at all!

    When I turn it on, the two coffee lights and the steam flash together. If I press one of the coffee buttons, the two coffee lights flash intermittently. It starts making noise, the infuser moves up to compact the coffee, makes some more noise, the infuser returns, and the lights go out.
    I've tried coffee beans and ground coffee and still nothing. Any ideas please?

    Did it do the initial steam filter? Turn the knob the whole way right, sounds like it’s about to break but water comes through and then the machine works properly


  • #528
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    The instructions have this for priming it for the first time
    Remove the water tank, ll to the MAX line with fresh water then replace in the appliance ( g. 1).
    2. Turn the cappuccino maker outwards and place a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml underneath ( g. 2).
    3. Plug the appliance into the mains socket and place the main switch on the back of the ap- pliance in the I position ( g. 3).
    4. Press the button ( g. 4); IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS (WITHIN A MAXIMUM OF 30 SECONDS), turn the steam knob anticlockwi- se as far as it will go ( g. 5). This is priming the water system. (It is normal for the ma- chine to make some noise).
    5. Wait for delivery of hot water to stop auto- matically. The lights ash to indicate that you must close the steam tap by turning the ste- am knob to the 0 position.
    6. Turn the steam knob to the 0 position. The appliance goes off automatically.


  • #529
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    TireeTerror wrote: »
    I have a really expensive Schaerer Bean to Cup machine but in my last house the water was from a well and the limescale was utterly insane, like you would not believe how bad it was. Whatever you are imagining, it is 10 times worse. It destroyed the brew group in my Schaerer due to overpressure as it was clogged and its going to be over €400 just to replace the brew group and have it serviced by Marcos in Sandyford.

    So I decided to buy this Delonghi ESAM2800 today from Argos, at €113 its a ludicrous bargain!

    Make sure you set the temp accordingly, I put it up to 4 and its probably a fraction too hot for coffee. Saw many people reviewing complaining about the temp being too cold and having to microwave their cup. Clearly they didnt bother to read the manual because its very easy to set.

    I recommend that if you use the steam function to heat milk, that you buy a cleaning kit for the nozzle as hot milk is super sticky and near impossible to clean without something the right size. This kit which I previously bought to clean my Zojirushi Travel mug (best thing ever by the way!!!) is the absolute perfect fit to clean the steam wand. I bought it from Home Store & More for €3.99.

    https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/baking-tools+utensils/tala-originals-nozzle-brushes/invt/063862

    Here are a couple of photos and a half drunk cup of coffee! :D

    26104723_10155962835903991_575058908_o.jpg

    26142780_10155962835878991_1536944443_o.jpg

    you'd also want to take off the second piece of the steam wand that you still have on the machine in the picture to clean it. it clips out if you pull it down. (just below the top - still has a plastic piece left after attached to metal pipe)
    to clarify the first outer piece comes off when you twist it left .


  • #530
    itsasecret
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭itsasecret


    I had one reserved up in blanchardstown, when up to collect and was told that they never came in and that i could try to reserve it again at some
    later date 😢😢😢 am gutted was giving it to husband as suprised.


  • #531
    Donal94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭Donal94


    Guys short notice but I have a reservation expiring at 7 today in blanch if anyone wants it.


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  • #532
    bluelamp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭bluelamp


    No sign of my reservation text yet. If it's not there tomorrow I think I'll be forgetting about it!


  • #533
    The Freeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭The Freeman


    bluelamp wrote: »
    No sign of my reservation text yet. If it's not there tomorrow I think I'll be forgetting about it!

    Same position as yourself. I expect Argos might just not get back to us? Doesn't look too promising.


  • #534
    ErinGoBrath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭ErinGoBrath


    The Freeman wrote: »
    Same position as yourself. I expect Argos might just not get back to us? Doesn't look too promising.

    Me too. Was due in today, haven't got a text


  • #535
    Vwsham
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Vwsham


    ErinGoBrath wrote: »
    Me too. Was due in today, haven't got a text

    Same as that.


  • #536
    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭loki7777


    Argos is open on monday as well.


  • #537
    Crimson King
    Registered Users Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭Crimson King


    Picked mine up this morning. First attempt was a bust as I let too much moisture in the hot milk. Second go very nice, although I'll have to gauge the strength tomorrow as it was a little mild for me. I'll say a week if trial and error and I'll get it right. Very impressed with the machine all told


  • #538
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,007 ✭✭✭mad m


    Crimson King wrote: »
    Picked mine up this morning. First attempt was a bust as I let too much moisture in the hot milk. Second go very nice, although I'll have to gauge the strength tomorrow as it was a little mild for me. I'll say a week if trial and error and I'll get it right. Very impressed with the machine all told

    Ahem ————— > Link :)


  • #539
    CeilingFly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭CeilingFly


    upandcumming wrote: »
    Jaysus lads I have gone at it a few times and I can't get anything out of it at all!

    When I turn it on, the two coffee lights and the steam flash together. If I press one of the coffee buttons, the two coffee lights flash intermittently. It starts making noise, the infuser moves up to compact the coffee, makes some more noise, the infuser returns, and the lights go out.
    I've tried coffee beans and ground coffee and still nothing. Any ideas please?

    I see this come up a few times - both here and on amazon reviews.

    I don't want to come across as arrogant, but if everyone read the fairly short instructions on initial set-up they would not have this problem


  • #540
    upandcumming
    Registered Users Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    CeilingFly wrote: »
    I see this come up a few times - both here and on amazon reviews.

    I don't want to come across as arrogant, but if everyone read the fairly short instructions on initial set-up they would not have this problem

    Honest to god I read the manual from the pictures at the start to the finish. However, I did the hard water test thing and then decided not to read the rest of the relevant section that stimpson kindly pointed out.
    In fairness to myself I had a few goes at it, and I was probably attracted to the 'Turning the appliance on' part.
    Thanks for the help, only for ya.


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  • #541
    bluelamp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭bluelamp


    The Freeman wrote: »
    Same position as yourself. I expect Argos might just not get back to us? Doesn't look too promising.

    Yeah, not holding my breath. Can't see it arriving into stock on a Sunday, or new years day. Who knows, some branches are open Monday, some aren't.


  • #542
    Weyhey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Weyhey


    How heavy and bulky are these to collect from store without a car?


  • #543
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    bluelamp wrote: »
    Yeah, not holding my breath. Can't see it arriving into stock on a Sunday, or new years day. Who knows, some branches are open Monday, some aren't.

    How can one find out which are/aren’t?


  • #544
    RunRoryRun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭RunRoryRun


    I have a code for Stephens green - one available in stock as of this morning. Pickup today. Going to the first person who wants it.

    Edit: Now gone.


  • #545
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Weyhey wrote: »
    How heavy and bulky are these to collect from store without a car?

    Thanked you in error.
    Depends how far you have to walk. They are heavy enough including the box but I guess if you take your time you shoul be able to drag it a mile or 2 depending on how much you love coffee.


  • #546
    dhaughton99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭dhaughton99


    “How heavy and bulky are these to collect from store without a car?”

    Heavy and awkward. I ended up taking it out of the box and leaving it behind. I had a massive bag with me and still wouldn’t fit.

    Worth the struggle.


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  • #547
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Add one of these. Problem solved.

    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9278840/Trail/searchtext%3ETrolley.htm


  • #548
    The Freeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭The Freeman


    bluelamp wrote: »
    Yeah, not holding my breath. Can't see it arriving into stock on a Sunday, or new years day. Who knows, some branches are open Monday, some aren't.
    Just got a text back in stock. Hope ye waiting get one today too.


  • #549
    fmul9798
    Registered Users Posts: 759 ✭✭✭fmul9798


    Thanks for this - picked mine up just by the cutoff for the free gift too.
    Sleepless night ahead after all the coffee sampling...


  • #550
    bobwilliams
    Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭bobwilliams


    I have code for Dub Laoiggaire but it's for the machine for 114 euro...needs to be collected by Jan 2nd


  • #551
    barney shamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 870 ✭✭✭barney shamrock


    I've just returned one to Argos Drogheda unused and unopened.


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