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

What's the max size drink you can get from this?
I usually drink 350-500 ml per mug so would this require making multiple coffee's or can you program it to output for any size?

ninjasurfer1 wrote: »

What's the max size drink you can get from this?
I usually drink 350-500 ml per mug so would this require making multiple coffee's or can you program it to output for any size?

It's an espresso machine, so if you want a long black coffee, you would probably need to top it up with hot water like an americano. This would be the same with any espresso machine

I just opened the 2800 and I'm delighted with it. I was having a poke around and I noticed that the top of the piece where the ground beans go, is extremely oily. It's nearly like vaseline on it. Anyone have similar?

Coffee Machine Promotion - register before December 31st 2017

http://delonghioffers.com/coffee

It says for the UK only in the T&C’s - would Parcel Motel/Parcel Wizard/Addrees Pal get around this?

Jay_Cee1985 wrote: »

How loud is it? The reviews are mixed with some people saying it's unbearable noise with others saying it's okay. I really want to buy but am reluctant to pull the trigger due to this

The Nespresso is way louder, which I have had for at least 4 years. Don't find this machine loud at all

Anyone else using pre ground coffee in the 2800 machine? I have the machine 3 days now and constantly getting the ground container full error message. The container is not full. There is a way of resetting it to overcome the issue but it is a cup of coffee I want.

On their page to claim gifts,

"This offer applies to purchases of De’Longhi Bean to Cup machines between 1st November 2017 to 31st December 2017 and requires registration to the De’Longhi Coffee Club. Registrations must be made within 30 days of purchase"

So from this so long as you have a receipt and purchase on or before 31 Dec and complete registration by 30 Jan, you are ok?

redshoulder123 wrote: »

On their page to claim gifts,

"This offer applies to purchases of De’Longhi Bean to Cup machines between 1st November 2017 to 31st December 2017 and requires registration to the De’Longhi Coffee Club. Registrations must be made within 30 days of purchase"

So from this so long as you have a receipt and purchase on or before 31 Dec and complete registration by 30 Jan, you are ok?

Yes, buy before end of year, for registration another 30 days - it was pointed out somewhere as well(poster or T&C's).

ninjasurfer1 wrote: »

What's the max size drink you can get from this?
I usually drink 350-500 ml per mug so would this require making multiple coffee's or can you program it to output for any size?

Like myself, you will only want to press the double-shot button.

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Got my text. On my way back home from the west and to collect mine in Liffey Valley! Super excited

I tried to reserve one in Galway. Got the confirmation email but not reservation code. Did you get a code? It said a text would be sent

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.

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

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

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.

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.