Coffee Machine

[courton]

Dede, we ended up buying JURA MICRO ENA 1 for around $840 ( I think) from DJ. Love it. One touch button and the taste  of coffee is far better than pods ( in our opinion). We went shopping wanting to buy Nespresso and came back with JURA. You will not regret a JURA purchase.

[*suzanne*]

I have a Jura and love it although I did have to have it repaired the other day I think we've had it for 3 years and haven't had any issues. 
 From memory it was about $3000 but like you at $4.50 a pop works out much cheaper in the long run apparently we have made 4500 coffees

[Jamberie]

Thanks Courton... How do you go with the temperature and milk?

[Jamberie]

Suzanne,  do you know which Jura? The reviews I've read question the temperature... Is it hot?

[*suzanne*]

we have the impressa S9 it has a separate milk unit that you keep in the fridge then attach with the little hose at the side

I drink lattes so it's a perfect temp for me dh has cappuccino/espresso and he has never said it's not hot enough.
When we were buying ours we went and sampled a lot of different types and this is the one dh came home with.
 I would not recommend a delonghi had one once never again

[gertbysea]

I have a Jura  Impressa J 9.3 one touch and it is wonderful. You can adjust the temp which is especially good for those who like hot  hot coffee . Also great for latte and cappuccino.  This machine will last a lifetime and is Swiss made. I also like that I can change the picture on the LED display. Currently it is coffee beans. It is self cleaning.

I think Dashing Den has the same machine.

I can't remember what it cost but it was exxy. Maybe about 2500. It was also replacing top of the range Delonghi. I know that some Nespresso machines are made by Delonghi.

Gert

[Jamberie]

Suzanne & Gert, thank you so much for posting pictures (I'm a visual person!!!).
I appreciate your reviews...might go for a look at a few places this weekend

[gertbysea]

Jamberie the Saeco is ok. My wonderful ex son in law has one but it is all plastic and the coffee is not hot.

I would go to Harvey Norman. They have a big range and you get free coffee and demos.

Gert

[Jamberie]

and you get free coffee.

Gert

I'm there.

[courton]

I think Gert has answered most of the questions. We got the milk frother as part of the deal. Recommend you do a bit of price comparison before you head to the shops since the price seems to vary quite a bit.

[gertbysea]

I think Gert has answered most of the questions. We got the milk frother as part of the deal. Recommend you do a bit of price comparison before you head to the shops since the price seems to vary quite a bit.

That is so true. Mine came with the milk frother but if it does  not and you decide to buy then get all the extras you can including cleaning stuff. I did not need the water filter it came with.

Gert

[*suzanne*]

yes we got the milk frother, a cleaning kit with the tablets and spare milk hose,  two filters,  a set of latte glasses and some coffee beans.

[droverjess]

This thread is interesting as I am researching coffee making for my B and B for next year.

This method gets good reviews but not sure it'll work in a B and B as it will get too cool on decanting into mugs.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aerobie-AeroPress-80R08-Coffee-Maker/dp/B000GXZ2GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349822747&sr=8-1

I am not a coffee drinker so can't actually give an opinion on the finished coffee.
I had wanted a pod system but am concerned about cost and environmental aspects.

Will keep looking and reading and asking.

[Bedlam]

Did i see you can get chai capsules for the aldi machine..now thats a selling feature for me

[droverjess]

This one looks quite good?
http://www.johnlewis.com/cuisinart-dgb900bcu-grind-and-brew/p230880816