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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #30 on: November 28, 2012, 07:31:09 am »
I am waiting for my DD to come back from her one day barista course and hold forth!! I want something really simple to use when I have girlfriends over since I am usually too busy talking to focus on anything else. Gert, the nespresso you recommend looks promising
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I have never actually used one of those machines myself but I have had the "coffee" they make. Hardly Normal has a huge coffee machine department in Cairns with and on site expert. which is one of the only aspects of the store which is any good.

What ever machine anyone buys it is all about how long the coffee is in contact with the right temp water. Your DD should have all the correct info when she gets home so she can share with us.

BTW went to help a neighbour try out her brand new still in the wrapping TMX today and do you know the first thing she wanted to cook?? Your Tikka Butter Chicken. She did very well never having had a demo. The TMX was a gift from her children and a complete surprise. 

I am hoping she will  join the forum.

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #31 on: November 29, 2012, 11:05:34 am »
Thanks Gert. Going into the city tomorrow and might see if I can do some further investigation!

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #32 on: December 02, 2012, 04:49:48 am »
Well, we went to Nespresso wanting to buy Latissma Plus and came back with a Jura machine which was on special in DJ for $790. A new model bought to the market to compete with Nespresso

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #33 on: December 02, 2012, 04:53:48 am »
Better option.

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #34 on: December 02, 2012, 04:56:58 am »
I had a feeling you might say that! :) :)

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #35 on: December 02, 2012, 05:06:20 am »
What is it called? Is it a pod machine or does it make coffee from beans?

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #36 on: December 02, 2012, 05:09:51 am »
Ena micro 1 and it makes coffee from beans. Normal price is $990 and the frother is $130 extra. With DJ's special 2 day deal it was $792 all up.

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #37 on: December 02, 2012, 05:12:19 am »
Bargain. Well done. You will love it. Great price.

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #38 on: December 04, 2012, 10:52:16 am »
Congratulations Courton, you will have many hours of lovely coffee drinking..

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #39 on: December 04, 2012, 12:08:03 pm »
Thank you. I have requested DH to put it away until Xmas morning as it is one of the gifts from DH to me! I much prefer choosing my gifts based on many years of being a recipient of gifts which were not exactly my taste!

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #40 on: December 04, 2012, 12:11:31 pm »
Thank you. I have requested DH to put it away until Xmas morning as it is one of the gifts from DH to me! I much prefer choosing my gifts based on many years of being a recipient of gifts which were not exactly my taste!

Lol I know what you mean there. Once my DH brought me a soil PH testing kit :o, you know where I thought that PH tester could be shoved ;D lol
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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #41 on: December 04, 2012, 12:16:29 pm »
I don't think I can beat that...can openers, golf videos, pans etc.  Mind you, he is improving in recent years. The ipad last Christmas was a definite winner!

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Re: Best coffee machine for occasional drinkers
« Reply #42 on: December 04, 2012, 12:25:32 pm »
Golf video sound just horrible :o, lol.
iPad is definitely a real winner though ;D
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