Coffee machine recommendation Post Reply

[Starfish1]

Thinking of upgrading our very old espresso maker and wondering if anyone could recommend theirs? Would ideally like one that could heat the milk separately as I love my coffee really hot! Thank.

[waltzer]

my brother recently bought this one for himself for his 50th and is very happy with it

https://www.johnlewis.com/sage-barista- ... lsrc=aw.ds


 

[muddyboots]

Alternatively get the sage bambino plus, it’s great. Really slim and amazing especially if you want to make lattes.

[Londontownlady]

We have the Sage Barista and absolutely love it! We’ve recommended to friends and family. It helped us get through Lockdown (we have two young children and work full time). I’d suggest a trip to Peter Jones in Sloane Square to try the different models available.

Do get Puly descaler sachets to keep the machine in top condition. The wand can get blocked with all the hard London water but this product does wanders.

[Toby Misano]

I've got an Illy Francis Francis X1 which has been good. I did buy it on looks but also because a friend of mine had one so I'd seen it in action too.

I've had to have it sent off for repairs though but that was because I was (when I remembered) using bottled water when apparently tap is better, said the Illy service centre.

[Starfish1]

thanks everyone. Looks like the Sage one is a winner but will take a look at the Jura and the Francis Francis X1 too, love the name 

 

[chorister]

What about a Bialetti espresso maker used on the hob (with Lavazza coffee) - technology isn't always best!

[elizabeth73rry]

I can highly recommend Krups Evidence Been to cup.

I've been using mine since last year July and it's a life saver (specially after sleepless night with a toddler )

[99pctpractice]

We have a delonghi la specialista and it’s amazing. For milk although we could use the coffee machine’s frother, I am obsessed with the nespresso aeroccino, much easier to clean and perfect froth every time!! It also has a cold setting, which is handy for iced coffee….