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Topic: Coffee

Posted By: Bob61
Subject: Coffee
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:07am

I used to love a cup of coffee but over the last few years I just can't find a coffee that actually tastes like coffee any more. I don't know if it is just my taste buds that have changed but it all tastes like the scrapings off the coffee room floor! Perculated coffee might be better but it takes a little while to make and is wasteful just for a couple of cups so I would prefer instant. I did buy a cheap columbian coffee from Tesco a few weeks back which I thought was not too bad but as always when I find something I like Tesco seem to stop selling it! What brand of instant coffee do you find the best?

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Posted By: Aderynglas
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:22am

If you have a LIDL close by, you could try some of their Coffe Pads (not decaff)

These are like tea bags but with coffee. I find them very useful as I hate using the percolator just for myself :)

They cost about the same as LIDL Gold Decaff, which is also tasty.

I find it hard to find a nice decaff coffee for more regular use. Most of them have no flavour or fragrance.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:35am

There is a Lidl not far away so I will take a look, Aderynglas...thanks. I also find decaff even worse.

Posted By: paulyk74
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:59am

Not being a coffee snob, I love my instant. I love Nescafe Gold Blend. I can't drink 'propper' coffee, tastes too bitter for me

Posted By: krazykamper
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:00am

I quite like Alta Rica coffee made by Nescafé of all folks :o

Give it a bash, you won't be disappointed :D

Posted By: Mrs. Bonce
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 7:16am

Drink tea instead (you might have guessed we don't much like coffee).

Anne

Posted By: daveyjp
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 8:01am

Aldi for me. Either their Gold blend equivalent or they sometimes do versions of Alta rica, Columbian etc. Much cheaper than named brands.

Posted By: JoPeggs
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 8:25am

Douwe Egberts if you don't mind the price, often on special offer in Tesco though. Otherwise, agree about the Aldi stuff, its ok for a cheap price, much better than cheap brands in Tesco.

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 8:41am

For instant coffee I quite like Carte Noire. Every now and again Tesco and Aldi will have it on a half price offer, we just stock up and do the same next time the offer is on.
Never paid full price for it.

I also bought a one/two cup cafitiere a few years ago which is ideal and I can choose my coffee,I also take it camping /caravanning.

Posted By: bnmuk
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 8:46am

Ive had lidl pods but I find them a bit bitter, our favourite is Taylors lazy sunday, I always put a extra sugar in coffee as I find all coffee is a bit bitter, you can get a excellent coffee maker from Currys for Ł19-99 that you can make 1 cup or 10

Posted By: feeblecat
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 8:51am

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Smartcafe-Hot-Cafetiere-Mug-Platinum/dp/B0007MTNJ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1391330905&sr=8-4&keywords=1+cup+cafetierehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Smartcafe-Hot-Cafetiere-Mug-Platinum/dp/B0007MTNJ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1391330905&sr=8-4&keywords=1+cup+cafetiere

Hi Bob, I love my cafitiere coffee and bought one of these for camping. Then bought them for the house. They are easy to use and great for one cup instead of making a full cafitiere of coffee. I tend to use Taylors coffee (strength 4) or lavazzo (sp?).

Posted By: jeff juke
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 9:03am

Just put some brandy in it Bob ;)

Posted By: Furbie
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 9:25am

Kenco Colombian.

Posted By: cbreddie
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 9:31am

I cant drink coffee with caffeine, it causes my guts no end of pain and discomfort. I have to take my own coffee to work, one of the lads made me coffees while he was working with me.... he used normal coffee, I was laid up all weekend :V:

Posted By: DaneR
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 9:38am

Usually I use my tassimo but if I have instant then alta Rica or millicano.

Posted By: flufftec
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 9:44am

I too use a tassimo in the house but in work we try and get something around Ł3-4 for a small jar and I have found I like carte noir more than the rest of the ones I we have tried.

Posted By: borntoshop
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 9:48am

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 02/2/2014
Just put some brandy in it Bob ;)

...and leave out the coffee!

Posted By: jasie
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 10:11am

i cant drink any instant - i found it was giving me an awful taste in the mouth, and headaches.

i wont even let the stuff in the house.

has to be fresh only here.....we get all the varieties from Costco. Its about a quarter of the cost of the supermarkets, if not even better than that when there is a offer on.

i never understood instant as it no more effort to make a fresh pot than instant!

Posted By: Monty8
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 10:13am

We bought some Millicano in sachets from Tesco, half price. Lovely coffee, not bitter and lots of taste. We regularly change as we find you tend to get used to the taste and it becomes a bit tasteless. We also like Douwe Egberts (in glass jar), Carte Noire and Lidls de-caff. All nice flavours.

Posted By: Whatamess
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 10:31am

I don't like fresh coffee, I find it very bitter. I drink it black and some coffee you get in restaurants is like mud.

I buy Asda's or Tesco's own and can't tell the difference between that an Nescafe and it's half the price. I can't tell the difference between caffeinated and decaf either.

Nora

Posted By: mattlad
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 11:21am

Coffeeholic here! I don't like instant, I make my coffee at home from beans in a drip filter coffeemaker.

When I am camping or boating I tend to use ready ground coffee with a filter cone on top of an enamel jug, dripping the water through with the kettle. It takes a few minutes but it is worth it for a decent cuppa, why rush on holiday!

Another way I make coffee "in the field" is with Lyons coffee bags. They make a reasonable drink, certainly better than instant if not quite as good as the bean to cup method.

Posted By: Francais
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 11:29am

Can't stand instant and would rather go without if there is no Espresso available.

At home I use a Lidl Espresso machine Ł40 a couple of years back, it took me a while to find my perfect ground coffee, and since then only use Lavazza Qualita Rossa which I find perfect either Black or for Cappuccino.

It is so nice to gett that coffee shop taste at home for a fraction of the cost.

Usually buy the 250g packs at ASDA Ł2.50 when on offer.

Posted By: dk168
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:07pm

Alta Rica ("The Intense One") for me too, at home and on camping trip, and I personally believe it is the best instant coffee on the market.

I usually have a spare in the cupboard at home, as I do not like to run out.

An alternative to Alta Rica is Kenco's Costa Rican, however, I would only buy that grudgingly.

DK :)

Posted By: Stressed Al
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:37pm

Usually a nice filter coffee for flavour but if using instant the Kenco Brazilian is quite nice...

http://www.kenco.co.uk/range/kenco-100%25/kenco-brazilian/681Kenco

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 1:59pm

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 02/2/2014
Just put some brandy in it Bob ;)

Now that might work...or coffee liqueur!

I bought some Tesco Gold Blend this week and all it is fit for is staining wood!!

Posted By: AndyDW
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:06pm

Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 02/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 02/2/2014
Just put some brandy in it Bob ;)
Now that might work...or coffee liqueur!
I bought some Tesco Gold Blend this week and all it is fit for is staining wood!!

I picked up some Tesco Gold Blend instead of Nescaffe Gold blend (by mistake) this week as well.

Cant agree more 'orrid muck'!

Posted By: tentage
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:07pm

Can't bear instant coffee, I'm afraid. I just don't think it tastes anything like coffee. At home and on camping trips I use an Aeropress (kind of like a hand-powered espresso machine). It's small, needs no electricity and makes wonderful coffee for 1-2 people.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:09pm

When I was a kid my parents used Camp coffee with sterilised milk. Bearing in mind my taste buds were probably younger then, that was the best coffee I have ever had. They sometimes used condensed milk as well which was delicious image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley1.gif

Posted By: Mrs. Bonce
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:23pm

My parents used to make instant coffee with all milk,horrible!

Posted By: borntoshop
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:29pm

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 02/2/2014
My parents used to make instant coffee with all milk,horrible!

Mine too, they had a double saucepan for heating the milk. Full cream or gold top milk. My dad said the skin was the best bit.

Posted By: dk168
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 2:47pm

Double cream in mine, and plenty of sugar, lush!

I like mine very strong, 2 heap teaspoonsful to a cup, with 4 of sugar, and at least a quarter is double cream!

I only have one cup a day in the morning to wake me up though. The rest of the day is usually Ribena or something alcoholic in the evening if I am having a full meal.

DK :)

Posted By: geoffprinter
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 3:06pm

Bob. Do yourself a favour and don't pick up any Tesco or come to that any supermarket own brand its crap Ive only ever drunk coffee. Nescafe original is my default brand. But when its on offer I will buy Carte Noir. Morrisons had it on offer this week at Ł4 for 200gms which is good value. Ive stocked up. One really big heaped teaspoon for me. Lovely taste IMO. Geoff

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 3:07pm

Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 02/2/2014
When I was a kid my parents used Camp coffee with sterilised milk. Bearing in mind my taste buds were probably younger then, that was the best coffee I have ever had. They sometimes used condensed milk as well which was delicious image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley1.gif

Yep can remember that, I think Camp and Nescafe were the only brands I can remember way back then.

Posted By: geoffprinter
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 3:22pm

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 02/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 02/2/2014When I was a kid my parents used Camp coffee with sterilised milk. Bearing in mind my taste buds were probably younger then, that was the best coffee I have ever had. They sometimes used condensed milk as well which was delicious image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley1.gif

Yep can remember that, I think Camp and Nescafe were the only brands I can remember way back then.

Now your bringing back memories. This was my !st coffee too. Went on to Mellow Birds[YUK now. Really weak)

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Posted By: Ewen c
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 3:39pm

I remember the camp coffee. Didn't like the chicory.
I don't use instant. Much prefer the ground coffee. We get ours from lidl and it goes straight in to the bottom of the cup, hot water and leave until the grounds have settled.

Posted By: veema
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 3:41pm

I use Millicano...it's quite expensive for the amount you get, but I stock up when it's on offer at Asda.

Posted By: Mucker1884
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 3:50pm

I remember the Camp, as a kid.
I seem to also remember that chicory cr*p coming in at a time when coffee prices were hitting the roof.
Nowadays, I think I'd rather pay 4x today's prices than go back to having that sh**e back in my coffee!!
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Posted By: millermicm
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 4:41pm

Camp is still in the shops and much unchanged in my view. I still enjoy a cup occasionally and prefer it often to coffee.

I cannot be alone otherwise it wouldn't be in the shops. Same as the floor scrapings coffee. If it doesn't sell it wouldn't be in the shops. Some people must like it.

Personal Choices and preferences.

Posted By: Mucker1884
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 5:29pm

Hi Steve,
Does the Camp still have the chicory in, or has it gone back to it's original recipe?*
It was the chicory I was berating, not the camp itself. I seem to remember it got added to quite a few instant coffees back then, due to the excessively rising costs of proper coffee.

EDIT:
*Or.... is my mind playing tricks, and Camp always had chicory in it? I'm sure I'm right about chicory being added to other more traditional instants though... aren't I?
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Posted By: Francophile1947
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 6:14pm

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 02/2/2014
Yep can remember that, I think Camp and Nescafe were the only brands I can remember way back then.

You mean you don't remember the other bottled liquid coffees Bon and Bev or Maxwell House powder - shame on you image: - forum_images/smiley36.gif image: - forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 6:48pm

Quote: Originally posted by Francophile1947 on 02/2/2014
Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 02/2/2014Yep can remember that, I think Camp and Nescafe were the only brands I can remember way back then.[/QUOTE]

You mean you don't remember the other bottled liquid coffees Bon and Bev or Maxwell House powder - shame on you image: - forum_images/smiley36.gif image: - forum_images/smiley36.gif

Ah! Maxwell House I do remember that but not the others.
To be honest we were not allowed coffee, maybe just an odd cup in our teens.

I had 3 jobs when I was 12 yrs old so had a few bob in my pocket, so when we went camping ( something you could do in those days as young boys) usually in a field about 100 yds from home.

We would pitch our centre pole massive ex-army tent and meths stove and bought a bottle of Camp coffee for us all. We felt like millionares and grown ups..lol :D

Posted By: DaneR
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 7:03pm

Camp 'coffee' was and still is disgusting!

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 7:14pm

Quote: Originally posted by geoffprinter on 02/2/2014
Bob. Do yourself a favour and don't pick up any Tesco or come to that any supermarket own brand its crap Ive only ever drunk coffee. Nescafe original is my default brand. But when its on offer I will buy Carte Noir. Morrisons had it on offer this week at Ł4 for 200gms which is good value. Ive stocked up. One really big heaped teaspoon for me. Lovely taste IMO. Geoff

I always used to drink Nescafe original but then gradually realised it didn't seem to be tasting like coffee any more, hence the start of a search for a good coffee tasting coffee as I remember it - lol.

I have tried it stronger or weaker, more or less sugar, more or less milk and it still doesn't taste right.

As I mentioned earlier, I tried a jar of Fair Trade Columbian coffee which was pretty cheap from Tesco and it wasn't too bad at all, but Tesco have just stopped selling it.

The fact I bought a jar of Tesco coffee this week and it was foul prompted me to open this thread. The trouble is, so many different people like so many different coffees that I will have to go through the whole thread and see which one comes out top image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: geoffprinter
Date Posted: 02/2/2014 at 8:02pm

Great. A survey. :)

1st Carte Noir
2nd Nescafe Original
3rd Maxwell House ORIGINAL (Not the Brazilia blend)

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 1:06am

Well, it would seem that Carte Noire is the clear winner with Alta Rica and Millicano joint second followed closely by Douwe Egberts, Lidl and Nescafe original in joint third place.

Various types of Kenco seem quite popular too.

Posted By: Tigermouse
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 1:50am

Quote: Originally posted by DaneR on 02/2/2014
Camp 'coffee' was and still is disgusting!

If that stuff has ever been near a coffee bean then I'm a spaceman - it's vile! xx( A couple of years ago I went to Holkham beach in north Norfolk and at the end of the lane was a catering wagon - I got a coffee from there and wished I hadn't as it was that Camp stuff and absolutely disgusting. Even the dogs turned their noses up at it!

I normally only drink coffee when I'm out or round at friends as I prefer tea, but if I do have coffee at home then it's the Nescafe cappuccino sachets.

Posted By: sunshinetours
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 9:00am

As can be seen its such a personal taste thing.

Don't drink instant anymore apart from occasionaly in caravan when it will be the long sachets of Milicano or Carte Noir. For Decaf Lidl's own one isn't too bad

Need to sort something decent and easy for caravan this year actually - so thanks for reminder with this thread!

Posted By: Mrs. Bonce
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 9:11am

Actually I need to put some coffee in the caravan in case of guests I suppose, might get the sachets.

Posted By: Scampi
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 9:32am

Coffee is definitely a very personal thing - I'm not a fan of instant (have it at work - I have the decaff as the ordinary one provided is very bitter), and I don't like filter - I have a bean-to-cup machine at home (I know - extravegent, but we all use it and enjoy the coffee), and my favourite beans (white bag with green twin-tailed siren logo!!!). Each to their own.

Posted By: bessie500
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 9:55am

Carte Noir as a instant & nespresso as real coffee best coffee machine by a country mile and quite cheap to run& no waste

Bessie

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 11:59am

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camp_coffeeThe History of Camp Coffee

Warning...contains a 4 (and a 6 ) letter word

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 1:29pm

Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 03/2/2014

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camp_coffeeThe History of Camp Coffee
Warning...contains a 4 (and a 6 ) letter word

Yummy ;) image: - forum_images/smiley20.gif

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 03/2/2014 at 8:58pm

I bought a jar of Carte Noire today...special offer Ł2.00 at Sainsbury's. Certainly much better than Tesco's own brand but after two cups the jury is still out. I am not sure it is the taste I am looking for but at least it is drinkable.

I will probably try Alta Rica next time (can't afford Millicano) but I tend to think Columbian might be my taste so maybe Kenco or Lidl's unbranded - lol.

Maybe I'll mix the lot, add a drop of Camp, and come up with a completely new flavour image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 12:35am

Just be careful where you use the word "Columbian" Bob ;)

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 1:11am

Certainly not in afternoon tea circles image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: bigtoe
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 1:20am

If you love coffee then could i suggest an espresso maker (a proper one). When you've got the hang of it, it will become your friend and will produce the very best coffee you can get. That's why all decent restaurants have them. That's why any coffee house worthy of the name have them. Good coffee wont be bitter.

We got a Gaggia classic about 18 months ago on the recommendation of a bloke who owns an Italian restaurant. My wife loves real coffee so we gave it a go. Its fantastic.

Posted By: bigtoe
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 1:24am

Quote: Originally posted by Scampi on 03/2/2014
Coffee is definitely a very personal thing - I'm not a fan of instant (have it at work - I have the decaff as the ordinary one provided is very bitter), and I don't like filter - I have a bean-to-cup machine at home (I know - extravegent, but we all use it and enjoy the coffee), and my favourite beans (white bag with green twin-tailed siren logo!!!). Each to their own.

Agreed. Its the only way. We go for coffee direct number 5. Sainsburys do the beans.

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 9:06am

Quote: Originally posted by bigtoe on 04/2/2014
If you love coffee then could i suggest an espresso maker (a proper one). When you've got the hang of it, it will become your friend and will produce the very best coffee you can get. That's why all decent restaurants have them. That's why any coffee house worthy of the name have them. Good coffee wont be bitter.

We got a Gaggia classic about 18 months ago on the recommendation of a bloke who owns an Italian restaurant. My wife loves real coffee so we gave it a go. Its fantastic.

Just out of interest what did the Gaggia machine cost?

Posted By: jaiash
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 10:50am

We have a Gaggia Classic too. In fact when the first gave up the ghost we bought another straight away. We don't have instant ever! Proper coffee is the way.
A Classic can be had for Ł180, sounds a lot but you recoup the outlay in two years when compared to a pod type machine if you make 4 cups a day.
Google Hart's of Stur, good service and decent prices.

Just had a look they haven't a classic in stock at the moment they have other Gaggia machines though.

Posted By: daveslisa
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 11:00am

I have to stand up for Tesco Gold.....it took me ages to find a coffee that had a mild flavour and this one did it....Have used it exclusively for 4 years now and everyone comments on what a nice drink it makes...personal choice

Posted By: pnefan
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 11:16am

Bob61, Its not the coffee it,s probably your taste buds. I,m having the same problem. Everything tastes bitter or of nothing at all. Doctor has referred me to ENT specialist, as she thinks its been caused by a severe sinus infection last year.

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 12:42pm

Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/2/2014
We have a Gaggia Classic too. In fact when the first gave up the ghost we bought another straight away. We don't have instant ever! Proper coffee is the way.
A Classic can be had for Ł180, sounds a lot but you recoup the outlay in two years when compared to a pod type machine if you make 4 cups a day.
Google Hart's of Stur, good service and decent prices.

Just had a look they haven't a classic in stock at the moment they have other Gaggia machines though.

Ah!.. thought by bigtoe's description it was similar to coffee shop machines which I believe can run into a few thousand pounds.
I guess Ł180 is not so back if there are a few coffee drinkers in the home.

Posted By: Bridgelayer
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 1:14pm

I thought I'd try a box of Cappuccino from Poundland. A dozen sachets and it was excellent. Not economical, but excellent. Convenient too.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 2:16pm

Quote: Originally posted by pnefan on 04/2/2014
Bob61, Its not the coffee it,s probably your taste buds. I,m having the same problem. Everything tastes bitter or of nothing at all. Doctor has referred me to ENT specialist, as she thinks its been caused by a severe sinus infection last year.

That might be part of the cause. I have never had a sinus infection but I do occasionally get blocked sinuses causing headaches. A snort of salt and bicarb solution usually clears them image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

After a few more cups I am finding the Carte Noire drinkable but once that has been used I will have a go at something else.

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 2:20pm

Would that be Columbian salt Bob.. ;) :oops:

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 2:22pm

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 04/2/2014
Would that be Columbian salt Bob.. ;) :oops:

Tesco's I think image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: bigtoe
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 2:39pm

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 04/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/2/2014We have a Gaggia Classic too. In fact when the first gave up the ghost we bought another straight away. We don't have instant ever! Proper coffee is the way.
A Classic can be had for Ł180, sounds a lot but you recoup the outlay in two years when compared to a pod type machine if you make 4 cups a day.
Google Hart's of Stur, good service and decent prices.

Just had a look they haven't a classic in stock at the moment they have other Gaggia machines though.

Ah!.. thought by bigtoe's description it was similar to coffee shop machines which I believe can run into a few thousand pounds.
I guess Ł180 is not so back if there are a few coffee drinkers in the home.

Hmm , we paid over 200 for ours. The best price I could google at the moment is 215. Not cheap but definitely worth it if you love coffee. It uses the same pressured water technique as restaurant espresso makers and the coffee's just as good. The steamer takes a bit of practice to get just he right milk consistency.

Posted By: jaiash
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 2:53pm

Gaggia also onhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-Classic-RI8161-Machine-Professional/dp/B0000C72XS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391525547&sr=8-1&keywords=gaggia+classicAmazon.
New machine have a fiddly plastic 'Krema' device which is ok but easily lost down the sink. You can get the older type basket which IMHO is better. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-Stainless-Pressurised-Espresso-Machines/dp/B004ZER1TA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391525771&sr=8-2&keywords=gaggia+classicbasket

Posted By: tentage
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 3:39pm

The Gaggia Classic is a nice enough machine, but not much use when you're camping. For that, you want one of these:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AeroPressAerobie Aeropress

In fact, it's so good, you might find you end up using it at home too. When my last counter-top espresso machine died (pump failure) I didn't bother replacing it because the Aeropress is just so damn good.

Posted By: jaiash
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 4:18pm

...but the Gaggia fits so nicely onto the 'sideboard' in the 'van... :D

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 5:45pm

If I had the price of a Gaggia in the bank I would probably buy a new tent image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: jaiash
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 6:10pm

But you'd still be drinking crap coffee... image: - forum_images/smiley34.gif :o

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 04/2/2014 at 7:38pm

Yes, but a nice new tent would take the edge off it image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: tentage
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 4:17pm

Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/2/2014
But you'd still be drinking crap coffee... image: - forum_images/smiley34.gif :o

Not being funny, but the Aeropress makes better coffee than any consumer-grade espresso machine. But don't take my word for it...

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/feb/06/coffee-makers-budget-baristas-videoBarista coffee machine review

Posted By: bigtoe
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 4:53pm

Quote: Originally posted by tentage on 08/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/2/2014But you'd still be drinking crap coffee... image: - forum_images/smiley34.gif :o

Not being funny, but the Aeropress makes better coffee than any consumer-grade espresso machine. But don't take my word for it...

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/feb/06/coffee-makers-budget-baristas-videoBarista coffee machine review

The review basically says the Gaggia is the best, provided you know what you're doing with the ingredients. That's the whole point of it. You get the mix right and the rewards are greater..... worth it if you're into coffee.

......but fair do's I do like the aeropress as an alternative. Weve got one at work.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 6:57pm

In the end I mixed the Carte Noire with the Tesco Gold Blend and surprisingly came up with something drinkable...doesn't taste like coffee but drinkable image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: zivadog
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 7:17pm

Anyone tried Nescafe Barista coffee yet?

Posted By: tentage
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 7:58pm

Quote: Originally posted by bigtoe on 08/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by tentage on 08/2/2014
Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/2/2014But you'd still be drinking crap coffee... image: - forum_images/smiley34.gif :o

Not being funny, but the Aeropress makes better coffee than any consumer-grade espresso machine. But don't take my word for it...

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/feb/06/coffee-makers-budget-baristas-videoBarista coffee machine review

The review basically says the Gaggia is the best...

Err, no, it what he actually says is that cheap domestic machines like the Gaggia classic aren't worth it. There's a massive difference between a Ł200 counter top machine and pro gear.

Posted By: geoffprinter
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 8:36pm

Might as well stop messing around Bob and get the good stuff. ;) :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVJqwCdzZnwKopi Luwak

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 10:15pm

Quote: Originally posted by geoffprinter on 08/2/2014
Might as well stop messing around Bob and get the good stuff. ;) :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVJqwCdzZnwKopi Luwak

Rofl...yes, I've seen that clip before...very good - lol

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 10:28pm

Bob..have you tried perculated coffee..IMHO its a step up from cafetiere coffee and does'nt cost an arm and a leg to purchase a perculator
:^:

Posted By: bigtoe
Date Posted: 08/2/2014 at 11:24pm

Quote: Originally posted by tentage on 08/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by bigtoe on 08/2/2014
Quote: Originally posted by tentage on 08/2/2014
Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/2/2014But you'd still be drinking crap coffee... image: - forum_images/smiley34.gif :o
Not being funny, but the Aeropress makes better coffee than any consumer-grade espresso machine. But don't take my word for it...

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/feb/06/coffee-makers-budget-baristas-videoBarista coffee machine review

The review basically says the Gaggia is the best...

Err, no, it what he actually says is that cheap domestic machines like the Gaggia classic aren't worth it. There's a massive difference between a Ł200 counter top machine and pro gear.

He actually said the Gaggia is the nearest to coffee house - on the link below the video.

Obviously there's a difference but not many people will pay Ł500 plus for a machine.

Posted By: JoMarch
Date Posted: 09/2/2014 at 10:40am

IMO instant and fresh coffee are as different as tea and coffee, I like both. Fresh coffee comes from a local deli where they grind the beans for you. for instant I buy a brand called Percol which is delicious. I have been a staunch supporter of the Nestle boycott for years and would no more drink nescafe than I would my own urine.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 09/2/2014 at 2:05pm

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 08/2/2014
Bob..have you tried perculated coffee..IMHO its a step up from cafetiere coffee and does'nt cost an arm and a leg to purchase a perculator
:^:

I am not sure I know what the difference is, but I only have maybe 2 - 3 cups of coffee a day, if that, so making a big jug full of the stuff would be a little wasteful...and then you have to keep washing the machine or jugs or whatever.

When I was working we had Maxpax either from a vending machine or just in cardboard cups, not that I liked cardboard cups but I thought the coffee was pretty nice stuff.

...come to think of it the cardboard cups might have made all the difference image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: Fiona W
Date Posted: 11/2/2014 at 4:14pm

I agree - instant coffee has its merits, is fine in its own right, but it has a different taste and caffeine content to "real" coffee; usually one or the other fits the mood. We find in the MH, that filter coffee is best - just bag and bin the filter paper, much less messy than a plunger, uses minimal equipment. And at home I also use an individual filter that sits on the coffee mug, but you have to flush the grounds away, more messy, less convenient. With both of these, you can make the coffee stronger or weaker, which you can't with a pod. We choose strength 5 or 6 - espresso, even though we're adding a bit of milk. And Douwe Egberts instant or Gold Blend. Never ever Birds Mellow Blend, which is just brown water.

Posted By: DaneR
Date Posted: 11/2/2014 at 4:25pm

You can vary the strength with a tassimo. Just use the manual setting.

Posted By: COPAUL
Date Posted: 11/2/2014 at 11:05pm

Kenco really rich for me and you can save money by buying the pouch But you cant beat real ground coffee

Posted By: coastal~path
Date Posted: 12/2/2014 at 1:07pm

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 02/2/2014
For instant coffee I quite like Carte Noire. Every now and again Tesco and Aldi will have it on a half price offer, we just stock up and do the same next time the offer is on.
Never paid full price for it.

I also bought a one/two cup cafitiere a few years ago which is ideal and I can choose my coffee,I also take it camping /caravanning.

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I only buy it when its on offer and stock up.

Posted By: bessie500
Date Posted: 12/2/2014 at 2:41pm

You can also vary the strength with a nespresso machine 12 strenths and 23 different types 28 to 33 pence per cup, And free coffee at any of their shops, Handy when you go to the trafford centre like us

Bessie

Posted By: VangoMan02
Date Posted: 12/2/2014 at 2:46pm

Quote: Originally posted by coastal~path on 12/2/2014

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 02/2/2014For instant coffee I quite like Carte Noire. Every now and again Tesco and Aldi will have it on a half price offer, we just stock up and do the same next time the offer is on.
Never paid full price for it.

I also bought a one/two cup cafitiere a few years ago which is ideal and I can choose my coffee,I also take it camping /caravanning.

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I only buy it when its on offer and stock up.

Just bought 4 x 400g jars at my local Tesco for Ł4 each.

Posted By: firebird2209
Date Posted: 14/2/2014 at 11:35am

I buy the pouches of Kenco Azera, they're on offer in ASDA for Ł2 at the moment. Lovely cup of coffee, with a real percolator taste. If I've time to throw some stuff in the percolator, I've got Twinings but also love the fresh coffee from IKEA.

Posted By: raftguid1977
Date Posted: 15/2/2014 at 12:16pm

starbucks all the way ;-)

Posted By: Mike313
Date Posted: 15/2/2014 at 12:24pm

For the DEFINITIVE answer to this vexing coffee question, see this little video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Lm_KlJsQY

Posted By: DaneR
Date Posted: 15/2/2014 at 1:29pm

Quote: Originally posted by raftguid1977 on 15/2/2014
starbucks all the way ;-)

Prefer Costa.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 15/2/2014 at 1:49pm

Quote: Originally posted by Mike313 on 15/2/2014
For the DEFINITIVE answer to this vexing coffee question, see this little video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Lm_KlJsQYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Lm_KlJsQY

Brilliant image: - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley36.gif

Posted By: Ninja 47
Date Posted: 15/2/2014 at 3:48pm

Tassimo all the way.Have not drunk instant except when visiting friends or on Hols since i bought my first machine.Infact instant isnt usually in the house.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 25/2/2014 at 2:27pm

Managed to finish the mix of Tescos and Carte Noire and have now bought a jar of Alta Rica bold and intense.

Posted By: Bob61
Date Posted: 25/2/2014 at 6:53pm

Update...Alta Rica bold and intense isn't bad but perhaps I need a larger spoonful to actually taste the intense bit

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