Filter Coffee Machine

Deckchair_Blue · Thursday March 14, 2013

Well it's finally happened, our coffee machine has given up the ghost.
the water reservoir started to leak a while back which I put up with but now it just won't power on.

Can anyone recommend a good Filter coffee machine (filter is all i drink so don't need a espresso bit or milk froffer thingy) for a reasonable amount of money ?

thanks

matt

p.b · Thursday March 14, 2013

Why not try a simple manual pour-over? Nothing to break down / leak. Cheaper. Smaller and most filter machines don't get the water quite hot enough but if your pouring from a kettle it will be.

try looking here for an idea.
http://www.coffeehit.co.uk/coffee-brewers/c17

I have a Chemex and can recommend it. However, a 6-Cup is actually only big enough for two mugs - Paul

Deckchair_Blue · Thursday March 14, 2013

interesting, i'd never even heard of these, thought my options would be a new filter machines or a cafetiere types.

i'll check those out, thanks

YorkNeil · Sunday March 17, 2013

I'd recommend an Aeropress - really full blooded coffee but only enough for one mug.

asharperrazor · Sunday March 17, 2013

You could get a French Press too, but I really like the convenience of my Hario.

Bechet · Sunday March 17, 2013

Amazon sell double hull, stainless steel French Press cafetieres - so you actually get hot coffee. Added to which, they don't shatter at the slightest knock. I just love mine - a four cup makes one mug of 'real' Americano - 80% espresso and 20% added hot water (or, to taste).

NNathwani · Sunday March 17, 2013

I second the Aeropress. It's really easy to use and simple to clean too. The Hario is good also.

Snuff · Monday March 18, 2013

p.b said:
Why not try a simple manual pour-over?

That is indeed the cheapest and best way to make good coffee. Only Coffee Machine worth buying (and the only one who really gets the water hot enough) is the Moccamaster http://www.technivorm.com

SAINT12661 · Monday March 18, 2013

Was looking at this for myself at the weekend and the Aeropress does get excellent feedback reviews on Amazon, which based on the number of them did dispel my initial thought of "seems to good to be true for the price".

Pete

YorkNeil · Tuesday March 19, 2013

The Aeropress is a simple to use and basic bit of kit - check you-tube, there are plenty of videos. Whilst not foolproof, so long as you're coffee is fresh, it's pretty hard to make a bad one. Screw the bottom on tight, I've just finished wiping it off the walls:icon_razz: