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What coffee (granules) do you drink?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"As virgin to coffee I’m on the search for a good one.
BCW - i drink Nescafé Azera but you’ll need to try a few and see what you like  "
Describe Nescafé Azera PB please |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead "
Can you describe it too please?
I don’t like the coffee machines like Gusto etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead "
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans |
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over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans"
Perhaps I should give beans ago? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans
Perhaps I should give beans ago?"
You should and get yourself a decent coffee machine |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans
Perhaps I should give beans ago?
You should and get yourself a decent coffee machine "
Such as?
Don’t know where to start |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As virgin to coffee I’m on the search for a good one.
BCW - i drink Nescafé Azera but you’ll need to try a few and see what you like
Describe Nescafé Azera PB please "
Oooft that’s hard, ehm it’s quite strong and I guess you could say that it’s got a complex taste - it’s not wishy washy like some coffee granules. It certainly feels like you’re drinking lots of caffeine when you drink it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans
Perhaps I should give beans ago?
You should and get yourself a decent coffee machine
Such as?
Don’t know where to start"
Curry's have some good offers on for a good Delongi machine  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"As virgin to coffee I’m on the search for a good one.
BCW - i drink Nescafé Azera but you’ll need to try a few and see what you like
Describe Nescafé Azera PB please
Oooft that’s hard, ehm it’s quite strong and I guess you could say that it’s got a complex taste - it’s not wishy washy like some coffee granules. It certainly feels like you’re drinking lots of caffeine when you drink it. "
Hmmmm like you say I’ll have to try a few PB |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans
Perhaps I should give beans ago?
You should and get yourself a decent coffee machine
Such as?
Don’t know where to start
Curry's have some good offers on for a good Delongi machine "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"On the odd occasion I do instant I will use azera but it's rare now as I use my machine or perculator instead
Same here. Sorry to sound terribly anal but dont do instant. Nothing better than fresh coffee. Always fill my machine with lavazza beans
Perhaps I should give beans ago?"
Most definitely.....illy or lavazza |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"used to do Nescafe regular but now an Azeera drink smmoth tasting and creamy not bitter and definetly wakes me up in the morning??"
That’s what I’m looking for! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Forgot to add
Agree with others ..pod machine is rubbish. I have an integrated thing and just add beans and water. It does all the grinding blah blah. You can tweak it to get the strength you like. Works out at about 15p a cup |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Granules??? The real thing all the way for me or it's not worth it. Lyons make quite acceptable coffee bags if you're in a hurry"
...with good coffee at home dont neednto buy expensive coffee out |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Granules??? The real thing all the way for me or it's not worth it. Lyons make quite acceptable coffee bags if you're in a hurry"
As said I’m a coffee virgin  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ps don't buy a pod machine..
Why?
They are like a cheap printer...machine is cheap but inks cost a fortune.."
Environmental waste impact of them worries me more. |
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"Ps don't buy a pod machine..
Iv has one of those and not a fan. Plus the pods are really expensive "
It's an incredibly expensive way to consume coffee for price and packaging waste Imo. Just consume in a way instead where you can buy any brand you fancy, rather than being locked in to a computer printer ink style version of paying through the nose that's avoidable. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've had loads of pod machines in the past (I know the plastic thing isn't good)
But I actually love my tassimo. The l'or XL is really strong and just the right kick for me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ps don't buy a pod machine..
Why?
They are like a cheap printer...machine is cheap but inks cost a fortune..
Environmental waste impact of them worries me more. "
True...look up phyto seeds packaging. New recyclable bottles that ultimately will replace plastic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ps don't buy a pod machine..
Why?
They are like a cheap printer...machine is cheap but inks cost a fortune..
Environmental waste impact of them worries me more. "
That is a big factor too...but I worry about my pockets more |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I use ground coffee as don't have a bean grinder- is there a real difference in taste? Been thinking about an all singing and dancing machine."
Why not a lovely old fashioned one with a handle? I grew up with that and find it hard to give up for an electric version |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use ground coffee as don't have a bean grinder- is there a real difference in taste? Been thinking about an all singing and dancing machine.
Why not a lovely old fashioned one with a handle? I grew up with that and find it hard to give up for an electric version"
I also have one of those italian ones you put on stove and it perculates up. Always super strong but smellnis amazing....especially when cooking breakfast too and bacon on the go. Blanches breakfast thread making me hungry |
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I love filter coffee but can't be arsed with the faff of a machine.
I buy the individual filters. They sell them in Tesco and M and S definitely.
You pop them on top of your cup, and let the hot water filter through.
They sell different strengths and blends and make a very decent cup of coffee. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use ground coffee as don't have a bean grinder- is there a real difference in taste? Been thinking about an all singing and dancing machine.
Why not a lovely old fashioned one with a handle? I grew up with that and find it hard to give up for an electric version
I also have one of those italian ones you put on stove and it perculates up. Always super strong but smellnis amazing....especially when cooking breakfast too and bacon on the go. Blanches breakfast thread making me hungry "
Yes I also have my mother's original Neapolitan coffee pot. The aroma is very evocative |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use ground coffee as don't have a bean grinder- is there a real difference in taste? Been thinking about an all singing and dancing machine.
Why not a lovely old fashioned one with a handle? I grew up with that and find it hard to give up for an electric version"
Nah you can't beat the freshness of freshly ground beans and the pressure of the machine pumping the coffee out is far better then a cafetiere. And a good milk steamer adds to the perfect cup |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use ground coffee as don't have a bean grinder- is there a real difference in taste? Been thinking about an all singing and dancing machine.
Why not a lovely old fashioned one with a handle? I grew up with that and find it hard to give up for an electric version
I also have one of those italian ones you put on stove and it perculates up. Always super strong but smellnis amazing....especially when cooking breakfast too and bacon on the go. Blanches breakfast thread making me hungry
Yes I also have my mother's original Neapolitan coffee pot. The aroma is very evocative "
Oh my ...not been to the birth place of pizza...but love italy...sardinia sicily...bologna....best food and great coffee |
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By *limarkCouple
over a year ago
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Nescafe Azeera here Intenso for hubby, Americano for me. Has anyone tried Beanies coffee sachets 2 calories per cup and loads of flavours to choose from.I bought a 12 pack for £1.99 Aldi a few days ago. Double choc, Nutty Hazlenut, and Creamy Caramel.Nice way to get a taste hit for those who like a syrup shot in there coffee |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury "
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities "
Sounds like a good ethos to live by |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use ground coffee as don't have a bean grinder- is there a real difference in taste? Been thinking about an all singing and dancing machine.
Why not a lovely old fashioned one with a handle? I grew up with that and find it hard to give up for an electric version
I also have one of those italian ones you put on stove and it perculates up. Always super strong but smellnis amazing....especially when cooking breakfast too and bacon on the go. Blanches breakfast thread making me hungry
Yes I also have my mother's original Neapolitan coffee pot. The aroma is very evocative
Oh my ...not been to the birth place of pizza...but love italy...sardinia sicily...bologna....best food and great coffee"
Well I think so but then I'm a bit biased! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities "
Oh lord that has upped the ante with responses....well should i kill myself or get a cup of coffee...a quote by camus
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities
Oh lord that has upped the ante with responses....well should i kill myself or get a cup of coffee...a quote by camus
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Camus is good, as are all the existentialists - and what more appropriate in a thread about coffee when they spent most of their time lounging around in cafes? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities
Oh lord that has upped the ante with responses....well should i kill myself or get a cup of coffee...a quote by camus
Camus is good, as are all the existentialists - and what more appropriate in a thread about coffee when they spent most of their time lounging around in cafes? "
Well lets go down market with a jayne mansfield quote then lol
A 41-inch bust and a lot of perseverance will get you more than a cup of coffee – a lot more. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities
Oh lord that has upped the ante with responses....well should i kill myself or get a cup of coffee...a quote by camus
Camus is good, as are all the existentialists - and what more appropriate in a thread about coffee when they spent most of their time lounging around in cafes?
Well lets go down market with a jayne mansfield quote then lol
A 41-inch bust and a lot of perseverance will get you more than a cup of coffee – a lot more."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a coffee grinder with a handle..
I also have fresh ground coffee delivered.. its my one little luxury
I'm with Oscar Wilde on that - as long as I have the luxuries I can make do without the necessities
Oh lord that has upped the ante with responses....well should i kill myself or get a cup of coffee...a quote by camus
Camus is good, as are all the existentialists - and what more appropriate in a thread about coffee when they spent most of their time lounging around in cafes?
Well lets go down market with a jayne mansfield quote then lol
A 41-inch bust and a lot of perseverance will get you more than a cup of coffee – a lot more.
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Think i prefer jayne's |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I dont like "real" or "fresh" coffee as they taste way to strong and make me gag as i find it smells of cigarettes which i dislike with a vengence.
We have a pod coffee machine which hubby uses most days. I love hot chocolate from it though. So specific coffee granules are what i prefer, lovely mild ones with no caffiene. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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As a former coffee addict, Nescafe Azers and Kenco Millicano were always my go to. I always used to find that one of them always used to be on offer always (always a bonus)... Avoid Nescafe original, or Lyons instant, horrible tasting stuff that leaves a bad taste in your mouth |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As virgin to coffee I’m on the search for a good one. "
My personal choice is Nescafé Alta Rica.
It’s an instant but I think it’s got great flavour, don’t pour boiling water on it though or any coffee for that matter  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have the coffee formerly known as Carte Noir.Tastes ok.
I rarely have real coffee tho Ole man is addicted to his Dolce machine."
I have this one too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"As a former coffee addict, Nescafe Azers and Kenco Millicano were always my go to. I always used to find that one of them always used to be on offer always (always a bonus)... Avoid Nescafe original, or Lyons instant, horrible tasting stuff that leaves a bad taste in your mouth"
I’ll bear that in mind thankyou |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've had loads of pod machines in the past (I know the plastic thing isn't good)
But I actually love my tassimo. The l'or XL is really strong and just the right kick for me. "
Iv had some coffees from my friends tassimo. Still not a fan. I’ll stick with instant for now and if I come into some money I will buy a proper coffee bean thingy. |
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Delonghi do a really good range of machines..bean to cup or pod.
I’ve got both. They both have the milk jug attached for a frothy coffee. Great machines. Prefer the bean machine out of the two but the pods good too.
Nespresso will send you a bunch of recycling bags for the pods and there’s plenty of local places to drop them off. Mines the local newsagent. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"As virgin to coffee I’m on the search for a good one.
My personal choice is Nescafé Alta Rica.
It’s an instant but I think it’s got great flavour, don’t pour boiling water on it though or any coffee for that matter "
Looked at this today, but I didn’t pick it up |
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Can't do instant. When my bean to cup went wrong I couldn't find the cafetiere so had to buy Azera! I had to put 2 teaspoons in just to get some sort of taste. Fortunately I then found my cafetiere so relieved until the machine came back. Now back on Tayler's Italian 4 times a day and the shakes have almost gone now!
Grumpy Mule Columbian is my next favourite bean. |
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I have a coffee maker and a French press, and an electric bean grinder.
But when I'm pressed for time, I'll use instant.
Kenco Blue
Kenco Red
Douwe egberts pure gold
Depending on what is on offer.
All quite rich and smooth. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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We don’t drink instant.
Get yourself a decent Moka Pot and a milk pan. You can buy decent ground coffee from Aldi for a fraction the cost of illy
It takes about the same time to boil a kettle as it does to prepare a decent cup of coffee using the above and it is infinitely better!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As virgin to coffee I’m on the search for a good one. "
To start out I would just get a cafetiere and go for a bag of medium strengh coffee (rated a 3 or a 4) most supermarkets do reasonable coffee. Its important to keep it in air tight container so the flavour dosnt oxidise. I keep mine in the freezer. If you get into coffee then you can look for a machine for a few hundred squid. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Instant coffee and ground coffee are like two completely different drinks. Personally I dont drink instant...it tastes burnt to me. Its not a snob thing.....I just dont like the taste. |
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