Posted on 23/02/2018 09:47
My other half gave me a Nespresso machine at Christmas, with all the frothy milk and stuff, now I'm addicted. Sadly its too bulky to take in the van and rather heavy.
Anyone any ideas on a smaller version, any reliable brand will do? Preferably one that doesn't trip a 6 amp supply.
Thanks!
Posted on 17/04/2018 09:08 by young thomasgosh, what 'coffee plebs' we are....
we just happen to like Kenco, and took out the 'expensive built in coffee machine' that came with our previous van....as it never got used.
at home or in the van, we don't do ground coffee, pod coffee, filter coffee, caffetieres or the like.....I just like a good ol' mug of hot 'builders' coffee, which (I guess) is a mile away from the stuff that comes out of these machines....or is served in the myriad high st outlets....(almost as popular as Charity shops), however, we just happen to like it....
so, I guess we won't be having anyone round for coffee.....although we do have Denby crockery, including 'proper' coffee mugs, none of that 'plastic' stuff....
anyone who can find a way of speeding up the service in places like Costa and Starbucks will be on to a goldmine....it takes ages to make a drink these days...with queues seemingly inevitible, and prices sky high for the privilege...
I wonder why does it take five times as long to make a tiny cup of coffee as it takes to drink it?
Posted on 17/04/2018 09:26 by young thomas...as you say of Continental Sites.....it's not 'free', it's included with the cost(a)
Posted on 17/04/2018 09:44
All this talk of coffee...
If your mobile is on O2 and you 'sign up' to Priority, Tuesday after midday you can get a free hot drink from Cafe Nero, most weeks. No size limit, and take away or drink in.
This week is 'UK Coffee Week', apparently, so the O2 Priority is available any day.
Not only do you get a 'free' coffee, you get your loyalty card stamped too, so every 10 you get 1 free. Plus, if you present a refillable cup, we have Nespresso ones, you get a 2nd stamp on your loyalty card as an incentive to not use plastic cups.
Other offers frequently available. It's possible to get your mobile bill in freebies 
Posted on 05/06/2018 10:05
I've had a Nespresso for a few years now. I love it, it makes great espresso but has been pointed out, it's bulky and power-hungry and you need to buy special pods for it.
if you're after a decent and easy to make espresso then I would suggest to do as our mainland friends do and get in a Bialleti, a stove top espresso maker. You can get them from about £15-£40, it takes normal coffee so no more expensive/wasteful pods. They come in various sizes and models and will brew up astonishingly good coffee in a matter of minutes.
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