Anyone got an super-automatic coffee maker?

[CJ]

I thinking of buying whats called a 'super-automatic' coffee maker, this is a fully automated 'bean to cup' solution in that it grinds yer beans and makes up to 10 different types of hi quality coffee at the touch of a button. the only problem with such machines is that they're pricey, you're talking 500 euro for an entry level unit.

Anyone got one, if so, how do you rate it?

CJ

[johnny]

yeah i got one.... just shout ''honey, i want coffee''!

works for me

[Muad_dib77]

yeah i got one.... just shout ''honey, i want coffee''!

works for me

Very good!

[CJ]

yeah i got one.... just shout ''honey, i want coffee''!

works for me

You're a kept man by the sounds of things, how reliable is your coffee maker? Ever break down?

CJ

[johnny]

You're a kept man by the sounds of things, how reliable is your coffee maker? Ever break down?
CJ

The coffee maker has its moments allright, but is always good for the quickie espresso after a hard day at the office

[pergau]

I prefer to have control of the process. that way I can decide what brand of coffee I want and how strong I make the espresso. It's worth the extra work for good coffee.

[CJ]

I prefer to have control of the process. that way I can decide what brand of coffee I want and how strong I make the espresso. It's worth the extra work for good coffee.

I take your point pergau, I know that the would be baristas out there swear by a manual or semi-automatic machine. My problem is time, and the lack of it - being able to push a button on a box and have it grind beans and deliver up cafe quality espresso in a minute and a half is pretty appealing!

CJ