Which coffee maker should I get?

[suicidal_monkey]

Right, I'm after a desktop filter coffee solution for my other half and I've kind of narrowed the options to 2 choices...

Russell Hobbs 10881
pic: http://www.tescohs.co.uk/images/elec/large/705851.jpg
Makes two 400ml mugs(two insulated s-steel mugs included as pictured) but might be a little big too large for use in an office environment? That's my main concern. £20
Pros: makes a decent amount of coffee, includes nice insulated mugs to keep it hot, don't have to clean it immediately after brewing.
Cons: Perhaps too big? Might not be welcomed to the office by her work room-mate, have to carry the filter to a sink/bin without dripping somehow to clean.

Whittards Mug-filter thing
pic: can't find one
Makes a single cup of coffee. The device essentially consists of a container into which you pour boiling water. This drains slowly through the coffee grounds, straight into the mug. £7-£10
Pros: Very compact, can use any mug, won't get in the way at work at all.
Cons: Might cool too fast, have to deal with the filter bit immediately after brewing and probably have to do so in the kitchen.

Opinions?

[OldBloke]

Get a Senseo. Luvvly jubbly

[suicidal_monkey]

Originally posted by OldBloke@Dec 9 2004, 06:32 PM
Get a Senseo. Luvvly jubbly

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I'd be after a filter that lets me choose my own coffee not one of those capsule things :narnar:

c'mon, 38 views, 3 votes? :dummy: or just no other opinions  

[JonnyAppleSeed]

yeah the least you can do is vote...If she hates it he can blame it on us....dMw always happy to help

[Vincentvega]

Originally posted by OldBloke@Dec 9 2004, 06:32 PM
Get a Senseo. Luvvly jubbly

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iam with you oldie  mmmmmmmmmmm

[smilodon]

Right as I'm The Coffee Daddy I'll give yoy the answer. Get the Whittards one.

They Whittard doesn't use papers, it has a perminent filter and all it needs is a rinse out after it's been used. The Russell Hobbs is just a very poncy way of doing the same thing. If she drinks coffee two big mugs at a time then fair enough    Most people go one cup at atime and for that the Whittard is nice simple and easy. The Russell Hobbs is a gimmick. IMHO

[Doorman]

Originally posted by smilodon@Dec 9 2004, 11:00 PM
The Russell Hobbs is a gimmick. IMHO

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For what it's worth it's no gimmick to simply take a paper filter out of the machine and ditch it. On the other hand getting rid of coffee grounds from plastic filters is a royal pain in the bottie. £20 for Christ's sake! Get a proper coffee maker. I've been the 'cafetierre route and I would not go that way again. Real coffee, perking away has a certain...............niceness.

[Doorman]

Originally posted by smilodon@Dec 9 2004, 11:00 PM
The Coffee Daddy

:lmfao:

[smilodon]

A real filter coffee maker is indeed a superior choice.  But using paper filters is an absolute sacriledge.  

[suicidal_monkey]

Unfortunately most real coffee makers don't fit on office desks covered in papers, files and bits of computer, and there aren't always readily available hotplates for percolators, so I'm hunting down something nice that is desktop friendly. The bigger machine has a plastic filter, so no messing about with papers, but I'm thinking the little mug-top one is probably the best bet for where it is to be used. I'm simply getting opinions and you lot are usually pretty opinionated :winkiss: sometimes requires a little prodding but once the dam breaks... Once I've listened to all the valid arguements I'll decide to do the opposite and choose wrong no doubt  

[Doorman]

Originally posted by smilodon@Dec 10 2004, 12:06 AM
A real filter coffee maker is indeed a superior choice. But using paper filters is an absolute sacriledge.  

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Plastic's the stuff then eh?   . Monkey I reckon the thing you're looking for is Nescafe instant. No room needed, no mess, no bother, no taste

[BigFatCat]

Get the whittards. Wider choice of product, including self roasted and ground (try it sometime) of whatever you feel like. How long have pods been in their little HEV suits for? How fresh are they?
Try roasting and grinding your own. From green to cup in under an hour, it almost fizzes in the mug.
Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, gives a more robust flavour that a filter brew and is better suited to a strong cuppa rather than a keep warm filter pot.
Or spend £400 on a top end espresso robot for the higher octane moments.

[Doorman]

Originally posted by BigFatCat@Dec 10 2004, 08:34 AM
....or spend £400 on a top end espresso robot for the higher octane moments.

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Way to go! Unfortunately there is space (small table) to take into consideration, otherwise...

[Jamoe]

I voted "The Big 2x400ml one (Russell Hobbs 10881)" as it had the word big in it!

[Doorman]

Originally posted by Jamoe@Dec 10 2004, 10:11 AM
I voted "The Big 2x400ml one (Russell Hobbs 10881)" as it had the word big in it!

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Nice one. A man with the proper priorities in life. You'll go far. Tip: The other word to look out for is 'expensive'