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Philips Senseo |
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29/09/08 (560 review reads) |
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Advantages: Easy to use, small
Disadvantages: Coffee pods can be quite expensive
When I decided I wanted a coffee machine I did lots of net surfing to narrow down my choice and was amaed at the amount of "pod" type machines out there.
I could not justify £100 on one so opted for the Senseo as it was the cheapest AND there are Eco-pods available that allow you to use normal filter coffee in the Senseo.
The Eco-pods are available on-line and basically just take normal filter coffee. You fill up the "pod" - insert it into the machine and it makes the coffee. You then wash the pod and it's ready to use again - saving pounds in money and also being more environmentally friendly as you are not throwing used pods away. You get 2 pods in a pack.
It is very easy to use, takes up very little space and is easy to clean. It is a lightweight machine that is easy to move.
The machine has a very easy to remove and fill water resevoir which holds approx 3 mugs of water - a light on the front flashes rapidly when the water needs re-filling.
To use you press a button on the front which then flashes red whilst it heats up - when the light stops flashing you seect either the 1 or 2 cup option and the coffee is dispensed into your mug.
The 1 cup option gives exactly that "a cup" so for a mug yo need the 2 cup option but beware that this is actually slightly more than a standard mug so to avoid overflowing mugs you need a "large" mug for the 2 cup option. Also the 2 cup option can be too weak so I use 2 x 1 cups to fill a mug. This is a persona preference so you need to have a try of every option to find what works for you..
The coffee is prepared quickly.
The Senseo pod things can work out quite expensive if you were having a few cups a day but if you buy an Eco-pod you can use your own coffee which reduces the expense.
I am very happy with it and in the morning press a button and filter coffee awaits me !
Summary: Well priced coffee machine
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- 04/10/08 Much better! |
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- 30/09/08 Not all coffee makers cost £100; Ive got a cheapy Espresso maker that was a mere £20 and a glass cafetiere for filter coffee (also £20) A lot more info is required here about this product. I'd be interested in the Eco-Pod system if I was to make a purchase so how does that work? Do you only receive one Eco-Pod? Does espresso coffee need to be used or filter coffee since both are completely different in their grind textures? perhaps the Senseo can take both? how much are the normal espresso pods?
Also how easy is this to clean? What capacity does the tank take? Is it heavy to move or easy to put on a surface without taking up too much space? How much did this item cost?
If you update your review please let me know. Ultimately there's not much here for future buyers other than how to use the machine.
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