Fed up with using the drip filter method and the italian hob method for my expresso, plus the advantage of steamed milk to make a cappucino i decided to splurge out on a combination coffee maker. On paper this morphy richards did everything i wanted it to do, and still does a year later. I have one problem with the machine and though very simple, is the reason i would not recommend this machine. The coffee is not hot enough when using the filter method and as a consequence the coffee lacks flavour. I have tried many different coffees and all pale in comparison to the flavour achieved when using a simple paper filter and jug.This is equally true when comparing the expresso and an italian hob method.It seems there is just not enough pressure to force the full flavour through. This is something very personal and only you can decide whether the machine performs adequately for your caffine needs. If like me you are a coffee fiend and really enjoy the subtle flavours of various coffees then I would say steer clear. That said, the machine works fine and you ultimately get what you pay for.
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Oct 17th, 2003
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