Elevation Coffee maker by Woolworths.

Advantages: Price and reliability.
Disadvantages: None

...The Elevation Coffee machine from Woolworths, is one of the best presents I have ever had. I was so impressed with it, that after having it for three months, I bought another in case the first one broke down. Over three years later I am still using the original one. It is used every day, producing fantastic coffee, espresso, capuccino and latte. My Wife and I used to have regular fund raising coffee mornings and that machine would be going non stop for 3 or more hours, no problems. It needs descaling every two to three months, depending on usage. The milk frothing ability deteriorates as the scale builds up inside. Descaling with Citric Acid crystals is the method I use. Care has to be taken with cleaning the drip tray daily and the frother head but otherwise very low maintenance. Drawbacks, the only slight niggle I have is that it...

Grandad357 03.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Elevation Espresso Maker

/mister Maker!

Advantages: Jack likes it
Disadvantages: i am not too keen

...Mister Maker - Cbeebies.... Mister Maker is a programme that is shown on the Cbeebies channel (614 sky or 71 digibox). It is repeated twice a day and is shown pretty much 7 days a week, meaning we have seen this show a lot. The show, as with all programmes shown on the Cbeebies channel, is aimed at small children of pre-school age and just over meaning it is watched by children from 0 to 4. The show is, as its name would suggest, about a man who makes different things and a lot of it is very simple to make using things that one would have around the home. Mister Maker himself is a 20 something year old man who is a little bit wacky and slightly annoying. The set of the show is all very brightly coloured and appealing to the younger child for this reason. I have made a couple of the things shown on the programme with Jack...

newby2 27.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mister Maker

Neuron Frazzling Machine For Hardcore Addicts!

Advantages: Cheap and simple to use.
Disadvantages: Only for serious caffeine users

...stovetop espresso makers come into their own. They are common in most of Europe and are considered a kitchen essential. Here they are not so easy to find but are becoming more so. This review is on the variety sold by Whittards of Chelsea. It is basically a percolator which comes in three parts; the bottom which holds the water, a perforated middle insert for the coffee and the top into which the espresso eventually bubbles. The top and bottom pieces screw together and form an airtight seal by means of a rubber ring which is attached to the top piece. You fill the bottom with water up to a visible ridge on the inside. Then you put your coffee of choice in the perforated insert and slip it into the bottom. There is a tube attached to the insert which reaches the water. Finally screw the top on tight and place on any type of hob...

bigush 31.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Whittard Stovetop Espresso Maker

Could this be the one..??

Advantages: Compact, easy to use, excellent price, free grinder
Disadvantages: For this level of product, nothing really.

...on this machine with the removable, back-mounted resevoir) and switched on. I've not got access to a decent grinder at the minute so I can't test it properly but it has produced some pretty decent espresso's so far. It has a manual button so you can control the flow of water yourself or there's a one cup and two cup setting like you'd expect on an automatic professional machine. The espresso appeared with a decent crema (even if the water seemed to flow a bit too freely through the coffee... need to experiment more there) and it tasted good. Not a "god shot" but it was pallatable. When you're done making espresso, press the steam button and wait for it to heat up to temp which is quite quick. When the light stops flashing you're good to go. Now I wasn't initially too impressed by the pressure of the steam but after a couple of trials I got...

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Review of Cuisinart Espresso Maker EM200U

Magimix 11224 espresso maker

Advantages: uses ground coffee
Disadvantages: none found

...Quick and easy to use just choose you favorite fresh ground coffee compact in the holder and press the button, also has venturi spout for cappuccino. with the Magimix espresso maker automatic expresso system has touch controls, simply set your cup size, fill coffee holder (you can choose 1 cup or 2 cups) with fresh ground coffee, press into tamper, and push button to enjoy the fresh taste of coffee. there is a Brita water filter inside 1.8 litre removable water tank which can be filled without removing, This machine uses fresh ground coffee available from all coffee shops or you can use coffee pods including 55mm coffee pods available from supermarkets, this enables you to make the finest espresso or cappuccino you have ever tasted, Features Espresso Cappuccino System for the frothy cappuccinos, also it also tells you when it needs...

magimix599 29.10.2008 (09.10.2008) · Read review
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Review of Magimix 11224 (replaces 11200)

The Witch Maker

Advantages: Good story with interesting support characters
Disadvantages: Lack of firm evidence

...Hallerton. It is a small and extremely close knit community who dislike and distrust all outsiders. It is a place controlled by the head of the community 'the Witch Maker'. But one morning he is found dead at the stake where the witch was burnt. DCI Woodend and his glamorous assistant Monika Paniatowski must unravel 350 years of history to discover the truth. They must do this within the next three days as that is when the next witch burning is due to happen. He has already been told by his boss that this event cannot be cancelled at any cost. As the villagers every 20 years celebrate the burning of the supposed witch Meg Ramsden at the stake in front of them. What DCI Woodend soon discovers is that several of the wives in Hallerton in the past 20 years have committed suicide. Is this related to the other murder? And is it just...

CPTDANIELS 29.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Witch Maker - Sally Spencer

A low-price way into the black stuff

Advantages: A cheap and simple way to make passable espresso
Disadvantages: Smaller model awkward on gas stoves, not up to standard of a dedicated machine

...the cheapest Whittard stock at £12. However, I found the three-cup measure to be a little on the ambitious side: the quantity this pot makes has only ever been enough for me to fill two demi-tasse cups. If you're only making it for yourself, however, more that this probably isn't wise anyway, particularly if you plan to operate heavy machinery. I would recommend a larger size if you're having company round, and also if you have gas rings: the three-cup size can be awkward to balance on a gas stove due to the size of its base. The quality of the finished product is reasonable. A pot like this is never going to produce top quality espresso with a gorgeous layer of golden crema, but it's certainly tasty stuff even if it doesn't have quite the self-indulgent feel of a top-quality shot. As with any espresso maker, however, the quality will depend...

DNMark 10.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Whittard Stovetop Espresso Maker

The art of Italian Espresso

Advantages: Easy to use and maintain. Create delicious coffee and size is very convenient.
Disadvantages: Only make frothed milk for about 2-3 coffees

...I have been given this coffee maker for Christmas and I was delightfuly surprised by its look and functionality. The machine looks fabulous and very stylish as it is black and silver with curvy edges which gives it a smooth feel when you work with it. I love the feel of silver and black material which is also easily cleaned and maintained in general. I have never owed a coffee machine before but I am sure I will stick with this one. You can make real Italian espresso and cappuccinos at home without spending fortune on coffees in coffee houses. Coffee machine comes with clear instructions and you are able to make coffee in just 3 steps. I have worked in coffee house before so I always knew it takes some time to make coffee (water doesnt heat in a few seconds, does it?). You simply feel the water container, let it boil, add ground...

Amja 02.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Delonghi EC330S

Philips Senseo Coffee Maker - a coffee lovers heaven

Advantages: Perfect coffee at the press of a button
Disadvantages: Pods can be hard to find at times

...I am a complete coffee addict, I admit it. I can't function until I have had my caffine fix of the day. I drink my coffee stong,black and unweetened - because of this I like good coffee and it is one product that I will not economise on. Over my married life ( 38 years of it) I have had all sorts of coffee machines in my quest for a good cup of coffee, not just one that smells good when you walk in the kitchen but also tastes as good as it smells. I have had caffetieres, traditional expressom makers that you heat on the hob, an all singing and dancing cappuchino and espresso maker and umpteen different filter coffee machines. But I never did find the Holy Grail of coffee machines - the tatse wasn't quite right, or they were very difficult to clean or I ended up with a jug of stewed, bitter coffee. That was until six years ago...

oldchem 30.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Philips Senseo Coffee maker

Not quite the Gold Blend.

Advantages: Looks Good, Cheap....
Disadvantages: It is cheap!

...gauge. The chrome switches are sturdy and finish off the look. It is a beautiful machine to look at. Features and Benefits The machine is a fairly standard Espresso machine. It has a 1000W boiler that heats up fairly fast (not quite as fast as Gaggia machines, but you do pay more), a steam nozzle for frothing milk and a 1 or 2 cup output. The 2 components of a good Espresso machine are the ability to keep water at a constant temperature and at a constant pressure. Being a pump operated machine, it easily manages the 15bar pressure, but what lets it down is the boiler. It struggles to maintain temperature, and making more than 1 cup in a row will lead to a decline in quality. So - it?s not a machine for dinner parties then! It has an easily-removable water tank, but unfortunately this is quite low capacity. After making 1 cup and steaming...

rickyshah 24.10.2004 · Read review
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Review of Kenwood ES547 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker