thailandforumaddict Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Automatic coffee machines, how to choose, which one do you have ? delonghi saeco minimex jrl ? Hello, Getting bored with Nespresso I am looking for a fully automatic machine with the minimum care. The most expensives ones on Lazada cost 100k but I wonder if we can have something good for cheaper ? http://www.lazada.co.th/shop-coffee-machines-accessories/?sort=pricedesc&dir=desc&itemperpage=120 Can you tell me which machine you use and recommend ? What do you have to clean and how often ? Thank you for advices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Sure you can have something for less than neung sen baht ; I don't have one; have only a kettle and coffee all in one http://shop.boncafe.co.th/category/coffeemachine/?lang=en&gclid=CjwKEAjw3uWuBRD_s-3a8-_h6j0SJAC-qgtHJHHa9M6F22ofmem0reGW21WzWkQR3Ld6QX86xtQVwhoC6_Tw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I imported a Krups bean coffee machine, paid 400 euro, cleaning program every 300 cups. I guess an equivalent Delonghi or Seaco will do the job. Nespresso pad machines and filter coffee, no more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatette Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Check reviews first. I have a Krups fully auto in Bkk and a DeLonghi EC680 for my holiday home for its small footprint; both are good and have their pros and cons. I personally prefer the DL coffee but the Krups is much more convenient to use due to the single touch delivery and versatile portion control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouph12 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 We have had a DeLonghi ec860 for a couple of months now. Lazarda have it for 20,800 baht. Since we adjusted the portions to our preferred levels, it has made consistently good Cappuccino every morning on one button touch. There are video demonstrations of most popular brands on Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post beachproperty Posted August 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2015 Guessing your looking for something more exotic.... For me...... I just buy coffee beans, grind them, and then make simple black coffee in my coffee maker. Similar to this for 450 Baht http://www.lazada.co.th/otto-cm-025a-1626276.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 From my experience in vast numbers of coffee shops the best machines are Nuova Simonelli, starting at about 50,000 Baht not cheap, but not 100K. For me too expensive at this moment, so looking for a home coffee maker I've ordered the Bellman cx25p that gets very good reviews and is much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxisrael Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 We are using a CAGGIA excellent machine low maintenace paid 3 years ago at Central 23.000 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have a Saeco for many years and heavy use: not many problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bprhodes Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have a Nespresso back in the States, but bought a Nescafe Mini Me here. Cost was about 3500 baht. Works pretty much like Nespresso, but a bit more variety in the capsules. Much better design too. Coffee tastes about the same to me, but I am not a purist. 100k way out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Very happy with Boncafé which is in the trade for 20+ years. Perfect after-sales in case your coffee maker is sick. The fully automatic machines with built-in grinder and easy-to-clean operation will be anything between THB 35K - THB 60K; but it is an investment which lasts - in my case - for 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabear Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I once brought a Gaggia lever espresso machine from Italy. It never worked properly. Then I got a fully automatic Jura. Worked OK. But when broken, no service. Then I got 3 Saecos. Repair at BonCafe in Phuket, is very expensive and takes a week or more. I decided not to buy any fully automatic machines anymore. Then I got a cheap Krups from Central. Just OK. Now I got a Bezzera Strega. Lever machine. Makes excellent espressos/espressi. My wife only drinks decaff. 2 or 3 cups a week. So I got her a Nespresso. I tried 4 different systems to fill the capsules myself. Got bored with that. A good repairman for espresso machines is Mr. Wichai from Aroma Coffee, in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 From my experience in vast numbers of coffee shops the best machines are Nuova Simonelli, starting at about 50,000 Baht not cheap, but not 100K. For me too expensive at this moment, so looking for a home coffee maker I've ordered the Bellman cx25p that gets very good reviews and is much cheaper. had a bellman many years ago. it has excellent steam pressure to steam milk but the espresso it makes is under par because it uses water temp too high from only tank that also makes steam. bellman today is not cheap anymore. if you dont need fully automatic have a look at the electrolux espresso/cappuchino machine at about 7,000 baht. it is weighted and wont dance on the table like most small home machines. Makes quite a decent espresso also. can steam milk also but does not have commercial steam power. go to central and they have many machines that can be demoed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ICECOOL Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I brought a DeLonghi Prima Donna Delux with me from Australia 3 years ago because they were not on sale here. Its a fantastic machine and when I came it was the best coffee I could get in Thailand. Thankfully slowly things are improving. I have had two issues with it because I use it 3 times a day and am able to get it repaired in BKK at their service centre. They even flew a part to Thailand with one of their execs once. You can now buy these machines here now and imo they are one of the best, cleanest and easiest to use. Whatever you buy make sure it can be serviced Edited August 24, 2015 by ICECOOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICECOOL Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I brought a DeLonghi Prima Donna Delux with me from Australia 3 years ago because they were not on sale here. Its a fantastic machine and when I came it was the best coffee I could get in Thailand. Thankfully slowly things are improving. I have had two issues with it because I use it 3 times a day and am able to get it repaired in BKK at their service centre. They even flew a part to Thailand with one of their execs once. You can now buy these machines here now and imo they are one of the best, cleanest and easiest to use. Whatever you buy make sure it can be serviced PS last time I had to get it repaired they did it while I waited the afternoon before a public holiday...very nice people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeniau96 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have had Saeco Royal automatic for about 10 years now. Perfect and very adjustable to your coffee preferences. Bought it at BonCafe and they have serviced it as needed (about yearly), expert and fast. Bought it for about 30k baht but the price has gone up very much since. Highly recommended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 IMHO.... They all suck...I have used a French press for 30 years...wonder coffee, And I drink 6 cups a day....oh, Bon Cafe All Day roast is great....grind your own Beans for fresh taste. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy Joe Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Delonghi Magnifica Automatic Espresso mill bought in my origin country € 300 (b 11000 ) and taken him as checked baggage At the time there was no equivalent in Thailand less than 30000 b. Works perfectly well since 3 years. 15 cups each day. Regarding coffee (Arabica for gourmets of course) one of the major problems is that it is too much roast for a main use in iced coffee. Choose a provider that offers various degrees of browning. Boncafe as said above in Pattaya and my friend Albert (say Prince Albert ) Alti Coffee at Chiang Mai Hang dong. What else ? Edited August 24, 2015 by happy Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmpy Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Guessing your looking for something more exotic.... For me...... I just buy coffee beans, grind them, and then make simple black coffee in my coffee maker. Similar to this for 450 Baht http://www.lazada.co.th/otto-cm-025a-1626276.html I have the samw damn thing; whish I could find something else too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Very happy with Boncafé which is in the trade for 20+ years. Perfect after-sales in case your coffee maker is sick. The fully automatic machines with built-in grinder and easy-to-clean operation will be anything between THB 35K - THB 60K; but it is an investment which lasts - in my case - for 20 years. I have no idea about coffee machines but the best Cappuccino I get is from a lady with a Boncafe machine , if I needed to buy one this is what I would get but I like going out for a good coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timmyp Posted August 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2015 The OP is certainly someone who loves quality coffee. I don't imagine they have any need for opinions from those of us with our 1000 baht coffeemakers. IMHO.... They all suck...I have used a French press for 30 years...wonder coffee,And I drink 6 cups a day....oh, Bon Cafe All Day roast is great....grind your ownBeans for fresh taste. Bon Cafe is the by far the nastiest coffee I have ever had. I thought that maybe I just got a bad batch the first time I bought a bag. A second try several months later let me know that it's just the way the coffee tastes. I ordered a coffee in Ko Samet, and knew right away that the sludge they gave me was Bon Cafe. It's nastier than cheap instant. A French Press really makes coffee taste so much better, it's almost magical. But I'm afraid making Bon Cafe even tolerable is like trying to turn poop into candy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure how serious you are about your coffee or how you drink it but for me it has to be Illy cafe. I buy pods of my favourite coffee from Italy when I am there but you can buy them and the machines here in Siam paragon. I like the quality and convenience of having an illy espresso machine. However, my next purchase will be one of these so that I can also heat milk for long drinks for the ladies who don't drink espresso ? http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/mobile_en/products/x1-iperespresso Or if you prefer with ground coffee... http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/mobile_en/products/x1-ground-coffee Edited August 24, 2015 by dunks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Why not just boil the kettle, put the coffee, sugar, creamer into the cup, pour in the boiling water, give it a good stir, and your coffee is ready, simples. Before anyone asks, no, I don't drink coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The UK consumer magazine Which ranked the DeLonghi Scultura ECZ351 as the best coffee machine "this coffee machine will really satisfy those looking for an elegant model that can produce espressos and cappuccinos that impress the fiercest of coffee enthusiasts." Pros: Excellent espressos, great milk frothing Cons: It drips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouph12 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The OP is certainly someone who loves quality coffee. I don't imagine they have any need for opinions from those of us with our 1000 baht coffeemakers. IMHO.... They all suck...I have used a French press for 30 years...wonder coffee, And I drink 6 cups a day....oh, Bon Cafe All Day roast is great....grind your own Beans for fresh taste. Bon Cafe is the by far the nastiest coffee I have ever had. I thought that maybe I just got a bad batch the first time I bought a bag. A second try several months later let me know that it's just the way the coffee tastes. I ordered a coffee in Ko Samet, and knew right away that the sludge they gave me was Bon Cafe. It's nastier than cheap instant. A French Press really makes coffee taste so much better, it's almost magical. But I'm afraid making Bon Cafe even tolerable is like trying to turn poop into candy. Have to agree with Timmyp on this - if I see a Boncafe sign outside a shop I will emulate Dionne Warwick and "Walk on by".Also, after their "repair" on my Simonelli Oscar they'll never get to work on any machine of mine again. http://www.aromathailand.com/2015/product.php?catid=1&typeid=1&ch_lang=En have a good variety - My wife likes their medium roast executive blend. http://www.northernthailand.com/duangdeecoffee/ Classic blend is still the best value (taste v price) for me. Around 350 baht a kilo, delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I also have Delonghi Magnifica Automatic, have it for close to 10 years now I believe. Not a single problem, not a heavy user but maintenance wise is like a Nespresso machine. Very well made and reliable, I've seen newer machines, the foot prints are a lot smaller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdrayong Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 DeLonghi Perfecta Cappuccino I'm using it since more than 6 years now, not a single problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Wireless..... Fatfather Pictured is the moka pot . it is immensely popular around the world even in italy. i used one and a cheap hotplate when i was a student to stay awake. hand grinder good exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandforumaddict Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 No thank you, I look for something good. Guessing your looking for something more exotic.... For me...... I just buy coffee beans, grind them, and then make simple black coffee in my coffee maker. Similar to this for 450 Baht http://www.lazada.co.th/otto-cm-025a-1626276.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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