[bblost]

I like Nescafe instant coffee.
About half a teaspoon of coffee added to hot water with one tablespoon of milk.
No Sugar.

While I love Filter Kaapi, this combination is my current favorite

[Punzabi]

My taste buds rejected instant coffee long ago (not to offend bblost and likes). At work, I have access to coffee machine but fancying a cuppa at home means a run to a coffee shop. So, recently bought a basic Sunbeam coffee maker to calm those coffee cravings on evenings/weekend.



It takes grounded beans.
Thanks to the purchase, I crave for a hot-frothy-chocolaty cuppa every evening now

[avingodb]

any suggestions on where to buy good filter coffee (powder) in Delhi?

[paras211]

My French press just broke. Looking to buy a machine. What are the features to look for and at what cost. Don't intend to spend a bomb. I drink black or with a spoon of milk.

[F50]

I have a Black and Decker machine. Load it up with water and coffee at night and my coffee is ready at 7 am sharp! I wake to the aroma of Folgers coffee.

[Gansan]

Originally Posted by avingodb

any suggestions on where to buy good filter coffee (powder) in Delhi?

Spencers, Reliance Fresh should have it. Buy Coorg or Kothas. Chicory content not to exceed 20 %.

If you are looking for South Indian roast & grind shops, try Karol Baugh, Munirkha areas.

[Astleviz]

Originally Posted by paras211

My French press just broke. Looking to buy a machine. What are the features to look for and at what cost. Don't intend to spend a bomb. I drink black or with a spoon of milk.

If you have regular black coffee or coffee with milk, you can get a decent coffee machine for approx. 1800-2500 bucks. There are several options from bajaj, inalsa, black & decker, morphy richards etc.

But if you like espressos, get a pump based machine. This has a much higher pressure (15 bars as compared to 3 bars in the cheaper machines), the higher pressure gives you an espresso with a proper thick crema that you get at CCD/ barista. These machines are available for 10-15000 bucks. But if you can live without the crema, the 2000 buck machines will do just as fine.

[normally_crazy]

Originally Posted by theexperthand

I once made the mistake of buying horribly overpriced Davidoff instant coffee from Thoms bakery - first sip, and I realized what a waste of money that was. Now it is always Kalamne for me.

Thanks Sam, for this thread.

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Buying imported coffee is really a waste of money. Especially these big brand coffees. I love the coffee we get in India. It is delicious and really very affordable.

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I have a Davidoff coffee gifted to me by a fellow BHPian. I intend to try it one of these days, but I am pretty sure it will be of excellent quality, just like most things Davidoff.

Sam ??? Davidoff paid you ?

I am going to get a Coffee maker this month for sure - next time anyone visits my home, he/she will be coffee from freshly ground beans ..bas !

And can we grind the beans and use it immediately ?

[paras211]

Originally Posted by Astleviz

If you have regular black coffee or coffee with milk, you can get a decent coffee machine for approx. 1800-2500 bucks. There are several options from bajaj, inalsa, black & decker, morphy richards etc.

But if you like espressos, get a pump based machine. This has a much higher pressure (15 bars as compared to 3 bars in the cheaper machines), the higher pressure gives you an espresso with a proper thick crema that you get at CCD/ barista. These machines are available for 10-15000 bucks. But if you can live without the crema, the 2000 buck machines will do just as fine.

Where do I buy high pressure machines ? What brands do I look at ?

[ariesonu]

Originally Posted by paras211

My French press just broke. Looking to buy a machine. What are the features to look for and at what cost. Don't intend to spend a bomb. I drink black or with a spoon of milk.

Try at nearest COFFEE CAFE DAY (CCD).
You'll get good advise & better pricing than going at buying one at shop which has no idea why they are selling this thing.

Shabba Khair.

[normally_crazy]

Originally Posted by paras211

My French press just broke. Looking to buy a machine. What are the features to look for and at what cost. Don't intend to spend a bomb. I drink black or with a spoon of milk.

Marks and Spencer French press - 1200 bucks

[Sam Kapasi]

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

can we grind the beans and use it immediately ?

That IS the best way to make coffee.

[Astleviz]

Originally Posted by paras211

Where do I buy high pressure machines ? What brands do I look at ?

These should be available at and decent appliance store or you can check these out on ebay-

Delonghi EC152 Pump Espresso Coffee Machine | eBay

Morphy Richards Roma Pump coffee Maker | eBay

coffee maker, coffee machine, pump espresso maker, pod coffee maker, italian | eBay

[Cenez]

Hi Sam, thanks for the information about Dukens. I honestly would never have found it on my own. It is a really nice shop, with loads of coffee
The funny part was explaining how I got to know about the place! The conversation was something like.. " Auto website, umm, different thread, umm, Coffee!!, umm never mind, its a long story!" Well she took my word for it, that it was a long story.
The owner and his assistant are both really helpful, and although they generally sell in bulk, they are nice enough to blend and pack 1 kg. bags.
It is best, however, to call before going.

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Marks and Spencer French press - 1200 bucks

So you bought that finally and not a full fledged machine?