Cappuccino machines

[KAZ]

Which is the best? Reviews of makes/models and prices appreciated.
Thanks!!

[radiogaga]

hiya, we've got a gaggia classic.
it cost 200 squids in the sale.
great cups coffee / espresso
mum's got a bean to cup machine, they are for sale in shops such as wittards and john lewis.
a lot cleaner and compact.
i remember the bean to cup machine being in the 400 squids price range.
i prefer my mums coffee machine as its less messy. the quality of the cup of coffee is similar.

[Goodsoulette]

I have a gaggia one (200) and one from Starbucks which cost me 90 but i think it should be about 180. The gaggia one isnt a patch on the Starbucks one. However, my dads gaggia that is 400 quid does make lush espresso but still only about the same as the Starbucks machine.

I would also recommend you buy a burr grinder to go with it, deffo not a blade grinder as you need the coffee to be quite fine and the blades burn the coffee making it taste bitter. Basically you are looking for a machine that produces an excellent crema with arabica beans.

If the tank on the machine you buy isnt that big, give the milk a little blast in the microwave and use the steamer to add the froth.

[Goodsoulette]

Oh and whichever one you buy bit on the group head always need replacing at some point so make sure these are available from somewhere easy to save you forking out on a new machine.