Wez-O Posted October 5, 2015 Share I must say that despite the Dolce Gusto pods being a bit pricey, I do LOVE THEM.That said, I wish Dolce Gusto would bring the unsweetened pods into the country. I have to ship them from Europe myself as I generally don't use sugar in my coffee.By the way, that "special" isn't great. I got my machine for free in Switzerland after buying two boxes of refills for what was effectively R160. Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted October 5, 2015 Share eerm..... NO..... I wasn't talking to you For you though...V12man, would this machine be okay (just as a filler obviously) when my real machine is in for its weekly 197 point service? Thanks in advanceAverage Joe V12man 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 5, 2015 Share I must say that despite the Dolce Gusto pods being a bit pricey, I do LOVE THEM.That said, I wish Dolce Gusto would bring the unsweetened pods into the country. I have to ship them from Europe myself as I generally don't use sugar in my coffee.They do have a bigger variety of flavours and some interesting things like hot chocolate, but that price!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazambaan Posted October 5, 2015 Share Hand grinder. Which is the best reasonably (say under R1 000) priced? The Porlex? Please, no comments from the serious for whom grinders start at R10 000 ; I will start looking at them, then there is trouble. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted October 5, 2015 Share They do have a bigger variety of flavours and some interesting things like hot chocolate, but that price!!Yeah I hear you, the cheapest you can find them now is R89 for 8 (or R89 for 16 if you like the strong coffees). Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 5, 2015 Share Hand grinder. Which is the best reasonably (say under R1 000) priced? The Porlex? Please, no comments from the serious for whom grinders start at R10 000 ; I will start looking at them, then there is trouble. Porlex mini is always a good option. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 5, 2015 Share Yeah I hear you, the cheapest you can find them now is R89 for 8 (or R89 for 16 if you like the strong coffees).That is quite a lot cheaper than I remember them being, last I saw was around R130 for 8.The 8 were effectively 4 though as it required two different pods to make a cup. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted October 5, 2015 Share That is quite a lot cheaper than I remember them being, last I saw was around R130 for 8.The 8 were effectively 4 though as it required two different pods to make a cup.R89 for 8 cups of cappuccino:http://www.takealot.com/nescafe-dolce-gusto-cappuccino-coffee-capsules/PLID28058197 R89 for 16 cups of Cafe Au Laithttp://www.takealot.com/nescafe-dolce-gusto-caf-au-lait-coffee-capsules/PLID28058209 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted October 5, 2015 Share Porlex mini is always a good option.It does the job, but if I knew what I know now a few years ago, I would never have bought a ceramic burr hand grinder. When using a good steel burr hand grinder you save time, and the grind is more consistent. Paying a bit more now for a grinder that will last, and which you will keep on using for a long time is actually the cost effective solution. Trust me, I have been through this exercise. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted October 5, 2015 Share It does the job, but if I knew what I know now a few years ago, I would never have bought a ceramic burr hand grinder. When using a good steel burr hand grinder you save time, and the grind is more consistent. Paying a bit more now for a grinder that will last, and which you will keep on using for a long time is actually the cost effective solution. Trust me, I have been through this exercise. I agree, my hario, being a hario is great... would I buy one again? No. Oxter 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted October 5, 2015 Share Guys, I'm due to sell my Oscar and Kompak K3 grinder soon. If anyone here is interested. Feel free to PM for details and pics etc. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 5, 2015 Share I wasn't talking to you For you though...V12man, would this machine be okay (just as a filler obviously) when my real machine is in for its weekly 197 point service? coffee2.jpg Thanks in advanceAverage Joe Yup - that would do - in no uncertain terms Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted October 5, 2015 Share Yup - that would do - in no uncertain terms Cool, you still harvest organs in your off time right? What's the going rate for a kidney these days... one careful lady owner the nerd and V12man 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenironside Posted October 5, 2015 Share Guys, I'm due to sell my Oscar and Kompak K3 grinder soon. If anyone here is interested. Feel free to PM for details and pics etc.Hi, what are you thinking of asking and where are you? I'm interested. Regards, Ken Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted October 5, 2015 Share Hi, based in Cape Town. R13000 for both, comes with portafilter and all the baskets. Can throw in a tamper as well. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 5, 2015 Share Cool, you still harvest organs in your off time right? What's the going rate for a kidney these days... one careful lady owner 250k.... USD - ballpark.... plus Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/209/#findComment-2723847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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