Get the legendary Absinthe and experience the ultimate drunk.
Aug 24th 2005, 1:50 pm
#16
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In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (Padraig Breathnach) wrote:
> *From:* Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]>
> *Date:* Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:23 +0100
>
> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was
> basically >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning
> windows.
>
> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
(White) vinegar is the perfect cleaner for clogged-up coffee machines,
too, and boils rather spectacularly!
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The poster formerly known as [email protected].
[email protected] (Padraig Breathnach) wrote:
> *From:* Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]>
> *Date:* Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:23 +0100
>
> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was
> basically >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning
> windows.
>
> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
(White) vinegar is the perfect cleaner for clogged-up coffee machines,
too, and boils rather spectacularly!
----------------------------------------------
The poster formerly known as [email protected].
Aug 24th 2005, 2:11 pm
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Re: Get the legendary Absinthe and experience the ultimate drunk.
<[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] (Padraig Breathnach) wrote:
>
> > *From:* Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]>
> > *Date:* Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:23 +0100
> >
> > "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was
> > basically >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning
> > windows.
> >
> > Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>
> (White) vinegar is the perfect cleaner for clogged-up coffee machines,
My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
cafetiere.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] (Padraig Breathnach) wrote:
>
> > *From:* Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]>
> > *Date:* Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:23 +0100
> >
> > "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was
> > basically >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning
> > windows.
> >
> > Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>
> (White) vinegar is the perfect cleaner for clogged-up coffee machines,
My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
cafetiere.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Aug 24th 2005, 2:22 pm
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Re: Get the legendary Absinthe and experience the ultimate drunk.
chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
wrote:
>
> My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
> manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
> such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
> plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
> cafetiere.
>
Some automatic drip machines brew directly into an insulated container,
rather than ruining good coffee with a hotplate.
I generally use a cone and filter on top of a large mug, unless I'm making
coffee for a group.
And in very-hard-water areas, regular use of vinegar _does_ keep the
machine's innards from clogging up.
Sheila
wrote:
>
> My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
> manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
> such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
> plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
> cafetiere.
>
Some automatic drip machines brew directly into an insulated container,
rather than ruining good coffee with a hotplate.
I generally use a cone and filter on top of a large mug, unless I'm making
coffee for a group.
And in very-hard-water areas, regular use of vinegar _does_ keep the
machine's innards from clogging up.
Sheila
Aug 24th 2005, 8:17 pm
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[email protected] (chancellor of the duchy of besses
o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
><[email protected]> wrote:
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> [email protected] (Padraig Breathnach) wrote:
>>
>> > *From:* Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]>
>> > *Date:* Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:23 +0100
>> >
>> > "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> > >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was
>> > basically >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning
>> > windows.
>> >
>> > Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>>
>> (White) vinegar is the perfect cleaner for clogged-up coffee machines,
>My, I'm the curmudgeon today,
Agreed.
>but no! That's what you read in the
>manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
>such a clean-out,
If you have hard water, it needs regular maintenance.
>and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
>plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
>cafetiere.
I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
--
PB
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o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
><[email protected]> wrote:
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> [email protected] (Padraig Breathnach) wrote:
>>
>> > *From:* Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]>
>> > *Date:* Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:23 +0100
>> >
>> > "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> > >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was
>> > basically >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning
>> > windows.
>> >
>> > Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>>
>> (White) vinegar is the perfect cleaner for clogged-up coffee machines,
>My, I'm the curmudgeon today,
Agreed.
>but no! That's what you read in the
>manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
>such a clean-out,
If you have hard water, it needs regular maintenance.
>and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
>plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
>cafetiere.
I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
--
PB
The return address has been MUNGED
Aug 24th 2005, 8:39 pm
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Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
> [email protected] (chancellor of the duchy of besses
> o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
[]
> >but no! That's what you read in the
> >manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
> >such a clean-out,
> >
> If you have hard water, it needs regular maintenance.
Where I lived in London had a really bad hard water problem. I suggest
moving as a solution! :)
> >and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
> >plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
> >cafetiere.
> >
> I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
> let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
> wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
I also use the microwave for reheating (in this case cafetiere) coffee.
It has a grill as well, so it's pretty useful for other things. I freeze
pasta if I've made too much, and the microwave is pretty good for
heating it up- adding olive oil, herbs etc. makes it an acceptable 'fast
food' lunch IMO.
--
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> [email protected] (chancellor of the duchy of besses
> o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
[]
> >but no! That's what you read in the
> >manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
> >such a clean-out,
> >
> If you have hard water, it needs regular maintenance.
Where I lived in London had a really bad hard water problem. I suggest
moving as a solution! :)
> >and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
> >plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
> >cafetiere.
> >
> I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
> let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
> wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
I also use the microwave for reheating (in this case cafetiere) coffee.
It has a grill as well, so it's pretty useful for other things. I freeze
pasta if I've made too much, and the microwave is pretty good for
heating it up- adding olive oil, herbs etc. makes it an acceptable 'fast
food' lunch IMO.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Aug 24th 2005, 8:49 pm
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Re: Get the legendary Absinthe and experience the ultimate drunk.
On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:17:11 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
>let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
>wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
How else can you cook an egg? :-)
--
Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
>let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
>wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
How else can you cook an egg? :-)
--
Martin
Aug 24th 2005, 8:50 pm
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:33 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was basically
>> >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning windows.
>>
>> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>Though you can't consume it, window cleaner is just as cheap and
>effective!
Boots mouthwash is available in several fruity flavours. I suppose you
can drink it?
--
Martin
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was basically
>> >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning windows.
>>
>> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>Though you can't consume it, window cleaner is just as cheap and
>effective!
Boots mouthwash is available in several fruity flavours. I suppose you
can drink it?
--
Martin
Aug 24th 2005, 8:51 pm
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:29:58 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Not having a power washer, I wait until they are 5% translucent.
or an old wife :-)
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Martin
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Not having a power washer, I wait until they are 5% translucent.
or an old wife :-)
--
Martin
Aug 24th 2005, 8:52 pm
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:11:37 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
>manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
>such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
>plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
>cafetiere.
or use a Senseo.
--
Martin
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
>manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
>such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
>plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
>cafetiere.
or use a Senseo.
--
Martin
Aug 24th 2005, 8:54 pm
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Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:33 +0100, [email protected]
> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
> offy) wrote:
>
> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was basically
> >> >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning windows.
> >>
> >> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
> >
> >Though you can't consume it, window cleaner is just as cheap and
> >effective!
>
> Boots mouthwash is available in several fruity flavours. I suppose you
> can drink it?
I haven't tried. Does it go well with window cleaner?
--
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photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:33 +0100, [email protected]
> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
> offy) wrote:
>
> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was basically
> >> >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning windows.
> >>
> >> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
> >
> >Though you can't consume it, window cleaner is just as cheap and
> >effective!
>
> Boots mouthwash is available in several fruity flavours. I suppose you
> can drink it?
I haven't tried. Does it go well with window cleaner?
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Aug 24th 2005, 8:54 pm
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Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:17:11 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
> >let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
> >wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
>
> How else can you cook an egg? :-)
Makes sense that someone who uses 'cook' with 'egg' suggests a
microwave! :)
--
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> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:17:11 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
> >let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
> >wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
>
> How else can you cook an egg? :-)
Makes sense that someone who uses 'cook' with 'egg' suggests a
microwave! :)
--
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usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Aug 24th 2005, 8:56 pm
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Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:11:37 +0100, [email protected]
> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
> offy) wrote:
>
> >My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
> >manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
> >such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
> >plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
> >cafetiere.
>
> or use a Senseo.
Oh, no- I saw one demonstrated at Tesco- I didn't like the look of it.
Does it taste any good?
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:11:37 +0100, [email protected]
> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
> offy) wrote:
>
> >My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
> >manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
> >such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
> >plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
> >cafetiere.
>
> or use a Senseo.
Oh, no- I saw one demonstrated at Tesco- I didn't like the look of it.
Does it taste any good?
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Aug 24th 2005, 10:06 pm
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:54:28 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:33 +0100, [email protected]
>> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
>> offy) wrote:
>>
>> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was basically
>> >> >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning windows.
>> >>
>> >> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>> >
>> >Though you can't consume it, window cleaner is just as cheap and
>> >effective!
>>
>> Boots mouthwash is available in several fruity flavours. I suppose you
>> can drink it?
>I haven't tried. Does it go well with window cleaner?
The lady next door says the window cleaner goes well with Boots
Mouthwash :-)
--
Martin
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:29:33 +0100, [email protected]
>> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
>> offy) wrote:
>>
>> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >> "JX Bardant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I bought so-called absinth in Prague a few years ago... It was basically
>> >> >just alcohol and colour, just good enough for cleaning windows.
>> >>
>> >> Alcohol isn't very good for cleaning windows. Use vinegar.
>> >
>> >Though you can't consume it, window cleaner is just as cheap and
>> >effective!
>>
>> Boots mouthwash is available in several fruity flavours. I suppose you
>> can drink it?
>I haven't tried. Does it go well with window cleaner?
The lady next door says the window cleaner goes well with Boots
Mouthwash :-)
--
Martin
Aug 24th 2005, 10:07 pm
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:54:28 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:17:11 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
>> >let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
>> >wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
>>
>> How else can you cook an egg? :-)
>Makes sense that someone who uses 'cook' with 'egg' suggests a
>microwave! :)
Have you forgotten Mixi's special recipe?
--
Martin
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:17:11 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >I use a coffee machine, but agree about the effect of hot plates. I
>> >let coffee cool down, and reheat it in the microwave. In fact, if it
>> >wasn't for coffee and fish, I'd have no use for a microwave.
>>
>> How else can you cook an egg? :-)
>Makes sense that someone who uses 'cook' with 'egg' suggests a
>microwave! :)
Have you forgotten Mixi's special recipe?
--
Martin
Aug 24th 2005, 10:15 pm
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:56:14 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:11:37 +0100, [email protected]
>> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
>> offy) wrote:
>>
>> >My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
>> >manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
>> >such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
>> >plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
>> >cafetiere.
>>
>> or use a Senseo.
>Oh, no- I saw one demonstrated at Tesco- I didn't like the look of it.
>Does it taste any good?
Depends which blend of coffee you use. IMO it makes a good cup of
coffee in record time. I've been hooked on mine since I bought it
almost two years ago. The only snag was that the coffee pads are
expensive. However ever since I bought mine there has been a
supermarket price cutting war here. We have enough cut price packets
to last a considerable time. The coffee pads are all Douwe Egberts
because DE and Philips have a patent which they enforce. However
Melita make a holder in which you can insert your own coffee. It's
fiddly to use, it took me 20 minutes of pissing around to make one cup
with it the first time.
--
Martin
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:11:37 +0100, [email protected]
>> (chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
>> offy) wrote:
>>
>> >My, I'm the curmudgeon today, but no! That's what you read in the
>> >manuals. If you clean the coffee machine properly, it shouldn't need
>> >such a clean-out, and in any case- don't use a coffee machine. A hot
>> >plate kills the taste after a few minutes. Make espresso or use a
>> >cafetiere.
>>
>> or use a Senseo.
>Oh, no- I saw one demonstrated at Tesco- I didn't like the look of it.
>Does it taste any good?
Depends which blend of coffee you use. IMO it makes a good cup of
coffee in record time. I've been hooked on mine since I bought it
almost two years ago. The only snag was that the coffee pads are
expensive. However ever since I bought mine there has been a
supermarket price cutting war here. We have enough cut price packets
to last a considerable time. The coffee pads are all Douwe Egberts
because DE and Philips have a patent which they enforce. However
Melita make a holder in which you can insert your own coffee. It's
fiddly to use, it took me 20 minutes of pissing around to make one cup
with it the first time.
--
Martin
