Harts of Stur Kitchen Issue 08, Winter 2018-19 | Page 47

Coffee Machine Buyers Guide/ kit T H E Pod or Capsule machines M aking coffee doesn’t get any easier than with a capsule or pod machine. Each capsule contains the right amount of coffee and you can buy your preference of different strengths and varieties. They are as simple as pressing a button and not forgetting to put a cup under the nozzle so perfect for busy mornings when you’re still half asleep. The cost per cup is higher than with other methods but the machines are compact and high-tech and the coffee is great and hassle-free. EXPERT ADVICE “I totally get the convenience of capsule coffee, but if you’re looking for an adventure with coffee, keep the capsule machine for when you’re in a hurry to get to work and keep the more interesting methods of brewing for the weekend.” Giles Dick-Read KitchenAid Artisan Nespresso Empire Red Coffee Maker & Aeroccino 3 KitchenAid Artisan die-cast metal construction meets Nespresso Coffee quality - sturdy, stable and easy to clean. Select variable strengths and volume control: 6 settings from ristretto to lungo - choose the volume and strength of coffee to taste. The under 30 second heat-up time and auto shut off mean you can enjoy a cup of Nespresso coffee in an instant. The Nespresso designed capsule loading system with hands-on lever operation means easy loading and use and the easy-filling 1.4L water tank is removable multiple servings. Don’t forget the milk. Nespresso Aeroccino 3 comes with one-touch operation for cold and hot froth. It quickly heats to 65-70°C and froths the desired milk preparations for your coffee RRP: £369.00 Harts Price: £319.94 (also available without Aeroccino frother) Lavazza Jolie & Milk White Coffee Machine The Lavazza Jolie White coffee machine with integrated milk frother work with Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee capsules and has a 10 bar pressure pump for delivering smooth hot coffee. There are two dose buttons; The small button is for a single espresso shot the large button is for a lungo measure of coffee. The coffee machine will be ready to use in approximately 35 seconds thanks to its Thermoblock technology. The integrated milk frother has three functions; hot, cold frothed and hot milk using conduction heating Lavazza Fantasia Plus White Coffee Machine technology. The frother can heat up to 180ml of This coffee machine’s minimalist look is enhanced by its Ice White milk for heating and 120ml if the milk is going to be finish and brushed aluminium side plates. The No Wait system means frothed, allowing room for expansion of milk when you can select your coffee whilst the machine is pre-heating. The 15- frothy. All removable components are dishwasher bar pump pressure will extract a perfect crema-topped espresso with safe and to save energy it automatically powers off pleny of milk frothing options while a descaling alert will keep the after 9 minutes of inactivity. java flowing. Harts Price: £129.00 Harts Price: £169.00 Sage Stainless Steel Creatista Plus Nespresso Coffee Machine Awake your inner Barista thanks to this first Nespresso coffee machine to feature an automated steam wand allowing you to create perfectly textured milk at your preferred temperature and even indulge in some latte art. It has a large capacity 1.5-litre water tank and also comes with a 480ml stainless steel milk jug for texturing your milk in. Lavazza coffee capsules also available at www.hartsofstur.com RRP: £449.99 Harts Price: £399.00 47 www.hartsofstur.com We Love Harts Lovely shop been shopping there for 25 plus years... Staff cannot do enough for you, always there to help... Ordered online was very quick delivery as well.... Love Harts! Jane Weldon