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Sage By Heston Blumenthal The Barista Express
Harts Price : £ 494
1 . Automatic bean to cup You used to only see these machines in commercial coffee outlets , not least because they can come with quite a price tag . They do give you all the advantages of beans and the freshness of ground coffee and , brilliantly , are now available in your own home . “ They ’ re a wonderful kitchen gadget and make a decent espresso ,” Giles says . “ But you need to know how to look after them .”
2 . Filter coffee Forget that pot of bitter brew sitting in the corner of your office kitchen . Filter coffee can be magical . “ All the purists head for filter coffee ,” explains Giles . “ It ’ s the ultimate form of coffee . You really get the best flavour out of the bean .” Filter coffee machines , whether porcelain , plastic or pour-over , have the advantage of handling any type of coffee grounds , from fine to coarse .
Cuisinart Grind and Brew Plus Filter Coffee Machine
Harts Price : £ 135
Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker
Harts Price : £ 20
3 . French press “ These are great for bulk brewing , such as for a dinner party ,” Giles recommends . “ They ’ re easy to get hold of , fairly inexpensive , and you can brew any coffee . But you must get your proportions correct .” Since the grounds in a French press ( also known as a cafetiere ) sit in the water , Giles advises drinking the coffee within ten minutes . With a filter brew , on the other hand , you can enjoy the coffee for longer if kept warm .
Bodum French Press Harts Price : £ 29.95
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