I have been cursed by a television commercial at the moment that features the new Uno:Uno coffee pod based machine from Russell Hobb.
I think every coffee snob today started by drinking instant coffee. For those who make the transition from instant to freshly brewed espresso, there where probably many modest steps.
The new Uno:Uno coffee maker uses small coffee pods that fit into the top of this mostly plastic machine. It is very small, about as wide as two espresso cups.
The stream of fluid coming out of the twin nozzles (I won’t call it a porta filter) at a rated 2.2 bars, is reminiscent of moderate strength tea with no sign of crema of any kind.
I don’t mind what other people drink because I think with coffee appreciation you can show the art to people and some will be converted, some will still prefer to drink instant and coke.
This machine lies at the instant end of the market. My cries of protest when this advertisement appears draw a supportive murmur from my wife – ah well.
