Lyons Coffee Bags

artyboo
artyboo Forum Participant Posts: 457
edited July 2016 in Food & Drink #1

I don't know if anyone has mentioned them on here before but I have just bought and tried them. A fantastic, no hassle cup of fresh coffee. (I bought the No3) Just right for a weekend away int wagon. Got them in Sainsbugs

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  • JillwithaJay
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    edited July 2016 #2

    Thanks for the tip.  We love to chill around 11.00 am with a good cup of 'proper' coffee.

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  • brue
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    edited July 2016 #3

    I'm addicted to fresh coffee, even when travelling. I resort to the packs of plastic filter cups on the move so the bags are an easier idea. Smile

  • Freelander359
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    edited July 2016 #4

    We first tried a cafetiere, then we tried the coffee bags, then the little plastic filter cups. Now back with the cafetiere that for us seems to be the best option and we just empty the coffee grounds into the bin before washing the jug.

  • Whittakerr
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    edited July 2016 #5

    I also use a cafetiere when away but after trying every conservable way of making good coffee at home  nothing beats the Nespresso machine I’ve got.

  • brue
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    edited July 2016 #6

    I use a cafetiere on site but when on the move I use something quick and easy.

  • bill
    bill Forum Participant Posts: 388
    edited July 2016 #7

    We have been using them for some time, since being advertised in the CC monthly mag, and they have just been rebranded and repackaged called No. 3.

    Look out when they are on offer for £1.75 and stock up, normally £2.60.

     

    Bill

  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited July 2016 #8

    What, you don't take the Nespresso machine carravaning?

    No neither do we. But not for the want of other half trying.

    re coffee bags, yes i used to buy them in bulk for my parents when on offer.

  • RJLJ
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    edited July 2016 #9

    Unfortunately i didn't like the coffee bags but we did take the nespresso machine with us.  Then i kept my eyes open for a good deal and bought one of the smaller models that we keep in the van.  Yes i know the coffee is expensive but we do like it!

  • brue
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    edited July 2016 #10

    I'm not that keen on coffee bags either, they've been around for awhile, I'd forgotten about them. Useful with a flask on a journey. I think this is a true coffee addicts thread.Wink

  • tigerfish
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    edited July 2016 #11

    I only drink Coffee so like a nice mugful (Not a cup).

    That really is the nub of the problem. Have tried several of the coffee machines using the little metalic coffee "tablets" that you insert into the machine, but they dont seem to be designed to deliver a mugful, - only a little Italian style cupful. No good
    for me!

    At the moment quite happy with Kenco Columbian instant that does deliver a very nice mugful.  But the coffee bags that you suggest are certainly worth a try.

    If only the machines that claim to deliver a genuinely good coffee, did so in proper mug sized quantities I would have one!

    TF

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2016 #12

    ...and it's lukewarm.  My Son in law has one and, frankly, I'd sooner have a hot mug of instant.

  • Navigateur
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    edited July 2016 #13

    Bags, powders, cartridges, etc all produce ersatz.  I have a proper (small) espresso machine in the caravan and get delicious black coffee with great crema. 

    "Do you want steamed milk with that?"

  • RJLJ
    RJLJ Forum Participant Posts: 148
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    edited July 2016 #14

    Tigerfish, you do get different sizes of coffee with the nespresso machine. There's a push button on each side of the machine and you set them for how much water you want.  My husband likes a mugful so uses the lungo pods and and one button.  I like smaller
    cups so use different pods and the other button!  We're both happy.

  • tigerfish
    tigerfish Forum Participant Posts: 1,362
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    edited July 2016 #15

    RJLJ,

    Thanks for that!  Will give it a try.  I love decent coffee but not in Italian strength & sizes!  That might solve a problem!

    TF

  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited July 2016 #16

    Yes you can adjust the quantity of water per shot on the capsule machines, but the amount of coffee in the cap just isn't up to a big shot. I use two capsules for a big mug, costs me a fortune ! A coffee marketeer's dream.

    Could be hotter but okay if you preheat the mug with the steam. My biggest gripe is too much froth from ours, the in-laws similar machine is much better.

    But still a tasty treat.

  • PLMetcalfe
    PLMetcalfe Forum Participant Posts: 23
    edited July 2016 #17

    Have to admit we have a Nespresso machine in the caravan. We have a bean to cup machine at home but that is to big and heavy to take otherwise we would.Worried

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