Coffee machines

OK, need a new coffee machine in the office, only a few of us and visitors drink coffee and "instant freeze dried coffee" is the devils work and should never, ever, be even considered, let alone allowed to become part of ones system, even briefly (unless plastered).

So we need a 'pod' machine, to avoid mess and faff ala my beloved ground machine at home where I'm happy to put in the extra time to make and clean up afterwards.

Budget won't stetch to ground-to-cup jobs at >£200, so has to be pod/capsule.

Help!

1. What is better? Nespresso, Tassimo or other (don't say Senseo, tried that, not impressed)
2. Are there any chain stores that offer you the choice of trying the darn things before you part with your hard earned?

Cheers.

Ah John Lewis, I normally avoid due to the suspicion that if my mother shops there they must be bl**dy expensive, but if they let you try them out and someone else is picking up the bill......

I've always found Nespresso to make a nice cup, although I fear the 'pods' might be quite expensive to buy. I've only made a cup when other people have owned them.

Nespresso is the way forward. Clean and very easy and the coffee tastes top notch. The milk foaming device is great for cappuccino's or latte's if you want to offer that option. Amazingly quick as well.

Do they drink proper coffee up north Andy?  BTW... why aren't you coming tomorrow to show Grumpf a good time in the Geep?