Comments on: Tefal Quick cup review

By: Paul Valentine

Paul Valentine — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:38:04 +0000

OK the bubbles thing. This is caused because the Quick Cup does not actually boil the water. Try with a kettle i.e. stop the process BEFORE the kettle has boiled and you will get the same reaction. But, it is mainly an aesthetic issue. Still undecided. I think the technology is derived from the Gaggia espresso machine and mine has lasted quite well, but not sure about the Tefal. I think these units are thrown out by the million somewhere in China.

Thanks for the comments – very helpful

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:08:01 +0000

I’d like to add, that after using the Morphy Richards Meno One Cup for several weeks now I can say I’m not so sure it’s better than the quick cup. I have some quibbles about it, particularly that unlike the Quick Cup, which as far as I know actually heats the water as it pumps it through into the cup – this one heats the water in the bottom of the chamber and then pumps it to the cup. The problem with this method is that it also heats up a lot of the other water in the water compartment so there is wasted heat and the water is constantly being made warm.

There are other issues I have with it but don’t have time to do a proper review unless enough interest is shown. However, I’m not saying it’s no good, and generally it does the job.

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:16:36 +0000

Hello Mr Gwilym Phillips: I’ve just swapped my Quickcup for a Morphy Richards Meno One Cup, which apart from three specific annoyances I’m quite pleased with. On balance think it’s better than the Quickcup. I’d love to find time to review it, hopefully I will eventually. It differs from the Quickcup in that it actually boils the water before dispensing it but it is only supposed to boil cupfuls at a time with the ability to adjust the amount for small cups to large mugs. It’s quieter than the Quickcup, which has a very annoying constant pumping and steaming noise throughout its operation and it looks considerably more stylish…

By: Mr Gwilym Phillips

Mr Gwilym Phillips — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:34:50 +0000

Hi, just to add another unmentioned advantage, I am about to buy one for my mum, who due to health issues finds it difficult to lift and fill, or lift and pour a kettle, even if only part filled. This device would seem to be the answer, as she can fill the tank with a jug (this is how she fills her kettle), and from then on she can have a quick cuppa without any painful lifting. Brilliant.

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:28:17 +0000

Herry: If you use the filters for the Tefal Quickcup I don't think you should need to descale as they are called "Replacement Claris anti-scale cartridges". Trying distilled white vinegar might help as it's known for doing all sorts of jobs. Other than that there are many descaling tablets on the market for descaling kettles and coffee makers.