Bosch Tassimo TAS4511UC Coffee Maker, Single Serve Review

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(More customer reviews)The Bosch Tassimo is an excellent single-serve brewing machine.I've been using the Keurig system (which I love) for several years, but wanted a machine at the office which could make a decent cup of espresso.This machine does not disappoint.

Overall, it's quieter than the Keurig and more energy efficient.It only heats the water when you are ready to make the coffee.However, it is very fast, so don't worry about speed.

It makes a good cup of espresso.Though not as good as freshly ground beans from our super-automatic at home, the machine makes a better cup than I've had at many coffee shops.

The only difference I can tell between the $99 version and the $139 version is the inclusion of a water filter on the more expensive model and a more attractive finish.Both produce a fine cup of coffee and are sturdy, well-built machines.Because the cheaper model does NOT have a water filter, it holds slightly more water.I plan to use bottled water in my machine, so it makes little difference to me.The Bosch also has a smaller footprint than the Keurig machine.

It produces excellent coffee that is tailored to the type of coffee you are making.The one downside to the system is that there is not the VARIETY of coffee available for it that you can find for the Keurig.But, I think the taste of the coffee is superior, and you can't make an espresso with a Keurig.The Starbuck's blends produced for the coffee maker are excellent and taste fresh.I particularly recommend Starbucks Africa Kitamu, T-Discs for Tassimo System, 6.1-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2) for those who like a very strong and bold-flavored coffee.The Starbucks House Blend, Medium, T-Discs for Tassimo System, 6.1-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2) tastes VERY much like the brew you get at the bistro (or better) for a much smaller cost.

Remember, there are TWO different types of milk cartridges for Tassimo. Latte's use a regular steamed milk cartridge and machiatos and cappuccinos use a frothed milk cartridge. Same milk, different texture due to differences in bar coding on each of the disks.

Highly Recommend This Machine.

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Braun Tassimo TA1200 Single-Serve Hot-Beverage System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product from Target for $129 today for two reasons:1 - I have recently developed a dependence on Starbucks Caffee Mocha - it does not have much of a coffee taste, which I like, and the shot of espresso in it helps me concentrate.I work at home and its easy to get distracted.The small size has been costing me over $3 so I need to just make it at home 2 - Though I'm not a coffee drinker, most of my friends are and Ilike the idea of being able to offer them a cup of coffee, cappucino or espresso (or hot chocolate) now and then.

I researched the single serve machines quite a bit and found that Tassimo is a good machine, though the coffee is not as good as if made from freshly ground beans in a french press.That's okay with me - I'm just making one serving a day of espresso and mixing in a bunch of skim milk and chocolate powder so it does not have to be the best coffee flavor.Very practical as it is quick and each cup costs around $0.50 based on the T-disc prices.Note:the milk discs use a liquid rather than a powder, and this supposedly makes a better cappucino than the machines that use powdered milk disks.I use the Gevalia Espresso, then add hot skimmed milk frothed with the handheld Aerolatte, then add two spoons of Ghiradelli hot chocolate mix. It tastes great, albeit not quite as rich as Starbucks product.A friend stopped by and I made him a cup of coffee using a Maxwell house coffee disc (Target had a coupon for a free box of them when I bought the machine) and he said the coffee was very good.

You can remove the drip cup and put a full size travel mug under it if you want, though you may get a few drips on the counter after pulling your mug away.This thing is very easy to clean -the three parts you'd want to clean are easy to pull off the machine, and could go in the dishwasher though I just rinse them with clean water right after using the machine and put them back.Also, the machine allows you some control so you can increase or decrease the amount of water, and thus the strength, using the start/stop button.

My Bed, Bath and Beyond store had a great selection of Gevalia capuccino and espresso disks,and the tea and the hot chocolate disks.Target only had Maxwell House coffee disks.

In one way the Keurig machine is superior - you can make your own coffee pods. This allows you to use any type of coffee you want, and freshly ground from beans.If you are a SERIOUS coffee drinker, you should prob get the Keurig instead so you won't be limited on coffees you can use as you are with the Tassimo product.

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Introducing TASSIMO, a revolution in home brewing.This state ofthe art system delivers the ultimate in hot drink variety - coffee, tea,espresso, hot chocolate, and even authentic cappuccino & latte with realmilk, all at the touch of a button.The TASSIMO hot beverage system brews one perfectcup at a time using TASSIMO discs, called T-DISCS, that contain preciselymeasured amounts of the ingredients for each drink.Each T-DISC contains abarcode that tells the machine the optimal brewing conditions for yourdrink, expertly adjusting the brewing time, amount of water and temperature.With TASSIMO, you simply insert a T-DISC, press the button, and in abouta minute you can enjoy a delicious hot drink, one perfect cup at a time.You are also able to customize the strength of each beverage to your taste.And, since all the brewing takes place in the T-DISC itself, there is virtually no cleanup!A system this extraordinary deserves partners of the same caliber.Selectfrom world-class brands Gevalia, Suchard and Twinings to find your favoritedrink.Discover the Art of the Perfect Cup.Right on your kitchen counter.

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