Review: Tassimo Hot Beverage System from Single Serve Coffee.com

Review from Single Serve Coffee.com - Coffee Pod Reviews We received Tassimo earlier this month to review and are feeling good about this new offering in the Single Serve Coffee arena. The machine is manufactured by Braun, however Tassimo was designed by Saeco and Kraft. Tassimo will launch in the US this Fall.

The Tassimo does not use coffee pods, ESE espresso pods, or K-Cups, but utilizes a new hot beverage brewing system in the form of T-Discs. Each T-Disc has a bar code on it to tell the machine how the hot beverage of your choice needs to be prepared, and the brewing of the coffee happens inside each T-Disc as water is pushed through it. Tassimo can make single serve coffee. single serve crema coffee, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, tea and best of all - HOT CHOCOLATE.

Tassimo is also the first single serve coffee system to have liquid milk instead of powdered milk to make cappuccinos and lattes. You don't have to keep the milk T-Discs cold either, as they are shelf stable and ultra-pasteurized. By using milk T-Discs to make a latte or cappuccino, the Tassimo eliminates the need for a complicated steam wand or frothing attachment.

Update: You can now order Tassimo at Amazon.com.

Tassimo Features

The Tassimo features:

Prepare a range of freshly brewed hot drinks at the touch of a button
Works exclusively with Tassimo T-DISC beverage pods
Each cup is freshly brewed in 30-60 seconds
Large 64 oz water reservoir or 8 - 8oz drinks from each full water resevoir
Dishwasher safe parts (except water container)
Adjustable cup stand that will fit Travel mugs, regular mugs, and espresso cups
Bar code system lets Tassimo know exactly how to brew each drink
Comes complete with T-DISC starter kit to get you going
Cleaning system included
Available T-DISCS include Kenco cappuccino, espresso, cafe crema, classic blend and classic blend decaffinated; Twinnings tea and Suchard hot chocolate, and other available online

The water reservoir is very large and clear like the Nespresso Romeo. We love a clear water reservoir as you can see how your water level is doing. We also like the fact you can nearly take apart the entire machine and wash it by hand or in the dishwasher.

We really liked the adjustable cup stand. It can be removed to fit travel mugs, or put in place for espresso and regular sized coffee cups. You can dial up or down the little stand for a regular coffee mug or espresso cup. It's very sturdy and has a drain spout that connects in the back of the maker.

The machine also comes with a cleaning T-Disc. The cleaning T-Disc is essentially an empty T-Disc with a bar code to make the machine go through an intensive rinse cycle. This is very convenient if you have heavy water and need to descale your coffee makers frequently.

T-Disc Technology & Brewing Simplicity

The TASSIMO Disc (T-DISC) is designed to work exclusively with the TASSIMO machine. Each T-DISC contains a precisely measured amount of coffee, tea, chocolate or concentrated milk, and is individually sealed. The T-Disc is about the same size as a pod but 1/2 inch thick and made from plastic and covered in foil.

When you insert the T-DISC, the machine reads the bar code printed on the foil label. It automatically calculates the amount of water needed, brewing time, and temperature to prepare the beverage. All the brewing happens inside the T-DISC using an inverse flow. Your beverage pours directly from T-DISC into the cup so you can prepare different drinks, one after the other.

We found inserting the T-Disc a bit weird at first. Unlike the Keurig where the foil side stays up facing you, you flip over the T-Disc to and then clamp down the jaw to puncture the disc. This also starts the Tassimo to begin heating up and when it's ready you go from red (standby), yellow (heating up), and then green (for press the button).

You can watch through a little window in the top the brewing process in action. Since the bottom of the T-Disc has an almost conical/snail shell shape to it and is clear, when you start the brew process simply look at the top of the clamp and you'll see your coffee being made. We think this is one of the more interesting design touches of the machine.

Adjusting the brew strength of each beverage you brew is pretty easy. You simply insert the T-Disc you want to make and while in the brewing cycle hit the start/stop button to stop the brew process. We liked this feature and

The Tassimo Machine Design

The Tassimo looks and feels like a very well designed, curvy coffee machine. We liked the small footprint of the Tassimo and found the machine to fit quite well into our kitchen countertop space. It does not look like a traditional coffee maker and has an almost super automatic feel to it like the Jura Capresso or the Nespresso Romeo. Like the Keurig, the head features a clamping mechanism and this gives it a real "jaw" like appearance.

The controls and lights are very easy to see and use. The machine features a standby light, a heating up light, manual light, and auto light. There is but one button to push on the Tassimo for brewing and it has a very dimpled pleasing appearance - almost like a perfect skipping stone.

Beverage and Flavor Varieties Available at Launch

There will be 15+ varieties of beverages you can product with the Tassimo system at launch.

Coffee:

Gevalia: Signature Blend, Signature Blend Crema, Signature Blend Decaf, Espresso
Carte Noir Classique (online)
Mastro Lorenzo Crema (online)
Maxwell House Cafe Collection: House Blend, Decaf, Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte (online)

Tea:

Twinings Earl Grey
Gevalia English Breakfast (on line only)

Specialty:

Gevalia Cappuccino and Latte

Hot Chocolate

Suchard

Since the machine is not available until this Fall, we only received the Gevalia coffees, Gevalia Lattes, Suchard Hot Chocolate, and Twining Earl Grey Tea to sample. As more coffees become available we will continue to review them on Single Serve Coffee.com and let you know how the flavor variety progresses.

Tasting the Gevalia Tassimo Coffee

Unlike other reviews for pod machines, we benchmarked the Tassimo coffee produced with pod coffee produced from the Bunn My Cafe & Senseo coffee pod machines. Why? We've liked the Gevalia French Roast coffee produced from their coffee pods in the past and feel we need to produce a context for the Single Serve Coffee audience given the Tassimo will be new to the market.

The Tassimo produces an 8oz cup of Signature Blend hot coffee or coffee crema from a Gevalia T-Disc. We put Columbian & French roast coffee pods into the Bunn for a benchmark to see how the extraction and coffee produced matched up. We also fired up the Senseo with the Gevalia French Roast and Columbian pods for a benchmark on the coffee "faux crema" front.

Tassimo:

8 oz cup of Coffee Signature Blend
8 oz cup of Coffee Crema

Senseo:

8 oz (Double Cup Setting) Gevalia French Roast Coffee Pods
8 oz (Double Cup Setting) Gevalia Columbian Coffee Pods

Bunn My Cafe:

8 oz Gevalia French Roast Coffee Pods
8 oz Gevalia Columbian Coffee Pods

Note: For every cup of coffee we produce, we first taste black and then taste with half & half and one teaspoon of sugar. We also like our coffee medium to strong and not totally chunky.

The Tassimo 8 oz cup of Gevalia Signature Blend coffee was quite good. The Gevalia Signature blend coffee has a good amount of flavor and is more of a light to medium roast coffee. We liked the finish and had no problem downing several cups of the coffee.

In tasting the Tassimo Gevalia coffee versus the 8 oz cup of Bunn Columbian coffee, we liked the Tassimo a little better. When we put the Gevalia Signature Coffee up against the Bunn Gevalia French Roast coffee, we preferred the french roast over the Signature blend.

The Tassimo 8 oz cup cup of Signature Blend Coffee crema was excellent. It has a rich flavorful taste with notes of chicory like flavors. We liked this cup of coffee head and shoulders above the standard coffee produced from the Signature blend coffee. It's important to note that each T-Disc is different and the coffee crema produced from the Tassimo was a little more real than the Senseo.

In tasting the Senseo coffee produced in both the Gevalia French & Columbian roast coffee pods, there was little comparison except in the amount of "faux crema" the Senseo produced. We liked the Tassimo Coffee Crema better than the Senseo coffee and found the coffee to be hotter as well. We do want to note - it's not a direct blend to blend comparison but the Senseo coffee was a little more "watery" at 8 oz compared to a the Tassimo coffee crema at 8 oz.

Tasting the Espresso & Lattes Created from the Tassimo

Making a shot of espresso and other hot beverages that use espresso is easy with the Tassimo. Simply load an Espresso T-Disc and the Tassimo will produce a 1.5 oz cup of espresso. We tried the standard shot of Tassimo Espresso to be adequate. Since the air pump in the Tassimo produces quite a bit of bubbles, the crema head tends to look a little less thick than it is, but it does have a good texture and sugar will sit on top for 2-3 seconds.

The espresso has a bit of a bitter finish. But when compared to a 1.5 oz shot of Baronet Dark Espresso pod espresso, we found it to hold up but liked the Baronet a little better (we will review the Baronet espresso pods shortly). We found the espresso to be what we call "straight up" espresso with no real distinct flavors.

Making a latte is very easy as well. You make a latte by making 1 shot of espresso, and then taking 2 milk discs to create the hot milk. In the Fall, the 2 milk discs required will be combined into 1 larger milk disc and have a unique code for "latte milk" or "cappuccino milk". Since the barcode and the Tassimo T-Disc determine how the milk is prepared, you'll need to buy latte T-Discs and cappuccino T-Discs that come in packs.

The latte produced is quite good. It has a nice rich buttery taste with pretty decent temperature. We think this is above average for a totally automated latte we've had from a Flavia or other like machines. Since you simply put in the correct discs, it's also very easy to make and takes about 3-4 minutes total time. In the Fall when there is one larger milk T-Disc, this will only take about a minute.

Making Twining Tea & Hot Chocolate with the Tassimo

Okay - we have to admit. The range of beverages you can make with the Tassimo is a little astounding. We have been working on this review for 3 days now and just hit Tea & Hot Chocolate? I can't say we're big tea drinkers here at Single Serve Coffee.com but the Twining Earl Grey tea produced tasted good to us, was hot, had a nice concentration of flavor.

I can say however we are hot chocolate fans! We often get hot mint-mocoa things are the local coffee shop and the Suchard hot chocolate is excellent. The 8 ozs of hot chocolate produced is from a liquid hot chocolate - not a powder. We're pretty sure this tips the scales on why the hot chocolate is so good. It's way better than using Quik or the like, and is on par with many of the hot chocolate drinks we've made in the past using much more time consuming measures. We even added a shot of espresso to the hot chocolate and found it to be quite good and quite the caffeine buzz.

We did note that you needed to wipe a little of the syrup from the piercing mechanism after making hot chocolate. However, even if you didn't wipe the syrup it would not contaminate the next beverage you make using the Tassimo as the brewing happens inside the T-Disc not using the piercing mechanism.

Conclusion

The Tassimo is a great machine and hot beverage system. Since the machine is not solely focused on coffee, but spans the entire hot beverage making arena, we have to give it high marks for making an excellent cup of coffee crema, decent espresso, and yummy hot chocolate.

It has several features like being able to add water in mid brew cycle and then finishing the drink without wasting the T-Disc as well as the ability to stop it from brewing and add the amount of water you'd like. It also accomodates travel mugs, regular mugs, and espresso sized cups.

We like the size of the reservoir and the footprint of the machine. We also like that nearly all of the parts you'll use are dishwasher safe and easily cleanable. The machine is pleasing to the eye and does make a nice addition to the line up of single serve coffee makers on the market.

We can say like other coffee systems (Nespresso, Keurig, Coffee Pod Machines) it's a choice to get into a system where availability of new T-Discs won't be at everyone's local super market. Many of the coffee flavors will only be available Tassimo.com, but if you are shopping on the web, we don't think availability will be a problem in the end.

The Tassimo will not have a huge variety of flavors at launch in the coffee arena, but we do feel the overall set of hot beverages you can make and the quality of the Gevalia coffee we brewed, more than outweighs the variety available at launch.

We like the Braun Tassimo and are going to give it a solid 4 out of cups. We will continue to test the machine and give you a follow up as more flavors become available and how the machine fairs with continued day to day use.

Tassimo will debut this Fall for a MRSP of $169.99 and T-Discs will be priced at $8.99 cents for a 18 or roughly $.50 a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Lattes & Cappuccinos will be priced at $9.99 and come packed with enough in each set to make 10 drinks or roughly a dollar a latte.

Tassimo will be available at Tassimo.com, Amazon.com, Federated Dept Stores (e.g. Macy's), Bloomingdales, Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens n Things, May Company Stores, Sur La Table, Best Buy, and assorted other regional department and specialty stores.

Tassimo Review

Update: You can now order Tassimo at Amazon.com.

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Jay, Would you say the Tassimo is better thn the Keurig?? I can't decide between the 2.. Also, does the tassimo produce real crema or is it the same fake stuff like the Senseo?? Scott
Posted by: Scott at August 31, 2005 12:09 PM

It's just different. If you like all the variety of Keurig for coffee (45+) then go that route. If you like the ability to make a bunch of different hot drinks, then Tassimo is for you. The crema is more real and like the Bunn My Cafe with a perfect extraction using a great pod. It's not just "bubbles" like in the Senseo.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at August 31, 2005 1:44 PM

hi. thanks for the informative review. amazon still has no listning for it. anyone know exactly when this fall Tassimo will be coming out? also, is this the only "pod"-type expresso/cappiccuno/latte machine out on the market now? there's a huge variety of coffee pod machines (i have a senseo), but am i right that this is the only one that makes expresso/cappiccuno/latte with such ease? oh actually the mid-level nespresso makers also make expresso/cappucino, but those require a frother, an additional step, unlike the tassimo, am i right? thank you for any info or help! cheers!
Posted by: Wesley at September 2, 2005 4:08 PM

It looks like Tassimo is the only one that does it with such ease. It will be out the end of September I'm told. You may want to try the Forums to ask around - but i've reviewed every machine that's come out the in the category and I can't see anything else like it. http://www.singleservecoffee.com/forums/
Posted by: Jay Brewer at September 2, 2005 4:57 PM

thank you for your reply Jay. have a great weekend
Posted by: Wesley at September 2, 2005 7:32 PM

I am trying to decide between a Tassimo and Keurig. The Tassimo is interesting to me because it makes lattes and capuccino; the variety of coffees available to Keurig is a plus. Can you tell me if the Keurig makes lattes too and if the Tassimo will have a broad array of coffees available. I can only drink decaff and Tassimo seems to have a very limited choice in decaf. Do you have a recommendation for someone who drinks only decaf and in addition to coffee wants a coffee maker that makes latte and capucino?
Posted by: JoAnne at September 25, 2005 11:09 PM

It sounds like your caught between a rock and a hard place. The keurig won't help you on the latte front - but does have a great deal of decaf coffees available. The Tassimo will make lattes adn cappucinos but will have 2 types of decaf at launch. Maybe you should look to an ESE espresso pod machine like the FrancisFrancis! That way you could get countless ESE pods and whip up your own milk. That's the only way I can see how to get a large variety with decaf.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at September 26, 2005 7:57 AM

Just purchased a Tassimo and generally agree with your review. Tried the included Gavelia Signature Blend -- agree with you -- it is a smooth, medium roast, very drinkable, almost Starbucks like blend. Two issues I've noticed so far: I have to wipe down the bar code window routinely because it gets moisture on it when brewing a few cups at once. If I don't do this, the machine flashes error lights. Second, when using a travel cup without the cup stand, the tank overflow drain always emits water into the backsplash tray. I have to put a paper towel under the travel mug to absorb the water because the backsplash tray has a very low lip.
Posted by: Dave at October 6, 2005 6:23 AM

Great website and review section! I'm looking into purchasing a Tassimo from Amazon (based on your review). I was wondering if you had heard if they were considering selling the milk disks separate from the latte/cappucino, so that you could add steamed milk to any coffee.
Posted by: Ann at October 9, 2005 5:47 PM

Not that I know of - I think they'll always come packed with coffee. Hopefully they will make them available separately.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at October 9, 2005 6:00 PM

Just purchased a Tassimo machine. Everything is as you said. The brand names (Gevalia, Suchard, et-al) indicate a great end product, and that is what I got. The only problem so far is finding stores in my area (Vancouver, WA.) that sell the T-Discs. Hopefully this will improve soon.
Posted by: Vern Collins at October 12, 2005 11:02 AM

Does anyone know what the costs of Tassimo T-disks are compared with the cost of regular coffee bought by the bag?
Posted by: Joe McGlynn at October 18, 2005 3:48 PM

Jay, Do you know if the Brugo travel mug will fit in this machine? I have been going back and forth between the Tassimo and the Keurig for a couple of weeks now, and I'm even more confused than when I started looking. I am looking to replace a Senseo that I think is merely OK..but not very good. Is the Tassimo's cup of coffee the same size as the large brew in the Keurig B50? Right now I use the large setting with two pods in my Senseo every morning...but have to brew it into a measuring cup so I can pour it into my nissan travel mug...which really doesn't fit in the Tassimo as I saw at Bed Bath and Beyond. It does fit in the Keurig though. I do like the fact that the Tassimo is so high tech, but I still keep going back and forth. What do you think?
Posted by: Matthew Kandel at October 19, 2005 11:08 AM

I'll check in the morning.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at October 19, 2005 8:15 PM

Thanks Jay....looking forward to your response....
Posted by: Matthew Kandel at October 20, 2005 10:56 AM

Great site. First time here. Great reviews too. Basically, my wife and I are not coffee drinkers (for shame!) but we want to be able to have coffee available for guests, etc. Most important, however, is that we do love Hot Chocolate and Tea! This is the first "pod" type of machine I have found (forgive me if this is not officially a pod machine - I have no idea really what I am looking at.) that makes Hot Chocolate. Of course, that doe snot mean that it is the only one. Would you (anyone here with experience) recommend this machine for someone like ourselves who would have some coffee discs on hand but mainly use it for Hot Chocolate and Tea? Is it worth the money per cup for a casual drinker or would I be better off just spooning my powder into the microwaved cup? : ) Thanks for your time and opinions!
Posted by: Daniel at October 23, 2005 5:02 AM

Most larger travel mugs will not fit. You can fit a 3/4 height travel mug with no issues. I would take my travel mug to a store and see what fits - I've seen Tassimo at Macy's - etc.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at October 23, 2005 8:41 AM

Any plans to review the other tdiscs in the future? Im curious what you think of the other ones!
Posted by: Nicole Beaulieu at October 24, 2005 1:53 PM

Does anyone know if the machine is supposed to have so much overflow into the drip cup under the stand? I get about .25 inches of water after each brew. It seems that if I was using a travel mug, which requires removing the drip cup, I would have water all over my counter top. If it is not supposed to drip I should exchange my new machine for another one.
Posted by: Bob P. at October 29, 2005 11:15 AM

I don't see this on our test machine here. We get some overflow but not that much.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at October 29, 2005 11:45 AM

Does anyone know the Tassimo water filter part number? Thanks for your help. David
Posted by: David Block at November 5, 2005 6:04 PM

We just purchased a Tassimo 1400 at Strawbridge's in Wilmington DE. It stated we could receive several extra packages by using the web at www.tassimo.com. I have done so and can not find the entry. Please advise.
Posted by: Elizabeth Miran at November 11, 2005 2:57 PM

To get the free coffee, click on the link to register your machine (https://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/cust/registration_step1.aspx It says you'll get 2 free packages in 6-8 weeks.
Posted by: Ric at November 12, 2005 3:13 PM

I bought my Tassimo about 2 weeks ago, and couldn't be happier. There is no comparison to the other products out there. Finally a home machine that makes Lattes taste like latte and cappaccinos taste like cappaccinos. Registered my machine online and my 2 free packages of T-disks arrived in 10 days. As far as finding the t-disks in stores...I have had great luck at Linen's n Things in the Chicago area. I did call Kraft because I was having a problem finding them in stock anywhere and was told mass shipments are going out. It seems the stores can't keep them on there shelves...they arrive and are bought just as quickly. I was also told by the store manager of a Bed, Bath and Beyond that the t-disks will be sold at grocery stores sometime next year.
Posted by: Laura at November 12, 2005 9:50 PM

One limitation that you didn't refer to is that the machine is unsuitable for high altitudes (above 6500 feet). Otherwise it would be great for our mountain home. What is the reason for this?
Posted by: Jeanine at November 13, 2005 3:30 PM

Hi Everyone...I am a Tassimo Demonstrator and would love to answer a few questions I have read here. First of all, the Tassimo is a great product and does all the beverages. You do not have to be a coffee drinker to thoroughly enjoy this product! And think when you have company...you can literally blow them away offering them this many choices to choose from and in about a minute per guest, you are back at the party! For those that are having a hard time finding the T Disks, please go to the Tassimo website and you can subscribe to the Beverage Service, where you receive the beverages of your choice each month. For those of you wanting to use a travel mug, try removing the bottom retainer, putting your mug in it and at an angle replace under the Tassimo...Also, you can always brew your beverages and fill your mug that way, if indeed your mug is too big. For the one that is asking about the overflow...I usually demo many, many cups, before I have to dispose of the water...as far as wiping down the barcode reader, you shouldn't have a problem with that, the beverages that use the liquids, may have a drop or so to wipe up, but I have not had to clean the barcode after every cup I demo...I do show my clients that the barcode will need to be wiped down occasionally...Hope this helps! Thanks, Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca at November 14, 2005 8:50 AM

Im very interested in purchasing Tassimo, I want to know will the maching brew a 14 oz beverage, and if it would still use just one T-disk to brew it. I am very impressed with this machine- I dont drink alot of coffee, but I love tea and hot chocolate. Thanks
Posted by: Stephanie O at November 15, 2005 6:41 PM

As with others I'm still stuck between the Tammiso and the Keurig. Was your Tammiso model noisy compared to the Keurig? My wife is big into Hot Chocolate and Keurig says that they've partnered with Ghirardelli to make an offering for hot chocolate. You still have to put it in the cup, but it is designs for the machine. Have you heard of/tested this? Thanks for all the info.
Posted by: Jim at November 16, 2005 11:56 AM

How does the Tassimo price per cup compare to the other POD systems?
Posted by: Bryan E. at November 18, 2005 10:46 PM

It comes in around the .49 per cup range. You may find it for less. Traditional pod systems come in around .20 - .50 depending on the type of pods and from what merchant you're buying.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at November 19, 2005 7:04 AM

How does the Tassimo compare with the Flavia? We're down to two - the Tassimo or the Flavia SB100. I've read that, when making the specialty drinks, the Tassimo has to be cleaned each time, whereas the Flavia doesn't need to be. Thanks, Jay!
Posted by: Maureen at November 19, 2005 8:38 PM

I have had zero experience with the Flavia sans at work. I will be doing another round of Tassimo testing over the next two weeks. I will also get an SB100 to demo and do a comparison.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at November 19, 2005 9:28 PM

Thank you! I'll be watching for your reviews. You're our SingleServeCoffee Guru!
Posted by: Maureen at November 19, 2005 11:59 PM

I took the plung today and purchased a Tassimo today from a local store and want to provide some feedback. We have really come to enjoy to Starbucks French Roast from a French Press but really don't like how much time it takes to make so wanted to look for a single-serving machine such as this. So far we have tried the hot chocolate, coffee creama, latte, Cappuccino & espresso. The hot chocolate is very good! The coffee creama is also very good...not quite a french press, but close. The latte & cappuccino were really dissapointing for us. The milk is funny tasting and leaves a strange after-taste...very much like artificial powder creamer. The espresso is just like the reviewer here says - pretty much straight up tasting. Not bad, but not great. The coffees are a little pricey, at $0.50 each, and $1.00 each for latte & espresso. But the disks only seem to make a 1/2 cup! If you put an ordinary modern coffee cup in there, it's less than half full! That brings the price of a full cup of coffee up to $1.00. I really like the idea of the multi-drink machine, but I'll almost certainly return it after we've used up our almost $40.00 of "test" coffees".
Posted by: B Schulz at November 20, 2005 6:35 PM

I forgot to add one more comment to my mini-review above. When purchasing the unit, I checked out the refill t-disks along with the K-cups. I noticed that 18 servings of t-disks amount to only 5oz, while 18 servings of k-cups are more than double that at around 13 oz. I'm thinking that might be the reason you only get a half-cup using the cups that came with our modern dish set.
Posted by: B Schulz at November 20, 2005 6:41 PM

Has anyone tried the Tassimo at a high altitude--over 6500 feet? I have purchased one to use in Colorado but now see that it is not recommended for over 6500 feet. What is the difference or problem when used at high altitudes?
Posted by: Linda at November 27, 2005 8:57 PM

reply to: David Block, I still have the package my filter came in and there is no part number. I can give you the bar code number though, 43000 76208
Posted by: Ron Brown at December 4, 2005 11:28 PM

I recieved my Tassimo two weeks ago from Tassimo Direct and I love this machine over my Senseo. The wide range of hot beverages it produces is perfect since I am not always (though rarely) in the mood for a coffee drink. The T Disk cleaning disk makes it easy to clean up and the removable parts are dishwasher safe. (You don't have to clean after each hot drink, although Tassimo reccommends cleaning after milk drinks and chocolate.) All in all this machine is sleek with a small foot print which is perfect for smaller counters (apartments) and will go well with any decor.
Posted by: Michael at December 7, 2005 7:31 PM

Can you tell me if any of the Braun Tassimo Discs or K-cups are cetified Kosher? Thanks.
Posted by: S. Kay at December 12, 2005 8:20 PM

i'm interested in in learning how to prepare a customized cup of coffee. I have read the manual but i am still having a little trouble understanding how to prepare the Crema and the espresso
Posted by: Wanda at December 14, 2005 1:58 AM

Reply to Linda: The boiling temperature of water is lower at higher altitudes. This is the case whether you're boiling water in a pot or in a coffee machine. For example at standard atmospheric pressure at 6500', the boiling temperature of water is only 200 degrees, not 212. Depending on the design of the machine, premature boiling could disrupt the brewing process. For example, a machine might be designed to brew at 205 egrees and its engineering design would expect that the water would not be boiling at that temperature. If the water /did/ boil, it could disrupt the movement of water through the machine - coffee machine vapor lock :-) In the alternative, the design could require a water temperature above xxx, and a lower temperature would not extract as much flavor from the coffee or tea.
Posted by: M. Redmond at December 18, 2005 11:15 AM

Any idea of the nutritional content of the cappuccino creamer(or where to find it)? Thanks.
Posted by: Mike L at December 18, 2005 6:49 PM

Nevermind. Just found it on the outside of the original packaging. Thx.
Posted by: Mike L at December 18, 2005 6:52 PM

I just purchased my Tassimo single cup coffee maker and registered online for the two free coffee packages and the e-mail I received was deleted so is it possible to receive the decafinated and a latte packages. I am enjoying my Tassimo and already had 3 cups of capacino coffee. thank you very much. Gertrude Rauch one wooleys lane great neck ny 11023 apt 1L Tel.# 1516-570-0237 e-mail gertrauch@optonline.net
Posted by: gertrude rauch at December 20, 2005 11:05 PM

Keep in mind, this is essentially a coffe maker for Kraft Foods products. Kraft has spent huge amounts of money investing in this product - both the hardware and the ingredients. When you buy the disks, know these are ONLY made by Kraft, and EVERY item (tea, coffe, hot chocolate, etc) is a Kraft product. Not that it's a big deal, but that's a little different compared to other "lesser" models like the Senseo.
Posted by: coffeedrinkon at December 26, 2005 12:42 AM

I received the Tassimo for Christmas and have already used it a half dozen times. So far so good. The machine is fast and the coffee is tasty. QUESTION: My filtration system will NOT lock down inside the water reservoir (it floats to the top). Tassimo customer service is clueless. Has anyone experienced this problem and how was it fixed?
Posted by: RAF at December 26, 2005 10:32 AM

We just bought a Tassimo and tried it yesterday. While the flavor is good the temperature does not seem very hot and the machine seems noisy and vibrates. Does anyone know what temp it is supposed to brew at. They tell you to use an 11 oz. cup but it only fills a little more than half way. Anyone else experiencing these issues? lglwiz@aol.com
Posted by: Jack at December 26, 2005 10:46 AM

of all the available choices at the tassimo website -i.e. the european and american coffees, which is the very strongest, darkest of the coffees? I found the Gevalia signature too mild for my taste. As a benchmark, I really like the Green Mountain Lake and Lodge blend. Thanks
Posted by: magpie at December 26, 2005 11:21 AM

We have had the Tassimo for a few days now..We have tried several varities and they are all great. The only problem we are having is with the water filter. It does not lock down as the instructions state. We got it to stay down but once you move the container too much,it releases itself again and floats away. Actually we probably don't even need the filter. Steve
Posted by: Steven Kleiman at December 26, 2005 5:25 PM

Recieved Tassimo for Christmas and have really enjoyed it so far. I'm anxious to get our hot choc. and cappucino disks in the mail. My machine fills an 11 oz. cup almost to the top each time.
Posted by: Mark W at December 26, 2005 11:11 PM

I received a Tassimo for Christmas, have only made a Latte and loved it (w/ some extras, carmel) the only problem that I am having is with the filter mine locks however once the water reservoir is placed on the water is not feeding to the machine to heat. I called them and them are sending me out a new one, ASAP. Even though I was able to brew with out it. I have already purchased the hot chocolate, latte, and cappuccino. Can't wait to try them all Yes mine is noisy and vibrates, was nervous @ first but not affecting the operating itself. Mine seems to fill up a regular coffee cup just fine however I use the tall skinny coffee mugs and seemed to add a little more water in the manual mode my holding the start button and it didn't seem to mess the flavor any (I don't need my coffee extremely strong any how)
Posted by: Danielle at December 27, 2005 12:43 PM

We have these Tassimo units in house and offices in USA. Can I purchase these in China (mainland) or to be sent to China, as I would like in my home there. I am talking about the units and supplies.
Posted by: Bruce Christie at December 27, 2005 12:59 PM

In response to Magpie's inquiry 12/26/05, may I suggest that you try the Kenco Classic Blend T-Disc available at Tassimo's website? I drink it regularly, and it is much stronger than Gevalia. Also, you might want to try one of the Carte Noire Cafe Classique T-Disc: I haven't tried that one myself yet, but it's been my experience that the European coffees are stronger than our US ones. I've had my Tassimo now for a little short of a month, and I love it! (The only thing that I've been disappointed with is the Gevalia Tea: a liitle weak for my taste.) I hope this information is useful to you, Magpie. Good holidays to all!
Posted by: Bill Wood at December 28, 2005 9:21 PM

For those with the filter problems.....did you soak the filter in water for a half hour?? I do not think that the filter actually locks into place, but should stay in place. The only reason that it would float to the top is that there is air still trapped inside the filter.
Posted by: AndyJ at December 28, 2005 10:39 PM

My husband and I purchased the Tassimo around Christmas. I wanted a Keurig, but the hubby's a big espresso fan. I am disappointed that the Tassimo does not have the variety of coffees and teas that the Keurig has, and it IS pretty loud. Not sure if we'll keep it or exchange it. Does anyone know if a larger variety of teas and coffees will be offered at a later date?
Posted by: ConnieP at December 29, 2005 2:16 PM

My husband and I just purchased the Tassimo. Is it supposed to be this noisy? My boss just got a Keurig for the office and the machine is extremely quite compared to the Tassimo. Is this normal?
Posted by: Marci at December 29, 2005 10:39 PM

I bought the Tassimo for my wife for X-Mas. She used to make coffee "by the pot" and let it sit for hours. She would also make tea & hot choc. when the mood suited her. I didn't want to be bothered early in the A.M. making a pot to take on the ride to work. We are very happy with the Tassimo system. To me, I prefer paying $.50 for a quick... "great tasting, fresh" cup of coffee, than $.20 for a stale one. We love it!
Posted by: Bob & Malou, L.I., NY at January 5, 2006 11:17 AM

I just picked up my Tassimo at Macy's. Made one cup of the signature blend. Not super impressed. I'm looking forward to trying some others and now that I read this review I will try one of the crema drinks to see how it fairs. I always like to add milk to my coffee...so perhaps using the crema bev will keep it hotter. I am also unimpressed by the small amount of coffee produced. I had initially thought that this would produce an 11oz cup while the other ones produce 6-8oz cups. not sure how accurate that is, but definitely I need to brew two pods to give me what I consider to be a "cup" of coffee...and certainly to fill my travel mug. I'm a Starbucks "grande" kind of guy... I imagine all the pod machines probably brew a smallish cup of coffee. so Fine. The flavor of the signature blend was not impressive to me. Macy's has a very liberal return/exchange policy on these units, so I will brew up the test coffee, try some cremas and see how I feel in a month or two. But I have a feeling that I will go back and get the Keurig because there are so many more flavors to choose from, and additionally you can get that filter to put any grounds you want in there, including freshly ground coffee. True, the Keurig can't make a crema or latte, etc.. and I have yet to try those. but I reckon that 9 times out of 10 I just want a coffee with creme...and I can always go to a shop for a latte treat I suppose. Don't know. My sister makes a mean latte and americano with her Espresso machine that frankly was not much more money than this machine...and only takes her a few minutes..so...dunno. I was really looking for easiest way to make a single cup of coffee that tastes great, no hassles, less expensive. Etc I have to say that unless Tassimo gets supported by more coffee options..I will most likely trade over to the Keurig.
Posted by: steve at January 8, 2006 4:23 PM

Just bought the Tassimo from Bed Bath & Beyond and really do like it! Question: There are times that I need a cup of hot water. Can I use the cleaning disc to get a cup of hot water? I know this is not what the disc is meant for, but wondering if this will work.
Posted by: Maurer at January 8, 2006 11:05 PM

I bought my wife a Tassimo for Xmas. The coffee is great, however, the noise is very irratating. Our machine makes a gurgling noise and vibrates just after pressing the start buttom (and before the brewing noise). Is it suppose to make this noise or is out Tassimo possessed? I've emailed Braun support and they responded that the Tassimo makes a characteristic noise. I don't buy it. Joe
Posted by: Joe K at January 9, 2006 12:28 PM

I was curious about the hot water brewing as well - because sometimes you just need a cup of hot water.
Posted by: Ane at January 9, 2006 3:02 PM

In a previous message posted, I spoke about a problem I was having with the water filter not staying attached to the water container (despite the fact that the filter had been soaking in water for hours and hours per instructions). Customer service sent me a new filter. A few days before I received the filter, I noticed water on my counter underneath the water container. Nevertheless, once I got the new filter..I soaked it per instructions ( 2hours) and then put in the container. The same problem occurred. It would not stay in. It was too loose. This together with the leaking water tells me that the fault is with the container and not with the filter. How anyone had similiar problems??. I called Tassimo back and they said they will send me a new container. Let us hope this will work. In the meanwhile, I need to keep a towel under the water container. (The water container is not cracked). As an experiment, I took the water container off the unit. I filled it with water and set it on my counter. No leaks. It leaks only when I put the container on the unit.
Posted by: Steven Kleiman at January 9, 2006 5:45 PM

Hi everyone...I bought a Gevalia coffee maker model:C-60A at a garage sail and I need help figurring out the buttons. Unfortunately all the writing on the machine has dissapeared. So I don't know what is what and I don't want to try it without some idea of what is what ...
Posted by: Anna at January 14, 2006 12:09 AM

We've had our Tassimo machine since October and have retired our regular coffee pot. My husband and I both enjoy having cappuccino in the morning. To make mine a little "skinnier" I heat a small amount of skim milk in the microwave first and then brew an espresso, twice. This fills an 11 oz mug to the top. Also, if you are not satisfied with the amount of coffee that brews, you can brew more by either brewing the disc twice or manually if twice is too much. When the machine completes making your beverage and the "manual" light comes on, just press and HOLD the button until the cup is filled to where you want. This will also add a little more froth to a cappuccino or latte, along with being more economical. I think the coffee drinks still taste great. Also, try combining an espresso, a hot chocolate and then the milk for a mocho cappuccino. You'll need a bigge cup for sure. For those who complain about the noise, have you ever used a coffee grinder?
Posted by: Debbie at January 14, 2006 8:45 PM

In regards to the filter problem. I too had problems with the filter, i soked it for hours even over night, still floated to the top. I called customer service (which was very helpfull) they sent me a new filter and water container. The problem was they had a bad batch of filters They were missing a o ring so to speak or rubber gasket on the end of the filter to lock in and secure the filter to the water container. Fits snug and no floating to report, they even sent me a new container to be sure.. I love this machine..Hope that helps,,,Happy drinking
Posted by: Mike at January 18, 2006 11:33 PM

does the tassimo coffee maker have to be cleaned after each use?
Posted by: william at January 30, 2006 10:34 AM

Since the brewing happens in the T-Disc - no. But some of the syrup based discs - such as Hot Chocolate does need a little wipe on the place where you set the disc after brewing.
Posted by: Jay at January 30, 2006 10:41 AM

I just wanted to mention for the folks who are wondering if Tassimo will offer additional flavors -- the Kraft website shows the following as Kraft coffee brands: General Foods International Gevalia Maxim Maxwell House Sanka Seattle's Best Coffee Starbucks Tazo Torrefazione Italia Yuban With Seattle's Best, Starbucks and Tazo on the roster, I would guess we will see a pretty wide selection of drinks coming down the lines. Personally, I am disappointed with the selection of decaf beverages right now -- I'll drink a cup of caf in the morning, but they're missing the chance to sell me 2-3 pods a night of decaf (coffee/espresso/herbal teas).
Posted by: Courtney at February 2, 2006 9:23 AM

Will you be getting a flavored coffee soon (i.e. hazelnut or french vanilla in decaf or regular).
Posted by: Bettie Piluso at February 3, 2006 9:21 AM

My wife bought a Tassimo for christmas. While we like the coffee and tea it makes, we have has numerous problems with its operation. After it heats the water, all of the lights begin to flash. The machine must be turned off and on several times before it will brew. Customer service has not been very helpful. They have offered to repair the unit if we ship it to them at our expense.
Posted by: scott at February 3, 2006 5:47 PM

Received the Tassimo as a gift. Made one cup and then it stopped working completely. No lights. Nothing. Called customer service. No help. I need to ship it back at my expense. Anyone else have this problem?
Posted by: Herb at February 20, 2006 9:42 PM

I was very excited to try some coffee made by my new brewer, but now I'm just livid. I ordered the Tassimo system through Tassimo Direct and just spent the latter half of the afternoon trying to initialize the machine. Water reservoir was full, bar code reader was clean, and I followed the instructions to the letter. Still, all four indicator lights flashed, and the water that came out was completely cold. I called customer service, and the rep guided me through the initialization process one more time. When it didn't work, all he did was say he was sorry that my machine was not working and he would send me a prepaid return shipping label and box. Tassimo would then repair the machine and return it to me in TWO WEEKS. For goodness' sake, I just received the machine! I asked if I could have a new one sent, and the rep said it depends on whether they think the unit can be repaired (if not, they'll send a new replacement). First, this is not the kind of service one should receive for a $170 coffee maker! Second, this is not the kind of service one should receive for a $170 coffee maker purchased directly from the manufacturer, and not some fly-by-night, questionably legal discounter! I could have bought this machine at any of a number of different stores, but I opted to buy direct, anticipating some sort of benefit to that route. Had I bought the unit from a local retail store, I would have had a full refund or exchange in my possession by now! Shame on you, Tassimo!
Posted by: NJ at February 21, 2006 6:46 PM

I purchased a new Tassimo a few weeks ago. Worked great for two days and then the heating time kept increasing every day. Drip cup fills up after only four cups of coffe. It's getting to the point that it is quicker to use our old coffee maker. It vibrates so bad that you must hold the cup in place while brewing or it will fall in the floor. Tassimo customer service is a farse. Totally worthless in my opinion!!!! I have cleaned the maching and tried various water supplies of differing conductivity levels/hardness levels. Called customer service and they would not replace the machine. They said since I purchased it in a store I would have to deal with them. This is total bull! This is the manufacturers product no matter where it was purchased and the fact of where you purchased it should be transparent to the customer. John
Posted by: John Burleson at March 1, 2006 7:28 PM

We bought three machines for Christmas, one for son, Mom and ourselves. We love them so much I now have one in my office and will probably give more as gifts (birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings and the like. We have had no problems except our coffee consumption is increasing exponentially!
Posted by: Dennis Baughman at March 12, 2006 7:44 AM

Could u tell me if the ingredients in the disks are available for perusal? I can only drink skimmed milk, not even semi-skimmed, and would like to know if it's possible for me to use the tassimo. Have looked at their website but no joy. Hope some of u tassimo drinkers can help. thanx
Posted by: Lorna at March 14, 2006 11:18 AM

I've sent this along to Kraft for an answer. I'll let you know as soon as I find out.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at March 15, 2006 8:21 AM

i got the Tassimo as a present.It doesnt work at all.It leaks from the bottom real bad.No water comes out from the top AT ALL.(while the drip tray is empty)What can i do?
Posted by: lisa at March 22, 2006 10:19 AM

To answer the milk question: "To answer your question or the consumer’s question, all the milk TDISCS are made with part-skimmed milk. As consumed the Cappuccino and Latte are approximately 2% fat."
Posted by: Jay Brewer at March 23, 2006 2:19 PM

I got the Tassimo from the Martha Stewart Show, never bothered to open it until 2 months after I got it, fried during the first cleaning cycle and now Tassimo refuses to pay for shipping to fix their defective product, because 30 days have past... Never even got to drink one cup of tea or coffee... Very disappointed. Will never recommend this maker to anyone I know..
Posted by: sam at April 2, 2006 2:54 PM

I bought the Tassimo on impulse at Bed Bath & Beyond, after seeing about 5 minutes from an infomercial and learning about the barcode system. I didn't even know about the Keurig. I have to say, I'm not at all sorry. I particularly like the espresso drinks. The signature coffees have a little more of the highly cooked flavor than I like. I'm more of a fan of the sweet, caramelized flavor of Dunkin Donuts! But that doesn’t bother me, because the Tassimo’s espresso-based drinks are so yummy. And nothing beats offering guests such an excellent cup of hot chocolate.
Posted by: Mike Levin at April 30, 2006 9:40 AM

Wow! We purchased the Tassimo from Bed Bath and Beyond this weekend as a replacement for our Mr Coffee Home Cafe. The Mr Coffee leaked all over the countertop each time we used it. Found out this happens alot with the paper pods, so we decided to try the Tassimo with it's T-discs. Huge improvement. Not only do we love the Gevalia coffee, but the cappacinos and lattes are excellent. We have used the machine extensivly over the last 2 days and the only issue I have is the lack of size options. I need to brew 2 cups for my thermal mug. But considering the quality of the machine and coffee, it is a small problem. Overall, excellent machine. Would definitly recomend to others.
Posted by: Scott VanPelt at May 15, 2006 9:48 AM

I'm considering buying a Tassimo and I am doing a bit of research. Could you tell me if they will ever have lactose free milk TDISKS or completely skimmed milk TDISKS not just 2% milk TDISKS? How about hazelnut flavored cofee disks? Thanks
Posted by: Mona at May 17, 2006 6:49 PM

About half the time I brew cappucino the milk disc has not emptied completely when the brewing ends. At times the disc is maybe half full. I have to puncture the foil with a knife and pour the rest of the milk into my cup. What causes this?
Posted by: sharon at May 23, 2006 2:07 PM

I read that a question about whether the T-Discs are kosher certified, but I did not see an answer. Would you please confirm if there is any variety of T-disc coffee that is KOSHER certified. Thanks.
Posted by: Polly Camana at May 25, 2006 3:14 PM

I also want to know if the skim milk is available in the t-discs and even more importantly, if a variety of flavors is offered? Well, are there ANY flavors offered? I notice that those postings are NEVER answered.
Posted by: robyn goldberg at June 16, 2006 7:42 AM

The milk is not kosher certified to the best of my findings. All the milk TDISCS are made with part-skimmed milk. As consumed the Cappuccino and Latte are approximately 2% fat.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at June 16, 2006 7:56 AM

I have had the tassimo for about 7 months now. I have lately noticed that my discarded T discs have alot of liquid remaining in them after brewing-especially the milk discs (for Latte and Cappucino). The discarded discs always had a little liquid in them after brewing ever since I first started using the machine but now the discarded discs have lots of hot liquid still in them. I have descaled the unit using a comercial descaler and that didn't help. I called customer service and they said to use vinegar. Didn't help either. As I remove the discs forom the machine, some of the hot liquid from the discarded discs sometimes spills onto my hands and I must say, it does burn. Anyone else with this problem??
Posted by: Steven Kleiman at July 1, 2006 6:46 PM

I have been using this machine for 9 months now and must say it is by far the best one I ever had. I since threw all my other machines in the trash. The discs have been becoming more accessible as well as available via the web. The coffees are always well prepared and taste great. Good job on this one guys !!
Posted by: Bob at July 5, 2006 3:37 PM

Purchased this machine, followed instructions to the letter and plug it in and no lights, nothing at all! If the disk isn't inserted correctly will this affect the machines power? I belive I have it in correctly. I haven't a receipt to get money back. ANY suggestions? Diane
Posted by: Diane at July 10, 2006 5:01 PM

I purchased my Tassimo machine about 11 months ago from Bed Bath & Beyond after watching an informercial. Basically I have loved my machine, but I have become VERY frustrated with it. I have had the problems with the - all lights blinking as others have reported - each time that has happened I have gotten out my book and done the initial set-up again - seemed to work. But my MOST frustrating problem is that MANY cups of coffee end up with grounds in them - ALOT of grounds - at times the Disk is almost empty of grounds. At first I thought it was the fault of the disks - now I'm thinking it's the machine itself - and it is happening more and more - it's now a treat to get a cup without the grounds. I brew coffee into a glass measuring cup - so I can see the grounds - pour it slowly through a paper coffee filter into my coffee cup - it's especially maddening when we have company - guess I'm going to try another type of coffee maker - but I definitely love the single cup idea.
Posted by: Sue V at September 17, 2006 11:43 AM

I came to this site to read other user comments regarding the Tassimo machine. I received my Tassimo as a gift last year for Christmas. At first, I loved it. But after a few short weeks the blinking lights started as others have described. Then all cups of coffee began getting grounds in them as also described by others. I called Tassimo and they sent me several additional T-Disks (they apparently were thinking it was an issue with the T-Disks). Nothing was resolved. I then took the machine back to where it was purchased for a new machine thinking the one we had may have been damaged. The new machine worked great. Until a few short weeks later. Although I have not experienced the blinking lights problem as before I still have a terrible time with the coffee grounds. I am so frustrated and the T-Disks are too expensive to be throwing away a perfectly good cup of coffee! I do have to say I only experience the coffee grounds issue when using the Gevalia Signature Blend T-Disk. All other T-Disks seem to work without issue. And, to the person who asked if others have excess water left in the T-Disk, I do. In fact, I would bet your Tassimo will soon begin spitting coffee grounds into your cups as well. I would not recommend the Tassimo to anyone.
Posted by: Christine at September 22, 2006 10:41 AM

Steven, have you ever found a resolution to the 'liquid in the disks' problem? I have recently noticed my machine is behaving the same way. It seems as though they used to blow air into the disk to get the remaining liquid out, but now its not happening anymore.
Posted by: Keyon at October 7, 2006 12:34 PM

I'm having trouble with my tassimo. All the lights are flashing and nothing is happening. Any ideas? Please?
Posted by: Nic at October 15, 2006 8:00 AM

I spent a few weeks visiting colleagues in Paris, and I absolutely loved the pod machine they had at work. The machine was a Lavazza, and so were the pods. I wonder if Tassimo can make truly European coffee. Smaller and much stronger cups of coffee that are nonetheless not quite as strong as espresso.
Posted by: pedro at October 15, 2006 8:43 AM

I was planning on purchasing a Tassimo for my salon so my clients could choose a hot drink. Now that I have read some of the comments it looks like it's half for it and half not!I'm worried about the loud noises,filters, leaks,grounds left in the cup,milk left in the disk.....I hope they fix all these problems, it seemed like such a cool machine!
Posted by: maryann at October 19, 2006 12:10 AM

The Tassimo and the Keurig both sound really noisy from the videos I've seen of them in action. I want to buy one of these style coffee makers, but are there any brands out there that are not ridiculously noisy? Tassimos and Keurigs sound like they are laying down some enemy cover fire.
Posted by: Enzo at October 25, 2006 6:17 AM

Some questions from above I never saw answered: (1) OK to use cleaning disk to just get some hot water to drink? (2) If I use the machine say once every 1-2 days, should I be emptying the water tank between uses, or just leave it and fill it when it nears empty? Also, a third question: (3) My machine did not come with the water filter. The insert in the box says that it only comes with the "Premium" machine. I don't see "Premium" anywhere on my box... Can I simply buy the replacement filter and use it with my "non-premium" machine? Thanks -- This website and associated contributors really are great.
Posted by: Jeff at October 30, 2006 11:53 PM

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE STORY IS IF TASSIMO T-DISKS ARE KOSHER OR NOT?
Posted by: adina at October 31, 2006 8:42 PM

Hello! I would like to know if this coffee system is available in Canada and where? Thanks. Monique
Posted by: Monique at November 16, 2006 1:38 PM

HOT WATER - I spoke with Tassimo Customer Service, who confirm the "cleaning disc" can be used to produce hot water. I have not tried it (the first machine I got from Bed, Bath and Beyond was used, so I exchanged it today) but it should work for making an Americano or bag tea or even Cup O'Noodles.
Posted by: Daniel M at November 22, 2006 2:26 AM

I bought the Tassimo yesterday and am returning it today, far to noisy I put a Sears catalogue under it to deaden the noise and stop vibration but ended up with it soaked in water. The espresso was ok but did not care at all for the Cappuccino which also left a strange aftertaste. I'm sorry I wasted money on all these pods and am very very disappointed in this machine.
Posted by: Beverley Hammer at November 26, 2006 12:53 PM

I looked at the label on the t-discs and they are not indicated as being kosher (no k, no parve).
Posted by: Jeffrey Gordon at November 27, 2006 11:46 AM

I just bought the machine for my office to save money and cold walks to the local bagel shop. I brewed 3 cups of Yuban medium roast. The coffee is great, the maker is noisy, but that's not a big deal considering I purchased this unit for only 125 bucks at sams club, and that higher end units cost anywhere from 1000 - 3000. (it also came with an extra filter, and 3*16 discs, great deal)I think this maker gives you the best bang for the buck even if it does it in a noisy way. So what, you won't be able to taste the noise, right? If I can get by with this unit for a year, I wouldn't mind purchasing a new one each year, it's cheap as hell and awesome, I recommend it!
Posted by: umut bitlisli at December 6, 2006 8:39 AM

I bought the Tassimo at Sam's Club last month and instantly fell in love with it, and yes, I still am! I have tried a dozen different hot beverages bought from Ebay, BB&B and Target. I've even found myself enjoying a cup of tea everyday. Cost effective on a per cup basis it's not, but considering what I spent on my cuisinart w/grinder and only had coffee, well....I now have coffee, latte, crema, tea, hot chocolate and many more! The noise doesn't bother me anymore, just helps wake me up with my first cup of coffee!
Posted by: JoAnn at December 8, 2006 12:14 AM

I purchsed my Tassimo directly from Tassimo and I used it for 8 weeks then the machine broke and I contacted customer service and they said it would take 2 weeks to ship a box(which you put together which is not easy)then you ship it to a service center.It is December 12 th and no one at Tassimo customer service can tell me the status of my machine.It brews the best coffee I ever had but i would rate it poorly for reliability.Do not toss your old coffee brewer and if you are considering buying a Tassimo system ,buy it from a store near you this way if anything goes wrong you can return it to the store for a new one or a refund.Overall I rate the Tassimo coffee system with a poor rating.
Posted by: Wayne Hadley at December 12, 2006 4:38 PM

Just got a Tassimo for Xmas and so far I love it! I'm a little nervous though after reading all the reviews. As far as the cup amount, I don't like a strong cup of coffee anyway so by adding more water during the manual cycle I can get a bigger size cup of coffee. Aside from online, where else can you get the discs? Are they available in stores like Walmart or grocery stores? I thought I read somewhere that they are in the "cold" section of the grocery store because of the milk product. Can someone please tell me if there will be more decaf products coming out AND can you purchase the milk discs alone? It seems to me there are only 2 decaf coffees and NO decaf teas!!!! Has anyone tried the crema? Is it like a latte or cappuccino? What is the least expensive source for purchasing the discs? Direct from tassimo, amazon, gevalia? Anyone know of a good source?
Posted by: Lisa at December 27, 2006 9:33 PM

You can buy discs at ,Target,Macy's and a few other stores ,check Tassimo online site for stores in your area.
Posted by: Wayne Hadley at December 30, 2006 9:29 AM

Please help me! I am trying to decide between a FLAVIA FUSION Drink Station and a Tassimo 1400. Any suggestions? Someone asked that question earlier, but I have yet to see a response. Any feedback would be greatly apprciated.
Posted by: Katie Lawson at December 31, 2006 2:26 AM

Hi, I have the Tassimo machine and mine broke down after 8 weeks.I do not own my Tassimo long enough to know if its depenable or not.I will say this it does make great coffee,tea and hot chocolate.Now from what I know of the Flavia office machines its a great product.The Flavia home machine I know very little about.I think its a crap shoot but you should consider cost of discs or packets ,there avaiability and the warranty on each machine.
Posted by: Wayne Hadley at December 31, 2006 7:22 PM

I got my Tassimo at the beginning of December and have had NO issues at all with it. Love making mochas for friends and love a good cup of tea made quick when I don't feel like boiling water and brewing it myself. I have moved the machine to three different houses to show people and still have no issues with brewing, grounds, or other issues I've seen. Enjoy being able to add more water or stop it early for a stronger cup. Wonderful!
Posted by: LeeAnn at January 4, 2007 11:02 AM

Footprint: reading the review, you'd think this thing is smallish. It actually takes up quite a bit of room, mainly because the reservoir protrudes so far to the rear of the machine. It's not altogether enormous, but "small footprint" isn't how I'd describe it. Next to a common 4-cup Mr. Coffee, it's a beast. The T-discs are neat, but they constitute a lot of waste. The foil all but rules out easy recycling, so you're throwing away a lot over time. A pod machine with smaller, biodegradeable packets is a more eco-friendly option, and honestly, the quality of the coffee is about the same. I like the Tassimo for being a sophisticated convergence of hot beverage automation technology, but its sophistication comes at the expense of space and packaging efficiency, without really improving the drinks themselves.
Posted by: JB at January 6, 2007 4:39 PM

Great Coffee Great Coffee Maker VERY BAD Shipping of Coffee. It takes three to four weeks to receive coffee ordered from Tassimo. For us folks that live in the back woods of Florida that is a life-time without coffee. Come Tassimo, you could improve your shipping time for T-disks.
Posted by: James at January 17, 2007 1:08 PM

Fantastic site. Just a few comments for others to agree with and then WRITE to TASSIMO 1. We need a "do it yourself" pod for coffee. 2. We need the ability to buy in bulk. For gosh sakes, we don't need to be forced to scavenge the stores for Latte packages. I want to buy a crate and I should get a discount as such. 3. We want more flavors. 4. A lot of people seem to want a skim milk creamer. 5. Coffee should be kosher-- for goodness sakes. How hard would that really be? 6. Machine should come with a cleaning tool for the fine spaces in the "spout".
Posted by: Amy at January 19, 2007 5:36 PM

I bought the Tassimo this past Christmas. Used it on Christmas Day, then returned it the very next day. The "noise" wasn't an issue. It was the poorly tasting products it produced. The coffees it brewed were far too weak. Sure I could've stopped the brewing cycle before it finished for a stronger cup of coffee, but I would've had to have used 2 or 3 T-disks just to make a single cup. The cost per cup would've been prohibitive. After making latte's and cappuccino's, you have to just about take the whole machine apart to clean out the milk residue around the brewing area. You'd figure that Tassimo's R&D would have at least ensured a "good" cup of coffee would be made before selling this machine. After all, that's what you want. So... a great idea, but poorly produced.
Posted by: Jeff at January 28, 2007 12:14 AM

if you ever have a problem with your machine dont depend on customer service to do any thing to help you. I have waited over four months and called 19 times and all i get is crap. waited 2 weeks for a part it did not help. Waited 3 weeks for a box to return it for service. waited 3 weeks to get the machine back. THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM(COFFEE FULL OF GROUNDS). Now I get to wait 2 more weeks for another UPS label and another 3 weeks until I get the machine back again. Will it be fixed this time? probly not. JUNK MACHINE AND A JUNK COMPANY. Good luck with yours.
Posted by: steve rhodes at January 29, 2007 10:53 PM

first of all i would like to mention i am a customer service representative for Tassimo. i take the calls when people are having trouble with their machines. the problem people have with the drinks being too small is becuase the machine is designed that way. you can have the drink the way it comes from the machine (all drinks are different), or you can customize your drinks to make them smaller or bigger by using the manual option on the machine. to make them smaller you just press the start/stop button when your drink is at its desired height. to make them bigger, you wait for the machine to complete its brewing cycle, then the manual light comes on and you simply hold in the start/stop button until the drink reaches your desired height. you can turn a 8oz drink into about a 12 oz beofre the strength is affected as the water is still going through the coffee grounds. as for the 6500 ft problem, it is because of the patented pressure system the brewer uses. it will not work properly over 6500 ft and could cause serious problems. as for the cleaning issue, all you have to do is remove the piercing unit and rinse it in hot water after every 5 drinks made with milk. itss not too hard. as for the price of drinks per cup, it ranges from 22 cents to a dollar (for cappuccino's and latte's). when compared to store bought, its considerably cheaper. the product line, at this time, does leave alot of people frustrated, but as time goes on there will be more. to the gentleman that had a problem with his brewer taking so long to be fixed, i am truly sorry. we do tell you two weeks, and i sincerley apologize your service expectations were not met. we do try very hard to make every customer feel as if they are our first and best customer, regardless of the time they have been with us. there are some instances where we cannot have the brewer back in time and we do try to call you and let you know. should anyone have any questions fel free to call the 1 800 number and ask. thats what we are for. it is a new machine and is alot different than anything that came beofre, so we do realize that this is a new thing for people.
Posted by: John Lindsay at February 13, 2007 10:59 PM

My husband, my son and I went for supper at his cousin's house last Friday. After a most succulent meal (the cousin is a chef in a big restaurant), he served coffee from his Tassimo coffee maker. My husband and my son had espresso while the cousin's wife and I had capuccino. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and so was my husband and son. I have since been researching all I can find about the Tassimo. Although the earlier reviews were raving, the later ones are most disconcerting. It seems that "reliability" is an issue. Since the price of the Tassimo is steep, I want to be sure that I will get what I pay for.
Posted by: luisa de fanti at February 20, 2007 9:00 PM

Tassimo is great, I use this machine every morning. I have been using Seattle's Best T-Discs Coffee and it tastes like the coffee from the Coffee House.
Posted by: Mark at March 23, 2007 12:34 AM

We bought one of these for our conference room, to be able to give clients a guests a choice for a premium beverage. Great machine. Until it broke. The customer service is horrible. The manager is never in, lies, lies and more lies and seven weeks later I'm still sitting on $200 worth of "T-discs" I can't use. We got another promise for a new machine today, think it'll ever happen? Two possibilities come to mind: 1) this machine isn't ready for "prime time". There's some engineering issue and the delays in getting things fixed are because they don't want to send out a new/fixed machine that is just going to break again, or 2) somebody really really needs to educate their customer service department about the whole concept of having a "loss leader" product with consumables over the life of the machine. So far our "life" was about six months.
Posted by: kw at March 23, 2007 1:37 PM

It now seems, that after two years, it's still business as usual at Kraft. I called and ordered the Gevalia coffee offer of a coffee maker and coffee. They charged my card and never shipped the product. I now have have the incentive to oder the Keurig system instead of the Tassimo. Kraft needs to instruct their customer service people better. After several calls and being assured that the product was on its way these two years later nothing has yet to materialize. This is evident by the negative postings on this site. Everything's great to begin with and then time tells the truth.
Posted by: George at April 20, 2007 12:30 PM

Wow. Bought this at Target, thought it would be great for our small 6 person office. Wow. It is LOUD. Not a little loud, but incredibly obnoxiously LOUD. Unbelieveable. Returning it tomorrow. Wasted 8 dollars on T things.
Posted by: Kevin at April 25, 2007 9:06 PM

I rec'd the Tassimo for Christmas 2006. Mine was a bit tricky to get started, but once I programmed it, it worked great and still does. I absolutely love my machine. The Espresso pods are fabulous for iced coffee...run the T-disk through the cycle 2 times and add to whole milk with water and ice. I did not however, get a disk for cleaning...anyone know where I can get one? I also need a users guide for cleaning and replacing the filter. The noise the machine makes is nothing compared to a coffee grinder, and only runs for a min. I have had very bad customer service with Tassimo.com...Tassimo needs much better c