October 12, 2011

Bosch Tassimo T55 Espresso and Hot Beverage System

There's a new Tassimo in town dubbed the Tassimo T55. Well - maybe not in a US town just yet, but they are launching this machine in Germany this Fall. The Tassimo T55 will use the T-Disc system which makes a perfect drink every time by using the Tassimo bar code scanner built into the T55.

Other features like the +/- button let you set the coffee strength to precisely match your taste. And the integrated BRITA filter in the water tank of this Bosch coffee maker ensures an enhanced quality of drink, while the transparent water tank allows you to see through the machine as if looking through an archway.

The launch of the T55 series in Germany is accompanied by two new milk specialities. This autumn, TASSIMO will launch the new TASSIMO TWININGS chai latte product – a spiced tea that is prepared with milk. Also a less-sweet variant of the best-selling JACOBS Krönung latte macchiato will be available this autumn.

Just like other Tassimo models, the T55 can prepare different types of tea, hot chocolate or coffee specialties, such as caramel macchiato. All you need to do is pop in the required T DISC, press the button and the rest is done for you. Bosch Tassimo brewing process actually takes place in the T DISC and is finished with a steam shot. Using the service disc provided, you can also perform an automated cleaning or descaling program on your Tassimo T55. Price is around € 160. Bosch.

Via Appliancist

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Posted by Jay Brewer at October 12, 2011 7:43 AM

Recent Comments

I know I’m a little late to commenting on this post but I do have advice for the caking issue that SH mentions. The Tassimo instructions recommend running a rinse cycle with the yellow disk after using the milk or syrup disks. Much like Keurig recommends running an empty brew cycle after using a k-cup with a powdered beverage. I’ve actually had my Keurig blow gaping holes through the foil lid of k-cups after the chai latte or mocha has partially clogged the tiny exit pin. Talk about a pain trying to clean grounds out of the inside of the machine. Anyway, I digress. What I do with the Tassimo is run the milk or syrup disc first then follow it up with the espresso disc. The espresso flushes out any remaining milk or syrup and all is grand.

Posted by: AO at January 5, 2012 3:28 PM

I posted an inquiry about this on Tassimo's Facebook page. They didn't reply and deleted my comment...

Posted by: Joe Bacon at November 6, 2011 1:26 AM

I agree with SH, the T55 does have a nice appearance with the added function of self- cleaning. However, there is no mention of increased bars of pressure and going beyond brewing simulated espresso....

Posted by: Bekka at October 18, 2011 5:46 AM

1.- I bet that espresso is just a decoration, tassimo does not uses preasure, so you'll most likely get from miserable crema, to no crema at all.
2.-No way near the nespresso as for coffe concerns.

Posted by: STFUGUYS at October 15, 2011 12:06 AM

That's definitely the nicest looking Tassimo yet. It's almost got Nespresso level counter appeal. I'm with SH though. They need to make some improvements to the functionality before I'm willing to try another.

Posted by: JS at October 12, 2011 5:03 PM

While I do kinda like the new redesign (different brew chamber clamp/cover design, see-through water level/reservoir, etc.), I can't help but think that's all this is... the existing Tassimo redesigned.

I don't think any new technology other than the +/- buttons & the change from a Mavea to Brita filter is present here. Do we know if bar pressure has been increased (that crema on the espresso looks incredibly fake compared to what I've obtained at home on my T45) or if the steam burst at the end of the brew cycle actually "cleans" the piercing assembly (instead of caking-on the milk/coffee/syrup remnants)?

Posted by: SH at October 12, 2011 8:26 AM