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With the touch of a button, this single-serve coffee brewer makes coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, as well as cappuccinos and lattes with real milk. The machine uses Tassimo discs (T-Discs), which contain precisely measured amounts of the ingredients for each drink and are sealed to protect the flavors inside. With barcode technology, the brewer scans the barcode printed on the label of each T-Disc to identify the drink desired. The system then expertly adjusts to the optimal brewing time, temperature, and amount of water needed. Simply insert a T-Disc, press the button, and in about a minute, sit back and enjoy a coffeehouse-quality hot beverage, one cup at a time. Try over 40 beverage varieties from 12 distinct brands, including Starbucks. All the brewing happens inside the T-Disc using a unique inverse flow, so beverages pour directly from the T-Disc into the cup, allowing for different drinks to be prepared one after the other with no flavor transfer from cup to cup. There's no need to measure, no hassle, and virtually no cleanup. In addition, it automatically reverts to stand-by mode after every brew cycle in order to save energy when not in use. Other highlights include customizable drink size and strength, a convenient front-access on/off switch, a user-friendly multilingual LCD display that shows the steps of the brewing process, an exclusive flow-through water heater for faster brewing, an extra-large 67-ounce removable water tank, and an automatic cleaning and de-scaling program. Housed in a compact, modern design, the sleek-looking coffee brewer measures 13-1/5 by 8 by 11 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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Better brewing by design. Tassimo is a brewing system unlike any other. Remarkable in its ability to offer an exceptional combination of quality, convenience, consistency and versatility. Only Tassimo offers a choice of coffee, cappuccinos and lattes made from real milk. Cup stand lights switch off when not in use for more than 5-minutes. Tassimo is the only hot beverage system to feature perfectly brewed starbucks coffee. Each T disc's bar code signals to the machine the optimal amount of water and temperature required. This heats the water extremely quickly and more efficiently than traditional methods.
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467 of 482 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally a Quality Automatic Hot Beverage System,
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This review is from: Bosch TAS6515UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Twilight Titanium (Kitchen)
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I have wanted a one cup brewing system for a long time but hesitated after sampling the Keurig system beverages at a gourmet cooking shop demonstration. A friend and I made our selections and had the coffee brewed for us. The initial delight with trying out a new machine was quickly replaced with the reality of a very weak, tasteless, stale cup of coffee. We both took a sip and tossed the cups in the trash. The woman demonstrating the system kindly offered us the choice of another variety, but the results were the same. The idea of the beverage system was clearly better than the execution.
Over the last couple of years I've sampled a few other Keurig varieties, and continued to be disappointed. So, I was skeptical, but hoped the Tassimo would produce a higher quality product, and without question it did not disappoint. Will this replace a $1200 espresso bar? No. Will it replace your favorite coffee shop's concoctions? No. But it makes an excellent cup of coffee, a plus when you just want a cup and don't want to brew a whole pot, and it makes excellent coffee drinks along with tea. The Tassimo Bosch T65 automatic hot beverage system comes with clear instructions and minimal requirements to get started. An optional water filter is included. This filter is very similar to the one I use in my Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker. In both instances use of a filter is optional but since the quality of the water used to brew coffee or tea greatly affects the end results, I always use either a filter or filtered water. The unit is incredibly quiet and efficient - the water heats up immediately. There are warning lights for almost every eventuality from too little water in the tank, to when it is time to descale the unit. The machine itself has a nice solid feel -- not flimsy. The maintenance requirements are no worse than those for any quality coffee maker -- they need to be kept clean for optimal performance. The discs have a barcode which when read, permits each drink to be precisely brewed for optimal taste. But, if after sampling a disc, a level of customization is desired, there is a manual over-ride to permit a smaller size stronger drink or a larger weaker cup. I made one cup after another without any delay. The water tank is large -- 61 ounces -- so it doesn't require frequent filling. A criticism of the Tassimo over the Keurig is the availability and selection of the discs but I found the discs in many easily accessible retailers including a couple big box store's grocery departments, and of course, they are all over the internet. Currently two free packages of T discs are available when registering the product on the Tassimo web site. This provides a great opportunity to sample a variety of discs and find favorites. The discs I've sampled are listed below. There are currently five different Starbucks varieties available alone. Tazo and Twinings teas are also among the selections, and many more I look forward to tasting. Starbucks Café Verona - my favorite by far. The coffee is strong and delicious. Even when cold the coffee maintains its flavor. Not quite the coffee shop quality but very close. Starbucks House Blend - very good. The cup brewed was delicious but the flavor took a drastic dive as the cup cooled and became almost undrinkable. Drink it hot. Gevalia Signature Blend - this is the only variety I tried and would not buy again. Although it isn't weak, the coffee tastes like bad vending machine brew. A little stale with a flavor reminiscent of coffee brewed through old gym socks. Ugh. Gevalia Cappuccino - good flavor. The brew is almost a perfect balance of milk (2% so relatively low fat) to espresso with a decent, although not luxurious amount of foam. The coffee is strong enough to have a presence in the cup, although an extra espresso disc can be used to create a stronger coffee flavor. Gevalia Latte - good flavor. Again, a nice balance between the milk (same 2% variety as above) and espresso flavors. I preferred the latte but would buy both again. Maxwell House Latte - coffee flavor too weak. This latte is definitely improved by using two espresso discs with one creamer (same 2% used in the Gevalia products) otherwise the coffee flavor disappears into the background and the milk is entirely too prominent. Maxwell House House Blend Decaffeinated -- a medium brew. The coffee isn't as bad as the Gevalia, but it also isn't Starbucks. There is a slighly smoky aftertaste, which I actually liked. This will do nicely when I've met my caffeine threshold. Currently, the only decaffeinated options are this one, Gevalia Signature Brew (see below) and Gevalia Espresso. Hopefully, Starbucks will create one soon. Suchard Hot Chocolate Syrup - good tasting chocolate but odd drink. This is a very watery, non-dairy chocolate drink. I've read reviews from people who adore the drink, but I would definitely add a little milk or cream. I did try using creamer T disc but the hot chocolate lost too much of the chocolate flavor. The Suchard, and an espresso disc and a little milk made a passable mocha, but the milk needs to be heated. I understand the Milka T discs, initially only available in the foreign market are now available and that variety makes a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Milka will be in my next disc order, and I will post an update. I will keep experimenting with my remaining Suchard discs and see if I can find a great combination of flavors. Twinings Chai Tea Latte - very pleased with flavor but contains Splenda and sugar - weird. Nevertheless, I found this chai tea latte delicious, and will definitely buy it again. That said, I do not have a problem with Splenda. Some people have a sensitivity to the sweetener and also notice an aftertaste. I noticed no aftertaste and wouldn't have known the drink contained Splenda if I hadn't read the package. The creamer is the same 2% product noted in the latte and cappuccino products. Although not necessary, I found using a warm cup (microwave with a little water for 30 seconds) added to the enjoyment. I look forward to sampling the Seattle's Best Coffees, the Milka hot chocolate, the other Twinnings and Tazo teas. This is a quality machine with plenty of delicious coffee and tea selections readily available and it lives up to the promise of an automatic beverage system, something the Keurig system failed to do for me. Update: Milka Hot Chocolate -- did not disappoint -- it is a creamy rich hot chocolate that is absolutely delicious. For mocha simply add an espresso disc. This is one variety I will always have on hand. And, there are only 90 calories per serving and 2.5 grams of fat. Gevalia Caramel Latte Macchiato -- has a decidedly artificial caramel flavor which although not overpowering is unpleasant. I won't buy again. A better idea would be to buy a quality caramel coffee syrup and add it to the Gevalia Latte. Gevalia Decaffeinated Signature Blend coffee -- ugh, not surprisingly it has the same dreadful flavor as the regular Gevalia Signature Blend coffee. The Maxwell House decaffeinated T disc is far superior. Update II: Maxwell House Morning Blend -- brews a large 12 ounce cup of medium strength coffee. The taste is fine, again slightly smoky. I will definitely keep this on-hand for emergencies. Maxwell House French Roast -- produces a decent bold cup of coffee. I find the quality of the Maxwell House T discs superior overall to the Gevalia regular coffee brews. The espresso Gevalia disc is the only exception because the Maxwell House espresso is too weak. Starbucks Africa Kitamu -- absolutely amazing bold cup of coffee without bitterness or any aftertaste. This variety has taken over as my favorite from Starbucks Verona. If you drink bold coffee black, this is the T disc to buy. Delicious. Update III: 2/19/2010 The recently released Starbucks Latte Primo and Cappuccino Primo are absolutely superior to the Maxwell and Gevalia milk based coffee drinks. Starbucks has created their own milk T-Discs and both the cappuccino and latte versions are a significant improvement. Both milk discs contain a small amount of sugar although I did not detect any sweetness in taste. Perhaps the sugar helps balance the cooked milk flavor. The most important improvement is found in the taste of the espresso T-Disc that comes with both drinks. The flavor is fabulous and we can only hope that in the future the espresso discs will be sold separately. I wrote a detailed review of both the Starbucks Cappuccino Primo and Latte Primo under the actual product listings. I also added photos of the drinks brewing because they layered so beautifully. I continue to use my Tassimo daily and remain absolutely delighted by its performance. Update IIII: 12/19/2010 I recently ordered two Carte Noire coffees, Kenya and Voluptuoso, from the Tassimo website and found both delicious. This is a European brand that although readily available on the website is a bit more difficult to locate in stores in the US. The Kenya variety is sold on Amazon and the Voluptuoso is available in a variety pack, but as I write this both are out of stock, but they are worth tracking down. Regarding cup size, they rest between a shot of espresso and a full cup of coffee which also accurately describes the flavor. These are bold, yet smooth flavored strong coffee blends that are not in the least bit bitter and have a lovely layer of crema (dark creamy foam) resting on top. I highly recommend both varieties.
149 of 153 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing. Great Keurig rival. See note about cleaning.,
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This review is from: Bosch TAS6515UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Twilight Titanium (Kitchen)
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I've been a Keurig fan for years and I was hesitant to try the Tassimo mainly because I wasn't familiar with the brand. I received the Tassimo today and I am more than pleased with it.
Pros: Great flavor! Really, really great flavor. As I said, I've been in love with many of Keurig's K-cups for years and I didn't think anything could top it but the Tassimo is just as good, maybe even better. The flavor is very strong but if you like it milder you can adapt it to suit your taste. You can brew espresso, lattes or cappuccino. The latte and cappuccinos are brewed in a two step process-the packages come with an equal amount of espresso and latte (or cappuccino) milk mix. You brew the espresso disc first, then insert the milk mix disc to finish the drink. (however see note below about cleaning) It comes with an adjustable cup stand. You can remove it for very tall mugs or adjust to the highest height to accommodate espresso cups. (Eliminates splashing on the side of the brewer-the coffee seems to come out at high pressure at the end of the brew cycle). Although it is programmed to read barcodes to add the precise amount of water, you can customize your brew by reducing the amount of water added, or add extra water to the cup at the end of the cycle for a milder taste. Set up is easy. It comes with a "cleaning disc" that stores in the back of the machine. The machine reads a barcode on every disc to see how much water to use. When it reads the cleaning disc code it prompts you to "brew" 4 times. Simply follow the instructions on the LCD screen. The water reservoir is very large and easy to fill. There is a carrying handle and the top comes off completely. The display is pretty impressive if you like LCD displays, written, flashing instructions and multi colored lights. It's a little over the top and unnecessary but I have to admit it impressed me. Cons: The discs aren't as easy to come by as K-cups. My local store carries about 15 K-cup varieties and not one T-disc. While I'm sure I'll be purchasing most of the discs online, I like to have the option of running into town to pick them up if I run out. Not only that but I haven't found any good deals on the T-discs (amazon and many other sites often have K-cups at significantly discounted prices). So far no such luck with Tassimo. Although you can get 2 free packages for registering your machine and even more free items if you sign up for their delivery service. According to the manual, the water filter should be replaced every 8 weeks. That adds up over time. ***BIG CONSIDERATION FOR LATTE/CAPPUCCINO DRINKERS*** The manual suggests that after each milk based drink is dispensed you clean the piercing unit and do the cleaning disc process. I sincerely hope that's just an overly cautious suggestion to prevent the taste from showing up in the next drink. If the entire process really has to be done every time (to prevent milk from sitting and spoiling in the unit or something) then this clearly isn't a quick and easy solution when you want a latte. So if you're looking to buy this to make one latte, cappuccino or hot chocolate a day, I'd strongly suggest calling customer service and getting more information on this "Important Note". I wouldn't want to spend 15 minutes going through the "clean disk" cycle and take apart the piercing unit (3 pieces) just for one drink. When I make a milky drink I make a regular coffee right after it to flush out the milk. I hope that's good enough! So bottom line, Keurig vs. Tassimo: I feel Keurig has lower prices and availability going for it: K-cups are everywhere and come in hundreds of varieties. Tassimo offers more functionality (specifically cappuccinos and lattes) and possibly a higher end taste. I like being able to offer guests an espresso, cappuccino or latte without having to have extra machines taking up room in the kitchen. UPDATE: A year later and I love this machine even more than I did in the beginning. It is still running perfectly and I'm happy to see that T-discs are starting to pop up everywhere so I'm no longer paranoid about running out of them or getting bored of the selection. I would still highly recommend this machine...and have done so to many of my friends who rave about the coffee and lattes I serve them.
109 of 111 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Bosch TAS6515UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Twilight Titanium (Kitchen)
Update: if ever you find the Tassimo doesn't read a disc, simply wipe coffee off the bar code window (if you clean your system with auto clean this won't happen) Your disc is NOT wasted. Just put it back in and hit start. No coffee leaves the t disc so you never waste a disc.
I was able to compare all aspects of the following coffee makers: The Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet (my parents own it) The Keurig B70 Platinum Single Cup (we owned it and loved it until it recently died) The Bosch Tassimo Titanium (we have been using it for the last month, ordered on Amazon) So, because I always value lots of research myself prior to any major purchase, I thought I'd share my own personal observations and results should anyone else be comparing the two brands. Although I prefer my current Tassimo, there are aspects of the other coffee makers I also really like and that you might personally prefer over the one I chose so I thought, rather than simply saying which one I like best, I will pass along a first-hand comparison that my be helpful to other shoppers so they could decide what they like most...as a big shopper myself on Amazon, I thought my own comparison may save others time. Size: KB40: (Keurig B40) 10x13 1/2x13 KB70: (Keurig B70) 10 3/4x14x13 TT (Bosch Tassimo Titanium) 8x11x13 Speed: This was one of my most important features but it may not be yours. The Bosch Tassimo was the only one that has a "stand by" system so the machine goes into stand-by after use, using less electricity but ready to use instantly without heat-up (By instantly I mean 4 seconds.) The Keurig does not have stand-by so you will need a 4 minute heat-up time but after that it's the same amount of time. KB40: 4 min heat up time for first cup KB70 4 min heat up time for first cup (but see notes, below, about the programmable "on" button if you wake up at the same time each day) TT: due to a "stand-by" system you do not have to turn the coffee pot on and heat up water ever because this has a flow-through water heater for faster brewing, rather than heating the whole tank resulting in 4 second brewing for first cup. However, if you choose to unplug your coffee pot or never use the stand-by system for some reason the heat up time is about a minute. Water tank size: KB40: 48 oz KB70: 60 oz TT: 67 oz Warranty: All one year Water Measurement: On the Keurig you are going to get the same amount of water for every drink, depending upon the setting you have to manually input. On the Tassimo, there is a barcode on all the T discs that the coffee maker reads and automatically adjusts the water and temperature needed for that beverage. For example, a smaller T disc would automatically adust your water so the beverage is not diluted. However, should you prefer a weaker cup, you can hold down the button to add more during every brew. Which brings me to taste... I always found my Keurig to be on the weak side unless I was brewing a 5.25 oz up. I don't find this to be true for my T-discs, even in very large cups of coffee. Incidentally, the Starbucks brand makes a large cup and very full-bodied if that's desired. Types of drinks: All offer cocoas, coffees, teas, lattes, cappuccinos, espressos I think Keurig actually has more choices at this time than the Tossimo. Sound: KB40 VERY loud and vibrating KB70 less loud, still vibrates TT: very quiet in comparison, no vibration Other notes: The KB70 allows you to change the temperature of your coffee and, although it doesn't have a stand-by mode to brew instantly, it does have a programmable on/off so that you can have it turn on at a certain time each day which is almost as good. This didn't work for me because I might want a coffee at 6am but if I want a tea at 4pm I would have to wait 4 minutes for heat up with the Keurig, but have it instantly on the Bosch since it can stay on standby at all times, powered down but not off and ready to brew instantly. The KB70 has a digital clock on it and the Tassimo does not. The Tassimo shows less coffee drips at the base than the Keurig if anyone does grab their cup too soon in a rush. The Tassimo comes with 2 Mavea Water Filters. Although they are optional, filtered water does take your coffee taste up a notch...even the Starbucks company insists on their machines (even in corporate offices) having the filter due to the taste change. So we use it...it just plugs into the water tank so it's easy to use or not. The Tassimo has a cup stand light that switches off when not in use for 5 minutes. The cappuccinos and lattes are better waaaay better on the Tassimo but regular coffee is really good on both...I like a bold cup though so I prefer the Tassimo not using more water in relation to coffee...doesn't taste as watered down even on the really light blends, the flavor comes through in my opinion. Also note: The T-discs take up less room. If you keep a dispenser on your counter you can have lots of t-discs in them without refilling the dispenser frequently because they are flatter and more round rather than tall. Conclusion: I like my parent's Keurig B40 which made me buy my Keurig B70 which I liked a lot until we used it to death and I decide to try out the Tassimo Titanium. Although each has aspects that are great, I love my Tassimo far more...HOWEVER, if some of the things that were important for me aren't as important to you, I think anyone would be happy with the Keurigs too over a regular brewer. Here are some comparisons to a regular coffeemaker rather than a one cup: The flavor of coffee is broken down by three things: light, heat, and air. Every time you open a bag of coffee to measure out and fill a regular coffee maker, you break down the taste because of this. Also, a regular brewer is cheaper but there is more waste. We always dumped out leftover coffee. Now we only brew what we drink. Also, as your pot sits, it is also exposed to the aforementioned elements making it stale. With either the Keurig or the Bosch Tassimo, you always get a fresh cup. If you have guests, it's excellent because you can have various types of coffees and teas and each person can push one button and brew their own. You don't have to stop your entertaining at a dinner party to keep refilling coffee or asking if anyone needs any refills, or stop to brew a few pots during dessert...I have this at the end of the counter and there is no wait time...anyone can easily serve themselves with no instructions and there is no mess, no coffee measuring spoons, no coffee canister on the counter, no coffee beans in the trash or disposal, or spilling on the floor. Just take out the t-disk and throw it in the recycling bin. At least I can do that in Austin...it may be in the trash in other areas which would be a negative for the extra waste from the discs or keurig cups.
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