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Braun Tassimo

The Tassimo system developed by Kraft Foods and distributed under the Braun name is an innovative single-serve coffee, espresso, tea, and specialty beverage machine. Tassimo relies on single-server Tassimo discs (T-discs) that have a printed barcode which the machine reads to determine how to brew that particular beverage. Each cup takes approximately 30-60 seconds to brew and T-discs cost in the range of 25-40 cents per disc. There are a wide range of drinks available for the Tassimo including espressos, lattes, cappucinos, teas, hot chocolates made by manufacturers like Maxwell House, Yuba, Gevalia, and Carte Noire.

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Braun Tassimo
MSRP $170.00
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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Single cup of coffee/drink available very quickly - much more so than using a dedicated brewer or espresso machine
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Wide range of Drinks - From 'regular' coffees, to teas, to 'specialty' coffees (lattes/cappucinos/etc)
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Water tank holds enough for many drinks to be made before refilling
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Wide range of brand-name drinks available for purchase
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No way to hook up to a dedicated water tap right out of the box (Must refill water tank)
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Not as easy to find in stores as Senseo pods
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Unless found on sale, both unit and coffees are quite expensive
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Braun Tassimo

• Braun Tassimo TA 1400 Hot Beverage System

• Tassimo Coffee-on-Demand TA1400 Coffee Maker

UPC: 069055839560

EAN: 069055839560

MPN: TA1400

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Pros
  • Can use your own coffee without buying pods
  • Can choose brew strength and water temperature
Cons
  • Expensive
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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Keurig B70

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Pros
  • large water tank
  • relatively quiet
  • sleek looks
  • 4 brewing sizes
Cons
  • considerably more expensive than Keurig B60
ProSCORE
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Senseo Deluxe

Senseo Deluxe

MSRP  $99.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Can make a cup in about a minute
Cons
  • Pods are a little expensive
  • Not a huge variety of pods available
  • Makes the worst lukewarm coffee I ever tasted. If you like coffee you'll be sorry!
ProSCORE
4 reviews
43
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Comments

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1.  avatar Erik said:

I don't know what it is exactly about these single-serve makers that make me so skeptical. To me, I love my coffee in the morning freshly ground and made using a $30 coffee machine. The barcode thing is pretty crazy, though.
Dec 15, 2006 4:45pm
2.  avatar swag said:

Even the Tassimo ads fail at making the product look drinkable -- they look more like a diaper change in a cup.
Dec 16, 2006 4:47pm
3.  avatar ruthers said:

I think I saw a commercial for this on the Food Network. I'm just curious about the barcode thing, what if the machine reads the wrong barcode and prepares the drink improperly? I guess that means you're only limited to buying the kind of drink mixes that the machine can take. How disappointing.
Dec 16, 2006 5:10pm
4.  avatar agaraci@primus.ca said:

where do you buy the t-discs??? the machine is readily available, but the discs are nowhere to be found!!! what's with that!!! i can't believe the tassimo machine doesn't come with some discs....
Dec 26, 2006 4:13pm
5.  avatar eekawolf said:

I have this machine- Love it- use it daily! The disks are available at Superstore- Walmart and all sorts of stores- go to the Tassimo website. It has never read the barcode wrong for me in all the drinks I have made. No offense to you people who are posting - but try at least buying a product before tearing it apart. I have two friends who have bought it because they have tried mine and they love thiers too- with no difficulties! I highly recommend it for people who don't want to make a whole pot of tea/ coffee or like specialty coffees :) this is a great, cool fun well designed product. Amber from Canada
Jul 21, 2007 2:53pm
6.  avatar meNNis said:

I too have had this product for ~ a year now, and have zero problems. I have added to the pros/cons above for more information to anyone considering buying. Any questions feel free to comment
Oct 29, 2007 12:09pm
7.  avatar caroline 45 said:

I have the Breville/Keurig machine and I absolutely love it!! As well as looking beautiful on the counter (all stainless steel) it brews a fresh perfect cup of coffee every time in under 30 seconds. It has lots of varieties of tea, coffee and hot chocolate and ordering them online is easy and convenient. I also love the "My K cup" " option that lets me use my own coffee. I would highly recommend the Keurig machine to anyone.
Mar 17, 2008 12:03am
8.  avatar meNNis said:

That's great and all, but this page is for the Tassimo, thanks.
Nov 04, 2008 9:46pm
9.  avatar lkdeats said:

Received the Braun Tassimo as a gift and absolutely love it. Very easy to use and clean and I never had a barcode read incorrectly. When compared to what we used to spend at Starbucks, this is a huge savings. Highly recommended for people who love specialty drinks (chai tea latte, cappucino, espresso) the milk froths up beautifully. If you just want regular coffee, it may not be for you.
Dec 29, 2008 10:23am
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meNNis

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October 29, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Single cup of coffee/drink available very quickly - much more so than using a dedicated brewer or espresso machine
  • Wide range of Drinks - From 'regular' coffees, to teas, to 'specialty' coffees (lattes/cappucinos/etc)
  • Water tank holds enough for many drinks to be made before refilling
  • Wide range of brand-name drinks available for purchase

Cons

  • No way to hook up to a dedicated water tap right out of the box (Must refill water tank)
  • Not as easy to find in stores as Senseo pods
  • Unless found on sale, both unit and coffees are quite expensive

Comments

"I too have had this product for ~ a year now, and have zero problems. I have added to the pros/cons above for more information to anyone considering buying. Any questions feel free to comment"
"That's great and all, but this page is for the Tassimo, thanks."

Competitors

meNNis prefers Braun Tassimo over Senseo Deluxe, Keurig B70, Breville BKC6ooXL
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lkdeats

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December 29, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Single cup of coffee/drink available very quickly - much more so than using a dedicated brewer or espresso machine
  • Wide range of Drinks - From 'regular' coffees, to teas, to 'specialty' coffees (lattes/cappucinos/etc)
  • Water tank holds enough for many drinks to be made before refilling
  • Wide range of brand-name drinks available for purchase

Cons

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Comments

"Received the Braun Tassimo as a gift and absolutely love it. Very easy to use and clean and I never had a barcode read incorrectly. When compared to what we used to spend at Starbucks, this is a huge savings. Highly recommended for people who love specialty drinks (chai tea latte, cappucino, espresso) the milk froths up beautifully. If you just want regular coffee, it may not be for you."
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Kelly

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November 3, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Single cup of coffee/drink available very quickly - much more so than using a dedicated brewer or espresso machine

Cons

  • No way to hook up to a dedicated water tap right out of the box (Must refill water tank)

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Yale

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October 31, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Single cup of coffee/drink available very quickly - much more so than using a dedicated brewer or espresso machine
  • Wide range of Drinks - From 'regular' coffees, to teas, to 'specialty' coffees (lattes/cappucinos/etc)

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arod69

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March 29, 2009
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Pros

  • Single cup of coffee/drink available very quickly - much more so than using a dedicated brewer or espresso machine
  • Wide range of Drinks - From 'regular' coffees, to teas, to 'specialty' coffees (lattes/cappucinos/etc)
  • Water tank holds enough for many drinks to be made before refilling
  • Wide range of brand-name drinks available for purchase

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

arod69 prefers Braun Tassimo over Senseo Deluxe, Keurig B70, Breville BKC6ooXL
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