| Bosch Tassimo Single Serve Coffee Brewers |  | Brand: Bosch
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $135.95 - $178.99 (On sale from $229.99)
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Rating:  151 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 13.3 x 8 x 11
MPN: 351207
Model: TAS4513UC-PARENT
ASIN: B002AVVOCU
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| Features:
| • | Variety; Enjoy over 40-beverage varieties from 12-distinct brands; Choose from coffee, cappuccinos and lattes made with real milk, crema, tea and hot chocolate; Tassimo is the only hot beverage system to feature perfectly brewed Starbucks coffee | | • | Smart technology; Unique bar code technology allows the brewer to read a bar code on each t disc and deliver a perfect cup each and every time; Each t disc's bar code signals to the machine the optimal amount of water and temperature required | | • | Customizable drink size and strength; Fully automatic brew cycle can be interrupted at any time to adjust drink strength to taste | | • | Exclusive flow-through water heater for faster, quieter brewing; A Bosch exclusive feature channels the water through tight coils and heats them on contact; This heats the water extremely quickly and more efficiently than traditional methods | | • | Advanced water filtration by MAVEA; Water filtration system ensures consistent quality of your drinks and continued efficiency of your machine |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Take your brew beyond the ordinary with Tassimo. This single-serve coffee machine brews an amazing variety of coffee drinks instantly and at the touch of a button. Choose from over 40 beverages and flavors from 12 of the most popular brands in the business! One-year limited warranty. Model TAS4511UC.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 151
 Big Improvements! September 17, 2008
Linda Boehme (South Lake Tahoe, CA USA)
273 out of 275 found this review helpful
Ordered this new Bosch Tassimo machine on-line directly from Tassimo. Same price as Amazon at $139.99. www.tassimo.com. We have been using it for about a week now and I absolutely love it! We had used the Braun Tassimo machine for about 5 years and the new Bosch has much improved the Tassimo coffee maker. Here's a list of the Improvements:
1. It's narrower and doesn't take up as much counter space
2. There is a power button on the front of the machine so you can easily turn it off at night.
3. There is essentially no water warm-up time. It is almost instant after you insert the T-disc and push the green button.
4. It is extemely quiet.
5. It even makes the coffee a little stronger than the old machine did.
6. It does not collect waste water that you have to empty all the time. Only the few drops of coffee that don't make it into your cup are collected.
7. Much better filtering system. It also has a change filter indicator to tell you when its time to change the filter.
8. Higher construction quality, more solid feel to the machine.
FINALLY! Well Worth The Wait! September 29, 2008
Steve & Jen L
130 out of 130 found this review helpful
My wife and I bought the BRAUN Tassimo Maker about a year ago as a wedding present to ourselves and we LOVED it (use it just about every single day). The BRAUN unit did have a few drawbacks that we would have liked to see changed: Unit too wide, too LOUD, no cord storage, and that annoying "puddle cup" for unused/overflow water, etc.
We had heard the BOSCH unit was much improved over the BRAUN so we bought it this past weekend. All I can say it BOSCH got it right. Although we were a bit disappointed neither unit has a timer, the fact that the beverages are brewed so quickly (even faster in the BOSCH) that the inconvenience of not having a timer is really not a big deal. Although the BOSCH is a tad bit deeper (longer) than the BRAUN...it has a slimmer width and looks much nicer on our kitchen counter. The new BOSCH is still very simple with a similar one-touch operation...but with the addition of an on/off. Our 11 favorite features of the new BOSCH Tassimo are:
1 - The noise has been reduced by at least 90%! Anyone who has had the BRAUN will notice a HUGE difference with the BOSCH!
2 - FASTER brewing time. Within a few seconds after turning the unit on and inserting a T-disc the unit will start brewing, unlike the BRAUN which sometimes took a minute or more for the "ready" light to come on.
3 - A more "solid/quality" look and feel. This is especially evident in the T-disc housing. It is a much heavier plastic and you don't feel like you are going to break it whenever you clamp down on a T-disc.
4 - Longer "piercing unit" that narrows down toward the cup. This significantly cuts down on coffee splatter which was a real pain with the BRAUN.
5 - CORD STORAGE! With the BOSCH I only pull out the exact amount of electrical cord I need making for a much better fit on the counter than the old coil and hide cord on the BRAUN unit.
6 - NO MORE PUDDLE CUP! Although the storage tank on the BOSCH has slightly less capacity than on the BRAUN, we love not having to empty the "dribble cup" or soak up water in the base everytime the unit's base cup was removed to fit tall mugs!
7 - The Cleaning Disc is conveniently stored away in the back of the unit, virtually eliminating the possibility of misplacing it.
8 - On/Off switch! This is a nice feature for turning the unit OFF when going out of town, etc. rather than having to unplug it!
9 - Filter Change Indicator. I like this feature, but I feel that having to buy filters every couple of months can get pricey. We use "double filtered" water (filtered from our fridge and then filtered in the unit). By doing this I am confident we can get twice as much usage out of the filters than those using unfiltered tap water...simply "reset" the filter indicator twice.
10 - The water reservoir on the BOSCH has a handy-dandy handle which makes it much easier to remove/fill/clean, etc.
11 - PRICE! Considering the improvements on the BOSCH, I would have gladly paid the same amount as we did for the BRAUN (retail $169)...but at just under $140 this until is well worth the price.
I hope this helps those of you trying to decide between the two units!
This is the Tassimo system you want, stop looking and buy the Bosch October 6, 2008
Shusaku Endo (Alexandria, VA USA)
59 out of 61 found this review helpful
You've probbaly done a lot of research, as did I, on the Tassimo system. I'm familiar with some of the others, but found I like this system the best. That being said, for the machine itself, the BOSCH is the one you want.
I bought the Braun system for home, and thought I would try the Bosch system for work. Definately go with the BOSCH.
I think its mentioned before, but worth repeating.
* The Braun is very quiet. Its slightly louder than the air circulation pump in an aquarium if thats an indicator. Nice little bbbbrrrrrr... sound when dispensing coffee/ tea.
* Its much cleaner than the Braun machine. No spatters, dripping, splashed water from a lid that falls into the water holding container. This has a nice little handle, secure fitting lid and little if no extra water as in the other system.
* Heat up time is very quick, although I think it does take a bit longer to pour than the other system--however, the heat up time is so fast, it more than makes up in overall time to prepare a cup of coffee/tea.
* There is a water filter replacement gauge which is a nice little feature
* The controls are a lot easier to understand and use than on the other machine.
As far as the Tassimo system itself, you can avoid shipping charges if you make a minimum recurring order of $35 a month. I spend more than that, so its not an issue and I get a package delivered to my door. A trip to Target would cost me at least $8 in gas anyways, so its actually 'economical' to do it this way. Also, the stores are very limited in what they carry, so its better to order online for a really good selection.
What to order:
Chai Latte is really good. Spray some chilled canned whipping creme on top and its really --really, really, good.
If you like a stronger coffee, I'd suggest Seattle's Best or Maxwell House
For a lighter coffee (think Caribou Coffee vs. Starbucks), I like the Gevalia Latte and Gevalia in general.
You can also get Starbucks coffee, too. I haven't tried one, but my office mates have and like it.
The Hot Chocolate is what you would get at a highschool football game, kind of watery. That being said my kids LOVE the stuff, absolutely love it. I don't care for it, but since its for them, I'll give it a positive recommendation. You can add whipped creme to the top which helps a lot, or use a Latte disc to make it a little bit more creamy.
The machiatto is a bit watery, but I'm not familiar with how its supposed to taste as I've never ordered one from a retail store.
Basically, if you've chosen your system--Tassimo-- then the Bosch is the machine that you want.
Hope thats helpful.
Way to go Tasimo! November 25, 2008
M. Attias (East Meadow N.Y.)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
On impulse I purchased the Keurig machine while out shopping. New to the single-serve world of coffee, I brought the machine home and proceeded to listen to what sounded like a 747 lifting off on my kitchen counter. The coffee choices were vast (which propeled me into my purchase) but back to the store it went, approximately 15 hours and four cups of terrible coffee later. I purchased the Tassimo as a second attempt and boy, am I glad I did. Much quieter, a richer coffee brew, and less splatter to name just a few things. Sure, not as much variety in flavors, which I hope the manufacturer will establish, but what they do have is delicious. I was completely impressed with the Maxwell House line of coffees. A bit of a coffee snob myself, I again impulse purchased (some people never learn!) the Maxwell House cappuccino and was plesantly surprised! If you are looking for a gift for a coffee drinker-this is your machine!
Best Cuppa Joe! October 9, 2008
Miss Smarty (Westchester, NY)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought my Tassimo at Bed Bath & Beyond and I love it! Just as another reviewer stated it was the same price as Amazon. (But, I did get to use my coupons at BB&B and they lowered the price on the machine and the T-Discs!)
I had originally ordered one from Tassimo Direct. They held up my entire order due to one T-Disc that was on backorder. I canceled that shipment and made my way over to BB&B.
Just be sure to follow all of the set up directions BEFORE using it. And...DON'T throw out the box until you register your product. (There is a flyer that comes in the box with all of the information.) Tassimo will send you MORE T-Discs for registering! Can't beat that! I have waited months for this machine and it IS AWESOME!
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