Bosch TAS4511UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer Silk Silver Product By Bosch |
Technical Details
- Single-serve coffee brewer brews at the touch of a button in about a minute
- Uses T-Discs with barcode technology; beverages pour directly from T-Disc into cup
- No measuring, no fuss, and virtually no cleanup; customizable size and strength
- LED user interface; 67-ounce removable water tank; 2 MAVEA water filters included
- Measures 13-1/4 by 8 by 11 inches; 1-year parts-and-labor warranty
Product Description
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 with real milk, crema, tea and hot chocolate. Each perfectly brewed, fresh by the cup, at the touch of a button. The secret to brewing each cup perfectly is the patented TASSIMO DISC (T DISC) technology. A unique barcode on each T DISC tells the TASSIMO machine how to prepare your chosen beverage using the optimal brew time, temperature, and amount of water. Because the brewing takes place inside the T DISC, you can prepare different drinks, one after the other, with no flavor transfer from cup to cup. Compact, modern design with satin-silver panels with chrome accents. The integrated LED-user interface guides you through every step of the brewing cycle and convenient on/off switch in the front of the brewer makes operation easy and intuitive. The brewer automatically reverts to stand-by mode after every brew cycle thereby saving energy when not in use. Automatic cleaning and de-scaling program ensures easy cleaning and virtually no-effort maintenance. The brewer includes an XL 67 ounce removable water tank and 2 MAVEA water filters. An integrated storage compartment for Service TDISCS and power cord.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By Ian (San Diego, CA)
I did lots of research on "pod" coffee makers before deciding on this one. The Keurig was obviously a contender -- as it's a top seller -- but two major problems forced me to cross it off the list. First, the Keurig strictly makes coffee and tea, and none of the fancier milk-based drinks that the Tassimo does. I don't drink tea at all, and I am a Starbucks latte addict, so that right there was a dealbreaker with the Keurig. And second, the Keurig has a HORRIBLE reputation for shoddy build quality. I read SO many reviews of frustrated Keurig owners that it made my head spin. Literally dozens upon dozens of people -- particularly in the last few months -- report that their first, second, or even third Keurig had broken (and that the customer service was horrible to boot). Several referred to it as a "disposable" coffee maker that's great "only when it works," etc! So, if you're trying to decide between Tassimo and Keurig, pay close attention to that.
So, after having tested out my new Bosch Tassimo machine, I must say that I am really very impressed. If you are like me and love Starbucks lattes, then you will probably be as thrilled with this machine as I am. So easy, so fast...it's just wonderful. In less than 2 minutes (!!), it makes a frothy, creamy, delicious latte that, to me, is indistinguishable from its original counterpart. Actually, it's even better because of the consistency! The folks at my local Starbucks are sometimes hit-and-miss when making my drinks. But the Tassimo makes the same exact drink EVERY time without fail. What a great invention for a lazy coffee addict like myself! I haven't yet sampled other flavors, but even if I HATE everything else (and I highly doubt I will), the latte alone would make this well worth the price of admission (I paid only $103 after $50 mail-in rebate). It's a no-brainer. My Cuisinart 12-cup coffee maker (a terrific model) has been put into early retirement overnight.
One complaint, that some might find more serious than others: I wish the end product were a little bit hotter. Another reviewer suggested that 30 seconds in the microwave will quickly fix that, and this seems like a good idea, though I haven't really felt the need yet. I bought some Anchor Hocking 14oz coffee mugs for use with this, and being made of clear glass, they are well-suited to the microwave, so that's great. I also wish the discs were cheaper, although I haven't fully investigated other sources.
Hope this was somewhat helpful. Happy hunting!
By J. Kennedy (Largo, Florida USA)
I love this machine, but want to mention that the temperature of a finished cup of coffee/tea/hot chocolate is immediately drinkable. Some people may want a hotter drink.
By Always Smile (Florida)
Love this machine! Quiet and love the Starbucks coffee options for this brewer!
I have heard others complain that they can't use their own coffee with this brewer...............................USE your other coffee maker for that!!! That did Not stop me from purchasing and LOVING this machine!! Great price from Amazon open box $125.00 with free shipping; how could I say no??!!
By R. Solomon (North Carolina USA)
I love that I am able to have a variety of different beverages - tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. It is simple to use and easy to clean. It takes two discs to fill up my cup but I don't mind that. The noise doesn't bother me, I don't even notice it anymore. It is nice that it fits a variety of different size cups - I can fit my travel mug in this thing!! The bottom part that says Tassimo is removable to accommodate the larger cups. I'm glad I purchased it.
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