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3 Responses to “Bosch TAS6515UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Twilight Titanium”

1. 
   Xiao chen Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 3:31 am

   I replaced a Braun Tassimo with the T65 and it is a very good machine. It heats up instantly and I have had no problems making any of the various beverages.
   Having said that, in my opinion the Dolce Gusto makes better tasting espresso/cappuchino/latte drinks. The tassimo makes excellent hot chocolate (milka!) and
   my favorite coffee the cafe verona. The chai latte is also very good from the tassimo. The T65 also has a huge water reservoir which makes keeping it filled less of
   a chore than some other brands. You can get some interesting European coffees only on their website as well as 2 free pkgs of disks for registering your machine there.
   Makes a great gift and pays for itself out of ones Starbucks budget!

2. 
   Girolamo Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 3:54 am

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   This is my third Tassimo coffee maker. The first, a Braun Tassimo TA 1400 Hot Beverage System still works, though I recently gave it to friend. It is much louder than the Bosch machines including the Bosch TAS4511UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Silk Silver which I just moved to my office. Both Bosch models are significantly better than the original Braun.

   The key to excellent coffee is not just in the grind. Good coffee requires good water and a descaled coffee maker. With the Braun machine, this requires you to keep track of the date of the last filter change. On both Bosch machines this is done electronically and even better so annoying but attention grabbing red lights tell you to descale, and once you mix the scaling solution in your reservoir it completes the process automatically. What this means practically is that your server will be at maximum efficiency most of the time.

   Tassimo offers a wide variety of coffees, teas and even Tassimo Suchard Hot Chocolate T-Discs, 8 Count, 12.7 Ounce Bags (Pack of 2), which is really good. Expresso, latte and cappuccino lovers can easily make them without a dedicated expresso maker. Just buy the T-discs (Gevalia Espresso T-Disc, Gevalia Latte T-Discs for Tassimo Hot Beverage System, 8 Espresso and 8 Creamers (Pack of 2), Gevalia Cappuccino T-Disc. Tea lovers will find lots of selections from Tassimo Tazo Awake Black Tea, 7 T-Discs, 0.7 oz. net., and Twinings Earl Grey Tea, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers, 16-Count 1.7-Ounce Packages (Pack of 3), to Twinings Chai Tea Latte, T-Discs for Tassimo Hot Beverage System, 16-Count Packages (Pack of 2). Starbucks coffees are also available.

   Why should you use single servings? The first and best reason is that it is more efficient. How many half pots of coffee have you thrown away? Secondly, it is flexible. At Christmas dinner last year we had a whole range of coffee requests to accommodate- American coffee, lattes, decaf, hot chocolate. With a Tassimo system this is not a problem, nor is their any waste.

   So how does this Bosch machine differ from the previous model? One nice feature is the light which comes on over the cup during brewing and serving. The internal electronics are a bit jazzier as well. But mainly you want this coffee server for making the perfect cup of joe, every time.

3. 
   Humphrey Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 4:02 am

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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.

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