[FerrariEnzo]

This would be helpful if someone have had both or used both.. inputs would be great.

The Keurig only brews Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate.
The Tassimo can also make Cappuccinos and Lattes..


Not sure which would be good.. I dont usually drink Cappuccinos and Lattes but having the option would be great..

Starbucks is now using Keurig and Tim horton using Tassimo.. hmm...

[BigTrollFace]

Tassimo can do tea and hot chocolate as well. Americanos etc

Keurig taste like powder coffee, tassimo with the vacuum sealed containers stay pretty fresh

[cdizzle_996]

In for some info!
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[Soundy]

We had the first one of these that came out, the Melita one:one - the wife wanted one so much, they didn't have them in Canada... had my parents pick one up on a trip to Oregon, had to pop down to Bellis Fair every now and then to stock up on the pods.

Biggest problem with these things is they only do tiny cups. I love my 12oz coffee mug but it barely even fits on the machine and still looks empty after it runs.

[skiiipi]

We had the first one of these that came out, the Melita one:one - the wife wanted one so much, they didn't have them in Canada... had my parents pick one up on a trip to Oregon, had to pop down to Bellis Fair every now and then to stock up on the pods.

Biggest problem with these things is they only do tiny cups. I love my 12oz coffee mug but it barely even fits on the machine and still looks empty after it runs.

Nabob breakfast brew fills a full 16oz cup to the top.

The new Starbucks Verissimo is nice too, does lattes and coffee
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[Matlock]

I love my Keurig, although I don't really use the k-cups. (My favorite k-cup would be the chai)
But, really good if you like using your own beans.

I usually grind my own, then put them in the little reusable k-cup filter thing. Tastes awesome and very good if you don't want to make a whole pot every time. Also, much faster than drip coffee machines.

http://www.espressoplanet.com/images/D/08-Breville-Keurig-Alt1.jpg
Worth the money for me. I never goto starbucks anymore.


I've also tried Tassimo. Not really my thing since you can't use your own beans. I also found that it brews too small of a cup for me. I guess it's ok if you like smaller cups. Their beverages tasted good.

[Soundy]

Fresh ground FTW. I love my Cuisinart Grind'n'Brew! CUISINART CANADA Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Thermal™ 12 Cup Coffeemaker DGB-900BCC (http://www.cuisinart.ca/cuisinart_product.php?item_id=153&product_id=202&cat_id=2)

http://www.cuisinart.ca/img/products/dgb-900bcc_lg.jpg

[Gridlock]

My mom has the keurig, and I have the tassimo.

I do like the latte option on the tassimo, but for me(huge coffee drinker) the grind your own beans thing for the keurig is awesome. I don't know if mom just bought shit coffee, or it was super old, but the cups for her machine didn't taste that good(but I was at the bottom of an assortment box, so I was drinking the emeril 'bam' coffee and paul newmans own blend) Once I found the fill it yourself thing, the coffee was very good.

The tassimo disks are expensive. Not sure what the price is of keurig. Tassimo also seems to be really available.

[asahai69]

get the keurig if your using it for coffee. if you like sub-par lattes and stuff. get the tassimo

i personally have both and i have not touched the tassimo in months

[european]

My father loves the Tassimo machine thingy, he uses it like 4 times a day haha. Tassimo does coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. Tim Hortons and Tassimo did some collaboration and you can now purchase Tim Hortons coffee for Tassimo machines. My father bought some last night, he's on his second cup this morning :pokerface:

I love the smell of fresh coffee beans but I do not like or drink coffee so I have no clue which one is better. I just see my father use the machine quite often during the weekends.

[FerrariEnzo]

So for the Keurig machine, it acutally grinds the beans for you or you need to grind it with another machine?

I heard about the fill-it yourself with the keurig, so that would save tons of money...

[Hondaracer]

I find the keurigs my friends have take 2-3 minutes to brew where as the tassimo starts instantly
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[GLOW]

i own both. i made a thread asking this same thing like 2 years ago but didn't get the response i was hoping for so i eventually got both. my 2 cents i hope it helps. sorry for the lengthy post. probably better you not go my route and buy both :lawl:

keurig is a better coffee maker and the kcups are cheaper. if you shop around or buy bulk (the 50 pack at costco) you can get them for 50 cents each (approximately). keurig also has a wider selection of coffee, especially with van houtte. they have my fav hazel nut flavour. you can get adapter/filters where you can grind your own coffee and use it to make coffee. it's nice, more environmentally better but takes time cleaning the filter each time. the OEM keurig filter costs around $18 plus tax. it does get to be a super PITA cleaning the thing out each time though. it's nice using just kcups when you're on the run to pop it in and go

i bought a tassimo because i was the only one that drank coffee and my wife never used the keurig for hot chocolate. it's nice to be able to make fancy drinks like latte's, capacino's, espresso's etc. make no mistake though, if you want it to taste like something you get from starbucks for $5 - that it wont do. but the same can be said for coffee with the keurig if you're a coffee snob.

coffee with the tassimo. for me, it's OK b/c i'm not a snob but the quality of the keurig is indeed better. the discs of the tassimo are indeed more pricy. on sale or at a reasonable price the fancy drinks come out to about $1 per pod. coffee on sale can be around $0.75 if you look around. i drink french vanilla because they didn't have hazelnut until recently (still don't see it in stores).
the cool thing that tassimo advertises is the bar code. volume & heat is determined based on the code for the drink. it tells you the size of cup to use. someone mentioned wanting a larger coffee....that's breakfast blend. my 1st mistake was putting a smaller coffee cup in it...thing overflowed :lawl: the package tells you what size of cup to you.

final verdict: if you're going to use it to make coffee 90% of the time and cost per drink is an issue - go keurig. i suggest the mini (single cup brewer) that's what i had and i like just putting 1 cup of water each time so it doesn't get stale in the resevour of the larger keurig machines. if you make coffee 50% and latte/etc 50%, and possibly entertain and offer warm drinks to people - go tassimo. if you're a health nut, the yummy milk drinks - mochiatto, vanilla latte, chai tea latte, etc are high in fat & cholestoral. skinny latte has no fat or cholestoral (i forget which one - i think fat?).

in the end i gave the keurig to my brother in law because i only had room for 1 on my kitchen counter and liked to switch between lattes and coffees.

hope this helped in your decision.

PS: no the keurig doesn't grind. you do it yourself. either get SB to do it when you buy from them, buy ground ahead of time or go to superstore or whatever and bag/grind it yourself there i guess.
Keurig can brew in like a minute which is nice. brew go brush teeth and come back and you're good. tassimo takes slightly longer, and you can add more water by holding the button down. my mini keurig didn't have the option, maybe higher models do.

[Matlock]

Keurig is also faster than a drip coffee machine, as it forces water through the little reusable coffee filter. Sometimes I'll wake up late with 10 minutes before I have to leave for work and just pop my filter in, hit brew and still have time to get dressed, etc.

As mentioned above, you will need your own grinder if you're planning to buy whole beans. Otherwise you can always buy ground coffee as I did for a year before getting the grinder.

[Graeme S]

I've got a buddy who I think still works at starbucks, so I'm looking at the Starbucks Versimo coffee maker (gonna borrow their discount during the christmas sale). Anyone had the chance to sample any of their coffees? I'd mainly be using it for coffee at home, and I can see that the thingie doesn't fit large cups (sadly), but I'm wondering at the quality if anyone's sampled.

[GLOW]

a coworker bought a sb mini espresso machine off CL and said it was pretty good, just like the store but that's about all i've heard about sb machines

[fliptuner]

Fresh ground FTW. I love my Cuisinart Grind'n'Brew!

http://www.cuisinart.ca/img/products/dgb-900bcc_lg.jpg

I've been using my 10 cup model, every morning, for the better part of the last 7 years. Preset, doubles as an alarm clock when I hear the grinder going.

Love it.

http://www.cuisinart.ca/cuisinart_product.php?item_id=69&product_id=61&cat_id=2

[Soundy]

I've been using my 10 cup model, every morning, for the better part of the last 7 years. Preset, doubles as an alarm clock when I hear the grinder going.
Yep, that grinder wakes me up most mornings, despite the kitchen being all the way downstairs :) Thermal carafe is amazing, too - coffee is still nice and hot 4+ hours later without being burnt.

[Gunsmokez]

I have the The Keurig, Tassimo and Nespresso.

Final outcome, I use the only Keurig and wife uses Nespresso. Tassimo has been put away.

[FerrariEnzo]

Im leaning towards the Keurig.. Im not really into the fancier coffees...

Thanx for the input guys...

[GLOW]

I have the The Keurig, Tassimo and Nespresso.

Final outcome, I use the only Keurig and wife uses Nespresso. Tassimo has been put away.

i almost got the nespresso too after they had hot chocolate samples out but i was like ffs i gotta stop myself, that's how i got sucked in to the other 2 in the first place :facepalm:

[nah]

Anyone else got the Nepresso? It's supposedly the best out of the 3 as the pods are fresher, but more expensive.

[Graeme S]

What I'm looking for is basically:

Regular coffee/decaf coffee
Doesn't taste like ass
Won't break my fucking wallet (ie: it's less than $1/cup for the packs).

Hmm...mayhaps some googling is in order.

[PJ]

I find the responses pretty interesting in here.

I have the Tassimo at home, and the Keurig in my office. I use both on a daily basis.

Personally, I prefer the Tassimo in every way. It has the latte/cappucino option (not that I use it much). But most importantly, I find the coffee just tastes all around better.

I have tried over 10 different types of K-cup coffee, and it always seems to taste really weak to me, no matter what kind of K-cup I use.

Where as for the Tassimo, most of them are pretty consistent, and it just tastes.. fresher?

I'm intrigued at how some people in here straight up prefer the Keurig. I would take the Tassimo any day. I guess different strokes for different folks.

[GLOW]

I have tried over 10 different types of K-cup coffee, and it always seems to taste really weak to me, no matter what kind of K-cup I use.

Where as for the Tassimo, most of them are pretty consistent, and it just tastes.. fresher?

I'm intrigued at how some people in here straight up prefer the Keurig. I would take the Tassimo any day. I guess different strokes for different folks.

for me it the taste test was between french vanilla since they're essentially the same (or supposed to be) the same flavour of coffee. the keurig one tasted better to me (diff strokes like you said). i might have a diff tune if i tried americanos etc. but i didn't want to buy a box of it and find out i didn't like it and get stuck with a bunch. unlike keurig i haven't seen a tassimo variety pack.
i've only tried tassimo french vanillas and breakfast blend. keurig i've tried i think 2 diff variety packs. they have a LOT of diff types of coffees from diff manufacturers.

[PJ]

^Yeah, Keurig has more selection, I'll give them that.

I use both machines on a daily basis, so it's pretty easy for me to compare. I have a coffee from the Tassimo at home in the morning, and I have a coffee on my break at work from the Keurig.

I try to buy a new type of K-cup every time I need a refill, and still I haven't found one that I actually really like. Not to say that it's bad. But in comparison to Tassimo, I find the T-disc coffee has more substance.

But again that's just me..

[Infiniti]

I have a Francis and Francis X7 illy pod machine. Good investment! Finally starte finding pods in Vancouver for it as it was only available in the U.S
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[SkunkWorks]

I was Tassimo's product rep for a couple years so just a few more points on the Tassimo:

- removeable water jug with Brita filter
- self-cleaning mode

I'm not a huge coffee snob so I won't comment on the quality of the coffees but I absolutely love the Twinnings chai tea latte and the Suchard's hot chocolate.

[rageguy]

I have a Tassimo T20, and the machine was only $69+tax. I love their Twinnings Chai tea latte, and the Nabob latte. I've also tried the Kevalia dark Italian roast and it is very very bold. The Tim Horton's coffee tastes just like it, and so is their latte. Overall, the Tassimo is good for making a decent cup of latte.

The discs can be had for cheap if you know where to look for deals. There is a huge ongoing thread on RFD for T-Discs deal. For example, buy 2 get 1 free happens sometime, buy 3 get 1 free as well.

[RRxtar]

I've been using my 10 cup model, every morning, for the better part of the last 7 years. Preset, doubles as an alarm clock when I hear the grinder going.

Love it.

CUISINART CANADA Grind & Brew Thermal™ 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker DGB-600BCC (http://www.cuisinart.ca/cuisinart_product.php?item_id=69&product_id=61&cat_id=2)
want

[saucywoman]

For those with the keurigs have you tried the Starbucks or the barista prima; there's some darker blends. There are also a lot of Van Houtte kcups
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[Hondaracer]

I have that same quisineart it's awsome

IMO both tassimo and kieirg but especially tassimo should be banned, the hard plastic discs they use are like the most in biodegradable plastics u can get and burning up one per cup is crazy lol
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[saucywoman]

Keurigs Vue machine has recyclable kcups. Google provided this info to me :p lol
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[PJ]

For those with the keurigs have you tried the Starbucks or the barista prima; there's some darker blends. There are also a lot of Van Houtte kcups
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I'm having the Starbucks at work and so far it's the only one I'm content with.
I tried all the Van Houttes and they all taste very bland to me.
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[drunkrussian]

so buying beans from sbux and using it withthe reuseable kcups is cheaper than buying those sbux cups for tasimo (or keurig as well?) ?? if it is indeed cheaper to buy their beans, i personally as a sbux fan would do that! not a fan of these machines but this single serve reuseable option with no water in the reservoir sounds like it has potential!
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[drunkrussian]

I'm having the Starbucks at work and so far it's the only one I'm content with.
I tried all the Van Houttes and they all taste very bland to me.
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+1 my work has keurig with a buncha diff van houttes. hate each one, super watery and flavourless
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[saucywoman]

Pj and darkrussian what kinds have you tried?
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[GLOW]

so buying beans from sbux and using it withthe reuseable kcups is cheaper than buying those sbux cups for tasimo (or keurig as well?) ?? if it is indeed cheaper to buy their beans, i personally as a sbux fan would do that! not a fan of these machines but this single serve reuseable option with no water in the reservoir sounds like it has potential!
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in the long run i would think so. but the OEM keurig filter costs $18 plus tax. so you'll need to figure out cost per ground up bag of coffee and how many it makes vs 50 cents per kcup.

i did that with a giant can of timmy hortons coffee i think it was $10? bloody thing lasted me a year but it lost it's freshness b/c it took so dam long for me to finish it :lawl:

no reservoir is the keurig mini (b30)
http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/image-files/keurig-b30.jpg

OEM filter (sold separately)

http://blackberriesfood.com/berries/images/Keurig-My-K-Cup-Reusable-Filter-Basket.jpg
http://www.jtote.com/images/3/8/8/3880f61e45fe35c1e2a08fdf703baf2a.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31eK10NxcZL._SL500_SS500_.jpg

[iwantaskyline]

Anyone got the Tassimo T65? Planning on getting one during the sale this weekend.

[FerrariEnzo]

no reservoir is the keurig mini (b30)
http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/image-files/keurig-b30.jpg

OEM filter (sold separately)

http://blackberriesfood.com/berries/images/Keurig-My-K-Cup-Reusable-Filter-Basket.jpg
http://www.jtote.com/images/3/8/8/3880f61e45fe35c1e2a08fdf703baf2a.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31eK10NxcZL._SL500_SS500_.jpg
Im plan on getting the Keurig Mini, its $65 at staples...

This filter thing look awesome.. just pack your own grinded beans...

[GLOW]

ya usually i tap teh back with a teaspoon and most falls out, scrap a bit and rinse the rest out. $65 is not bad i think it was $90 when it first came out

[punkwax]

I have the Keurig, bought the filter hoping to save $ and use fresher beans.. Then wifey found starbucks k-cups at costco.. haven't seen the filter in months lol

[PJ]

Pj and darkrussian what kinds have you tried?
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I've tried them all, including the disgusting Cherry one that tastes like medicine.
Even their dark roast tasted very bland.
Right now I'm having a Starbucks French Roast at my work's Keurig, which is OK. But I still prefer the Tassimos

[drunkrussian]

Pj and darkrussian what kinds have you tried?
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lol darkrussian

um for van heute we have columbian, this african dark roast, there's a few others i don't remember - to be honest my coworkers and i agree they all kinda taste the same. I usually like columbian roasts but go with the darkest ones here because it seems like there's the possibility that it would make it less mild, but it doesn't. Not a fan at all :-(

we also get a funky flavour every month, it's usualy by something called "Timothy's". I've tried blueberry, french vanilla, pumpkin spice, baileys and a few others. The problem with all of these is they smell great and just like what htey should be, but they just taste like chemicals and the same mild crap. They taste completely differently from what they smell like.

So based just on these two brands i'm not a fan of what i've tried

[oldsnail]

I have the nespresso, the cups are harder to get but it makes a fantastic cup of joe!

[B!tch]

Canadian Tire, Walmart and Homeoutfitters all have these machines on sale this weekend.

[Graeme S]

For those of you who've had or tried the Nespresso, I'm curious. Reviews online seem to emphasize the fact that its' an espresso machine as opposed to a coffee machine. How much does it actually put out, and how do you guys typically drink your coffee?

I'm a black coffee drinker which is why I worry about this, 'cause I don't want to spend hundreds and end up with shitty coffee-flavoured water.

[FerrariEnzo]

If the cups for the Nespresso are harder to find, I think the Tassimos are a more feasible option..

hmm.. whats the cheapest Tassimo machine? I like the Mini Keurig.. fits my budget and Im pretty much the only 1 drinking coffee.. I do have the reg drip machine.. its a pain though.. buying filters and throwing them out only for 1 cup...

[Graeme S]

Nespresso can be had at The Bay dt, and probably other places. And online. I'm cool with that, and with buying mass amounts at one time.

Oh, and how much are the pods here? They're about 50c a shot in the states, but what about here?

[GLOW]

If the cups for the Nespresso are harder to find, I think the Tassimos are a more feasible option..

hmm.. whats the cheapest Tassimo machine? I like the Mini Keurig.. fits my budget and Im pretty much the only 1 drinking coffee.. I do have the reg drip machine.. its a pain though.. buying filters and throwing them out only for 1 cup...

you usually can find the most basic tassimo for $69.99 i belive it's the T60 or 80 or something i forget which # (i got it when it was on sale at that price and see it on sale like that now all the time). I think they realize if you sell it for cheap they'll make their $ back on the damn discs since there are not filter pods that allows you to do your own coffee. from reading your posts, i'd probably steer you towards the mini/filter combo i had which allows you to do sb kcups on the go or your own ground coffee when you have time. single cup was really nice for me when i'm the only coffee drinker, and no resevoir so no stale water.

downside is that it will make a coffee of X volume (single cup). if you got a thermos and wanna fill 'er up for the entire day you're gonna be brewering a few cups worth to do that or diluting it by adding water after the fact.

[sonick]

For those of you who've had or tried the Nespresso, I'm curious. Reviews online seem to emphasize the fact that its' an espresso machine as opposed to a coffee machine. How much does it actually put out, and how do you guys typically drink your coffee?

I'm a black coffee drinker which is why I worry about this, 'cause I don't want to spend hundreds and end up with shitty coffee-flavoured water.

Personally, Americano's are a whole different drink compared to regular brewed coffee.

For Tassimo, the Gevalia dark roasts are very good and bold. They are a bit pricier but are ok when on sale. I just got a pack of the President's Choice dark roast, so I'll see how that is (the medium was too bland for me).

The Maxwell House discs are also decent. The Nabob Colombian I also felt was too bland.

[flagella]

They had keurig sampling in downtown this morning. Tried hot chocolate and it tasted like shit lol.
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[Graeme S]

Yeah, I'm gonna bug my local Starbucks for a Versimo sample, and see if I can try the others. I'm worried about quality for the most part. Right now, competition for both of these is the Starbucks instant stuff (which is surprisingly good), but I'd like to have my coffees at less than $2 a pop. If they're going to be that much, I may as well just walk down to my local Starbucks and get one there.

[truth]

just picked one up for my parents through the online walmart sale. the B60 for $88 seemed like a good deal.

[sonick]

Yeah, I'm gonna bug my local Starbucks for a Versimo sample, and see if I can try the others. I'm worried about quality for the most part. Right now, competition for both of these is the Starbucks instant stuff (which is surprisingly good), but I'd like to have my coffees at less than $2 a pop. If they're going to be that much, I may as well just walk down to my local Starbucks and get one there.

Tassimo is about 50-60 cents a cup depending on what type and if on sale. Keurig probably even cheaper with the reusable k-cup with your own grinds.
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[Graeme S]

Yeah, I'm not interested in doing the 'my own grinds' thing. As much as I would like to save the environment and be a good person and all that jazz...no. The point of this for me is convenience. I've already got a small 32 oz coffee pot at home; I don't want the bother of having to grab my filter, put in the grinds, brew, clean it out and then repeat.

I want a machine I can have sitting in my kitchen and when I want a coffee I can push a button, go turn on my TV, come back and be nearly ready.

[sonick]

Ya I agree, its very convenient just to pop in a disc while you're getting ready if you're running late and heading out. I enjoy my Tassimo much more than I anticipated (got it as a gift, never thought to get one for myself).

[dat_steve]

I want a machine I can have sitting in my kitchen and when I want a coffee I can push a button, go turn on my TV, come back and be nearly ready.

a bit OT but i like using my Bodum press for those reasons exactly. pour grinds in, push the press down a smidge, go turn on TV, come back and it's nearly ready. press all the way down and pour. rinse press and walk away!

$20 i spent on this thing paid for itself in the first week.

[Graeme S]

a bit OT but i like using my Bodum press for those reasons exactly. pour grinds in, push the press down a smidge, go turn on TV, come back and it's nearly ready. press all the way down and pour. rinse press and walk away!

$20 i spent on this thing paid for itself in the first week.
Had a bodum for a long time, loved it, and it makes damned good coffee. Massively cheap too 'cause back then I worked at Starbucks.

Still. Lazy.

[ALEX1988]

FYI, staples has the tassimo t20 on sale for $59.99.
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[jtrinh]

Quick. Which would you guys buy, considering that they're on sale atm. The Keurig Mini, b40 or b60?

[GLOW]

mini but that's just my preference. i like the little single cup guy

[PJ]

For any Tassimo users, there's T-discs on sale at No Frills. I just stocked up on a bunch.
$6 for 14 discs isn't unreasonable at all.

[Windstar]

tassimo samples in pacific centre

[FerrariEnzo]

Quick. Which would you guys buy, considering that they're on sale atm. The Keurig Mini, b40 or b60?

depends how much more the B60 is.. reviews are pretty good...

Keurig > Tassimo
Quick to make coffee
cheaper cost per cup
More coffee flavours.
Use your own grinds with filter
Cheaper then Tassimo

Tassimo > Keurig
Specialty coffees
Taste?


So these are the idea of how the both works from reading reviews...
So the better buy would be the Keurig?

[GLOW]

For any Tassimo users, there's T-discs on sale at No Frills. I just stocked up on a bunch.
$6 for 14 discs isn't unreasonable at all.

i haven't seen them go lower than $7 so ya that's a pretty darn good deal

[PJ]

depends how much more the B60 is.. reviews are pretty good...

Keurig > Tassimo
Quick to make coffee
cheaper cost per cup
More coffee flavours.
Use your own grinds with filter
Cheaper then Tassimo

Tassimo > Keurig
Specialty coffees
Taste?


So these are the idea of how the both works from reading reviews...
So the better buy would be the Keurig?

Essentially, they're both equally fast at making coffee.. you put in the disc/cup and press a button.

I don't think the K-Cups are THAT much cheaper. The regular coffee T-Discs are usually somewhere between 35 and 50 cents a unit. If the K-Cups really are that much cheaper, I'll gladly pay the extra dime or whatever per unit for a better tasting cup of joe from the T-discs.

Tassimo is more "accurate" with coffee brewing. It reads the barcode and it tells the machine if it's a dark or light roast, if it should let the water brew inside for a bit longer, if it should give a blast of steam at the end, etc.

The Keurig just simply runs water straight through the K-cup. This is probably why a lot of people complain that the K-cups all taste very watery.

The Keurig has a lot more selection, no question.


But this is what I don't understand about people getting the Keurig to use the "use-your-own-coffee" filter. If you're going to plop in your own coffee, put it in the machine, brew, empty and clean the filter... Why not just get a regular single-brew coffee maker for like $20 with a reusable filter? :badpokerface:

The point of these machines is convenience. Put in disc/K-cup, press a button, and dispose the old disc/k-cup.

So it really depends what you mean by "better buy." If you want a cheap machine with cheap cups, then maybe the Keurig is a better choice. If you don't mind forking out an extra dime or so per cup, then I think the Tassimo coffee tastes way better. But I guess taste is subjective. If you get a chance to, try a cup of coffee from both ;)

[sonick]

President's Choice Dark Roast T-Discs are not too bad for the price. Stronger but still very 'one-note'. Doesn't have that body/richness that the Gevalia discs do.

[PJ]

^ lol I JUST finished brewing my first cup of President's Choice dark roast that I picked up last night. It's not bad at all. Better than the Nabob/Maxwell ones, in my opinion.

The Gevalia discs are straight money. It's a nice little treat everytime they go on sale :fullofwin:

[ed99]

Keurig makes better coffee and green mountain makes really awesome k-cups. You can order them online.
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[PJ]

"Better coffee" is subjective... and according to the masses, a common complaint is watery coffee from Keurig.

Having to pay for shipping online kinda offsets your savings.

[bubba_g]

My advice to anyone buying these machines is buy the cheapest one possible! Cuz the pump inside always fail after a year or two. I'm on my third machine now. The $50 to $200 ones all have the same quality pump inside. Think of them as disposable and buy the cheapest one you can find because they'll all fail eventually.

[bcrdukes]

bubba_g is correct. All of these machines do not use commercial/industrial pumps such as Sirai or Ulka and are designed to fail as per a product life cycle engineering schematic.

[badboy]

I chose keurig cause they a way bigger selection of coffees. Seems like keurig is dominating this area.

[Soundy]

"Better coffee" is subjective... and according to the masses, a common complaint is watery coffee from Keurig.
You're right it's subjective - my mom's idea of coffee is more like, hot water with a hint of coffee flavor.

BTW, we were in Bed, Bath & Beyond today, they have some neat accessories for both of these units:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/assets/product_images/380/6605014706534P.JPG

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/assets/product_images/230/18169018222299P.JPG

My BIL loves his Tassimo, so I picked him up one of these for Xmas - coffee maker sits on top:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/assets/product_images/230/16667218124904P.JPG

[rageguy]

^ lol I JUST finished brewing my first cup of President's Choice dark roast that I picked up last night. It's not bad at all. Better than the Nabob/Maxwell ones, in my opinion.

The Gevalia discs are straight money. It's a nice little treat everytime they go on sale :fullofwin:

Gevalia dark italian roast extra bold is really legit. For those who has a Tassimo and have money to spare, the Second Cup paradiso is out of this world. Easily the best T-Disc coffee you can buy.

[PJ]

bubba_g is correct. All of these machines do not use commercial/industrial pumps such as Sirai or Ulka and are designed to fail as per a product life cycle engineering schematic.

Really? My Bosch Tassimo's been going strong for over 2 years now... I hope I didn't jinx it.:pokerface:
I try to run the "clean cycle" once every couple weeks or so...

[bcrdukes]

Really? My Bosch Tassimo's been going strong for over 2 years now... I hope I didn't jinx it.:pokerface:
I try to run the "clean cycle" once every couple weeks or so...

Quality is hit and miss and all depend on usage and maintenance.

All of these machines are consumer grade with no commercial parts, unless you buy a commercial machine. They are all relatively simple machines consisting of a basic plumbing and electrical system, most of which are made in Asia to reduce production costs and to increase net profits. But of course, there's no need to state the obvious. The bottom line is these machines are for the masses.

My opinion on these machines are based on experience on working with and owning commercial-grade Italian espresso machines.

[Synarchist]

i never paid more than 50 cents for the tdiscs and that was for the gevalia dark roast too. when on sale it is even cheaper as low as 25 cents if you buy from the states. you can also find them on craig s list for about the same

[TheKingdom2000]

i never paid more than 50 cents for the tdiscs and that was for the gevalia dark roast too. when on sale it is even cheaper as low as 25 cents if you buy from the states. you can also find them on craig s list for about the same

This maybe true, but generally the tdiscs are more expensive. My parents aren't going to go to the states just for tdiscs and they sure as heck won't go on CL's.

I factored this into which one to get for the parents. I ended up with the Keurig because the cost of the kcups and availability.

[GLOW]

either way beats buying a cup from a coffee shop.

[FerrariEnzo]

just picked up the Keurig B60... $115 is not bad..
gona hit up the Costco for the KCups...

[xilley]

was just at costco and saw the t65 with 80 disc + filter for 129.99

but just bought the t46 at bestbuy with price beat for 95.99
then went and got the tassimo disc box at costco for 19.99

should I return the bestbuy t46 + tassimo disc and go buy myself the t65 with 80 disc for 129.99 at costco instead?

input?

[Tapioca]

Had a bodum for a long time, loved it, and it makes damned good coffee. Massively cheap too 'cause back then I worked at Starbucks.

Still. Lazy.

I've had coffee from these machines and it still does not compare to a French Press with freshly ground coffee.

Bodum and a burr mill grinder > any other device for coffee.
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[FerrariEnzo]

was just at costco and saw the t65 with 80 disc + filter for 129.99

but just bought the t46 at bestbuy with price beat for 95.99
then went and got the tassimo disc box at costco for 19.99

should I return the bestbuy t46 + tassimo disc and go buy myself the t65 with 80 disc for 129.99 at costco instead?

input?

i think that would be good... the 80disc makes up more then the difference..

That Tassimo is $134.99 now, on costco.ca
is it cheaper in store?


DAMN.. the Keurig Platinum B70 for $164.99 comes with
My-K-Cup reusable filter to use your own coffee beans or tea leaves
12-pack Timothy’s breakfast blend
12-pack Timothy’s Columbian Excelencia
12-pack Van Houtte house blend
12-pack Van Houtte Columbian medium
12-pack Green Mountain variety pack

bah.. i think i will return my Keurig to Bestbuy and go costco for this..

[TheKingdom2000]

just picked up the Keurig B60... $115 is not bad..
gona hit up the Costco for the KCups...

Walmart had this on sale for $88 this past week.
Though, there is no more stock.

Where did you find it for $115?

[FerrariEnzo]

Walmart had this on sale for $88 this past week.
Though, there is no more stock.

Where did you find it for $115?

Bestbuy only price matches for instock items... since walmart doesnt have it in stock, they wont honor that price... But i will return it to BB and go costco.. a higher model plus tons of Kcups.. or get the Tassimo bundle..

[Synarchist]

I also use a keurig based machine at the office where i tried over 30 flavours already. Even after spending time to adjust more/less water to get the flavour right, it just doesnt stack up against my tassimo at home. The kcup coffees taste more budget overall (unless you have a recipe to make that perfect cup), whereas the tassimo knows exactly what to do (steep, exact temp, brew, water level, steam, etc) and tastes a bit better. But like what Tapioca says, nothing beats a french press! ;)

[Synarchist]

Personally i own the t65 (old model now) but i wish i got the t55 instead which is newer
Simply because it utilizes a better tdisc mechanism
The only plus to the t65 is it lights up the cup area and has a digital read display

[mindcruising]

I bought the T55 at Sears for $89.99 + I got a $20 mail in rebate from the tassimo taste test in Pacific Center. now to buy some tdiscs
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[PJ]

I also use a keurig based machine at the office where i tried over 30 flavours already. Even after spending time to adjust more/less water to get the flavour right, it just doesnt stack up against my tassimo at home. The kcup coffees taste more budget overall (unless you have a recipe to make that perfect cup), whereas the tassimo knows exactly what to do (steep, exact temp, brew, water level, steam, etc) and tastes a bit better. But like what Tapioca says, nothing beats a french press! ;)

Yup.

Tassimo uses the barcode to know what to do, depending on the disc... so most coffee from T-Discs will taste more "full" than the K-cups.

Keurig just runs water straight through.

My Tassimo at home beats my work's Keurig any day... But it's free at work, so can't really complain :fullofwin:

[xilley]

I bought the T55 at Sears for $89.99 + I got a $20 mail in rebate from the tassimo taste test in Pacific Center. now to buy some tdiscs
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which sears and is it still on for that price?

[mindcruising]

last time I checked all Sears had it at that price. You can also get best buy to beat the price but I don't think wasting 30 mins to save $2-3 is really worth it.

ps I bought mine at metro town they had a lot of machines left
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[Soundy]

Search for deals in Toronto - RedFlagDeals.com (http://www.redflagdeals.com/search/#!/q=tassimo)

[xilley]

Personally i own the t65 (old model now) but i wish i got the t55 instead which is newer
Simply because it utilizes a better tdisc mechanism
The only plus to the t65 is it lights up the cup area and has a digital read display

so you think the t55 is better?
as its on sale at best buy right now for 109.99 but was about to go and return the t46 and get t65 with 80 disc at costco for 129.99

what about the others? do you guys think T65 in general or T55. just overall which is a better machine to purchase?

[Synarchist]

timmys tdiscs are the place to start, along with 18% cream and some organic white cane sugar ;)

[Synarchist]

so you think the t55 is better?
as its on sale at best buy right now for 109.99 but was about to go and return the t46 and get t65 with 80 disc at costco for 129.99

what about the others? do you guys think T65 in general or T55. just overall which is a better machine to purchase?

digital read display is useless
the led light thing is kinda cool (if you like sitting there watching your coffee drip)
t55 is the way to go man hands down just cuz its newer, nicer and way better mechanism

[Synarchist]

Quote:
Originally Posted by mindcruising
I bought the T55 at Sears for $89.99 + I got a $20 mail in rebate from the tassimo taste test in Pacific Center. now to buy some tdiscs

thats a fucking steal
how did you get the 20 dollar rebate on top?
i think i might just go pick one up

[mindcruising]

thats a fucking steal
how did you get the 20 dollar rebate on top?
i think i might just go pick one up

they were handing out the rebates during the tassimo taste testing. I went to the Pacific center location but also heard they had a booth setup at metrotown.
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[GLOW]

that's how i good hooked on the tassimo, the booth at metro :okay:

[FerrariEnzo]

I cant drain my Keurig.. damn it.. lol... cant return it coz when you shake it, you can hear the water...

I wunder if if they will shake it if I bring it back..

[PJ]

^Lolwut?

Why can't you return it? Didn't you just buy it? It should have a manufacturer's warranty. Unless it fell off your table or something.

[FerrariEnzo]

Ive used it.. it has water in the internal tank... I cant drain it unless i take it apart..

Unless they will take it with water still in the tank...

LOL what do I say? I dont want it but Ive used it??

[GLOW]

tell 'em it's broken because it doesn't drain properly and you want a refund or a new one?

[FerrariEnzo]

Returned it without any problems..

Went to Richmond Costco and picked up the Tassimo T65..

Tassimo Beverage Bundle
70 x 100% Nabob Columbian T-Discs
16 x Maxwell House T-Discs
1 additional Maeva filter
$129.99

Cheaper then online which was for $134.99.

The keurig B70 Platinum was $169.99.. so I was like F it.. get tassimo..

[PJ]

86 Nabob/Maxwell discs holy SHIT LOL

Those two are the "cheapest" T-discs, so don't expect too much from those. I think even the President's Choice ones are better. Just wait til you try the Gevalia ones.. :fullofwin:

[GLOW]

i agree with PJ. i think i got my dislike for tassimo coffee b/c of those coffees :lawl:

try the timmy's coffee tdiscs...

my wife stocked me up on like 4 cases of french vanilla when they were $6/ea. i'm going to hate french vanilla by the time i'm done :lawl:

since you went tassimo might as well try some milk drinks.
chai tea latte and caramel machiatto :megusta:

[PJ]

I got some "Yuban" coffee discs from the states, those were actually really good. I don't know if we have them up here.

But the Presidents Choice and Tim Hortons ones are my new regular go-to's. I'll pick up a pack of the Gevalia once every couple months or so.

[FerrariEnzo]

its gona take me awhile to go through all 86 discs.. haha...

cant pass up a good deal... top model tassimo with 86 discs and a filter for $129.99

[Synarchist]

your best bet would be to sell those coffees, then get some better shit. those flavours arent exactly the best way to start your tassimo experience.

someone mentioned second cup paradiso being really good and i can attest to that. if you like bold coffees then gevalia dark roasts are good too. for more budget friendly types, timmys and most espressos are pretty good (usually sold out). im not a big fan of the milk that comes with some of the flavours, but those gevalias can still create a mean cuppa caramel macchiato nonetheless.

[n'drew]

thats a rip online you can order at costco for 80 discs at 39.99

[sonick]

the maxwell house ones are decent for the price, I like it better than president's choice medium blend.
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[Graeme S]

I'm thinking I may wait 'til January for people to sell their gifted Tassimos.

[Synarchist]

I'm thinking I may wait 'til January for people to sell their gifted Tassimos.

lol thats how i got mine in the beginning
bought my t65 for 60 bux on craigslist

[PJ]

^WOW that's a steal lol

I remember I was deciding to buy either the Keurig and the Tassimo. Funny enough, I ended up getting a Tassimo for Christmas. After a few cups of coffee, I knew I liked it more than my work's Keurig, no question.

[Synarchist]

^WOW that's a steal lol

I remember I was deciding to buy either the Keurig and the Tassimo. Funny enough, I ended up getting a Tassimo for Christmas. After a few cups of coffee, I knew I liked it more than my work's Keurig, no question.

yea that couple i bought it off received it as a housewarming gift from their parents but ironically they dont even drink coffee :failed:

on a side note; there is someone on craigslist selling overstock gevalia dark and extra dark roast coffees for $4 a pack (thats like 0.33 cents per cup for a pack of 12) :fullofwin:

its crazy thinking about how i used to spend 4-5 bux on a coffee almost everyday back then, and now i can get 10 times more spending the exact same amount or less

[vafanculo]

I'm starting to check these out, and will probably wait until boxing day to purchase.

I like the pro's of the Keurig, but I'm leaning towards a tassimo because I don't want to spend money for a regular coffee machine. At home I'd prefer espresso over anything else.

So my question is - does the tassimo make a good espresso?
And for those with Nexpresso experience, does this machine make anything else BUT espresso?

Between the Tassimo and Nexpresso, which pucks are cheaper? Also, where do you purchase them besides costco?
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[PJ]

Futureshop, Best Buy, London Drugs, Wal-Mart

I've had the Tassimo espresso and I thought it was good. But then I'm not really an espresso snob.

[GLOW]

i suppose it depends what you're comparing it to. for example my sister drinks coffee and i made her a skinny latte and capacino (uses the espresso discs with a diff type of milk discs) and she said both were really strong. where as if you buy a capacino from timmys or something is pretty much sugar with some caffiene :lawl: but it tastes good hah.

like PJ said it's OK but i'm not a snob either

[vafanculo]

I'm not expecting anything stellar. For $100- $150, its just convenience, really.

I'm glad you mentioned the milk. I was assuming you put your milk in the machine somehow. But the milk comes in discs as well? How much are the milk discs lol?

My brother has an nexpresso, and he bought a frother that came along with it.

This may change things, lol.
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[sonick]

If you want hot frothy milk you gotta buy the milk discs.
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[jing]

For anyone interested in the Keurig, I just picked up a B40 "Classic" model at Superstore for $85 flat. 25% off all appliances combined with their no tax day = win. This deal applies to all appliances so Tassimo is also discounted by a good amount! Wanted a B60 for the temperature control but couldn't turn away the deal on this one.
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[GLOW]

The milk discs come with the pack when you buy latte/cappuccino/ etc.
@sonick where do you buy individual milk discs I've been looking for them
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[PJ]

lol that's one thing I couldn't wrap my head around... the milk discs.
But then again I only use mine for regular coffee 99% of the time.

[FerrariEnzo]

the milk disc is just powered milk?!?!?

[GLOW]

the milk disc is just powered milk?!?!?

:heckno: one of the things they advertise is that it's not powdered. when shopping for specialty drinks better take heed of the expiry dates ;)

[sonick]

it is ultra-high temperature pasteurised milk, very common in Europe and stays good for prolonged periods of time at room temperature when completely sealed.
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[GLOW]

it is ultra-high temperature pasteurised milk, very common in Europe and stays good for prolonged periods of time at room temperature when completely sealed.
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where to buy just milk packs, i must know!

[mb_]

Just bought a Tassimo T20 or something like that for parents' Christmas present. What's your guys' proffered T-Disc brand thing? They're not really hardcore coffee drinkers so shouldn't be too bad trying to pick one out haha

[Graeme S]

If they're not really coffee drinkers, maybe buy five or six tcup packs and see what they like best. I mean, I love my coffee dark and strong. My dad too. But my granddad drinks it weak and with 50 sugars, so I can never guess what his tastes are really like.

[EmperorIS]

Just bought a T55 awwwwwwwwww yeahh

[vafanculo]

Just bought a T55 awwwwwwwwww yeahh

Me too lol.. Not yet, actually. Still in lineup haha. Superstore no tax event?
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[EmperorIS]

^ hAHAHHAh YEP Just left the metrotown one what cups did you buy to start off with ?

[FerrariEnzo]

2 packs of tdisc just to fill my tumbler.. damn...

where to get the bigger size ones?

[vafanculo]

^ hAHAHHAh YEP Just left the metrotown one what cups did you buy to start off with ?

I bought the hot chocolate and the Genova dark roast..you?

Had the hot chocolate.. It's ok lol. You can tell its water based, but I think it's my fault for not stirring it. Bottom of the cup did taste good.

[EmperorIS]

i bought french vanilla, chat latte and caramel espresso. kinda disapointed it doesn't come with the nice glass cup so I can see the coffee layers

[PJ]

Just bought a Tassimo T20 or something like that for parents' Christmas present. What's your guys' proffered T-Disc brand thing? They're not really hardcore coffee drinkers so shouldn't be too bad trying to pick one out haha

Nabob and Maxwell House are garbage.

The President's Choice dark roast is actually not bad.
Gevalia dark roast costs a couple dimes more, but it's awesome.

[GLOW]

I bought the hot chocolate and the Genova dark roast..you?

Had the hot chocolate.. It's ok lol. You can tell its water based, but I think it's my fault for not stirring it. Bottom of the cup did taste good.

there's many diff flavours of hot chocolate. i bought one i forget the brand, it was only syrup and wouldn't fully filter out, had to run it twice, it sucked. trying cadbury now with milk and thinner syrup, not bad as i don't like sweet hot chocolate but it's still not amazing.

i bought french vanilla, chat latte and caramel espresso. kinda disapointed it doesn't come with the nice glass cup so I can see the coffee layers

caramel machiato and chai tea :megusta: i still gotta try vanilla latte
i always wanted a glass cup but i'm like meh whatever it wont last long in the cup :ifyouknow: they need to have hazzlenut up in here...i need more than just french vanilla :lawl:

Nabob and Maxwell House are garbage.

The President's Choice dark roast is actually not bad.
Gevalia dark roast costs a couple dimes more, but it's awesome.

timmay! they just came out and taste ...well...like timmy's!

[sonick]

Superstore has a bunch of Tassimo on sale for $5.98 including Gevalia extra bold (Gevalia bold was sold out but is part of the sale) and Carte Noir Signature Roast

[vafanculo]

Question for those with the t55..

Are there different levels of - or + ? Or is it only short and tall, with no variations?

Also, does a - (short) equal espresso?

Are there specific espresso shots you can buy?
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[TheKingdom2000]

Just bought a T55 awwwwwwwwww yeahh

Me too lol.. Not yet, actually. Still in lineup haha. Superstore no tax event?
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How much is it at Superstore? And when is their no tax event over?

[vafanculo]

It was 129 - 25 percent off. I believe it came to $96

I heard yesterday the no tax was last day. Could be wrong tho as sometimes they have no tax weekend
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[sean_latte]

I love my Keurig ! I allways get fresh coffee beans grind them then use the My K-Cup comes out great .

[AWDTurboLuvr]

Question for those with the t55..

Are there different levels of - or + ? Or is it only short and tall, with no variations?

Also, does a - (short) equal espresso?

Are there specific espresso shots you can buy?
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There are three sizes for coffee. I know the breakfast blend is the extra large size.

Expresso, regular is short, there is the long expresso version and the americano as well.

[Windstar]

I was just at The Bay in Pacific Centre and saw this. Definitely matches this threads title name!

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/77029_10151116644956315_1931898248_n.jpg

[iwantaskyline]

where can I get some time Hortons Tdisks?
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[PJ]

where can I get some time Hortons Tdisks?
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Tim Hortons.

[Fafine]

dang,
tried a few coffee kcups
green mountain hazel nut, the sample that came with the machine, and even starbucks kcups
but none of those taste as good as the filter with grinded beans.

[FerrariEnzo]

dang,
tried a few coffee kcups
green mountain hazel nut, the sample that came with the machine, and even starbucks kcups
but none of those taste as good as the filter with grinded beans.
are you grinding it yourself or the big tins of cans that you buy?
the fresh grind beans are best!

[GLOW]

big tins were too big for me, couldn't finish in time, and they lost their 'freshness'. that's when i switched to buying small bags of ground coffee.

[geelaw]

hmm so which model of Keurig do you guys recommend?

too many models

[iwantaskyline]

Anyone know where to get Cadbury hot chocolate t-disks? also Gevalia caramel macchiato ones.

[FerrariEnzo]

Safeway/Superstores sells the cadbury hot chocolate... $$$

[PJ]

Gonna pick up some crazy latte/cappucino ones for when people are over for the holidays :fullofwin:

[GLOW]

dying to try timmy latte. cant find my pack of caramel machiatto in my pantry :fuuuuu:

[vafanculo]

Home sense has quite the selection, and their prices are pretty good for t discs
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[Not really racist!]

how much do the t65's go for now?

@ bb its ~110$ for the t55, they dont got the t65 tho

nwm answered my own question

130$ at walmart and canadian tire..

looks like ill hold out till after xmas

[Yuffa]

After you make the Tassimo hot chocolate, use a knife to open up the chocolate syrup t-disk and pour the rest of in in your drink. =3

[FerrariEnzo]

how much do the t65's go for now?

@ bb its ~110$ for the t55, they dont got the t65 tho

nwm answered my own question

130$ at walmart and canadian tire..

looks like ill hold out till after xmas

If you read back a few pages, I posted that Costco sells the T65 BUNDLE for $129.99, at least when I bought few weeks ago it was...

Comes with T65, 2 water filters and 85 TDiscs (maxwellhouse and nabob)

People said that you can buy the T65 at superstore for $85 but not sure.. I haven seen it nor if theres any left.
Walmart online sells it for $89, i believe

[TheKingdom2000]

Staples is having a one day sale RIGHT NOW. Today only (Dec 8, 2012)
Tassimo T20 for $59 (free shipping or store pick up)

Black
STAPLES | BUREAU EN GROS (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=900531&affixedcode=WW)

White
STAPLES | BUREAU EN GROS (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=108596&affixedcode=WW)

This is the one I got for my parents.

Then went to Well.ca and picked up T-discs as they have a $10off $40 purchase for new customers.
I'm sure getting the T-discs on sale would be cheaper than this promo, but it was pretty convenient to just buy off well as i've used them before.

But, if there are any sales right now on tdiscs I would like to know.

[TheKingdom2000]

Home Outfitters
Buy 3 get the 4th free on all K-cups, T-discs, Dolce Gusto Capsules, Reunion island coffe beans and Torani Syrups
Tuesday December 11th ONLY

http://f.enews.homeoutfitters.com/i/33/2082456423/HO_11_2_5_Xmas_ODS_Dec11_03.jpg

[Nssan]

Anyone know where to get Cadbury hot chocolate t-disks? also Gevalia caramel macchiato ones.

The bay

[Graeme S]

For anyone who hasn't got a Keurig or Tassimo (like me) yet, but still want cheap instant coffee:

Starbucks (today only) has a buy one get one free on their VIA instant coffee Christmas blend. It's black coffee, makes about a tall size, and tastes damn good. It works out to about fifty cents a cup now that it's on sale, which makes it a great deal. I picked up 4 packs.

[Synarchist]

the problem with instant powder coffee is that during the freeze dry process, most of the good stuff in coffee is eliminated like the healthy oils and polyphenols that can be present only in fresh brewed coffee

which is why most places brew fresh coffee from fresh grinds or throw out any coffee pots older than 20 minutes as the good stuff in coffee usually degrades within that timeframe

in fact most regular coffee drinkers can taste this difference in quality (rule of thumb is when hot coffee turns cold, throw it away and make another cup)

[FerrariEnzo]

(rule of thumb is when hot coffee turns cold, throw it away and make another cup)
what about iced coffees?

[Graeme S]

My mentality on the health benefits of coffee is the same as the health benefits of red wine: it gives people who already consume it an excuse to keep doing so :lawl:

And though I agree with your points, Synarchist, I drink coffee for the caffeine. Anyone who is truly interested in the health benefits should probably be drinking bodums anyhow, since it's the cleanest/best way to drink it.

[saucywoman]

I have the keurig b140 for $80 if anyone's interested
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[willystyle]

Are any of these machines suitable for someone that's quite picky about its drip coffee and Espresso?

Drip - I've only like Starbucks drip
Espresso - Caffe Artigiano, Parallel 49th, Continental, Cafe Umbria

Shall I just stick with traditional methods?

[Synarchist]

what about iced coffees?

ooh you got me there

i should rephrase

nvm too lazy

[Synarchist]

My mentality on the health benefits of coffee is the same as the health benefits of red wine: it gives people who already consume it an excuse to keep doing so :lawl:

And though I agree with your points, Synarchist, I drink coffee for the caffeine. Anyone who is truly interested in the health benefits should probably be drinking bodums anyhow, since it's the cleanest/best way to drink it.

agreed bodums ftw

[FerrariEnzo]

anyone knows where the who has the TDisc on sale??

[dared3vil0]

I love my keurig :woot2:

[badboy]

BB and Futureshop occasionally have Keurig Kcup sales check em out.

[Akinari]

Just picked up a Keurig from Costco for $150. Gonna brew some coffee and see how it tastes :fullofwin:

UPDATE: tastes pretty good, tried a Van Houtte columbian roast k-cup. I purchased the B70 Platinum, very easy to use.

[FerrariEnzo]

Just picked up a Keurig from Costco for $150. Gonna brew some coffee and see how it tastes :fullofwin:

UPDATE: tastes pretty good, tried a Van Houtte columbian roast k-cup. I purchased the B70 Platinum, very easy to use.

the TassimoT65 is $129.99... comes with 80 Tdiscs and 2 filters...


Just bought a pack of 56 TDisc at stupidstore $22 for the PC brand.. not bad...
They ran out of the cappucinos and latte...

[vafanculo]

Sears has buy 3, get the 4th T-disc free. (Richmond center)

Can you only buy timmies tdisc @ tim hortons? Anyone try em?
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[FerrariEnzo]

I tried the tims one at metro when they had free sampling..

it was ok...

[ForeverYours]

Looking to pick up a Tassimo, any good deals on them around during boxing week?
I know Staples has a T55 for $40 off

[Akinari]

Alright, so I've been using my Keurig B70 for about a week now. Is it just me, or is the coffee very watered down? Even if I use a dark italian roast cup with a small cup brew size selected, the coffee still tastes watered down :pokerface: am I missing something here?

[GLOW]

Can you only buy timmies tdisc @ tim hortons? Anyone try em?
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taste pretty close to ordering a coffee at timmy's IMO. i wasn't disappointed.

[chin3se604]

got the T65 for Christmas

http://oi48.tinypic.com/35hh7vm.jpg

anyone know how it compares to the T55 (newer) ? not much comparison videos or review out for it yet.

The T65 has more features LCD screen/ LED light /Innovative flow heater technology / bigger water tank

The T55 has the Pre-adjustable drink strength, but cant we do that with the T65, just by adding water?

[GLOW]

The T55 has the Pre-adjustable drink strength, but cant we do that with the T65, just by adding water?

you could. but i guess running it through the tassimo would run the water through the tdisc to catch as much of the flavour of the grinds as possible as opposed to straight water. not sure how much more flavour you will catch but when i add more water on some of my discs the water coming through is still black.

[FerrariEnzo]

anyone know which stores have sales on the TDisc?

[Timbits93]

Just ordered the T55 from BB in blue since its $89 (same as Staples) along with something else i needed there. Odd how BB prices the blue one cheaper than the black/red ones.

Still trying to decide what t-discs to get :fullofwin:

[vafanculo]

I didn't like the (forgot brand) cafe latte's, but timmies cafe latte is really good. Get timmies anything
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[604nguyen]

Just bought the Tassimo T45 today at FS for $89
Really liking it so far, coffee has never been easier, had 2 cups, not sure if i'll be able to sleep tonight :okay:


So what are your guys favorite T-Discs? and which ones should I avoid, I'm sure there are not-so-great ones too

[Teh Doucher]

Sorry if this is a noob/ignorant question, but how are these machines better than say a normal coffee maker? Is it just the little discs that you get that makes them special? To me it just seems like these things are a massive cash grab..

[Graeme S]

They're not "better", they're just single-serve. Most people don't want to brew a single pot or grind a bunch of beans for coffee. Even a bodum can be a bunch of work. So these are single-shot coffees for those who occasionally want coffee and don't want hassle afterwards.

[FerrariEnzo]

Sorry if this is a noob/ignorant question, but how are these machines better than say a normal coffee maker? Is it just the little discs that you get that makes them special? To me it just seems like these things are a massive cash grab..
no filters you have to dump. no coffee grinds you need to put in..

its pretty much easy to clean up.. put in the little disc, press button and throw the little disc...

using the coffee is cheaper, just bit more work thats all.. plus the different flavours you can get...

[Yuffa]

The Tassimo Second Cup PARADISO is my favourite drip coffee. It is the most expensive but totally worth it. And drinking it out of a mug is also more tasty then drinking out of a stainless steel tumbler.

Link: https://www.tassimo.ca/en/beverages/second-cup/

[nah]

Superstore has a sale right now for T-Discs.

Lattes/specialty - $7.94/8
Grevalia - $7.94/12
Nabob/Regular - $7.94/16

[Great68]

no filters you have to dump....

I'm pretty sure throwing away paper filters (which are biodegradeable) is better than PLASTIC discs & cups. I even use a reuseable nylon mesh filter in my drip machine.

I understand the convenience of these machines, but less wasteful they most definately are not.

[TheKingdom2000]

Anyone have information about getting a $0.20 deposit back from sending in old tdiscs?
My mom was told that you can send them back to tassimo, but in can't find any info on it.
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[PJ]

Sorry if this is a noob/ignorant question, but how are these machines better than say a normal coffee maker? Is it just the little discs that you get that makes them special? To me it just seems like these things are a massive cash grab..

It's a convenience thing. Just pop in a disc, push a button, and there's your cup of coffee. Just toss the used disc into the trash. No mess, no cleaning. I think it was more so the no mess/no cleaning part that sold me.

As opposed to grinding your coffee, putting it in a filter, waiting for the whole pot to finish when you're only having a cup, tossing the grinds and filter, wiping everything down. If you're using a reusable mesh filter, you gotta dump it out, rinse it, wipe it, put it back in. Same with french presses. Wait for water to boil, spoon in grounds, press, serve, dump, rinse, wipe.

I'm pretty sure throwing away paper filters (which are biodegradeable) is better than PLASTIC discs & cups. I even use a reuseable nylon mesh filter in my drip machine.

I understand the convenience of these machines, but less wasteful they most definately are not.

I think he meant just a convenience thing again. I love my Tassimo, but like you said... it is definitely not less wasteful. I almost feel bad sometimes when I look in my trash and there's a whole mountain of used plastic discs.


From an less biased standpoint - Taste wise, nothing's better than fresh ground beans from a french press. I still use mine once in a blue moon, when I'm feeling fidgety on a weekend and feel like having a different cup of coffee.

[accordpoop]

Got a tassimo t46 in red for Xmas. So far it's pretty good. Portions are a little small though:(

[FerrariEnzo]

just got back from Home Outfitters..

they priced match Bestbuy/Futureshop sales..

Latte $6.99
Breakfast Blend $7.99
Espresso $6.99
cafe creama $6.99 - same price

so save about $7 before taxes.. just tried the Latte, no bad..
only got the ones that are sale to try out...

[TheKingdom2000]

Chai tea latte is way too sweet. I would advise against it if you don't have a super sweet tooth.

[TheKingdom2000]

I just found it. Didn't look hard enough before.
so it's not 20 cents and you don't even get to keep it.

A charity gets 2cents for every tdisc you send in. You need a min. of 150 tdiscs and you send it in via a prepaid shipping label.

More info here.
TASSIMO Brigade® | TerraCycle (http://www.terracycle.ca/en-CA/brigades/tassimo-brigade.html)

I know most won't do this as collecting 150 tdiscs is a lot and will most likely get in the way.
Though, we have space under our sink next to our garbage so we just put a box there and started dumping our tdiscs into it.

[Jason00S2000]

I'm enjoying a finely brewed coffee at the moment, and soon I will relish in taking that java-motivated morning dump

Ahhhhhhh!

[6thGear.]

GF got me the Tassimo T20 for christmas with a TON on T-Disks(Local and online ones being shipped). Also picked up Gevalia dark roast on sale at Zellers. Majority are 50% off and had to double check the expiry dates but most expire by Feb/ Mar. Didn't bother with the Chai Latte's as they were still $8-9. So far I'm loving the machine as I tried my sisters Keurig and it's too watered down but maybe I'm biased as I only drink strong coffee

[PJ]

Got a tassimo t46 in red for Xmas. So far it's pretty good. Portions are a little small though:(

Different discs have different sizes. If you want a bigger serving, look for packs of discs that say "large" serving on the pack. (I think that's how it's labeled)

The regular is usually good enough for me. Or if I'm really feening, I'll have 2 regular cups.

[Teh Doucher]

They're not "better", they're just single-serve. Most people don't want to brew a single pot or grind a bunch of beans for coffee. Even a bodum can be a bunch of work. So these are single-shot coffees for those who occasionally want coffee and don't want hassle afterwards.

makes sense. the coffee maker i have is single serve or makes up to 12 cups if i need too.
http://di1-1.shoppingshadow.com/images/pi/bf/33/b3/35719243-260x260-0-0_Hamilton+Beach+Hamilton+Beach+47665+Brewstation+ Pl.jpg

ive had it for a couple of years now, serves me quite well. i just buy the beans bulk from save on and grind them with the grinder there. ya theres some clean up involved after but meh.

[FerrariEnzo]

Just got back from superstore.. Most of the disc are $6.99
Not bad... Picked up all the flavors I haven't tried yet..

[604nguyen]

I picked up the Nabob Cappucino at superstore.
Found it pretty disgusting.

[PJ]

I don't like any of the Nabob/Maxwell stuff.

I actually prefer the President's Choice one to those.

[kevin7352]

if i were to get a keurig machine, what's the difference between the different price points of them? they all do the same job right?

[vafanculo]

With the caffe lattes, hot chocolates, anything that involves the milk tdisc, don't forget to stir that shit up, lol. That was my first mistake with my first cup.

I'd imagine all the units are the same. I don't care too much for the lattes, but I really do like the gevalia dark coffee.

My next purchase down the road will be a milk frother, and an nexpresso machine.. But those are super pricey
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[Sw0op]

you guys could try making a mocha latte by adding cappucino + americano + chocolate disc all together

my favorite so far is the pekoe tea and premium gevalia's...the vanilla latte and caramel macchiato...ive pretty much stopped drinking the other tdiscs i have

[FerrariEnzo]

if i were to get a keurig machine, what's the difference between the different price points of them? they all do the same job right?

they all do the same.. just extra features... like the lowerest model doesnt have a big tank so you gotta keep filling it...

[FerrariEnzo]

I picked up the Nabob Cappucino at superstore.
Found it pretty disgusting.

I havent tried that one yet.. Drinking Nabob Latte, Caffe Creama and Nabob Columbian (came with the bundle)

[DC5-S]

Columbian is the best
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[chin3se604]

for those of you who bought the T65 bundle from Costco, did it come with the original T disk holder (recalled) or the newer one? Also, anyone else have a T65 that sounds like a jack hammer while it brews? =/

http://oi50.tinypic.com/23k4qz9.jpg


made my first cup of latte today, love the layering

http://oi46.tinypic.com/oa9gmv.jpg

[SaviorSelf_666]

My T65 is pretty quiet, but seems like it doesn't brew enough. I always get like half a cup....

[GLOW]

for those of you who bought the T65 bundle from Costco, did it come with the original T disk holder (recalled) or the newer one? Also, anyone else have a T65 that sounds like a jack hammer while it brews? =/

http://oi50.tinypic.com/23k4qz9.jpg


made my first cup of latte today, love the layering

http://oi46.tinypic.com/oa9gmv.jpg

where did you get the glass for it? layering looks cool but if you don't mix it up i heard it doesn't taste as good.

[FerrariEnzo]

for those of you who bought the T65 bundle from Costco, did it come with the original T disk holder (recalled) or the newer one? Also, anyone else have a T65 that sounds like a jack hammer while it brews? =/

http://oi50.tinypic.com/23k4qz9.jpg


I got the one with the flappy thing in my bundle at costco..

mine does sound loudish like a vibration type...

[TheKingdom2000]

If the water reservoir is not in properly you will get a louder "jack hammer" like sound.
The sound is the water getting sucked through the reservoir and from the vibration of it all.

[Timbits93]

Actually bought both the Tassimo T55 (Best Buy) and the Keurig B70 (Costco variety pack).

Trying to figure out which one i like better haha. I would probably stick with the Tassimo if it weren't for the limited brands of coffee, but it does make specialty drinks and can brew drinks accordingly based on the barcode.

The Keurig on the other hand has way more options to choose from (Starbucks!) however it's pretty much as it is, flavoured coffee. But the fact that it has the ability for you to use a reusable filter is a bonus.

Will report back when i try them both and make up my mind (course will buy own T-Discs and K-Cups till i decide). Probably the best option for anyone stuck between the two.

[vafanculo]

I think going with tassimo is more of a gimmick, and with the keurig is more of a coffee machine. Therefor, if I just wanted a coffee machine, I'd go buy a $25 coffe brewer, then spend $100 plus on it.

If you wanted starbucks, you can also get their own brand.
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[PJ]

I think going with tassimo is more of a gimmick, and with the keurig is more of a coffee machine. Therefor, if I just wanted a coffee machine, I'd go buy a $25 coffe brewer, then spend $100 plus on it.

If you wanted starbucks, you can also get their own brand.
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Tassimo's gimmick is part of their selling point.

Tassimo has the barcode thing with different brew options depending on the disc.

Keurig just runs water straight through at one setting like a normal coffee machine.

But the fact that it has the ability for you to use a reusable filter is a bonus.

Hope you're not just getting it for this!
To add to what vafanculo said, if you're willing to go through the process of adding grinds to the filter, brewing, removing the filter and cleaning it, you might as well get a $25 brewer and use that extra $100 for coffee and such

[FerrariEnzo]

Keurig just runs water straight through at one setting like a normal coffee machine.

Keurig has 3 settings.. Small, Med, Large cup sizes... not just 1 setting..

I went with the tassimo for the specialty coffees..

[Timbits93]

Hope you're not just getting it for this!

To add to what vafanculo said, if you're willing to go through the process of adding grinds to the filter, brewing, removing the filter and cleaning it, you might as well get a $25 brewer and use that extra $100 for coffee and such

Naw it's just a "plus" that the Keurig has against the Tassimo. Don't think i'd have the patience to prep and clean the filter every so often anyways, these machines are single serve to begin with.

For me, the Keurig just offers more choices of coffee and offers more control over the size/temperature (be it 5 degrees) of the brew versus the Tassimo and the limited control - though the T55 i picked up at least offers a little bit more control over the strength, not that the other models can't.

But just as the gimmick selling point, i think the Tassimo has me sold since it doesn't just run water through a pod and might actually taste better, just wish it had more choices.

[PJ]

Keurig has 3 settings.. Small, Med, Large cup sizes... not just 1 setting..

I went with the tassimo for the specialty coffees..

The small/med/large just runs different amounts of water. It still runs through at the same rate.

Where as the Tassimo has different settings for different discs. You'll find that some discs brew faster, and some brew slower.

I guess that's a drawback of the Tassimo, is that you can't simply adjust the size of the serving. :ahwow:

[chin3se604]

where did you get the glass for it?

superstore couple years back :)

[mac25]

wouldn't buy either. you can make real, quality drinks cheaper and better with real equipment.

fresh milk and freshly ground espresso is where it's at. once you grind espresso the internal oils degrade. that's why you grind it when you use it.


-stove top espresso maker
-hand powered milk throther
-espresso grinder

-for a regular coffe nothings better then a french press. it only takes a few minutes longer then boiling water in a kettle.

[Graeme S]

wouldn't buy either. you can make real, quality drinks cheaper and better with real equipment.

fresh milk and freshly ground espresso is where it's at. once you grind espresso the internal oils degrade. that's why you grind it when you use it.


-stove top espresso maker
-hand powered milk throther
-espresso grinder

-for a regular coffe nothings better then a french press. it only takes a few minutes longer then boiling water in a kettle.
I completely and totally agree with everything you say, but rebut potential ownership of these machines with a single word:

LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZY.

[FerrariEnzo]

wouldn't buy either. you can make real, quality drinks cheaper and better with real equipment.

fresh milk and freshly ground espresso is where it's at. once you grind espresso the internal oils degrade. that's why you grind it when you use it.


-stove top espresso maker
-hand powered milk throther
-espresso grinder

-for a regular coffe nothings better then a french press. it only takes a few minutes longer then boiling water in a kettle.
This is true.. but... how long does it take, including cleaning up just to drink a cup of coffee?

[Timbits93]

The Cadbury Hot Chocolate was such a big disappointment, didn't taste great. :okay:


I guess that's a drawback of the Tassimo, is that you can't simply adjust the size of the serving. :ahwow:

Just brewed a larger cup of coffee with my T55 (has a +large or -small serving setting built in), it seemed to have a similar strength to what it was in fully automated mode. Note that i didn't manually add water, just selected the + on the machine and then brewed. :concentrate:

[GLOW]

The Cadbury Hot Chocolate was such a big disappointment, didn't taste great. :okay:



i don't mind it too much b/c i don't like a sweet hot chocolate which this isn't. diff strokes though.

[sonick]

I guess that's a drawback of the Tassimo, is that you can't simply adjust the size of the serving. :ahwow:

You can on mine. If you want to short pour you press the button where you want it to stop pouring. To long pour you press and hold the button it when it starts 'finishing' and the green light is blinking, it'll keep pouring until you let go of the button.

The thing is you gotta be right there to do it, can't pre-set it.

[mindcruising]

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[fetched]

Bought the T65 today, went to London Drugs for the 3 for 2 deal. Got 2 second cup latte and 1 paradiso. Tassimo looks much better than Keurig

[jnesss]

bought my first pack of k cups from price smart. realized they were expired when i got home.. dafuq. back they go.

[PJ]

Tried a disc of Gevalia caramel espresso from my gf's collection of discs.
Disgusting.:Puke::Puke:

[vafanculo]

So as much as I like my tassimo, I grew tired of the instamilk crap quick. Went to the mall to check out frothers, and was gonna buy this $100 one that keurig has since I tried it at my brothers.

Stopped by the nespresso booth to waste some time, and try and weasal a free sample lol. The salesman was bored so he went through his spiel with me.

The nespresso makes a good espresso, but, I don't think its worth the price tag, and the tassimo coffee really isn't bad. Asked him about the frothers, and I ended picking up a frother for $100. It does both a hot froth and a cold froth, plus, makes steam milk for those days I want milk and honey, or hot chocolate.

Btw, Nespresso seems to be the Apple of the one cup brew machines. Will probably own one eventually lol. For those that want a frother, its called Aeroccino 3.
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[GLOW]

so your frother is not used in conjunction with your tassimo correct?

[vafanculo]

Not at all. It looks like a coffee bean grinder, but instead of grinding, it froths.
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[accordpoop]

I'm loving my tassimo, but even with the double t cups it's still not enough :okay:

[nabs]

So im going to costco right now with my mom to purchase one of them, either keurig or tassimo. Let's hope this goes well.

If you guys have any quick reccomendations/reviews on anything avaiable right now, please reply as i will check this thread before selecting one.

Thanks.

[Yuffa]

The Cadbury Hot Chocolate was such a big disappointment, didn't taste great. :okay:



Just brewed a larger cup of coffee with my T55 (has a +large or -small serving setting built in), it seemed to have a similar strength to what it was in fully automated mode. Note that i didn't manually add water, just selected the + on the machine and then brewed. :concentrate:

Make sure you cut open the chocolate syrup t-disk and pour the rest of the syrup in your drink after! Pretty sure it's a design flaw because there is at least half of the syrup still left in the disk after the brew.....=\

[GLOW]

So im going to costco right now with my mom to purchase one of them, either keurig or tassimo. Let's hope this goes well.

If you guys have any quick reccomendations/reviews on anything avaiable right now, please reply as i will check this thread before selecting one.

Thanks.

depends if you want a coffee maker or a coffee/latte maker.
costco is good on packages that come with x amount of free capsules though.
i think my friend got a keurig and got 50 or 100 free kcups or something.

[nah]

Make sure you cut open the chocolate syrup t-disk and pour the rest of the syrup in your drink after! Pretty sure it's a design flaw because there is at least half of the syrup still left in the disk after the brew.....=\

You're suppose to shake the T-Disc first or you can heat up the chocolate to get it all out.

[nabs]

yeah my mom was adamant on a Tassimo. so we got the tassimo with 86 t-cups.

[Timbits93]

Make sure you cut open the chocolate syrup t-disk and pour the rest of the syrup in your drink after! Pretty sure it's a design flaw because there is at least half of the syrup still left in the disk after the brew.....=\

You're suppose to shake the T-Disc first or you can heat up the chocolate to get it all out.

Yeah thats what i ended up doing after searching around for answers.

Just let it soak in some warm water for a little bit and then proceeded with making that hot chocolate. Tasted that much better! :concentrate:

Also jumped on to the Buy 2 Get One at London Drugs last weekend, got a Gevalia Caramel Mac & Vanilla Latte and a Second Cup Paradiso Dark.

[HonestTea]

Just bought a Tassimo T20 for $69 taxed in and minus $20 rebate = $49 :D


AWWWW YEAHHHH!
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[Graeme S]

Whar at?

[HonestTea]

Staples [Home] Staples Tassimo T20 under $50 - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/staples-tassimo-t20-under-50-a-1287833/)
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[nabs]

so apparently i don't have the new style of t-cup holders for my new t65 i bought yesterday, i tried looking on their website to see where i can get a replacement from but could not find any information. has anybody been able to get their new holders?

[Timbits93]

so apparently i don't have the new style of t-cup holders for my new t65 i bought yesterday, i tried looking on their website to see where i can get a replacement from but could not find any information. has anybody been able to get their new holders?

Just go here and enter the Model and Date Code.

Recall (http://www.tassimosafetyrecall.com/Brewer_Check.HTML)

I'm assuming that'll be the site that'll send you a new T-Disc holder.

[6thGear.]

so apparently i don't have the new style of t-cup holders for my new t65 i bought yesterday, i tried looking on their website to see where i can get a replacement from but could not find any information. has anybody been able to get their new holders?

Your serial has to be under the recall in order to get the new holder. I entered mine in and it doesn't need the new holder. I'm wondering if it's the earlier models that got recalled?

[nabs]

well i got it from costco so i can return it if it fails anyways. just don't want anyone getting hurt is all.