Tassimo Coffee Machine €60

steirishrover · 22-12-2013 4:29pm

I got the last tassimo yesterday in did Finglas.. Picked up pods as well for €4 in tesco..Hopefully the other half likes it

Kenny Logins · 22-12-2013 5:12pm

Tippex wrote: »

Tesco had specials on the capsule yesterday €4 for 8 cadbury hot chocolate, €4 for 8 costa americano, €4 for 8 costa cappuchino

The Costa Americano is actually in packs of 16 for €4. The others (cappuccino and latte) have 8 coffee and 8 milk pods in a pack.

kkapp · 23-12-2013 12:54am

Had a nespresso machine and decided to go for the Tassimo T65 which I got on offer in Argos. Have to say I am well impressed by the machine and the drinks it makes. It is not merely a coffee machine but a drinks machine I have tried quite a number of the drinks at this stage and there is deffo something for everyone. The Milka hot chocolate I found to be nicer than the cadburys and the Chai tea latter is yum.

steirishrover · 30-12-2013 9:06pm

Got this in the end for the missus.. She loves it. Just one quick question.. I got her the cappuccino pods.

Can I use the same pod twice as when I use it just the once not much coffee comes out of it..

daytob · 30-12-2013 9:08pm

just hold the main button, it will fill it up till you let it go * will be weaker but still, I think thats what you are aiming for, is it?

steirishrover · 30-12-2013 9:44pm

daytob wrote: »

just hold the main button, it will fill it up till you let it go * will be weaker but still, I think thats what you are aiming for, is it?

I do press the button once and let it do it's thing but only about one third of the average cup size comes out so when it stops i press it on again to do its thing and now it's 2/3 filled then I put the milk pod in.. Is this ok to do?

Kenny Logins · 30-12-2013 9:56pm

steirishrover wrote: »

I do press the button once and let it do it's thing but only about one third of the average cup size comes out so when it stops i press it on again to do its thing and now it's 2/3 filled then I put the milk pod in.. Is this ok to do?

Run the milk pod through the machine first, then the coffee.

Pique · 30-12-2013 11:52pm

steirishrover wrote: »

Got this in the end for the missus.. She loves it. Just one quick question.. I got her the cappuccino pods.

Can I use the same pod twice as when I use it just the once not much coffee comes out of it..

The first pod is an espresso. It's supposed to be small.

Whiplashy · 30-12-2013 11:57pm

steirishrover wrote: »

I do press the button once and let it do it's thing but only about one third of the average cup size comes out so when it stops i press it on again to do its thing and now it's 2/3 filled then I put the milk pod in.. Is this ok to do?

That's fine to do. As already mentioned the milk pod goes in first. I usually run extra water through the milk pod rather than the coffee one as I think you get a better taste. Might be just me though. I read a review online saying to do it the other way. Just mess around with it until you find the right taste for you.

Topbike77 · 31-12-2013 12:51am

Im still contemplating getting one.. Being that ye have them for a few days now do ye rekon there worth it? The noise turns me off..

steirishrover · 31-12-2013 1:08am

Ronan14 wrote: »

Im still contemplating getting one.. Being that ye have them for a few days now do ye rekon there worth it? The noise turns me off..

The noise is not bad at all to be honest I thought it would be worse.. It's a great piece of kit for the €60 I got it for in the sale.. I was same as you mulling over a decision to get one & am now very happy with it

wandererz · 31-12-2013 4:07am

I noticed that Currys has the Fidelia Plus 6515Gb for 79.99, which seems to be better priced than anywhere else.

Is this a decent unit?

TheBoffin · 31-12-2013 4:19am

+1 for tassimo

Mrs boffin got one from Santa this year and its certainly better than the Dolce Gusto machine IMO

A trick we learned (online) with the cadbury's hot chocolate discs is before putting them in the machine, soak the disc in a cup of hot (not boiling) water then dry it off with a towel and pop it in the machine. The soak in hot water softens whats inside the disc and makes a better drink.

*** MAKE SURE YOU DRY THIS DISC BEFORE USING IT - DON'T BREAK YOUR MACHINE ***

Another tip we discovered is to not use the machine straight after filling the water tank from the tap. Allowing the water to reach room temp seems to produce better results.

Also tesco have (or at least had) an offer on all Tassimo disc packs for €4 each.

Happy Brewing.

TheBoffin · 31-12-2013 4:26am

One more point, Read the manual

The cup or disc should not be removed until the standby light comes on.

Some people make the mistake of removing the disc when the Cup+ green light is on, if you do on some cycles you risk not getting that last burst of steam that clears the spout and prevents your next drink from tasting like whatever you made previously.

Kenny Logins · 31-12-2013 10:40am

Ronan14 wrote: »

Im still contemplating getting one.. Being that ye have them for a few days now do ye rekon there worth it? The noise turns me off..

I'd be suspicious of a quiet coffee machine.

rob316 · 01-01-2014 8:25pm

Im not much of a coffee drinker but go the t40 for herself in harvey norman today for €69 and im very impressed. Had a costa cappuccino just there and its lovely. Couldn't be easier and its not very noisy.

highly recommend seems as good as my parents 300e delonghi nespresso.

dockleaf · 01-01-2014 9:56pm

As an alternative, we have this:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1297087/Trail/searchtext%3ESENSEO.htm

Senseo machine, now half price at 39.99, or you can get one with a bigger water capacity for 51.99. We buy the pods online from this crowd:

http://www.kaffeepadshop.com/shop/

Bulk buy and comes by courier, about once to twice a year. Usually between 30c to 35c per pod. I just buy normal and decaf coffee but you can get all sorts- chocolate, cappucino, latte etc

ncur · 01-01-2014 11:10pm

Is the £20 off online orders when you register your Tassimo on tassimo.co.uk finished? Can't seem to see it on their site any more. Would anyone be able to confirm that that particular offer is gone? Was about to send link to a family member about cost of the T20 in argos and the £20 voucher but can't find the voucher link.

Btw, have my Tassimo a while, love it for the espresso (Mastro Lorenzo) and Americano (Jacobs Medaille D'Or) but have to admit that I use the steam spout on my old Krups to make the foamed milk in combination with espresso for a cappuccino

ratracer · 01-01-2014 11:29pm

This product is no longer available on DID website. Is this the same machine in Argos: http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=Bosch+t20&authToken=

ncur · 01-01-2014 11:33pm

ratracer wrote: »

This product is no longer available on DID website. Is this the same machine in Argos: http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=Bosch+t20&authToken=[/QUOTE]

Yes that's the one that was on offer from D.I.D and that's the link I'm sending on to family. As far as I'm aware, this is the cheapest Irish instore offer available on this machine, but of course am entirely open to (and hopeful of) correction!

drinkingwater · 02-01-2014 12:16am

ncur wrote: »

Is the £20 off online orders when you register your Tassimo on tassimo.co.uk finished? Can't seem to see it on their site any more. Would anyone be able to confirm that that particular offer is gone? Was about to send link to a family member about cost of the T20 in argos and the £20 voucher but can't find the voucher link.

its still on, bought a t20 a week ago in currys and after registering on tassimo.co.uk got an email with the £20 off discount code
no direct link though, had a sticker on the box itself

ncur · 02-01-2014 12:23am

drinkingwater wrote: »

its still on, bought a t20 a week ago in currys and after registering on tassimo.co.uk got an email with the £20 off discount code
no direct link though, had a sticker on the box itself

Good stuff, thank you very much for your reply and informative screenshot.

Also, welcome to Boards, I notice it's your first post!

rob316 · 02-01-2014 10:03am

Ya I registered the machine last night and got my £20 voucher by email then. Makes up nicely for them not putting a single sample in the box.

baingal nancer · 02-01-2014 10:26am

Have been looking at the tassimo aswell but came across this one and i love lavazza coffe.Anyone know what these one's are like? http://www.powercity.ie/?par=60-10-5000RE&pages=1&prod=5000RE&brands=aeg&image=

ncur · 02-01-2014 12:38pm

baingal nancer wrote: »

Have been looking at the tassimo aswell but came across this one and i love lavazza coffe.Anyone know what these one's are like? http://www.powercity.ie/?par=60-10-5000RE&pages=1&prod=5000RE&brands=aeg&image=

No personal experience, but the reviews on amazon are limited in detail and number http://www.amazon.co.uk/AEG-LM5000RE-U-Modo-Favola-Litre/dp/B00EZ0GQE0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1388662483&sr=8-4&keywords=aeg+lavazza+coffee+machine

baingal nancer · 02-01-2014 1:31pm

Cheers for the link, looks a bit bulky aswell compared to others

what would be main difference between this two baring price does anyone know,i'l be goin for either or now i think

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4238861/Trail/searchtext%3ETASSIMO.htm

http://www.harveynorman.ie/sale/bosch-tassimo-coffee-machine-black-tas2002gb-clone.html

drinkingwater · 02-01-2014 1:55pm

t40: little bit bigger water tank + fancier button + different materials used (not much plastic). thats all... both of them making the exact same coffee from the same discs.

baingal nancer · 02-01-2014 2:03pm

Thanks, the one for €53 will do me so

baingal nancer · 02-01-2014 2:14pm

Another question to anyone who has a tassimo, what is best size cups to use

rob316 · 02-01-2014 2:26pm

baingal nancer wrote: »

Another question to anyone who has a tassimo, what is best size cups to use

Ive been using a bog standard mug, you can hold the button to get a longer brew as the standard brew is smallish.

Ya go for the T20 I couldn't see much of a difference but had to go for t40 as there was no stock in cork.

blastman · 02-01-2014 4:57pm

My mum got a t40 for Christmas and loves it so far. She's got a couple of the glass latte cups that are slightly too small for the standard Costa latte measure, though, does anyone know where you can buy these cup/glass things in different sizes (not a coffee drinker, so have no idea myself!)

daytob · 02-01-2014 5:40pm

Homestore and more have them

passive · 02-01-2014 6:37pm

daytob wrote: »

Homestore and more have them

For what price?

daytob · 02-01-2014 7:08pm

i think around 2.49 or 2.99 for 2 cups -glasses

Mugatuu · 03-01-2014 1:36am

Seriously considering getting one of these coffee machines! We had a nespresso machine for ages in work and they recently got a T40 Tassimo as the nespresso packed in, and I have to say I love the Tassimo. Love the variety of discs for the Tassimo! Is there any major difference between the T20 and T40? there's roughly €20 in the difference. If I went with the machine should I just spend the extra €20 and get the T40?

eorpach · 03-01-2014 3:20am

For anybody looking for a useful list of places to purchase T-Discs around Ireland, check out this blog for a list of shops by county:

http://anygivenfood.com/buy-tassimo-discs-ireland/

The importers of Tassimo have made the following T-DISC varieties available to buy in supermarkets and major retailers across Ireland:

– Kenco Caffe Crema
– Kenco Columbian
– Carte Noire Espresso Classic
– Carte Noire Latte Macchiato Caramel
– Costa Americano
– Costa Cappuccino
– Costa Latte
– Cadbury Hot Chocolate

The remaining branded varieties of T-DISCs are available to purchase online at:

Tassimo UK
Amazon.co.uk
DiscountCoffee.ie
VikingDirect.ie
and eBay

former legend · 03-01-2014 10:01am

I got the Tassimo T65 in Currys for €80, down (allegedly) from €200
http://www.currys.ie/Product/BOSCH-Tassimo-Fidelia-Plus-TAS6515GB-Hot-Drinks-Machine-Titanium/309993/331
Comes up as out of stock on the website but there were a few left in Blanchardstown.

Very happy with it in the early stages, not very noisy, very simple to use and the coffee is grand and hot. Not too bulky either compared to the Dolce Gusto machines with a similar water tank capacity.

TheBazman · 04-01-2014 6:56pm

Hi folks

Bought a Tassimo today (T43) and set it up following the instructions. Only problem is that it isnt heating the water. All I am getting is ice cold coffee. I cant see what I am doing wrong. Anyone have any ideas?

Cheers

daytob · 04-01-2014 6:58pm

is it plugged in and switched on?

TheBazman · 04-01-2014 7:01pm

daytob wrote: »

is it plugged in and switched on?

I presume you are joking

Mr.Crinklewood · 04-01-2014 7:04pm

TheBazman wrote: »

Hi folks

Bought a Tassimo today (T43) and set it up following the instructions. Only problem is that it isnt heating the water. All I am getting is ice cold coffee. I cant see what I am doing wrong. Anyone have any ideas?

Cheers

Is it cold or warm?. Mother in law has a Tassimo and it just does warm coffee.

TheBazman · 04-01-2014 7:10pm

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Is it cold or warm?. Mother in law has a Tassimo and it just does warm coffee.

The coffee is completely cold, and no steam in the brewing process. Looked at a few youtube videos and dont appear to be doing anything wrong. When I take the pods out they are pierced in two places but still seem to have contents left in them.

Mr.Crinklewood · 04-01-2014 7:18pm

TheBazman wrote: »

The coffee is completely cold, and no steam in the brewing process. Looked at a few youtube videos and dont appear to be doing anything wrong. When I take the pods out they are pierced in two places but still seem to have contents left in them.

I'd bring it back. Got the mother in laws one replaced, but the new one is roughly the same.

Mentioned this in another shop and was told the Tassimos are a bit colder than Dolce Gusto or Nespresso due to inferior bar pressure.

Edit - Can you actually hear it working?

TheBazman · 04-01-2014 7:31pm

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

I'd bring it back. Got the mother in laws one replaced, but the new one is roughly the same.

Mentioned this in another shop and was told the Tassimos are a bit colder than Dolce Gusto or Nespresso due to inferior bar pressure.

Edit - Can you actually hear it working?

Cheers I probably will bring it back. Yeah I can hear it working exactly like it should (and like the reviews on youtube) except there is no steam and no hot water. Even when you run the service disk through (which you do 4 times at the start) there is not steam and no hot water which according to the youtube review there should be.

Whiplashy · 04-01-2014 8:02pm

TheBazman wrote: »

The coffee is completely cold, and no steam in the brewing process. Looked at a few youtube videos and dont appear to be doing anything wrong. When I take the pods out they are pierced in two places but still seem to have contents left in them.

Sounds like you got a dodgy one. They're so simple to work that it's highly unlikely to be user error. There should be a decent burst of steam during brewing. It definitely needs to go back.

foggy_lad · 05-01-2014 12:54am

TheBazman wrote: »

Hi folks

Bought a Tassimo today (T43) and set it up following the instructions. Only problem is that it isnt heating the water. All I am getting is ice cold coffee. I cant see what I am doing wrong. Anyone have any ideas?

Cheers

Bring it back and get another. heating element or thermostat is not working.

TheBazman · 06-01-2014 7:33am

foggy_lad wrote: »

Bring it back and get another. heating element or thermostat is not working.

Returned it yesterday no hassle. New one working perfectly.

baingal nancer · 06-01-2014 11:56am

Ok so bought the t20 in argos,can't find the pods anywhere but,i.ve tried 3 dunnes a tesco,Harvey Norman and they all have none,did only had a caramel latte one,any ideas?

rob316 · 06-01-2014 11:58am

baingal nancer wrote: »

Ok so bought the t20 in argos,can't find the pods anywhere but,i.ve tried 3 dunnes a tesco,Harvey Norman and they all have none,did only had a caramel latte one,any ideas?

Ya they seem to be out of stock nearly everywhere at the moment and there is a huge delay with orders from the tassimo website. Herself got them in Currys yesterday, only place that had them.

Kenny Logins · 06-01-2014 11:58am

baingal nancer wrote: »

Ok so bought the t20 in argos,can't find the pods anywhere but,i.ve tried 3 dunnes a tesco,Harvey Norman and they all have none,did only had a caramel latte one,any ideas?

Tesco have just sold out because of the discount and Christmas. I stocked up with 5 packs, and I'm sure others did too. Currys have them, but at a premium (€5.99 and €6.99)

Tassimo Coffee Machine €60

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