burantek wrote:

Xmas is coming. Was considering a Bosch Tassimo for myself. Any experience?

It all about the cost of the capsules for me, I bought a bean to cup machine a gaggia titanium in the end! I was spending to much on capsules ( £50 a month) 

I'm a coffee addict, but not binge drinking. Excellent coffee at certain times of the day. Fortunate enough to have a good coffee store just a walk with the dog away from where I live, and I go there to pick up freshly roasted beans.

I had a strange adventure with the Kitchen Aid espresso machine, which I had to do a kitchen top rebuild of before it did what it was supposed to do. 

How coffee came to Europe: link

And how it came to Vienna, and stayed: link

I'd invest in a decent grinder and a good machine if I were you Jeff. The pod machines don't let you fine-tune the grind etc., so are pretty poor in terms of what you actually end up with in the cup. If you can devote the time to master using one, I'd still recommend a La Pavoni Europiccola. I serviced my 15 year old unit a year or so ago, and trust me when I say these things are built to last!

I'm an addict too !!!

Have been using my Krups XP7240 bean to cup machine for nearly 4 years now, and I like Lavazza beans medium roast.

@Nicky... Yes, the cost of the "T-Discs" was a concern, but this device is for the quick special beverage when I want it. I was intrigued by the Tassimo's ability to do latte, caps, and espresso, as well as hot chocolate for the kids. I have a pair (maybe three???) of cheapo MC 10 potters that have never failed in 15+ years and they will remain in service for the volume brews.

@j0hn... I did indeed follow your lead and looked at what you have. Very interesting, but it seems that at my advancing age -I need a few less things to try and master! It is all about convenience for me now!

Thank you for your thoughts!

At any rate, Mrs. Claus called me yesterday afternoon for advice on my Xmas present -she knew I wanted one. After looking at Keurig (too plasticy -she claimed), she ended up buying me a Tassimo T45. After sales discounts and rebates + (1) 48 sampler pack, (1) 16 pack hot chocolate, and (1) 16 pack Earl Grey tea -she was out the door for less than $200 USD.

It took about 30 minutes for the initial setup -and then I enjoyed a coffee, the eldest had a hot chocolate, and Mrs. Claus (a non coffee drinker) enjoyed a tea -all served in under 5 minutes!

So far, very satisfied -and it is rather nice looking to boot! 😁

keep us posted how you get on!

Guilty as charged! 😂

Coffee geek, indeed.

At home I have this set, mainly bought for the looks of it, Bugatti Diva:

And an ascaso grinder.

-and I have this. Mainly bought for the looks of it. 😕

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-inspired by BV 8..? 😐

Nickyg63 wrote:

keep us posted how you get on!

Still going great. The pours are so good and strong that I have actually reduced my consumption! I think costs will be in line w/ what I already spend, so a win-win so far.