05th Jul 2009
Keurig Coffee Makers vs. Tassimo Coffee Makers
This is the beginning of the vs. series, where we go into the pros and cons of different one cup or single cup coffee makers. In this post, we’ll talk about Tassimo, one of the popular options. Tassimo and Keurig Coffee Makers provide similar functionality but there are several differences between the two brands that can help you make your decision, or make you more confused, depending on what you’re looking for in a coffee maker.
It’s important to note that you can’t go wrong with either of these two choices. Both companies are very highly rated and the people who buy them are almost always satisfied with their decisions. So the choice between a Keurig and a Tassimo isn’t life or death, it really comes down to personal preferences.
Keurig Coffee Makers
Keurig has at least six different main models that run the gamut in terms of price range and features. The good news is that even the cheapest models, the Keurig Mini and Keurig Elite, coming in at around $60 or $70 in some online and store retailers, produce the same great coffee in the same quick time as the more expensive models, such as the Platinum and the Keurig Breville models.
The differences lie in style, design and the size of the water reservoir, as well as intended use. For example, Keurig has a model designed specifically as an office coffee maker that is built to be rugged and withstand a constant bombardment of uses, called the OfficePro.
The coffee maker pods for Keurig are called K Cups. Keurig produces their own wide range of flavors and tastes. In addition, they have partnerships with many popular coffee manufacturers. You can get your Keurig K Cups with Caribou Coffee, Green Mountain, Newman’s Organics, Emeril’s and many others.
Tassimo Coffee Makers
Tassimo has their machines made by both Bosch and Braun. Their claim to fame is, “the coffeehouse experience home, for less.” There are less total models available and while there are affordable options, on the whole they are a bit more expensive than what Keurig offers, roughly between $120-$170. The compliment to K-Cups is Tassimo’s T-Disks. The Tassimo Hot Beverage machines are equipped with a micro-processor which manages the brew temperature and volume automatically by reading bar codes imprinted on each T-Disc of coffee. When inserted into the brew head, the brewer scans the bar code to determine the amount of water to deliver, the temperature of the water, and the timing of the brew cycle.
Tassimos are extraordinarily fast. With a Tassimo you can make your coffee in under a minute from start to finish, offering extreme convenience and ease of use. Keurig’s take about 3 minutes on average to make a cup of coffee. Another benefit to the Tassimo brand is that their coffee maker pods come in Starbucks coffee flavors. No other pods offer Starbucks, so if you’re a fiend for Starbucks, would like it minus the $4 and want to indulge at your home or office, than it makes sense to go and get a Tassimo. However, there have been complaints from Tassimo users about cleaning the beverage system.
Complaints range from the Tassimo must be cleaned quite often and the manufacturer has recommended that the machine be flushed with water to ‘keep the pipes clear’. Discs must be purchased for regular cleaning. So, if you want minimal cleaning, the Keurig would be a better option.
The bottom line is that both Keurig coffee makers and Tassimo coffee makers are extremely easy to use and produce great coffee. With Keurig you will have more choices in terms of the coffee that is available and the models. With Tassimo you will be able to enjoy Starbucks coffee in less than a minute. Both brands are popular and loved by those who use them. Which one is right for you? What coffee maker do you think you prefer? What coffee maker would you want more information on?
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