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As noted earlier, the Bosch Tassimo model’s inability to produce as good a crema layer as the Braun is rather annoying but seeing as how the taste is not affected, it’s an acceptable loss.

Pros and Cons of Both System We pulled this set of pros and cons from our reviews of both systems. The Nescafe Dolce Gusto : Pros Heats up quickly All the beverages the machine produces we really like - some we love Insertion of the smart capsules into the machine is easy Controls are easy to use and are made out of high quality metal - great feel Both cold and hot water brewing options are available for all drinks Really solid milk flavor and taste in all milk based drinks Cons Bin for used smart coffee capsules can get messy and full quickly Limited amount of coffee flavors and blends available No water filter - for the price we’d expect a water filter in the reservoir Water reservoir is hard to fill in our fridge filtered water dispenser The machine is priced about $30 more than the Tassimo Hot beverage system for similar functionality The Bosch Tassimo Hot Beverage System : Pros: Large variety of coffees available Machine heats up quickly Large reservoir includes a water filter LED Controls on front are easy to use Improved cup stand - will handle a travel mug Cons: Removal of the clear top to see brewing is kind of a bummer The machine is deeper on the countertops than the earlier model Not the best latte Crema top on the espresso is also a bit weak Availability of Coffee Capsules for Both Systems You’ll be able to get most of the T Discs for the Tassimo Hot Beverage System at your local Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, or other locations offline.

You can find a Target in your area by using their store finder , and if you’re looking for a review of the $169.99 Tassimo Suprema available online you can read it here .

Key Features of the Bosch Tassimo: Single-serve coffee brewer brews at the touch of a button in about a minute Uses T-Discs with barcode technology; beverages pour directly from T-Disc into cup No measuring, no fuss, and virtually no cleanup; customizable size and strength LED user interface; 67-ounce removable water tank; 2 MAVEA water filters included Measures 13-1/4 by 8 by 11 inches; 1-year parts-and-labor warranty At Bosch TAS4511UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer

These Starbucks Colombia T Discs will work in your Tassimo Suprema Hot Beverage System, as well as the older model TA1400 and TA1200 Tassimo hot beverage systems.

The system can deliver the following from over 40 varieties of hot beverages delivered in a T Disc format: Coffee Espresso Lattes and Cappuccinos Tea Hot Chocolate There are several large coffee companies that make T Discs that work in the Bosch Tassimo hot beverage system including Starbucks , Seattle’s Best , Gevalia, Maxwell House, and others.

We’ve also gotten word that several Single Serve Coffee readers have spotted the new Bosch designed Tassimo Hot Beverage system in the wild: From Henry: They had the new Tassimo at the Bloomingdales, King of Prussia, PA store.

These were sent from the staff photographer on-site, and we have to say - are much better pictures than the ones our Canon SD200 takes.