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Tassimo Bosch TAS2001 Review

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:35:19 +0000

Today I’d like to give you details about this hot beverage drink machine. It’s the Bosch Tassimo TAS4011GB Multi-Beverage Machine, and you can figure out that it uses the Tassimo capsule system. If you haven’t heard of the Tassimo capsule system, you are welcome to read about it first here.

Bosch Tassimo TAS2001

This machine will make you a cup of espresso, cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate, tea or even more hot beverages at a push of a button. The Tassimo system includes special T-DISCs (capsules) with barcodes, which are read by the machine to set the correct water temperature, pressure and brew time for each drink. One of the cool things about the T-DISCs is that they come in known flavors such as Milka chocolate, Starbucks coffee or Twinings tea. For the milk based flavor, you will have to combine two T-DISCs (for example, a chocolate capsule, and a milk capsule).

You can adjust the height of the cup stand for small espressos or tall lattes, and also manually set the strength of the drink. I really like this machine because it is very competitive price wise, and you get to pick from a large set of flavors for your drink, and not only coffee. It is also easy to find the T-DISCs from major Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrsions, Somerfield and Boots stores, or you can find them online at the Tassimo online store as well.

I wouldn’t say this is the machine for someone who is looking for an espresso only machine, but if you want to prepare different drinks, and you are on a tight budget, this is definitely a good option to consider.

Technical Specification

Barcode system ensures perfect drink every time
Manual adjustment of drink strength possible
Dimensions (mm): H273mm x W204mm x D334mm
Flow heater technology means virtually no heat up time and minimal waiting between drinks
Easy to use interface with one button
Height adjustable cup stand for different size cups
2 litre removable easy-fill water tank
Automtic de-scaling function
Highly energy efficient due to flow heater
On-off switch on front of appliances
Dishwasher safe parts
Storage compartment for service T-DISC and quick instruction manual
Cable storage at back of appliances

Check out price comparisons and user reviews for the Bosch Tassimo TAS4011GB Multi-Beverage Machine.

Here is a video by Bosch on the machine..

Dolce Gusto – Coffee is Not Just BLACK

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:34:44 +0000

Are you still having your coffee black? Well that’s okay But just know that you are missing out on a lot of fun and great flavours with NESCAFÉ’s Dolce Gusto™ sysetm.
Dolce Gusto gives you a range of beautifully designed hot beverage (coffee, hot chocolate, etc.) machines – As well as a wide variety of great flavours of coffee in capsules that fit those machines.

The capsules are priced very competitively and are available almost everywhere to purchase.

DOLCE GUSTO is the perfect gift for the coming holiday season!

Enjoy this video from Dolce Gusto, and stay till the end to see the latest and greatest offers from NESCAFÉ.

Check out my other posts on Dolce Gusto coffee machines and capsules:

Nescafé Dolce Gusto Capsules Roundup

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:15:40 +0000

Nescafé Dolce Gusto is a system developed by Nestle for hot beverage or coffee machines. The system is based on its own coffee machines that make coffee and other hot beverages such as hot chocolate, using specially designed capsules. You are invited to read my post about the Nescafé Dolce Gusto system.

Capsules are usually sold in packs of 16 units, starting from £3.50. Here is a roundup of all the beverages capsules I could find online, for easy access. Please comment with your opinion about flavours you have tried, or could not find here!


Cappuccino (16 Capsules)	Latte Macchiato (16 Capsules)	Chococino Hot Chocolate (16 Capsules)

Mocha (16 Capsules)	Espresso (16 Capsules)	Cafè Crema Grande (16 Capsules)


Cappuccino Ice (16 Capsules)	Caffé Classico (16 Capsules)	Caffé Americano (16 Capsules)

Espresso Intenso (16 Capsules)	Aroma (16 Capsules)	Caffé Classico Decaffeinato (16 Capsules)

Caffè Lungo (96 Capsules)	Caffè Lungo Mild (16 Capsules)	Caffè Lungo Decaffeinato (16 Capsules)

Enjoy your coffee and post your comments about the different flavours!

Dolce Gusto – Nescafe Dolce Gusto

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:18:39 +0000

Dolce Gusto is Nestle / Nespresso / Nescafe’s answer to the Tassimo system and is a hot beverage system with its own unique coffee machine and capsules that produce hot beverages like espresso, cappuccino, latte and hot chocolate. The machine for the system is the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto. The capsules are made by Nescafe with a variety of flavors, including milk based beverages. You can find the capsules at major stores or get them online.

Dolce Gusto Capsules

The machine works in a similar way to Nespresso machines using thermoblock. However, unlike the 19 bar pressure used in Nespresso machines, in the Krups machine 15 bar is used. The high pressure and the capsules are designed to deliver an even distribution of water and pressure over the coffee to ensure that flavor is maximized. For comparison, in traditional filter coffee makers (drip machines) water flows through the coffee grounds at just 1 bar of pressure.

Warranty is given by Krups for two years.

Nescafe Dolce Gusto

Technical Specification

High 15 bar pressure
Free starter pack including Latte Macchiato glass, Cappuccino cup with saucer and more
Ultra fast warm up, coffee in minutes
1.3 L removable water tank for easy cleaning, filling and emptying

Don’t forget to read about the new Dolce Gusto Circolo coffee machine!

Check out price comparisons and user reviews for the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto.

Here is cool commercial for Dolce Gusto: