Tassimo

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Tassimo machine from Braun (first generation)

Tassimo is a hot beverage system from the international beverage group Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE). The Braun company was commissioned to manufacture the coffee system machines in 2005 . Since spring 2008, Tassimo machines have no longer been manufactured and sold by Braun, but under the Bosch brand .

Capsular system

Inner workings of a Tassimo capsule with drawn water flow

The disposable capsules are marketed as T Discs and consist of a thermoforming plastic capsule that is sealed with an aluminum-coated or aluminum foil and contains the preparation medium (coffee grounds, tea, milk, etc.). The plastic capsule also serves as a brewing chamber, which is why, as with other capsule systems, the type can be changed immediately after each brewing process without laborious cleaning of the machine, as the machine hardly comes into contact with the finished product. In the capsules with ground coffee, the finished drink is filtered using a filter fleece . Unlike other capsule systems, the Tassimo capsule has both the hot water inlet and the finished beverage outlet from the same side - namely through the foil of the capsule pierced from below in the machine - which is advertised as "inverse flow technology". After the drink has been prepared, the entire capsule must be disposed of with household waste - an empty capsule weighs around 4.4 g. On the top of each capsule there is a barcode that the Tassimo machine can use to read in the appropriate preparation parameters (pressure, quantity, temperature, etc.).

In addition to espresso and coffee , the Tassimo machines can also prepare tea , cocoa drinks and mixed drinks with milk such as cappuccino or latte macchiato in three layers. To do this, first insert a capsule to create the milk foam and then another capsule for the espresso. Thanks to their own capsule with liquid milk only for the milk foam, Tassimo machines do not need a steam nozzle and are therefore easier to care for than machines with a frothing nozzle. With the capsule for the milk foam, JDE uses its own patented process for ultrafiltered milk. As a result, the Tassimo milk should neither have a boiled nor taste different from powdered milk. Different portion sizes (the milk capsule, for example, has a lot more content than an espresso capsule) are made using different capsule heights.

The Tassimo machine works with less pressure than classic espresso machines for preparing espresso. The manufacturer allegedly compensates for this technical boundary condition with the inverse flow technology described above, with which all the properties of a traditionally prepared espresso are to be achieved.

Competing systems include Nespresso , Dolce Gusto and Senseo . Unlike Nespresso, the capsules with coffee, tea and cocoa drinks are also available in retail outlets.

machinery

The Tassimo machines were manufactured by Saeco in Romania from 2005 to 2008 and sold by Braun . Braun stopped selling Tassimo machines in 2008 because the new parent company Procter & Gamble is also active in the coffee market. BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgeräte has been producing a model of a Tassimo machine (T 40 base) in four colors in its factory in Slovenia since 2008 and sells it under the Bosch brand name.

The second generation (devices from Bosch) differs from the first generation (devices from Braun) in addition to many detailed improvements, in particular in two points: On the one hand, a new patented instantaneous water heater is used for faster and more energy-saving heating of the water, and on the other hand, it cleans itself the second generation itself with steam instead of air.

In the second quarter of 2011, the third generation came out with the T42, also from the manufacturer Bosch. The only difference between the T40 and T42 series is that the T42 is a so-called "Chrome Edition", so small areas of the housing that were previously made of plastic are now made of chrome-nickel steel.

providers	machine	model	introduction	colour	Water tank	pressure	Connected load	Specialty
brown		TA 1050		black	1.5 l		1550 W
brown		TA 1080		White	1.5 l	1.6 bar	1550 W
brown		TA 1100		red	1.5 l
brown		TA 1200		silver	1.5 l		1550 W
brown		TA 1400 Premium Edition		silver	1.9 l		1550 W
brown		TA 1600 Premium Edition		black	2.0 l	1.6 bar	1550 W
Bosch		T10		black	1.8 l			Available in Canada
Bosch	TASSIMO VIVY	T12 TAS 1201 TAS 1202 TAS 1203	2013	Sweet Pink Real Black Snow White	0.7 l	3.3 bar	1300 W	Compact device size
Bosch	TASSIMO AMIA	T20 TAS 2001 TAS 2002 TAS 2004 TAS 2005 TAS 2006 TAS 2007	2009	Coconut White Glossy Black Twin Gray Indian Summer Red Sapphire Blue Bright Fuchsia	1.5 l	3.3 bar	1300 W	3 different color bowls available
TASSIMO		T4 TASKF4000	2011	silver black red	2.0 l	3.3 bar	1300 W	Manufactured by Bosch
Bosch		T40 TAS 4011 TAS 4012 TAS 4013 TAS 4014 TAS 4017 TAS 4018	2008	silver black red orange brown purple	2.0 l	3.3 bar	1600 W
Bosch	TASSIMO FIDELIA	T42 TAS 4211 TAS 4212 TAS 4213 TAS 4214	2011	Silk Silver Magic Black Glamor Red Precious Purple	2.0 l	3.3 bar	1300 W
Bosch	TASSIMO JOY	T43 TAS 4301 TAS 4302 TAS 4303 TAS 4304	2012	Passion Purple Intenso Black Rubin Red Clear White	1.4 l	3.3 bar	1300 W
		TAS 4501 TAS 4502 TAS 4503 TAS 4504		Sweet Caramel Intenso Black Rubin Red Clear White				BRITA water filtration system and digital filter change indicator
Bosch		T45		silver red	1.8 l			Available in Canada
Bosch	TASSIMO CHARMY	T55 TAS 5541 TAS 5542 TAS 5543 TAS 5544 TAS 5545	2011	Gray Metallic Opal Black Lucent Red Linen White Ocean Blue	1.4 l	3.3 bar	1300 W	BRITA water filtration system
Bosch	TASSIMO FIDELIA +	T65 TAS 6515 TAS 6517	2008 2009	Twilight Titanium Chocolate Brown	1.8 l	3.3 bar	1600 W	BRITA water filtration system and digital filter change indicator
Bosch		T85 TAS 8520	2009	Aluminum / anthracite	1.8 l	3.3 bar	1600 W	BRITA water filtration system and digital filter change indicator
Bosch	TASSIMO PROFESSIONAL	T300		black	4.0 l			Machine for use in the office

The red model TAS 4013 was only introduced later in Germany. In October 2008, the improved model TAS 6969 (T 65 Comfort) from Bosch with a display that u. a. informs when the machine needs to be descaled.

The brown model TAS 4017 was offered in 2011 as a limited special edition including a 0.5 liter jug.

The white TAS 2011 model did not come onto the market until the end of 2009. The structure of the TAS 2011 differs significantly from the previous models in the 4xxx, 6xxx and 8xxx series. The most striking feature is that colored parts are available as accessories so that the front of the device can be matched to the kitchen in red, green, brown and mint blue. The height of the cup stand is not adjusted by turning, but by sliding it into a higher slot.

Varieties and recipes

In Europe, different types of coffee, tea and cocoa from the different brands of Mondelēz International such as Jacobs Coffee, Coffee HAG , Twinings and Suchard are offered in T-Discs. The range has been expanded to include special varieties through temporary cooperations, e.g. B. Milka cocoa and Darjeeling tea (2008–2012), Starbucks coffee (until 2011).

The capsules are sold through retail outlets in packaging units of 4, 8 or 16 servings. Some special varieties can only be purchased on the Internet, e.g. B. Twinings Chai Latte Lemongrass, Cadbury Cocoa. (Status: 2014)

The cup sizes of the types of beverage are divided into small (50–60 ml), medium (120–160 ml) and large (215–285 ml). Many types of coffee also have an intensity value on a 7-digit scale, which indicates the strength of the coffee.

Officially, recipes are also published, e.g. B. for iced coffee .

In October 2015, Tassimo switched the large milk discs for latte macchiato from milk to cream. The discs are then the size of cappuccino milk discs. According to Tassimo's PR department, the use of cream instead of milk has not changed the taste experience. However, customer reviews in the Tassimo online shop do not confirm this. The use of cream has also increased the calorie content per drink.

criticism

See also : criticism of portion coffee machines

As with other coffee systems, the so-called lock-in effect (acquisition costs low, operating costs high) and non-compostable beverage capsules (household waste) are criticized at Tassimo . In a study by EMPA , Tassimo is seen as the most environmentally harmful system.

As with other systems (except ESE ) there is no open market for T-Discs due to various patents from Jacobs Douwe Egberts.

literature

• Stiftung Warentest : Portion coffee machines: Pad against capsule . In: test, issue 12/2009.

Web links

• tassimo.de - Official website of Tassimo at Kraft Foods
• bosch-home.com/… - Official website of Tassimo machine manufacturer Bosch (including download of instructions)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The notation T-DISC is also used, e.g. B. in the instructions for use of the Tassimo Type 3107.
2. ↑ The T-DISC technology ( Memento of the original from December 19, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . 
3. ↑ See publication WO002005079637A1 by Kraft Foods from February 17, 2004, in particular Figures 5 to 7 with descriptive text, and DE102007049601A1 from Bosch-Siemens Household Appliances GmbH from October 16, 2007
4. ↑ See FAQ question "Use" → "How can the TASSIMO machine prepare a real espresso?" On Tassimo - Frequently Asked Questions Kraft Foods Deutschland GmbH.
5. ↑ Cf. Tassimo Press Release on tassimo.de/… ( Memento of the original from August 8, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
6. ↑ Kraft Foods and Bosch join forces. Strong partners continue the TASSIMO success story . Kraft Foods Switzerland, April 22, 2008 (PDF file, media release).
7. ^ Statement by Dr. Kurt-Ludwig Gutberlet, Chairman of the Management Board . Annual press conference of BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, Munich, May 7, 2008 (PDF file).
8. ↑ See last question in information about your machine / general information "What are the main advantages over the previous Braun model?" On Tassimo - FAQs . Kraft Foods Germany GmbH.
9. ↑ TASSIMO T10 Home Brewing System ( Memento of the original dated August 24, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
10. ↑ TASSIMO T45 Home Brewing System ( Memento of the original from July 30, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
11. ^ Opinion from Kraft Foods on the subject of termination of the cooperation with Starbucks on archived copy ( memento of the original dated August 10, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
12. ↑ Tassimo.de: Recipes with your machine , accessed on April 23, 2014
13. ↑ Life cycle assessment of coffee capsules under the microscope - It's all about the coffee (accessed April 23, 2014)
14. ↑ See, for example, DE602004000020 and DE602004001053, searchable at the German Patent and Trademark Office on depatisnet.dpma.de