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Review by Kathleen Tobin, submitted 17/12/06

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used? Rowenta Espresso machine
Functionality Rating functionality: 2.0 / 5  2.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 2.0 / 5  2.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 1.0 / 5  1.0 / 5
Title of review Tassimo disappointment
What are the strengths? Smart looking machine.
What are the weaknesses? T discs are expensive. Espresso coffee neither tasted or smelled like fresh coffee - more like an extra-strong instant coffee. There doesn't seem to be enough pressure in the machine to make good espresso coffee. The Cafe crema was marginally better, but I could have achieved the same result with a kettle and some instant coffee. The same applies to the Suchard hot chocolate - their powdered chocolate with boiling water would taste the same. Would anyone really want to use this machine to make a cup of tea?
Summary I feel that this machine is grossly overrated (see Simon Hoggart's comments in The Guardian on December 9th) and vastly overpriced even with a £20 reduction just before Christmas.
Do you recommend this product? No
Overall rating overall rating: 1.0 / 5  1.0 / 5

Review by S Webster, submitted 14/08/06

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used? None
Functionality Rating functionality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Title of review
What are the strengths? Looks good.
Makes quality drinks.
Quick and simple to use.
What are the weaknesses? Cost of T-discs.
Finding aretailer that stocks the full range.
Cappacino, while tasting nice, is a small measure!
Summary Bought this product from Curry's Website on a special offer - I was really pleased with the speed of delivery. Although it said allow 5 days, it arrived within 2. Came via DHL who left the large box on my drive, but never mind!

The machine itself is great. It's quick and easy to use and the quality of the drinks is good. The coffee smells lovely when it's brewing. Hope they'll do some more T-disc types soon though (Latte, Mocha).

It came with a free box of Cafe Creme T-discs which was a nice surprise so I was able to try it out right away.

All in all a good buy - but bad for my health as my coffee consumption has gone up 100%!
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5

Review by lambshead, submitted 05/06/06

How long have you used the product? More than 3 months
Which similar products have you used?
Functionality Rating functionality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 3.0 / 5  3.0 / 5
Title of review
What are the strengths? It is very handy to use with little mess
the coffee is of a very high standard
What are the weaknesses? Very expensive to use on a regular basis if you are a coffee addict
the hot chocolate is not to hot
I prefer using diferent coffee's so as to have a variety of tastes
Summary If you don't mind another electrical item on your work top; If you have sufficient money not to worry about the running costs and want good coffee on every occasion this is for you
Do you recommend this product? No
Overall rating overall rating: 3.0 / 5  3.0 / 5

Review by mycatdexter, submitted 18/10/05

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used? most sorts of filter makers & integrated machines
Functionality Rating functionality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Title of review Will it last?
What are the strengths? The quality and freshness of the drinks at the touch of a button is fantastic. Really quick from switch-on to drinking. Great range of beverages and the T-disks are readily available in supermarkets. Free two packs of drinks included plus two more on registration.
What are the weaknesses? Having only had this a matter of weeks my only concern is if it is robust enough to withstand constant daily use. I have paid as much for integrated machines where one part has always managed to go wrong just after the guarantee has run out. Is nothing built to last these days?

Time will tell.
Summary You will wonder how you ever managed without it. Had three visitors last night - one wanted tea - one capucchino and one wanted cafe crema. This was achieved in a matter of minutes with no fuss or messy tea bags etc.
Go on - treat yourself!
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5

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