Tassimo machines (1 Viewer)

[glenn2926]

Just seen an article about the pods and how many are turning up as rubbish on land fill etc. I have a gaggia classic at home which uses ground coffee not pods and a stove top in the van. Just wondering why coffee needs to be packed in tiny plastic or foil pods when it can used as just ground beans without creating all the extra rubbish that must then be disposed of?

 

[maison]

Just seen an article about the pods and how many are turning up as rubbish on land fill etc. I have a gaggia classic at home which uses ground coffee not pods and a stove top in the van. Just wondering why coffee needs to be packed in tiny plastic or foil pods when it can used as just ground beans without creating all the extra rubbish that must then be disposed of?

I must admit we frequently say the same when using the pods. The machine we had which just used ground coffee, (can't remember the maker) simply didn't make the coffee hot enough.

 

[Huwmari]

The idea is that when on EHU you simply put the tea bag in the cup and place that under the hot water spout of the machine so you get instant hot water in the right quantity and you don' t have to mess around with boiling a kettle.

Point taken but you have already had to mess around with the EHU and setting up the machine, plus you are paying for electricity! Kettle on the gas hob has to be the best bet all round.

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[iandsm]

Point taken but you have already had to mess around with the EHU and setting up the machine, plus you are paying for electricity! Kettle on the gas hob has to be the best bet all round.

If I am plugged in to EHU anyway for battery charging and running the fridge etc all I have to do is plug in the machine and fill it with water, switch on and job done. I wouldn't use the gas from my tank when already on EHU so the only time I would use a gas kettle is when no EHU available which is fine, best of both worlds.

 

[peterc10]

We are tea drinkers and coffee machines are no good for proper tea. It needs boiling water, not merely hot water. And you will find if you use your kettle on some continental sites and aires you may well find it trips out. You will be particularly unpopular if it also trips out all of your neighbours, which sometimes happens.

 

[iandsm]

We are tea drinkers and coffee machines are no good for proper tea. It needs boiling water, not merely hot water. And you will find if you use your kettle on some continental sites and aires you may well find it trips out. You will be particularly unpopular if it also trips out all of your neighbours, which sometimes happens.

Thanks, I have a very low amp kettle which I have used over several years on aires and continental sites without a problem. The Tassimo works out at 5.4 amps so should be fine too.

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[hilldweller]

I'll liken that to why MUST I have a motorhome when a tent is far, far cheaper.
It comes down to personal taste and freedom of choice

Outch. Straight to the testicles. His eyes will be running for a long time.

 

[peterc10]

Thanks, I have a very low amp kettle which I have used over several years on aires and continental sites without a problem. .

We used to have one of those too, but we were too impatient to use it. Much quicker on the gas and when my wife needs a cup of tea SHE NEEDS IT NOW.

 

[iandsm]

Outch. Straight to the testicles. His eyes will be running for a long time.

I thought it was fair comment really. Especially as the post did not relate to the question in the thread and was no more than a negative comment. The poster has his preference and that's fine but just because another individuals choice is not understood it doesn't make it less valid.

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[glenn2926]

I must admit we frequently say the same when using the pods. The machine we had which just used ground coffee, (can't remember the maker) simply didn't make the coffee hot enough.

Maybe you put milk in it. Coffee is not meant to have milk put in it.

 

[pyro]

Ahh, coffee is supposed to be made with water lower than boiling point, unlike tea

I have to say we never go any tainted flavour out of our Tassimo. We tend to use a bean to cup effort now, cost a fortune, but the coffee is spectacular

Although I reckon the Tassimo isn't bad. In Portugal we use a local variant, Delta Q, similar idea

 

[hilldweller]

I thought it was fair comment really..

I was complimenting him on his aim.

Looks like I got away with my comment, when you declare you are nearly always hooked up it makes sense.

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[hilldweller]

Maybe you put milk in it. Coffee is not meant to have milk put in it.

Cappuccino, bellissimo.

 

[glenn2926]

Cappuccino, bellissimo.

I think that is made with hot milk. Not sure as I only drink it black. The thing I don't understand with cappuccino is why you want to make coffee taste of chocolate by sprinkling it on top. I am very boring in my coffee preference though. No sugar and Can't be too strong or too black that's it.

 

[hilldweller]

The thing I don't understand with cappuccino is why you want to make coffee taste of chocolate by sprinkling it on top.

That's the desert. You don't taste that until the very end.

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[glenn2926]

That's the desert. You don't taste that until the very end.

Haha, like that.

 

[hilldweller]

Haha, like that.

It really is a three course meal.

First the bitter coffee sneaks under the froth, then you get the milky coffee and finally the milky chocolate.

It's an institution.

 

[maison]

Maybe you put milk in it. Coffee is not meant to have milk put in it.

How dare you sir!

I am not a heathen!

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[Minxy]

Just seen an article about the pods and how many are turning up as rubbish on land fill etc. I have a gaggia classic at home which uses ground coffee not pods and a stove top in the van. Just wondering why coffee needs to be packed in tiny plastic or foil pods when it can used as just ground beans without creating all the extra rubbish that must then be disposed of?

If you think pods are a problem turn your mind instead to the cups and caps from coffee outlets as very few, if any, can be recycled .... how many of THOSE are used every single day I wonder ... its scandalous.

 

[Gooney]

Point taken but you have already had to mess around with the EHU and setting up the machine, plus you are paying for electricity! Kettle on the gas hob has to be the best bet all round.

Erm..don't you pay for gas?

 

[DanielFord]

I have skim read this thread, so forgive me if I am covering old ground! We have a Tassimo at home, makes very good coffee, excellent in my opinion, and I no longer use the kettle at home. In the van we have a Dolce Gusto mini me, I would say that the coffee quality is slightly better in the Dolce Gusto.
Not sure if I am comparing like for like though, the standard Americano for the Tassimo is the Costa brand, whereas it is proprietary on the Dolce. We use Kenco Americano smooth pods in the tassimo, and in the Dolce, the standard Americano. I much prefer my camper van coffee.
We picked up our Mini Me when it was on offer for £39.99 at Dyas, brilliant buy! And we would be without it, it runs OK on the inverter, since it only heats for a small amount of time, on EHU no problem

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[iandsm]

I have skim read this thread, so forgive me if I am covering old ground! We have a Tassimo at home, makes very good coffee, excellent in my opinion, and I no longer use the kettle at home. In the van we have a Dolce Gusto mini me, I would say that the coffee quality is slightly better in the Dolce Gusto.
Not sure if I am comparing like for like though, the standard Americano for the Tassimo is the Costa brand, whereas it is proprietary on the Dolce. We use Kenco Americano smooth pods in the tassimo, and in the Dolce, the standard Americano. I much prefer my camper van coffee.
We picked up our Mini Me when it was on offer for £39.99 at Dyas, brilliant buy! And we would be without it, it runs OK on the inverter, since it only heats for a small amount of time, on EHU no problem

Thank you for a helpful informative post.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

I have a kettle and a teaspoon, jar of instant in the cupboard, pint of milk in the fridge cost sod all and doesn't weigh much either and can be used when not on EHU.

 

[iandsm]

I have a kettle and a teaspoon, jar of instant in the cupboard, pint of milk in the fridge cost sod all and doesn't weigh much either and can be used when not on EHU.

I wouldn't criticise your choice

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[Minxy]

I wouldn't criticise your choice

Awwwww ... go on ... we could do with a good 'spat' on here ... haven't had one for ages!

 

[The Wino]

Stove top coffee maker from IKEA makes great coffee we take it everywhere

 

[Langtoftlad]

I have a tassimo bedside at home - perfect for a wake up drink before getting out of bed... Perfect too for one cup of coffee, and a cup of tea for your bed partner - no sending anyone down to the kitchen .

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[GWAYGWAY]

Awwwww ... go on ... we could do with a good 'spat' on here ... haven't had one for ages!

BE quiet, you, always causing trouble, but that is what minxes do isn't it

 

[GWAYGWAY]

I have a tassimo bedside at home - perfect for a wake up drink before getting out of bed... Perfect too for one cup of coffee, and a cup of tea for your bed partner - no sending anyone down to the kitchen .

Well for a wedding present we got a 'gobbling' Teasmade, she used to wake me up a long time before the tea was made, all that slurping and hissing, my wife hated it as it woke her as well. I quite liked it.!

 

[DanielFord]

I have a kettle and a teaspoon, jar of instant in the cupboard, pint of milk in the fridge cost sod all and doesn't weigh much either and can be used when not on EHU.

We have that as emergency backup!

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