The Tassimo Thread

mrprosser · 05-01-2015, 21:57

I got fed up of my Tassimo when they started to bring out pods that didn't fit the original machines, without putting a warning on the packets that they weren't compatible.

Unreal · 05-01-2015, 22:42

Got a Vivy and I tasted some of the water using the service disc and it tastes odd. Not sure if its just because its water that isn't quite boiled or if it tastes of plastic. Anyone else shed any light?

Had quite a few kettles in the past that leave a plastic taste in the drink but its hard to tell with the Tassimo with the coffee and chocolate all tasting strong. Don't fancy drinking plastic residue!

I guess I could buy a tea disc but suspect these may be stronger than a tea bag?

Don't fancy shelling out for a hot water disc that I won't use again.

-GONZO- · 06-01-2015, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrprosser

I got fed up of my Tassimo when they started to bring out pods that didn't fit the original machines, without putting a warning on the packets that they weren't compatible.

They did put labels on to begin with, it had a picture of the Braun machine with the words

Quote:

This product is not compatible with the Braun TASSIMO machines featuring the Kenco logo.

-GONZO- · 06-01-2015, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unreal

Got a Vivy and I tasted some of the water using the service disc and it tastes odd. Not sure if its just because its water that isn't quite boiled or if it tastes of plastic. Anyone else shed any light?

Had quite a few kettles in the past that leave a plastic taste in the drink but its hard to tell with the Tassimo with the coffee and chocolate all tasting strong. Don't fancy drinking plastic residue!

I guess I could buy a tea disc but suspect these may be stronger than a tea bag?

Don't fancy shelling out for a hot water disc that I won't use again.

Hot water isn't right when just using the service disc.
I use the hot water disc all the time when making tea with a tea bag. Also with its various amounts of ML we use it for other things that require certain amounts of hot water too.
In fact the hot water disc gets used far more than other drink discs.

GrannyGruntbuck · 06-01-2015, 10:58

What does everyone use to descale their machine?

Mine is occasionally telling me it needs a descale and I am not going to buy any expensive descaler from Tassimo.

-GONZO- · 06-01-2015, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck

What does everyone use to descale their machine?

Mine is occasionally telling me it needs a descale and I am not going to buy any expensive descaler from Tassimo.

Just a normal descaler for kettles/coffee machines/irons.

Pucky · 06-01-2015, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck

What does everyone use to descale their machine?

Mine is occasionally telling me it needs a descale and I am not going to buy any expensive descaler from Tassimo.

On the Facebook page (not the official one) there are lots of posts recommending using Oust or other kettle descalers.

-GONZO- · 07-01-2015, 23:03

x3 £10 at Asda, Latte's included.

Pucky · 08-01-2015, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

x3 £10 at Asda, Latte's included.

I was in Asda in West Bridgford, Nottingham on New Years Day and they didn't have anything, I've also been told that stocks are low in other stores too. Have they been restocked now?

I'm waiting for my first order from Tassimo to arrive but I have to go out soon and I know it's going to come while I'm out and I can't be in until next Thursday to get it!

-GONZO- · 08-01-2015, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pucky

I was in Asda in West Bridgford, Nottingham on New Years Day and they didn't have anything, I've also been told that stocks are low in other stores too. Have they been restocked now?

My local Asda (Broadstairs) don't have a large selection of varieties, but they usually get plenty of stock in when they have the x3 for £10 offers, but they go so quick.
I took mine straight off the trolley while they were restocking the shelves shortly after 22:00 last night.
Sainburys and Tesco have a far larger selection than Asda do, but again when Tesco have a x3 for £10 offer on you've got to be quick otherwise you miss out.

LudwigVonDrake · 08-01-2015, 16:42

Tried the Oreo one.. not sure about it. Smells like the biscuits, and tastes a little like them, but its a little odd.

-GONZO- · 26-01-2015, 21:01

Someone posted a photo on Tassimo Facebook page the other day of some packets of Costa Vanilla Latte which have Limited Edition printed on the packets and can only be found in some select Asda stores.
No chance of ever seeing them in my local Asda, I thought with them being limited they may of sold them in Costa, but no they only sell Caramel Latte. They haven't even got them in the Tassimo shop.

Andy23 · 08-02-2015, 09:16

Seems to be on Asda's website, but nowhere else not even on Tassimo's own site

http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webst...t/910001682165

peach45 · 09-02-2015, 02:18

Tesco showing the new varieties, http://www.tesco.com/groceries/produ...&search=Search

-GONZO- · 11-02-2015, 21:37

Found Vanilla Latte on the shelves at Tesco Extra so got 2 packs.
Also got some Morning Cafe from Asda the other day which I do rather like.

petit-pois · 11-02-2015, 22:45

I've been buying the Costa Americano pods since we got a Tassimo last summer, but I've found them to have a bitter aftertaste recently. I buy the pods from Amazon. 80 pods for £15-16, and the last two times I've bought them they've been bitter. Only recently bought the second batch so we have a lot to get through. Other half thinks it doesn't taste any different though! Anyone else experienced this? Thinking of trying another black coffee next time.

noise747 · 12-02-2015, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by petit-pois

I've been buying the Costa Americano pods since we got a Tassimo last summer, but I've found them to have a bitter aftertaste recently. I buy the pods from Amazon. 80 pods for £15-16, and the last two times I've bought them they've been bitter. Only recently bought the second batch so we have a lot to get through. Other half thinks it doesn't taste any different though! Anyone else experienced this? Thinking of trying another black coffee next time.

Americano is pretty strong, maybe adding a bit more hot water will help

-GONZO- · 05-04-2015, 17:32

When did they change the Milka pods?
The last time I had them they were chocolate disc + milk disc, now it's powder in a large disc.

Pucky · 08-04-2015, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

When did they change the Milka pods?
The last time I had them they were chocolate disc + milk disc, now it's powder in a large disc.

I've only had one lot of Milka and they were powder, it was in the lot I ordered in January. Apparently it only just changed when I got my Vivy so I would guess at the end of last year. Cadbury has changed to powder too - I'm just going through my last lot of syrup & milk discs.

noise747 · 09-04-2015, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unreal

Got a Vivy and I tasted some of the water using the service disc and it tastes odd. Not sure if its just because its water that isn't quite boiled or if it tastes of plastic. Anyone else shed any light?

Had quite a few kettles in the past that leave a plastic taste in the drink but its hard to tell with the Tassimo with the coffee and chocolate all tasting strong. Don't fancy drinking plastic residue!

I guess I could buy a tea disc but suspect these may be stronger than a tea bag?

Don't fancy shelling out for a hot water disc that I won't use again.

The service disk is not made for you to get hot water from, it don't heat the water up by much, certainly no good for tea.

noise747 · 09-04-2015, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Just a normal descaler for kettles/coffee machines/irons.

That is what I use now I got another service disk as I can not find my old one. In fact I think I will do that today, if I can remember how to do it.

-GONZO- · 10-04-2015, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by noise747

That is what I use now I got another service disk as I can not find my old one. In fact I think I will do that today, if I can remember how to do it.

500ml solution in tank, insert service disc, press and hold button for around 5 seconds until it starts the descaling program.
When finished (around 20mins), clean tank and flush through using service disc & fresh water x4 times.

noise747 · 10-04-2015, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

500ml solution in tank, insert service disc, press and hold button for around 5 seconds until it starts the descaling program.
When finished (around 20mins), clean tank and flush through using service disc & fresh water x4 times.

cheers, I could not remember how long to push the button. I will do that now welkl I remember thanks.

welwynrose · 20-09-2015, 23:05

The new Costa Latte pods are horrible we're thinking of changing our machine they're so awful

TH14 · 19-12-2015, 11:17

The new milk pods are disgusting and either leak or explode more often than not. There's a massive campaign on the tassimo facebook page for them to change back to the old pods and apparently costa are not very happy with tassimo.

They really have ruined a really good product

05-01-2015, 21:57	#101
mrprosser Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 701	I got fed up of my Tassimo when they started to bring out pods that didn't fit the original machines, without putting a warning on the packets that they weren't compatible.

05-01-2015, 22:42	#102
Unreal Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 317	Got a Vivy and I tasted some of the water using the service disc and it tastes odd. Not sure if its just because its water that isn't quite boiled or if it tastes of plastic. Anyone else shed any light? Had quite a few kettles in the past that leave a plastic taste in the drink but its hard to tell with the Tassimo with the coffee and chocolate all tasting strong. Don't fancy drinking plastic residue! I guess I could buy a tea disc but suspect these may be stronger than a tea bag? Don't fancy shelling out for a hot water disc that I won't use again.

06-01-2015, 09:00	#103
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by mrprosser I got fed up of my Tassimo when they started to bring out pods that didn't fit the original machines, without putting a warning on the packets that they weren't compatible. They did put labels on to begin with, it had a picture of the Braun machine with the words Quote: This product is not compatible with the Braun TASSIMO machines featuring the Kenco logo.

06-01-2015, 09:11	#104
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Unreal Got a Vivy and I tasted some of the water using the service disc and it tastes odd. Not sure if its just because its water that isn't quite boiled or if it tastes of plastic. Anyone else shed any light? Had quite a few kettles in the past that leave a plastic taste in the drink but its hard to tell with the Tassimo with the coffee and chocolate all tasting strong. Don't fancy drinking plastic residue! I guess I could buy a tea disc but suspect these may be stronger than a tea bag? Don't fancy shelling out for a hot water disc that I won't use again. Hot water isn't right when just using the service disc. I use the hot water disc all the time when making tea with a tea bag. Also with its various amounts of ML we use it for other things that require certain amounts of hot water too. In fact the hot water disc gets used far more than other drink discs.

06-01-2015, 10:58	#105
GrannyGruntbuck Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere Nice. Posts: 3,594	What does everyone use to descale their machine? Mine is occasionally telling me it needs a descale and I am not going to buy any expensive descaler from Tassimo.

06-01-2015, 11:09	#106
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck What does everyone use to descale their machine? Mine is occasionally telling me it needs a descale and I am not going to buy any expensive descaler from Tassimo. Just a normal descaler for kettles/coffee machines/irons.

06-01-2015, 22:33	#107
Pucky Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,950	Quote: Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck What does everyone use to descale their machine? Mine is occasionally telling me it needs a descale and I am not going to buy any expensive descaler from Tassimo. On the Facebook page (not the official one) there are lots of posts recommending using Oust or other kettle descalers.

07-01-2015, 23:03	#108
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	x3 £10 at Asda, Latte's included.

08-01-2015, 14:17	#109
Pucky Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,950	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- x3 £10 at Asda, Latte's included. I was in Asda in West Bridgford, Nottingham on New Years Day and they didn't have anything, I've also been told that stocks are low in other stores too. Have they been restocked now? I'm waiting for my first order from Tassimo to arrive but I have to go out soon and I know it's going to come while I'm out and I can't be in until next Thursday to get it!

08-01-2015, 15:57	#110
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Pucky I was in Asda in West Bridgford, Nottingham on New Years Day and they didn't have anything, I've also been told that stocks are low in other stores too. Have they been restocked now? My local Asda (Broadstairs) don't have a large selection of varieties, but they usually get plenty of stock in when they have the x3 for £10 offers, but they go so quick. I took mine straight off the trolley while they were restocking the shelves shortly after 22:00 last night. Sainburys and Tesco have a far larger selection than Asda do, but again when Tesco have a x3 for £10 offer on you've got to be quick otherwise you miss out.

08-01-2015, 16:42	#111
LudwigVonDrake Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Blaine Anderson's locker Posts: 6,300	Tried the Oreo one.. not sure about it. Smells like the biscuits, and tastes a little like them, but its a little odd.

26-01-2015, 21:01	#112
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Someone posted a photo on Tassimo Facebook page the other day of some packets of Costa Vanilla Latte which have Limited Edition printed on the packets and can only be found in some select Asda stores. No chance of ever seeing them in my local Asda, I thought with them being limited they may of sold them in Costa, but no they only sell Caramel Latte. They haven't even got them in the Tassimo shop.

08-02-2015, 09:16	#113
Andy23 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 11,079	Seems to be on Asda's website, but nowhere else not even on Tassimo's own site http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webst...t/910001682165

09-02-2015, 02:18	#114
peach45 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: No idea. Posts: 9,353	Tesco showing the new varieties, http://www.tesco.com/groceries/produ...&search=Search

11-02-2015, 21:37	#115
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Found Vanilla Latte on the shelves at Tesco Extra so got 2 packs. Also got some Morning Cafe from Asda the other day which I do rather like.

11-02-2015, 22:45	#116
petit-pois Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: South-East England Posts: 645	I've been buying the Costa Americano pods since we got a Tassimo last summer, but I've found them to have a bitter aftertaste recently. I buy the pods from Amazon. 80 pods for £15-16, and the last two times I've bought them they've been bitter. Only recently bought the second batch so we have a lot to get through. Other half thinks it doesn't taste any different though! Anyone else experienced this? Thinking of trying another black coffee next time.

12-02-2015, 16:20	#117
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by petit-pois I've been buying the Costa Americano pods since we got a Tassimo last summer, but I've found them to have a bitter aftertaste recently. I buy the pods from Amazon. 80 pods for £15-16, and the last two times I've bought them they've been bitter. Only recently bought the second batch so we have a lot to get through. Other half thinks it doesn't taste any different though! Anyone else experienced this? Thinking of trying another black coffee next time. Americano is pretty strong, maybe adding a bit more hot water will help

05-04-2015, 17:32	#118
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	When did they change the Milka pods? The last time I had them they were chocolate disc + milk disc, now it's powder in a large disc.

08-04-2015, 21:46	#119
Pucky Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,950	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- When did they change the Milka pods? The last time I had them they were chocolate disc + milk disc, now it's powder in a large disc. I've only had one lot of Milka and they were powder, it was in the lot I ordered in January. Apparently it only just changed when I got my Vivy so I would guess at the end of last year. Cadbury has changed to powder too - I'm just going through my last lot of syrup & milk discs.

09-04-2015, 10:19	#120
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by Unreal Got a Vivy and I tasted some of the water using the service disc and it tastes odd. Not sure if its just because its water that isn't quite boiled or if it tastes of plastic. Anyone else shed any light? Had quite a few kettles in the past that leave a plastic taste in the drink but its hard to tell with the Tassimo with the coffee and chocolate all tasting strong. Don't fancy drinking plastic residue! I guess I could buy a tea disc but suspect these may be stronger than a tea bag? Don't fancy shelling out for a hot water disc that I won't use again. The service disk is not made for you to get hot water from, it don't heat the water up by much, certainly no good for tea.

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09-04-2015, 10:20	#121
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Just a normal descaler for kettles/coffee machines/irons. That is what I use now I got another service disk as I can not find my old one. In fact I think I will do that today, if I can remember how to do it.

10-04-2015, 12:18	#122
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by noise747 That is what I use now I got another service disk as I can not find my old one. In fact I think I will do that today, if I can remember how to do it. 500ml solution in tank, insert service disc, press and hold button for around 5 seconds until it starts the descaling program. When finished (around 20mins), clean tank and flush through using service disc & fresh water x4 times.

10-04-2015, 13:19	#123
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- 500ml solution in tank, insert service disc, press and hold button for around 5 seconds until it starts the descaling program. When finished (around 20mins), clean tank and flush through using service disc & fresh water x4 times. cheers, I could not remember how long to push the button. I will do that now welkl I remember thanks.

20-09-2015, 23:05	#124
welwynrose Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 29,549	The new Costa Latte pods are horrible we're thinking of changing our machine they're so awful

19-12-2015, 11:17	#125
TH14 Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,543	The new milk pods are disgusting and either leak or explode more often than not. There's a massive campaign on the tassimo facebook page for them to change back to the old pods and apparently costa are not very happy with tassimo. They really have ruined a really good product