Starbucks Coffee for Tassimo
February 6, 2008
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What it is: Starbucks coffee for a single-cup beverage machine
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Bonnie: In general, I’ve never really been a fan of “pod” single-cup beverage machines for many reasons. For some (Senseo), the resulting coffee is too weak and watery for me, where you almost see the bottom of the cup.
My one exception was my Nespresso machine that always makes a good cup of espresso. Its pods — that look like a foil-sealed, half-and-half creamer found in diners — are well sealed, keeping the coffee fresh. And, the maker of the brew controls the amount of liquid in the cup, and thus the strength.
And now there’s another good single-cup brewer: Tassimo, but only with their new Starbucks T-discs.
I must, though, first back up to May 2005 when at FMI (the supermarket industry convention) Pat Riso (then a Kraft spokesperson) demonstrated their new beverage-making machine to me. According to Pat, you could “experience your own coffeehouse at home with Tassimo, the first one-cup, on-demand, appliance to prepare beverages with the touch of button.”
Tassimo, in fact, was a pretty smart machine. It read the barcode on their “pods” (disposable T-discs) and then knew the right temperature and amount of water to brew either cappuccino, espresso, latte, hot chocolate, coffee or tea.
The proof would, of course, be in the results. Pat dutifully brewed me a cup of coffee.
“It’s weak,” I said.
She reached for another disc and tried again.
“Still weak.”
Again she tried, stopping the water flow manually to make a stronger cup.
I shook my head. I was not at all impressed.
“Great concept,” I said to her, “that is, if the machine would only brew a decent cup of coffee.”
A few months later I received an email from her explaining that the system was so new in the U.S. that “we were sampling an early test version of the product and that the amount of coffee in the discs was not right. The final product will absolutely be much stronger than what you tasted.”
Trying to be fair to the coffee and the machine, I tried it again. It was much better, but still not a cup of coffee that I’d drink. Yes, I am that fussy about my brew. And then I received samples of these new Starbucks T-discs.
Before testing the Africa Kitamu (which turned out to be my favorite), I brewed and enjoyed my morning coffee. Didn’t want that ritual ruined by bad java.
Not only was the coffee delicious, it was a full mug full, not a half cup like most of their other discs brewed. If I closed my eyes while sipping I could imagine sitting in Starbucks drinking coffee, only my coffee cost under a buck.
So funny, that I must share. In researching to write this Bite, I found an old Supermarket Sampler column (1.09.05) where I pleaded to Maxwell House-coffee maker Kraft, “You also distribute Starbucks coffee to supermarkets. How about Starbucks coffee pods for strong-coffee lovers like me?”
That plea was for their Maxwell House Cafe Collection for pod machines, long before Kraft joined forces with Braun to make Tassimo. But I’m still glad they were listening.
Bryan: Do any of you remember those drug commercials from the 80’s: “I learned it by watching you, Dad!” I learned much from this ad and tactfully avoided my mother’s vicious coffee addiction. Bonnie needs a full pot of strong brew to get going in the morning. This fact was driven home to me on a trip to Brussels long ago. Staying at my aunt’s home, we woke to breakfast and coffee in the mornings. For the first two days Bonnie felt terrible, thinking it was prolonged jet lag, before realizing that Aunt Meredith bizarrely brewed decaf. A quick POT of real coffee later an addiction was quelled, Bonnie was better and I vowed never to need coffee in that way.
While not crazily drawn to the beverage, I actually do enjoy coffee, a divine drink when properly brewed and served. I have mixed feelings about the “pod” style brewing machines. On one hand, I would never brew a whole pot just for myself, so the ability to have a single cup of quality coffee is a really great thing. The problem for me is always that I run out of the pods and inevitably can’t find them or forget to buy them. The Tassimo machine and the Starbucks pods really do make a great cup of joe. When the Starbucks pods just showed up at my door without me having to go anywhere, I thought “now this is how it should be done, maybe I can get used to pods (please just keep sending them to my door!). Any coffee that’s gotten the Bonnie seal of approval is truly ready for any level aficionado, but I’ll let you know, as a casual enjoyer (I enjoy coffee best after dinner, with dessert).. these are really great. Since Bonnie somehow got her request fulfilled, and Maxwell House finally began distributing Starbucks pods, I have a request from my girlfriend to please release Starbucks soy chai pods. Well, I’ve asked. In the meantime, everyone should enjoy these treats.
Eric: I nearly laughed out loud after reading my brother’s recollection of our trip to Brussels and the withdrawal my mother went through with her “decaf episode.” It is amazing that coffee is not considered a soft drug or, for that matter, that caffeine itself is not recognized as just as an addictive substance as nicotine. Working in the hospitality industry you start to depend on coffee not just as a drink after dessert, but as a start to the morning and a pick-me-up in the afternoon. Fortunately, for myself, I can control the addiction and, unlike my mother, I can survive a day or two without the brew. One of the funnier things I think about when writing about a single-serving coffee machine being sold in the US is the fact that US coffee consumers probably don’t even know what a single serving of coffee looks like; most of the time a small coffee sold anywhere in the US comes close to nearly a pint of coffee….
Nonetheless, Tassimo/Starbucks has done a good thing; they’ve taken an idea brought mainstream by the Senseo product and enhanced it to offer a tasteful cup of coffee that most Europeans would find appealing. And, as my brother pointed out, if my mother has jeopardized one of her mornings for this coffee and has actually chosen to write about it as one of her preferred products, then take our words to heart; it is something worth trying.
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I’m with Aunt Meredith…humans need caffine like
fish need bicycles!
$8-10 for 12 cups of coffee? Considering that the tassimo makes a consistent cup of coffee and that it is Starbucks, I might be able to justify the convenience.
Sounds like a great idea, but will it brew a single skinny latte with whole milk foam? Until then, I will have to continue to feed my $3.87 daily caffeine addiction with a 6 AM visit to our local Starbucks.
Barbara, Tassimo does offer both espresso and milk (Cappucino Creamer) T-discs so you can easily make a Latte similar to — but not exactly like — your skinny latte with whole milk foam. ….And you’ll be able to enjoy that at home and save a couple of bucks a day. (I also asked the folks at Tassimo/Starbucks to respond as they might be able to provide even more info.) Stay tuned.
Aunt Meredith wants me to share that she wasn’t serving decaf coffee — instead she was serving 70% decaf, a coffee from her local Delhaize supermarket in Brussels.
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I love the taste of coffee, but can’t have caffeine. The Gevalia decaf just doesn’t taste good enough. If Starbucks put out a good tasting decaf in Tassimo Pods I think it would do very well.
I so agree with you! I also would like to Starbucks them add a 50/50 (decaff/caffeine) one to their line.
I heard there were new starbucks T-discs meade for tassimo. I also heard this new product was being tested in retail stores? Target maybe? Do you know anything about testing a new Starbucks T disc at retailers? Or do you know where I can buy this product at retail?
Thanks-
-Pamela
There’s a new Starbucks Colombia coffee T DISC, which – along with the other four Starbucks coffee varieties – House Blend, Breakfast Blend, Africa Kitamu and Caffe Verona – are available in a number of retail outlets. They include Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Linens ‘n Things, Sears, Macy’s and online at Tassimodirect.com, Amazon and coffeewhiz.com.
The testing that this reader mentions could be demonstrations of the new Tassimo brewer by Bosch that representatives will be conducting on weekends through the fourth quarter in a number of retail outlets, including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s.
Any idea if Startbucks or Seattles Best will be making a decaf for the Tassimo?
While Kraft does not currently have plans to offer a decaffeinated version of Starbucks or Seattle’s Best Coffee for the Tassimo hot beverage system, it’s certainly something to consider since we are always working to satisfy consumer needs.
Hello BM from Kraft, I’d love to see Starbucks espresso t-discs so I could make my soy latte. Any timeframe for adding espresso and soy? Thanks!
Thanks so much for your suggestion. We’re always looking for new ways to delight our Tassimo users and will look into your idea.
Happy President’s Day!
Bridget A. MacConnell
Sr. Manager, Corporate Affairs – Beverages
Kraft Foods
Hi BM
We need Starbucks Sumatra, I am willing to pay way over what I can get it in whole bean but none of the Brands have Sumatra, while K Kup has tons
I’m checking with the brand folks about this and will get back to you.
Can anyone tell me where to buy the pods in a store. My dad is hooked on them. My local starbucks, kroger, walmart and target do not carry them. I see them online but don’t want to pay for shipping on top of the coffee.
Mary, to be able to get the manufacturer to assist you, please let us know your zipcode! thanks.
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I love my new Tassimo, but I prefer to drink decaf coffee and just can’t find any in our retail stores.
The Starbucks pods are wonderful, and really, Starbucks is the only decaf I enjoy. I’m curious why there are no plans to add this product?
If I can find the decaf pods, I will certainly give them a try, but for now ,I am seriously thinking of going over to the Keurig system, as they have plenty of decaf options.
I have the same problem with finding decaf for Tassimo. The only one I’ve found is the Gevalia decaf at Bed Bath and Beyond. It is a mild variety, not my favorite, but it does the job.
I’ve checked with the Tassimo marketers about additional decaffeinated coffees. I’ve been told Gevalia and Maxwell House brands are the only two decaffeinated coffees available in T Disc form.
I’d like to add my voice in favour of lobbying to get a Starbucks decaf in the T-disc format. I’ve tried both the Gevalia and the Maxwell house and they just don’t cut it.
Please, please, please Starbucks Espresso pods for Tassimo! They would save me a fortune at Starbucks. Once you’ve had a Starbucks Soy Latte you just can’t use one of the other espresso pods.
While we don’t currently have either a Starbucks decaffeinated or espresso option for the Tassimo brewer, we’re always looking for new ways to delight our consumers, so we’ll certainly look into the possibility of offering these.
Will Canadians ever be able to order the Seattles Best?
“While we won’t say never, currently, we do not have the license to
offer Seattles Best in Canada.”
Gang – this whole decaf/starbucks/favorite flavor thing is EASILY fixed…at least for me.
we still use the pods, dont get me wrong…but I also got a flat-bottomed reusable filter – put 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite grounds in the filter, put the filter in a small glass dish, and use the “cleaning disc” to throw enough hot water to make a full cup…and let it “brew” for as long as you like your coffee to be strong.
then, remove the filter and let it drip through, pour the coffee into a mug, and bam – there is your desired cup/taste/amount/etc etc….
just a thought -
I just purchased the Bosch Tassimo and tried the Starbucks T-disc. Wow is all I have to say about this!! I had a Keurig machine for a while and the coffee was never hot enough after adding some milk. Also, all of the varieties had some similar taste to them. The Tassimo makes a BLAZING hot cup that will easily stand up to as much refrigerated milk or cream that you would want. The Starbucks coffee…simply amazing. By far and wide the best coffee I have ever made at home. I will add that I also bought several Gevalia T-disc varieties, and I am not impressed with any of them. Too weak and tastes like office coffee. I am looking forward to trying some of the other brands like Seattle’s Best, since the Starbucks is a lot more expensive than the other T-discs. However, if you want Starbucks at home, this makes a better cup than my drip machine did using freshly-ground beans. Kraft…are you listening? Give us Espresso T-discs please so we can make lattes at home…you will make a killing!!
Tassimo has both espresso and latte T-discs…and they’re available at amazon.com
Dear Pete C,
It’s great to hear you’re pleased with your new Tassimo by Bosch. We agree it’s a pretty amazing brewer. As Bonnie mentions, we do offer an espresso selection in T Disc form. In addition to Gevalia, there’s also Carte Noire (a French coffee brand) and Mastro Lorenzo (from Italy).
If you can’t find all of them where you purchased your brewer, you also can try our website — http://www.tassimo.com
And, please, keep telling us what you’d like for Tassimo – we want to continue delighting you.
Bridget MacConnell for Tassimo
Sorry, I guess I was not clear. I was aware of the ability to make Gevalia lattes at home, however I was saying that if they had a way to make a Starbucks latte at home it would make a killing. For that, Starbucks espresso would be needed. Not sure if Starbucks would be willing to put their name on that though since the Tassimo might not be able to produce espresso the way Starbucks would. I tried the Gevalia espresso and it is nice, so I assume the lattes are very good. I spoke too soon on the Gevalia because the Decaf was just awful.
The answer is simple but VERY IMPORTANT. At home I have had a Keurig machine for a couple of years. For my office I recently, I ordered a Tassimo just for variety, and it has the same problem the Keurig initially had weak coffee!
Keurig solved this by putting out a line of EXTRA BOLD cups. These cups have more coffee than the regular cups. Currently, the Keurig tastes better to me, because the Tassimo makes weak coffee. I performed an additional test yesterday. I made a cup of Keurig and a cup of Tassimo in identical glass see through mugs. The Tassimo was noticably lighter weaker. In otherwords, the Tassimo was clearer and lighter brown due to being weaker in accord with my taste test. The Keurig was much darker and stronger as I guessed it would be.
I will buy and try Starbucks today, but for me to love my Tassimo like I love my Keurig, they have to put out a line of extra bold cups. As Keurig does, these cups have to be Sumatra, expresso and other flavors. Just a little more coffee per cup will do it. Then we all will have great machines.
James
We do suggest you try the Africa Kitamu. We found it to make a bold rich cup of coffee!
James, it is apparent from your post that you have not seen a Starbucks T-disc yet!
They are twice the size of a normal T-disc!! They produce a richer and more flavorful cup of coffee than any K-cup I have ever tried. I like all of the Starbucks varieties…even the two medium blends are very rich and flavorful. I agree that the normal T-disc produces much weaker coffee.
AMAZING…Starbucks is coming out with Latte Primo and Cappuccino Primo for Tassimo!! The products are already over at Amazon set for release this month!!!
Could a Kraft representative please address the question of why no Starbucks T-disc decaffeinated coffee is offered? I was going to order the Bosch but have decided against it unless/until a decaf T-disc is available. It seems like such an obviously good idea, since one advantage of the single cup system is to please both decaf and caf coffee drinkers, and most people have a strong preference for the Starbucks brand. Are there legal arrangements that preclude Kraft from selling decaf Starbucks?
Janet, I SO agree with you. Why can’t they make a nice, strong, bold Starbucks decaf T-disk?
There is a huge VOID for all of us who prefer a bold decaf. I have tried the Maxwell House blend and can only drink it if I brew it with an expresso size amount of water.
Starbucks – You say on this board many times that you are “looking at new ways to delight your customers”.
Well, I will be over the moon when I can buy decaf Starbucks for my Tassimo.
Thanks so much for your comments about the Tassimo beverage system. We really do try to delight our consumers and will look into offering more choices in decaffeinated coffees. In the meantime, there are decaf selections from both Gevalia and Maxwell House Café. And, happy holidays from Tassimo!
Hello! Desperately trying to find a machine that will make a particular Starbucks drink for my husband, the Quad Venti Soy Mocha. I believe it is in the espresso category. If I get the Tassimo beverage system & use the Starbucks T-Discs, what I could add if anything to achieve the taste of his favorite drink?
Any comments or suggestions would be welcomed.
Thanks,
Diana
Because you are always looking for ways “to satisfy consumer needs” and “looking for new ways to delight,” I also would love to see soy T-discs.
Kim, thanks for the great suggestion! We’re passing it on to our brand folks.
Happy holidays from Tassimo!
When will we see a Starbucks “Skinny Latte” on the Tassimo? This is what I really want!!! The Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino is ok but when you’re used to drinking your daily Skinny Latte (Starbucks) the Gevalia just not the same.
I want to agree with others that a Starbucks decaf T-disk would be very desirable. All we drink is decaf and our favorite is the Starbucks House Blend decaf. Since several other Starbucks coffees are already available in T-disks, it certainly wouldn’t seem to be a big production problem to provide some decaf. Fingers crossed! Out Tassimo won’t get much use without it.
I just bought a Tassimo for my daughter who drinks mostly decaf coffee. Gevalia and Maxwellhouse are too weak. Please please make a Starbucks decaf T-disk…it will certianly be well received.
I may buy one for myself if you offer Starbucks decaf.
Happy New Year from Tassimo! This responds to John P, Steve A and Susan F, who are all looking for expanded offerings. We do hear you and we’re passing your request on to our brand folks.
Please, please, make a good decaf for Tassimo as soon as possible. I cannot stand the Maxwell House decaf and Gevalia is only a little better.
I, too, am begging for a bold cup of decaf. Just because we cannot have caffeine, does not mean we don’t love a good cup of strong coffee. I’m about ready to move to a Senseo where the options are better.
One more voice PLEADING for a decent decaf! I love Kitamu–drink it every morning, and use the Gevalia espresso/cappuchino discs all the time. But I enjoy a cup of decaf in the afternoon, and the Gevalia is weak, and the Maxwell House is wretched. I’m tempted to ask for a Keurig for my birthday.
Hello, Barbara,
Thanks so much for your kind comments about Tassimo and for your interest in a broader selection of decaffeinated items. I wish I could tell you we can satisfy your wishes right now, but I can’t. I can promise, though, that I’ll pass your comments on to the brand.
In the meantime, I hope you continue to enjoy all the other great choices from Tassimo!
Bridget MacConnell for Tassimo
The Tassimo is a great unit…one of the best purchases we have made in a long time! However, they really need a decent decaf…please please Starbucks make a decaf for this machine!
I have tried Gevalia, Carte Noir, & Lorenzo espresso and neither taste the same as the Starbucks espresso that comes w/cream in the Cappucino and Latte. I would like to buy just the Starbucks espresso by itself w/o the cream combination package. Does it exist?
Hi, MJ, Thanks for your question about purchasing Starbucks espresso alone. We don’t currently sell Starbucks espresso by itself but, like the other requests that our consumers make, I’m passing your suggestion on to the Tassimo brand folks.
I hope you continue to enjoy Tassimo!
Bridget MacConnell
I am researching which single brew coffee machine to buy. I love Starbucks coffee but I need decaf. When will you be able to provide your consumers with a Starbucks decaf? After reading the reviews on here about the other decaf T-Discs you offer I am considering buying a different machine that has more of a variety of coffee. The pod type coffee makers would allow me to make my own pods with the Starbucks coffee beans I use now in my drip coffee maker. Please please Starbucks make a decaf for this coffee machine!!
DJ…the Keurig does allow you to make you own pods, but don’t expect them to taste very good. I tried that method with the Keurig when I owned one and was not impressed. Now, the premade Keurig decaf K-cups are fine…better than any of the decaf options currently for the Tassimo, however I would also say that the Tassimo Starbucks T-discs are better than any K-cup that I tried. They might have better ones now. They really need to make Starbucks decaf T-discs though, as well as Starbucks Espresso.
Starbucks Mocha Latte fans…I saw at Starbucks recently that they sell the mocha powder at Starbucks which you can then combine with a latte at home out of the Tassimo to make a Starbucks Mocha. I am looking forward to trying that out.
Thank you for your interest in the Tassimo brewing system. We love getting feedback from current and potential consumers about product ideas. Unfortunately, we are currently not offering a Starbucks decaffeinated variety in our T DISCs. We will certainly pass on your feedback to our product development team for consideration. In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy the more than 50 delicious varieties of beverages for the Tassimo brewing system.
Sincerely,
The Tassimo team at Kraft Foods
Looking to find a “skinny latte” t-disc for my Tassimo. Any idea if this is in the works?
Thank you for your interest in the Tassimo brewing system. We love getting feedback from current and potential consumers about product ideas. Unfortunately, we are currently not offering a skinny latte variety in our T DISCs. We will certainly pass on your feedback to our product development team for consideration. In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy the more than 50 delicious varieties of beverages for the Tassimo brewing system.
Sincerely,
The Tassimo team at Kraft Foods
If you like to “taste” your coffee the Tassimo Starbucks option is the ONLY way to go. It is the best tasting coffee from any of the single cup machines out there hands down! Part of the reason is that the Starbucks T-Disc’s are double the size of all the other Tassimo brands…so double the coffee = double the flavor. The other brands taste like coffee flavored water with a hint of tin. Yuck! They really need a Starbucks decaf.
If you are on the fence about what machine to buy just keep in mind that other machines (Keurig) may seem to have a larger variety of coffees but it really doesn’t matter if they all taste like crap. If you are cool with mild gas station/hotel lobby coffee then you’ll be fine with any machine but if you like the good stuff there is only one option for you… the Tassimo w/Starbucks pods!
Just ordered my Bosch Tassimo and am awaiting its arrival. I’m super excited about this machine! I am an avid decaf drinker, and have to say that I can’t wait to see a Starbucks decaf T-disc offered, and also a Starbucks decaf latte or cappuccino T-discs. Maybe Tassimo is worried that the other brands that carry decaf will lose their customers to Starbucks?
There is definitely a demand for better, stronger decaf coffee. It doesn’t necessarily have to be Starbucks either. Why is Tassimo not listening to their consumers and meeting the market demand?
I was so excited when I got my Tassimo – as my husband doesn’t drink coffee and I love a strong cup a coffee. At the time I hadn’t realized just how limited decaf options were to be found. I find myself dragging out the drip coffee maker more often than not. The two decaf’s currently available Maxwell House and Gevalia Signature just don’t cut it. The best I have found is making my own version of a Cafe Americana – Decaf espresso T-disc from the cappuccino line and then adding more hot water. What a waste… Please, please add my name to the list of those waiting for another Decaf option.
OK, Kraft folks. This thread goes back for 2 years. Is there ever going to be a Starbucks (or other high-quality) decaf for Tassimo? If not, then tell us and any other decaf lovers who are trying to decide which single cup brewer to buy.
I am in strong agreement with Barbara K. The question about a Starbucks decaf disc has been responsed to with platitudes for the past 2 years. Please make a commitment one way or the other so that we can decide if we’re going to stay with the very convenient Tassimo or move on to another product that may be less convenient but carries the coffees we want.
Agree with Ken. Tassimo needs a Starbucks decaf! Hey Tassimo team, are you listening?
Jean, Ken, Barbara and all our wonderful Tassimo consumers — We ARE listening and we really are working on it. Creating a decaf that will satisfy the highly developed tastes of true Starbucks fans is not an easy task. And, since Tassimo stands for “perfect cup,” we need to devote the time required to succeed. Please do hang in there!
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I purchased a Bosch Tassimo back in December and overall I like the machine. Finding coffee (that I like) has been a challenge ranging from under par brands and unavailable, spending weeks waiting for the few I do like. I too would like to see Starbucks Espresso t-discs offered by themselves. Carte Noir and Mastro Lorenzo espressos are quite good – finding them is another story. Add Starbucks cafe verona and that completes my small list of acceptable t-disc options. MyTassimo customer service needs to be addressed as well. I’ve stopped using them due to frustration. I’m hopeful Tassimo and Kraft can step things up a notch. I’m not giving up yet but I am disappointed so far. Come on guys, it’s time to step up the game and show your customers there is indeed a reason to believe in you and your products.
Our Tassimo is getting relegated to a shelf in the garage. Without a decent decaf, (and we have tried them all) we just don’t use it.
We will bring it out of retirement when Starbucks decaf is available, or put it out at the next garage sale.
Starbucks makes good decaf, we drink it every day. Why is it so difficult to put it into t-disks?
Got the Tassimo and love it, but why no Starbucks Decaf? Seems like the biggest no brainer and clearly people all over the web are asking/demanding for it.
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I would love to see you offer Starbucks soy latte t-dics or just offer Starbucks Espresso t-discs themselves so I can make my own soy latte….
There is a demonstrated need for Starbucks Decaf for the Tassimo (or another high quality Decaf). Postings on this thread go back 2 1/2 years, the number of requests for Starbucks Decaf are proof of that need. Tassimo representatives please give a time line or explain why you can’t provide a Starbucks Decaf for the Tassimo system.
Just want to add to the list of pleas for a Starbucks decaf. It’s kind of hard to understand why it takes so long for Tassimo & Starbucks to respond. As Justin said, this thread goes back 2 1/2 years. That’s a long time, folks!
We bought our Tassimo because of the ability to make Starbucks lattes on it. If it weren’t for that one “edge” that Tassimo had over the Keurig, the Keurig would have been what we purchased instead. Keurig certainly offers more variety, is more readily available locally, seems to be more popular, & apparently listens to their customers who want a choice of a bold decaf or a good decaf espresso. If the Keurig would add lattes, I’d switch in a heartbeat & stop waiting for Tassimo to listen. Might have to do that anyway.
Because of recent health issues, my husband can’t have caffeine. He goes to my parents’ house daily to get a cup of bold decaf from their Keurig. It’s delicious! He’s starting to regret the Tassimo purchase & is leaning towards replacing it with a Keurig so that we can get what we want without having to wait for the company to hear the public’s voices enough to respond. Keurig figured out how to give their customers what they wanted a long time ago, & they have their ever-growing popularity to show for it.
The Tassimo is a great machine, especially since Starbucks lattes are available for it. I’m the latte drinker in the house, but I need to drink decaf most of the time, too (the Gevalia decaf espresso doesn’t even resemble espresso)…so our machine is collecting dust. Very frustrating.
Since June of 2008 (yes, over 2 years!) there have been 84 mentions of “decaf” (from the 74 posts to this thread). It’s either us saying how bad (essentially non-existent) the decaf offerings are (most pleading for a Starbucks decaf) or the Kraft folks providing “just wait” comments. For me, the waiting time is over. Time to move on.
I, for one, am tired of waiting for decent decaf. Look for my comments on the Keurig thread from now on.
Barbara K: I sympathize with you, but Kuerig coffee makers break and break and break. I just went through another ordeal with Cuisinart. There is nothing worse than getting up in the morning and putting a K cup in the machine and standing there while nothing comes out. That’s why I have a tassimo.
James
I, too, have read through the posts and after two years of “thanks for your interest in decaf pods, and we will certainly consider the options”, it’s time to do something about it. Starbucks and Seattle’s Best make the best coffee pods and it shouldn’t be too difficult for them to come up with a decaf product. To Tassimo and Kraft — listen to your customers!
Touché!!
I would love love love if Tassimo had a ice tea (sweet would be best) T-disk!!!!
The last time I commented here was in August, but we’ve given the whole subject of having (or in Tassimo’s case — NOT having) a stronger/bold decaf a lot of thought.
Since my husband could no longer use our Tassimo to get any coffee that he enjoyed because of health issues requiring him to switch to decaf, we checked and found out that the store we purchased our Tassimo from would take our Tassimo back & give us a Keurig for it. I loved the Tassimo lattes, but the machine just wasn’t worth it to us without a good decaf option, so we returned ours about a month ago.
GREAT move!
For the past several weeks we’ve been enjoying bold decaf again in our household & LOVING it! Keurig has so much more to offer for us that I find I’m just not missing the Tassimo lattes as I thought I would. Plus, with everyone in the household being able to enjoy coffee at home every day again, it’s just a win-win situation for us.
I wish that the Tassimo/Kraft people had chosen to listen to their customers when people started asking for a bolder or Starbucks decaf…but now that I’ve switched machines, my only “looking back” is to feel sorry for those who are still waiting for their voices to be heard.
It’s nice to be enjoying good coffee here again!
Ohhh…& I forgot to mention above: My new Keurig comes with a k-cup filter that I can fill with all the Starbucks decaf I want — nice & neat & easy in a little compartment on the side of my machine! I haven’t gotten any Starbucks yet since I’ve been enjoying the bold decaf pre-filled K-cup options that are available so much, but I don’t have to beg for Starbucks decaf & wait for someone to get around to listening any more!
Why did it take me so long to switch? Lol!
We also want to put in our request for a Starbuck’s decaf. The ones currently made for this machine are too weak.
Since I am not a Starbucks fan, my comment might not count and that’s o.k. with me. But I am a HUGE Tassimo fan (have had my machine now since last winter) and truly enjoy the fact that I can buy so many of my favorite European coffees (Jacobs, Maestro Lorenzo, etc.) directly on-line from Tassimo (no shipping fee)that are not availabe in American supermarkets. I do not enjoy Gevalia much since, as stated above, it is rather weak. Starbucks coffee does not agree with me, there might be something in their roasting process(es) that is difficult for me. But the Tassimo idea is great. Latte Machiato, Cappuchino, a quick espresso, even the availability of Milka Hot Chocolate – what a FAB idea! Thank you, Tassimo.
To Jill: We’re sorry to lose you as a consumer but wish you the best.
For P&J: We appreciate your ideas and interest in Tassimo and will share your comments with the business team. We really are always looking for consumer feedback and ways to make the Tassimo Single Cup Beverage System more enjoyable for our consumers.
To Hildegunde: We’re delighted you’re a Tassimo fan and very pleased you explored our website and found just the right coffee and other beverage selections to satisfy your tastes.
It’s a few days old but already I know I will never be without my Tassimo! That is not to say I won’t still spend far too much at Starbucks.. or other coffee-house style shops, but this truly is a fantastic invention.
I do however sincerely hope Tassimo will create a reusable T-Disc so we can, on occasion make our own coffee or espresso. I didn’t see anything on this post related to it, but found countless other forums where this feature – one available on the competition’s brewer (Keurig)is the most common reason for not buying the Tassimo.
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Our tassimo was a christmas gift, picked up the pods last night , hot chocolate latte and cap ( all nabob) wayyyyy toooo weakkkkk !!!!! Will try starbucks ,hope it is an improvement.
Starbucks is the only coffee worth drinking on the Tassimo and it is 1000% better! Hope you don’t need decaf though…I have to use the Maxwell House and I pull my cup out when it is 1/3 filled just so I can taste it.
I would love to see a reuseable t-disc option. Also, I wish they would come out with a Soy dic!
We used to have the Keurig and loved the Paul Newmans brand. It would be soooo great if you could have that coffee for Tassimo as well!
Yet another vote for Starbucks Decaf. Got my T65 for Christmas – love it. This week I found I have a heart rhythm issue, and can’t have caffeine. Gevalia decaf is too mild. Love Tassimo, love Starbucks, love coffee.
Thanks for listening Tassimo – could sure use a hand with this.
I love Starbucks as well, but just read something about them leaving Tassimo?
from all the news reports online there certainly seems to be trouble in Shangri-La!
… Now I understand why all our pleas for decaff went unanswered….
Just sharing an update that Starbucks confirmed to the Chicago Tribune that it plans to introduce their own pods for single-serve coffee machines…It’s unclear whether Starbucks will make its own machines or utilize a manufacture. Perhaps a Starbucks decaff will soon be available. Stay tuned.
Just heard that Starbucks has a new deal with Keurig which means no more Starbucks on Tassimo! Bye bye Tassimo. At least I got a couple of years use out of mine.
I shall remain your loyal customer, Tassimo, as long as you carry European coffees. Starbucks gets no stars from me.
So glad we took our Tassimo back months ago to get a Keurig! Now maybe we’ll get our Starbucks decaf in K-cups…but we’ve already been enjoying Starbucks decaf by buying the coffee & filling our k-cup filter when we aren’t in a big hurry. When we’re in a hurry we use the French Roast decaf by Green Mountain & love it, too. So glad Starbucks will be joining us in K-cup form. I’d love it if they’d do a latte for Keurig like they did for Tassimo. Yum!
I do not understand this passion for Starbucks coffee. I do not drink Starbucks coffee is their coffe shops and I will certainly not purchase this device.
There are other types of high-quality delicious coffee than you can make at home using macchinetta. Much more delicious and much cheaper…
I agree with the previous poster – the obsession with Starbucks in this country is a mystery to me. My home is in Europe and travelling extensively there I’ve mostly found fairly good coffee everywhere. Starbucks makes strong coffee, but strength does not ALWAYS equal QUALITY. A tiny cup of coffee, well-brewed with good water (very important) is a delight, but those mega-sized cups and weird coffee concoctions are an assault on one’s palate. Again, only a personal opinion and granting everyone his/her own take on Starbucks. I am not a professional coffee taster.
This Starbucks news will be the end of Tassimo!!! Without them, Tassimo has nothing on Keurig. Sure you can order some European brands that are supposed to be decent online. But seriously, it’s not practical for daily drinkers to have to order online. I want to buy mine at Target or Bed Bath Beyond when I’m in a pinch etc. All they offer is Maxwell House and Gevalia which are both terrible in my opinion. This is a real bummer. : (
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Unfortunately the cups of coffee are still weak. I purchased a new machine a few weeks ago and have literally bought and tried every single t-disk available. Believe me, I have a cupboard dedicated to Tassimo coffee right now!
The fact that I can’t even pay more for a cup of coffee that isn’t watery will eventually be the downfall of the product for me, which is too bad because the convenience and variety of beverages available are fantastic!
To be fair the one way I was able to get a strong enough cup of coffee was to add a shot of espresso to whichever beverage I was enjoying. That, however, shouldn’t be what I have to do for an average of 50 cents per cup of home brewed coffee; that price just doubles to $1 and now I can go to Tim Hortons or only another 40 cents…