Enjoy 'coffee shop quality' brews as Tassimo slashes price of popular pod machine
For coffee lovers, buying a cup from their favourite shop every day can become an expensive hobby. However, getting the perfect homemade coffee that has the same taste and aesthetic can be difficult to find.
Times are changing and more people are investing in a home coffee maker, and the brand Tassimo is one of the most loved for homemade coffees. Tassimo offers a selection of coffee machines that can make fan favourites such as cappuccinos, lattes and espressos. Now customers are in luck as they can grab the Tassimo Style Friendly - Cream and Coffee Shop Favourites Bundle for £44.99 down from £107.94 from their website.
The bundle features a stylish coffee machine, available in cream, white or black - meaning shoppers can keep a nice aesthetic in their homes and the machine will fit right in. the machine comes with five packs of Tassimo's best selling T-Disc pods which can give up to 48 cups of coffee from the comfort of home.
The coffee pods include Costa caramel latte, Cadbury hot chocolate, Kenco flat white, Kenco americano grande XL and Kenco cappuccino - ensuring that there will be a flavour to suit everyone. To use the coffee machine, shoppers can expect an easy experience as it offers one-touch operation, which allows them to prepare drinks with a touch of a button. With Intellibrew smart technology, the machine ensures that beverages are brewed to perfection every time, with a specialist barcode ensuring the drink is the right size and temperature.
If the Tassimo isn't what shoppers are looking for, they could also try the Geepas 15 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker Machine for £99.99 from Debenhams, which can craft single or double espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. It also has a detachable milk frother and has a precision temperature control. For a more expensive option, there is also the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier Espresso Machine ES601UK for £549.99, which comes with 19 settings, a dual froth system and an assisted tamper. It is also three machines in one, as it can make espressos, filter coffee and cold brew. It also includes a portafilter, three baskets, an assisted tamper, funnel, forth jug with an integrated whisk, built-in grinder, cleaning brush and a starter kit.
Although the Tassimo coffee machine has no direct reviews on its website, customers have shared their thoughts on the brand on Trustpilot. One person said: 'I love my Tassimo machine. My favourite is Costa and classic coffee pods.'
Another said: 'I love my Tassimo and have had it for years. My little treat to me and you can smell the coffee. It's my moment. Their hot chocolate is lovely too. Enjoy the little things.'
'Very good coffee and the delivery was quicker than expected,' said another shopper.
Coffee can be a very personal choice, however, and others shared different opinions on the brand. One person said: 'I like the machine, the coffee is good, but the latte pods are really expensive.'
Another said: 'It's okay, but it would be better if it had more flavours.'
Despite this, for a chunk of money off and a range of pods to choose from, the Tassimo Style Friendly - Cream and Coffee Shop Favourites Bundle sounds like a great choice for coffee lovers.
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