Coffee is undoubtedly one of the most popular hot beverages worldwide, with millions of people starting their day with a cup of coffee. While there are numerous coffee makers available in the market, two major brands dominate the space: Keurig and Tassimo. Both brands have their respective fan bases, which can make it difficult for buyers to choose between the two. This article aims to help resolve the dilemma by comparing Keurig and Tassimo coffee machines.
Keurig
Keurig, a US-based company, is well-known globally for its high-quality coffee-making machines. Founded in 1990 by Peter Dragone and John Sylvan, it was acquired by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in 2006. Keurig claims to have installed nearly half a million coffee machines in offices across the US. The company produces several models, such as Vue and K-Cup. With the K-Cup model, users insert ready-made K-Cup packs into the machine after it has heated up. By placing a mug under the machine and pressing “brew,” users can enjoy a cup of coffee in 20-30 seconds.
Tassimo
Tassimo was initially owned by Braun, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble, before being acquired by Bosch. The brand offers various models, all of which utilize the basic T-Disc. The available models include Intermediate, Suprema, and Premium. In the North American market, the models are called T20, T45, T55, and T65. Tassimo Professional is a model primarily installed in offices. All Tassimo machines use coffee pods made by the company with barcodes. These barcodes are read by the machine to determine the amount of water and temperature required to produce the hot beverage in 30-60 seconds.
Key Takeaways
- Tassimo uses a barcode system to read the contents for making coffee.
- Tassimo machines can make espresso, latte, and cappuccinos, with the brand claiming to offer eight beverage types.
- A cup of coffee costs between 60 and 90 cents with Tassimo, while the cost is around 50 cents with Keurig.
