My awareness grew of this strange thing called a ‘Tassimo’ as more and more people tweeted about it. “What is this strange thing that people are all a twitter about?” I thought. More and more people were reviewing them, winning them, getting them.
As a staunch PLAIN coffee drinker (lattes are as exotic as I ever get), I was a tad skeptical about all the gushing on the various blogs and twitter…..but.
But… DARNIT, I wanted to know what all the fuss was about! I wanted to be part of the COOL CROWD!!!
Finally I was chosen. I was asked if I could review the Tassimo T-20.
And it is great.
It is a slick little compact machine. Very easy to figure out. And makes coffee FAST!!!
The compactness and speed really appeal to me. I have a TINY kitchen. There is very little counter space for gadgets. I love that this one doesn’t take up a lot of room. The speed is awesome. For someone who cannot function without a jolt of caffeine, not waiting is AWESOME. Not having any huge preparation is also awesome. And by huge preparation I mean, you know….MAKING a pot of coffee!! 🙂
There is a huge variety of beverages available for the machine too. From Starbucks to Nabob, Maxwell House and Twinnings Tea!! You can brew a cappuccino as easily as regular cup of coffee….and I haven’t noticed much change in taste using the ‘concentrated milk’…whatever THAT is.
The Tassimo was my BEST Christmas gift that’s for sure. I have been fighting some disease over the holidays and getting a super fast super yummy jolt of coffee ANYTIME I wanted to was the awesome.
I will say that I can’t see these single shot machines replacing the old fashioned Coffee Maker or even a Coffee Press. Especially for those of us that LOVE and or NEED multiple hits of caffeine.
I am also a tad concerned about the WASTE. While the little coffee thingies are small…they are made of plastic and are considered ‘disposable.’ I would love to see them developing a more environmentally friendly idea for these machines. Coffee drinkers love the planet too.
Now to share the fun. Thanks to Tassimo, I am able to host a giveaway for one of these fine machines.
What a fun way to start of 2011 yes??? So as this will be my New Years Giveaway….the contest will run till January 10th.
To Enter:
- Leave a comment here about your NEED for Caffeine!
- To Double your chance to win, like the Crunchy Carpets FB page and leave me a little comment about your New Years NEEDS for caffeine in the past!
This contest is open to both US and Canadian readers…so whoot whoot!
Disclosure: I received a Tassimo T20 Brewbot for review purposes only.
The opinion in this review is my own, and I was not compensated for this post.
Chibi Jeebs says
I’ve been SO curious about the Tassimo since everyone started tweeting about them last year! I’m not overly fond of the idea of so much extra garbage by way of the discs, but the concept of a barista-quality coffee drink in the comfort of my own home (at a fraction of the price!) is VERY appealing!
Marilyn @ A Lot of Loves says
I need a coffee every day. The funny thing is, that I never drank coffee before the kids. They’ve turned me into a coffee junkie.
Taylor says
I work FT, I run my own biz in the evenings and I’m a 365 days-a year single mum. What do you think? Do I need caffeine? ‘Nuff said 🙂
Suzanne DS says
Can’t live without a Caffeine… It’s been part of my everyday routine 🙂
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Carrie says
I’m not a huge coffee drinker BUT I’ve seen the varieties of flavors you can get for the Tassimo so I am really interested in trying them out. Plus SINCE I am not a huge coffee drinker I think a single cup maker would be perfect 🙂
Cecilia says
I like the idea of the tassimo because it’s quick and standardized. I love strong coffee, but buying it outside means quality fluctuates, especially if you only have a Starbucks around you. For us unmorning people, stumbling around with brewing measurements & spoons are hardly the way to start the day.
But yes, I totally agree with you – there needs to be better steps in ensuring that we aren’t harming the environment with all of those easily disposable plastic thingys. And maybe an option of purchasing fairtrade capsules? We’re certainly spending enough to merit that alternative.
Sam says
I need caffeine and I need a lot of it. My wife and I just had our first baby on Dec 17th and the story of my life has become “sleep where art thou”! It seems little Mrs Abigail likes to stay awake all night and go to bed about the time I need to get up. So….with lack of sleep at night and having to get up early for work I need to be able to get my caffeine fast and often.
susitravl says
I have to stop at Quik Trip for a large Iced Tea every morning!
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Erika says
Let’s see – I have 3 small children with my 4th arriving any day. I homeschool and am a stay at home mom. Need I say more about my need for caffeine?! lol. I do need a good cup of coffee in the morning to help me get started and a Tassimo would be so perfect for me! I usually only like one cup so I wouldn’t be wasting extra coffee with the brewbot and I absolutely love all the beverage options! I personally love lattes & cappuchinos, but who has time or money to go to Starbucks all the time? Not me. So it would be a super special treat for this mommy to have ‘coffee house’ beverages available in home!
So that’s why I could use this Tassimo machine. Oh yeah and hubby would love it too, but that’s a secondary thing. heehee! 🙂
Thanks so much!
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Stacey says
After reading Erika’s comments, I defer to her. She is a super-hero mom!
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Stacey says
As I said on your fabulous FB page, my Sweetheart and I are the most needing of a fast and no-mess coffee maker. Bring it on!!
Tirza @ Canadian Mommy Giveaways says
I have tried to reduce my caffeine intake but being at home with a busy toddler is just too draining! So I’ve given in. I would love a Tassimo since I’m hopeless with our big coffee machine and just use a single drip!
Fawn Mulcahy says
I may be the only one who doesn’t have one! Sure could use this to start my day!
Michael says
I’m sorry to admit, but if I do not have a coffee first thing, I am gruuuumpy! I only need one to get the day going and this Tassimo wouldn’t take up space in our tiny kitchen either. Thanks for the entry!
Patricia B says
I have 5 kids – one in college, one in high school, one in elementary, one in pre-school and one just turned 2. If I didn’t have copious amounts of caffeine during the day I’d never keep up with everything that everyone has to do & hold down my job & I’d never be able to stay up late desperately trying to win a fantastic looking Tassimo !
Crunchy Carpets says
5! that makes my brain hurt just thinking about it!!!
J. says
I love coffee – I need it everyday. It gives me the energy I need to get through the day. I like that it’s small and takes up very little space. Lost_Star_99 (at) yahoo (d0t) ca
Debbie P says
I can not start my day without my jolt of coffee in the morning. It is how I start my day and when I don’t have my coffee in the morning my whole day is off. I like the tassimo because I would be able to have a cup anytime without have to make a pot of coffee.
Theresa says
Caffeine comes in coffee. Coffee is Tassimo. Tassimo in the morning is “me” time where I do something for myself. I love that coffee but I love the break that comes with it too.
Suzi Beck says
Acually, I don’t think I need a Tassimo coffee machine ,but I know that my 90 year old mother would love one. A coffee drinker from way back..she still needs her shot of coffee in the morning .I watch her fumble with a regular coffee pot ,filling up the filter ,emptying it.Her life would be so much easier with a Tassimo.She’s a leap year baby and her birthday is the 29th of February ,this year we shall celebrate it on the 28th.
She will be 91 years old.God Bless Her….she needs a Tassimo