
I purchased the Tassimo machine in December, 2008. I loved it, especially the fact that I could order Starbucks coffee for it. Then, I began to experience a little disappointment, since I was limited in coffee selections. Lots of good coffees, but not many flavored coffees. I love tea, but Tassimo doesn't have that great a selection of teas.
Then, I started reading about the Keurig. Bad move. I began to lust for the Keurig in my heart. I read about all the selection of flavored coffees and teas, and rationalized that I needed both machines. (Okay, we know I don't need both machines.) An unexpected refund from Uncle Sam came in the mail, and I decided that the Keurig was mine. Oh, how I wish I'd bought this unit first.
1. The Keurig comes with 18 samples. The Tassimo comes with a brochure that shows you how to order free samples.
2. The Keurig is so easy to get started - easier than the Tassimo.
3. The Keurig doesn't keep dripping after the coffee is brewed. Unfortunately, the Tassimo does.
4. The Keurig brews wonderful tea - I got the lemon blueberry and it's scrumptuous. Tassimo doesn't have herbal teas.
5. The Tassimo water reservoir has a handle and is easier to carry and fill. The Keurig unit is a pain. I use a pitcher now to fill it.
6. The Keurig is a prettier machine. Cute little blue lights. The Keurig unit is bigger. Tassimo is more compact.
7. The Keurig has to warm for about 3 minutes before the first cup. The Tassimo has an instant on that requires no wait time.
8. The Keurig K-Cups are smaller to store. The Tassimo T-Discs are cumbersome. The Starbucks coffees come in a square cardboard box of four t-disks, with three cardboard packages per package. Lots of packaging.
9. The Keurig unit allows you to choose what size cup you want. The Tassimo reads the bar code of the disc and selects the appropriate cup size. I like to select my own size, so this is a pain. The Tassimo allows you to add more water to the cup, however, which the Keurig does not.
10. The Keurig unit does not come with a water filter. The Tassimo does. However, I have filtered water, so I don't use it.
Altogether, each unit has strengths and weaknesses. I really don't like the water reservoir on the Keurig. I don't like the wait time. But everything else is perfect or superlative. Get more detail about
Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System.