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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Feb 4, 2011 6:21 PM
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> The Tassimo feels like it was made just for people
> like me who used to buy Starbucks Lattes at the
> drive-thru Starbucks at $4 a drink four or five days
> a week. I've definitely saved money over the years
> using my Tassimo. It's very rare that I even
> frequent Starbucks anymore because of my Tassimo
> machine.
I agree with you. However I'm afraid that in a few months, we may learn that we'll have to go back to our favorite SBux drinking ground. Unless of course something gets worked out.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Feb 4, 2011 3:53 PM
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Rebecca, so you don't want to share your T-discs with your co-workers??? Can't say that I blame you, ha ha!!!
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Feb 4, 2011 3:28 PM
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I have both the Keurig and the Tassimo. I have the Tassimo for home and the other for work, I have the reusable K-cup for my Keurig and it works reasonably well, I think it wastes more coffee as, like the other poster says, it doesn't get all the grounds wet. I bought the reusable K cup because I was worried about adding more to the garbage dump. I am happier with my Tassimo since recycling is as easy as tearing off the aluminum tops and putting in with my commingle recycling. As far as price per cup, they are both less expensive then the coffee shop and even though the Tassimo is pricier than the Keurig per cup, I enjoy the versatility and superior quality of my Tassimo....that is why I keep it at home, he he. I sure would like to see a reusable t disc that would deliver the same quality.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 10, 2010 2:39 PM
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> The Tassimo feels like it was made just for people
> like me who used to buy Starbucks Lattes at the
> drive-thru Starbucks at $4 a drink four or five days
> a week. I've definitely saved money over the years
> using my Tassimo. It's very rare that I even
> frequent Starbucks anymore because of my Tassimo
> machine.
I agree! :D
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 10, 2010 1:02 PM
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The Keurig was never a consideration for me as I make only cappuccinos and lattes with my Tassimo machine, which you cannot do with the Keurig. The only time that a regular coffee t-disc is used on my Tassimo is when my dad is in town visiting and I keep some Maxwell House regular morning blend t-discs for his use when he visits.
The Tassimo feels like it was made just for people like me who used to buy Starbucks Lattes at the drive-thru Starbucks at $4 a drink four or five days a week. I've definitely saved money over the years using my Tassimo. It's very rare that I even frequent Starbucks anymore because of my Tassimo machine.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 7, 2010 11:36 PM
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I don't think anyone, myself or anyone else that has posted about this, has tried to trivialize anything. I do understand that customer wants should play into decisions companies make. I was merely offering my own opinion, as a coffee drinker and not as a moderator, on why I feel reusable discs are not for me, or for single-serve coffee makers for that matter.
This is a friendly conversation and a friendly debate and I hope my Host tag hasn't put a perceived spin on my own input that I didn't mean to include.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 7, 2010 5:36 AM
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The point has always been taken by our ardent customers, even when switching over, that the Tassimo is by far superior to Keurig. That point is mote. I don't think any of us are asking for a wall of T-disks like Keurig has. Instead many of us have just asked for a few more introduction of T-disks to choose from in "top-notched" quality coffees to truly keep with the elegant boutique analogy. I do not think of MW or G in that category ; ) Starbucks fits, so why not expand with a few more offerings of SBs then. Kimodo Dragon, Nicaragua Caucasia, Cafe Estima..... I could go on and on. We've expressed this many times, and I've pointed out those coffees in previous messages. SB also carries teas and a host of Decaf coffees. I'm not a Decaf fan, but for those who are, Tassimo is not responding to those customers very well. So it then comes down to Ok, the what we would like to see next falls back down the stairs from the higher ups, then how about a refillable disk to accomodate our preference for coffees? I really don't think any of us are asking to compete with Keurig, just to give us a wider choice in coffees and more availability and those requests should not be trivialized.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 6, 2010 8:58 PM
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I do want to try and make a point here about single-serve coffee machines from what I have gleaned over the years:
The reason they exist is to offer a huge savings in cost over buying the same coffees in a speciality coffee shop. Both machines do this admirably, but only the Tassimo (as far as I know) actually offers the more expensive speciality coffees like lattes and cappuccinos (if Keurig has started doing this, I apologize).
Neither machine exists to try to be a competition in savings over a regular coffee pot or press, in my opinion. And to be brutally honest, neither machine can compete in convenience or "greenness" over a programmable 5-cup coffee machine that you can get for $20 at the local big box store.
You can put coffee into a metal mesh filter and into the machine, set it to already be ready for you when you wake in the morning, and there is no dealing with pods or discs or even waiting one minute - it's just there and ready for you.
Two of the fives cups fits rather nicely in a large coffee mug that you can drink while getting ready in the morning, and the other three cups of coffee can fit in a large travel mug to take with you. No brewing multiple pods or discs to get more than one cup of coffee, but no waste compared to brewing in a larger coffee pot.
Cleanup is easier too... just toss the metal coffee filter in the dishwasher or rinse it in the sink and done.
I think this kind of debate is fascinating and do think it would be interesting to see a resuable T-disc, but I don't think it's the point of Tassimos (or Keurigs).
I will add one more thing, though. From all the offerings Keurig has, as well as with the reusable pod,, I do think that maybe they are trying to reach into the coffee maker market and take some business away. But when you can spend $20 on a good coffee pot and spend less time in the morning getting your coffee ready, with less fuss, it seems to me that the Keurig is just a very expensive, very time-consuming coffee pot and not a boutique, speciality purveyor of fine blends only (usually) available in a more expensive form in a coffee shop.
Not to try and stir a hornet's nest with Keurig users, these are only my opinions and not reflective of Tassimo, but this is why I will never own a Keurig machine... Tassimo is for my special coffees, the coffee maker is for my every day jolts of caffeine.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 5, 2010 3:45 PM
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Decaf hu? ok......
Hey that's cool that you put that much time and energy into getting the perfect cup, but I think your missing the point of the single serve. That's exactly why I wouldn't use a refillable cup or disc. If I am going to grind beans and measure out... I am going to throw them in my french press and really enjoy my cup. Some water in an electric kettle takes about 1 min to boil, and another few minutes to brew in the press. Your looking at the same time frame, and about the same amount of work. I have used the "My K-Cup" played with the grinds and amounts of beans and I still think its a waste. Cool that you got it to work, and you enjoy it.. but most people I know are not happy with the results.
I would try the Tassimo disc if they came out with one, just out of curiosity. I would also think that it would be superior to the my k-cup. Either way, I am not against it, I just don't think it's something that would make me enjoy my Tassimo any more. Yes I agree that the cost factor would be a fraction of the pre-filled T-disc, but honestly that's not a factor for me. I feel it's all priced reasonably and saving a few $ a month isn't really in my interest.
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> You need to hit the decaf a bit.
>
> TO answer your first question; yes I use the Keurig
> "My K-cup" every single day. I have done this over
> the last two years of owning my Keurig. It was the
> final selling point and the reason I chose the Keurig
> over the Tassimo.
>
> I researched both machines until my eyes were crossed
> and the results were nearly a dead tie. The Tassimo
> was my favorite for the fact that I could get
> Starbucks brand coffee and I could make an espresso
> with crema (sort of). One of the pre-requisites to my
> purchase of any machine was the ability for my travel
> mug to fit under the brew nozzle. It is a tall cup,
> but keeps my coffee hot for 4-5 hours, so I was not
> about to give it up. Unfortunately, it fit perfectly
> under both machines, so I was back to square one for
> comparison.
>
> In weighing the costs of long-term operation, the
> Keurig ended up being the clear winner with the "My
> K-cup" accessory. The average K-cup costs anywhere
> from 35 cents each to 50 cents depending on what
> deals can be found locally and through the interwebs.
> Tassimo's pods are similar in price albeit a bit
> cheaper if bought online. Both are difficult to find
> in local markets and choice is very limited. Bed,
> Bath and Beyond seems to offer the widest variety of
> pods and cups for about 50 cents per serving.
>
> Now, when you break down the cost of using the "My
> K-cup" accessory, the real savings appears. I buy my
> coffee through the local co-op at about $9.00/pound
> for whole bean. The quality of roast is second to
> none and all the beans are roasted locally for even
> more freshness. I grind my own in a Cuisinart burr
> grinder and had to experiment to find just the right
> grind for strength in the re-usable k-cup. Perfect
> water is the second necessary ingredient and, since I
> am on a deep well in the country, I use a reverse
> osmosis filtration system under the house for the
> coffee water and ice maker (more cost savings over
> purchasing filtered water from the market). Since
> coffee only has two ingredients, it is extremely
> important that both are as high in quality as
> financially able.
>
> The Keurig offers three cup sizes to choose from when
> brewing. Each cup size determines the amount of water
> used to brew. I use the smallest (6oz) setting and
> use two tablespoons per cup. I made my own knock box
> out of a crutch handle (removed the rubber grip) and
> a stainless steel kitchen container found at a
> Goodwill store. As soon as one cup is finished, I
> remove the basket filter, knock the grounds into the
> box and refill with fresh grounds for the second and
> third cups. Altogether, I brew 18-20 ounces of
> perfect strength coffee into my travel mug within
> three minutes and I'm out the door. When you figure
> up the cost, I am spending about 10 cents per cup of
> coffee that is brewed exactly to my specifications
> for less than I would spend on one pod or k-cup that
> is pre-manufactured. Bonus that I don't have to
> continuously throw away plastics into the garbage and
> my used grounds are perfect for the compost bin.
>
> So, in closing, if Tassimo were to come out with a
> re-usable pod, I would purchase one immediately.
> Until they create such an accessory, I will continue
> to brew my morning java just as I always have.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 5, 2010 9:03 AM
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> Has anyone wanting a reusable disc actually used the
> one from Keurig (in a Keurig machine )? It's
> horrible! Not only is it a PITA to clean after, but
> the brew is super weak! half of the coffee doesn’t
> even get wet. It's a horrible design and just doesn't
> work. I kept my coffee pot, and french press. If I
> want to use non T-discs, I'll brew it like that. not
> a big deal. Part of the reason i got a Tassimo was
> for the "one cup and run" I need in the AM.
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> With the amount of T-disc users world wide, I don't
> really think were making much of a global impact if
> your not recycling them. If you can and it makes you
> feel better, cool. Mine go in the trash can, the city
> sorts trash from recycle for us anyways. Aluminum may
> be a thought, but could you imagine touching one of
> those after you brew from it? ouch! the plastic is
> pretty hot. Convenience over "green" was the reason I
> bought this machine. My contribution to going green
> is driving my 41 year old truck, I consider it
> recycling! It gets 10mpg and it "eat the gas your
> hybrid saves", but its not wasting away in a landfill!
You need to hit the decaf a bit.
TO answer your first question; yes I use the Keurig "My K-cup" every single day. I have done this over the last two years of owning my Keurig. It was the final selling point and the reason I chose the Keurig over the Tassimo.
I researched both machines until my eyes were crossed and the results were nearly a dead tie. The Tassimo was my favorite for the fact that I could get Starbucks brand coffee and I could make an espresso with crema (sort of). One of the pre-requisites to my purchase of any machine was the ability for my travel mug to fit under the brew nozzle. It is a tall cup, but keeps my coffee hot for 4-5 hours, so I was not about to give it up. Unfortunately, it fit perfectly under both machines, so I was back to square one for comparison.
In weighing the costs of long-term operation, the Keurig ended up being the clear winner with the "My K-cup" accessory. The average K-cup costs anywhere from 35 cents each to 50 cents depending on what deals can be found locally and through the interwebs. Tassimo's pods are similar in price albeit a bit cheaper if bought online. Both are difficult to find in local markets and choice is very limited. Bed, Bath and Beyond seems to offer the widest variety of pods and cups for about 50 cents per serving.
Now, when you break down the cost of using the "My K-cup" accessory, the real savings appears. I buy my coffee through the local co-op at about $9.00/pound for whole bean. The quality of roast is second to none and all the beans are roasted locally for even more freshness. I grind my own in a Cuisinart burr grinder and had to experiment to find just the right grind for strength in the re-usable k-cup. Perfect water is the second necessary ingredient and, since I am on a deep well in the country, I use a reverse osmosis filtration system under the house for the coffee water and ice maker (more cost savings over purchasing filtered water from the market). Since coffee only has two ingredients, it is extremely important that both are as high in quality as financially able.
The Keurig offers three cup sizes to choose from when brewing. Each cup size determines the amount of water used to brew. I use the smallest (6oz) setting and use two tablespoons per cup. I made my own knock box out of a crutch handle (removed the rubber grip) and a stainless steel kitchen container found at a Goodwill store. As soon as one cup is finished, I remove the basket filter, knock the grounds into the box and refill with fresh grounds for the second and third cups. Altogether, I brew 18-20 ounces of perfect strength coffee into my travel mug within three minutes and I'm out the door. When you figure up the cost, I am spending about 10 cents per cup of coffee that is brewed exactly to my specifications for less than I would spend on one pod or k-cup that is pre-manufactured. Bonus that I don't have to continuously throw away plastics into the garbage and my used grounds are perfect for the compost bin.
So, in closing, if Tassimo were to come out with a re-usable pod, I would purchase one immediately. Until they create such an accessory, I will continue to brew my morning java just as I always have.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 4, 2010 9:17 PM
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> 'Greener' than a Reusable T Disk might be some type
> of a coffee press that you can get at some coffee
> stores.
Mmm.. coffee press coffee.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 3, 2010 8:24 PM
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'Greener' than a Reusable T Disk might be some type of a coffee press that you can get at some coffee stores.
It makes one cup at a time;
It is reusable;
Time management factor would still be fast, too. The only advantage I can see in a machine is the 'automatic' aspect of it. I have recently heard that using the microwave to heat things and thus exciting their atoms could be less than healthful, ...
I like the machine because it 'automatically' measures the water, too.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 1, 2010 9:53 AM
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Good points all, Becca. Thanks, we'll pass along your comments.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 1, 2010 5:01 AM
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That's the real neat thing about having a refillable T-disc. First, if its made by Bosch it would definitely surpass the My K-cup in quality just as the Tassimo machine does. What a selling point Tassimo; 2. I know many people who do use their refillable K-cup, and having recently tried coffee made from a refillable K-cup, this coffee was excellent. Perhaps its the grind of the coffee and also the quality of the coffee that made the difference. 3. I don't mind at all having to clean a disk. I have to clean the filter in my large grind and brew when I make myself a cup of good quality coffee that can't be used in Tassimo anyway. So no problem. The greatest benefit of all, would be to having the option available for those of us who want a refillable disk. If someone doesn't want it, they don't have to buy it or complain about it; for those of us who would love a refillable T-disk, and reading reviews from many sites not only here, that long held request would finally be profitable for Tassimo and keep a good percentage of us real happy.
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Re: How about a Reusable T Disc
Oct 1, 2010 12:02 AM
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> Has anyone wanting a reusable disc actually used the
> one from Keurig (in a Keurig machine )? It's
> horrible! Not only is it a PITA to clean after, but
> the brew is super weak! half of the coffee doesn’t
> even get wet. It's a horrible design and just doesn't
> work. I kept my coffee pot, and french press. If I
> want to use non T-discs, I'll brew it like that. not
> a big deal. Part of the reason i got a Tassimo was
> for the "one cup and run" I need in the AM.
>
> With the amount of T-disc users world wide, I don't
> really think were making much of a global impact if
> your not recycling them. If you can and it makes you
> feel better, cool. Mine go in the trash can, the city
> sorts trash from recycle for us anyways. Aluminum may
> be a thought, but could you imagine touching one of
> those after you brew from it? ouch! the plastic is
> pretty hot. Convenience over "green" was the reason I
> bought this machine. My contribution to going green
> is driving my 41 year old truck, I consider it
> recycling! It gets 10mpg and it "eat the gas your
> hybrid saves", but its not wasting away in a landfill!
My cousin has a Keurig and the refillable K-cup. After the first couple of weeks, she never used it again, finding it easier to just fill a small coffee pot for coffees she wanted that weren't in their pods.
I can understand people's desire for the refillable discs, but I really believe that many people will stop using them after the novelty wears off (if Tassimo ever offered them).
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