Keurig K-Cup System vs. Tassimo System

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One of the most common questions we receive is a comparison of two major single serve brewing systems, Tassimo and Keurig.

Here are the key similarities:

1. Both units use a pressurized hot water delivery system that punctures the coffee vessel (k-cup or t-disc) and forces hot water through the vessel for delivery.
2. Both can brew coffee, tea and hot cocoa.

Here are the key differences:

Tassimo:

1. Uses a smart bar code reader to read the coded t-disc lid. Based on the product the Tassimo will adjust brew time, temperature and amount of water for an optimized drink.
2. Drink sizes are pre programmed for consistency and optimum drink.
3. Can brew authentic espresso.
4. Can brew authentic lattes and cappuccinos using the liquid milk t-disc and espresso t-disc.
5. Offers brands like: Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Gevalia, Maxwell House, Suchards Hot Cocoa, Mastro Lorenzo, Tazo Tea, Kenco, Nabob, Twinning's Tea.
6. Limited selection of flavored coffees.
7. Less than 75 products available currently.
8. Cost is roughly 60 – 90 cents per cup of coffee.

Keurig:

1. Uses multiple sensors to measure cups size as selected by the user to give the appropriate amount of water as desired. The Keurig relies on the user to determine the final brewed product, through K-Cup and drink size selection. Keurig offers some K-Cups that are "extra bold", which contain more coffee than a standard K-Cup for a stronger brew.
2. Based on the model the Keurig may have up to 4 cup size selections.
3. Offers Brands like: Caribou, Green Mountain, Diedrich, Gloria Jeans, Coffee People, Timothy's World, Tully's, Wolfgang Puck, Celestial Seasonings, Emeril's, Twinning's Tea.
4. Very large selection of flavored coffees.
5. Over 150 k-cups currently available.
6. Cost is roughly 45 – 50 cents per cup of coffee.

The bottom line...

Tassimo is a newer, more technologically advanced system that can brew more authentic drinks like espressos and lattes. However at this time, the systems and pods are a little more expensive and there are fewer choices. The Keurig system relies more on the coffee drinker to brew the perfect cup, but is less expensive and holds more options.

Over time we believe each single serve system will continue to evolve and improve the experiences of coffee drinkers everywhere.