Braun Tassimo TA 1400 Hot Beverage System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Braun
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $169.99
New (2) Used (3) from $90.00
Rating:  470 reviews
Sales Rank: 2054
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.6
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 16.5 x 11.6
MPN: TA1400
Model: Tassimo
UPC: 069055839560
EAN: 0069055839560
ASIN: B000A7W4YS
Release Date: October 6, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Hot-beverage system brews drinks at the touch of a button in about a minute | | • | Patented T-Disc system with barcode technology; customizable strength settings | | • | Beverages pour directly from T-Disc into cup; no measuring, no fuss, and virtually no cleanup | | • | Measures approximately 10 by 15 by 16 inches; 2-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Braun Tassimo TA1400 Features:- Silver/black
- Adjustable cup stand accommodates various cup sizes
- Drink types include: coffee, tea, espresso, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, and lattes
- One-button operation
- Extra large removable 68-ounce water tank
- Bar code technology
- Uses exclusive T-Discs
- Easy to clean: most of the movable parts are dishwasher-safe
- Dimensions: 11.9 in High x 11.1 in Wide x 12.2 in Deep
- Weight: 7.5 lbs
- This machine is not suitable for use above altitudes of 6,500 feet
- UL Approved
- 2 Years Limited Warranty
- The Braun Tassimo 1400 combines advanced technology with readily available, pre-measured "pods" for the perfect cup of:Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Hot Chocolate & Tea
Cup at a time:
This unique Tassimo machine produces one 11-oz. cup of delicious hot beverage at a time, brewing right into your mug. The entire process takes about a minute, and there is no wait time before brewing your next beverage. The large, removable water reservoir holds 68 ounces so there is no need to refill after every cup, and it includes a removable water filter for the freshest taste every time.
T-Discs:
It uses the exclusive Tassimo Discs, or T-Discs, to make espresso, filter coffee, cafT crema, tea, hot chocolate, and milk-based latte and cappuccino without the need for a complicated steam wand or frothing attachment. The T-Discs feature some of the world+s most celebrated brands, and each sealed T-Disc contains a precisely measured amount of coffee, tea, chocolate, or concentrated milk to consistently produce the best-tasting beverage. Included are one 18-serving package of Gevalia signature blend coffee and one 18-serving package of Twinings Earl Grey tea. Various other brands and flavors are sold separately.
Easy to use:
The adjustable cup pedestal allows you to brew into a demita
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| Customer Reviews: Read 465 more reviews...
Get the Bosch not the Braun system October 4, 2008
Shusaku Endo (Alexandria, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, I love the Tassimo system. Very easy to use and a broad range of choices as far as beverages. I just wish they gave you a true sampler pack, as there are a lot of different vendors and flavors within a brand.
I purchased a bunch of different discs and like the Gevalia Latte and Chai Latte. I would match the Chai Latte with anything out on the market, including Starbucks. Put some whipping creme on top, wonderful.
Ok, with that being said, get the BOSCH system from Tassimo, not this one. The BOSCH system is much quieter, much cleaner, not as messy and a lot easier to use. The BOSCH has a little handle on the water container and the lid doesn't fall into the container as easily. It also isn't as finicky as when you put the disc in and how long it takes to heat the water. Finally, the Bosch system is cleaner, as in it doesn't leak where the disc rests as does the Braun.
Did I mention get the Bosch and not this one?
The Bosch Tassimo system drink height adjustment is much better, too. The controls are easier to understand and use.
If I hadn't bought the second Bosch for my office, I would have been moderately happy with the Braun system. It brews a nice hot cup of coffee and/or tea. The flavor of the coffee and teas are quite good.
BRAUN PROS: Easy to use, like the filter, makes a nice hot cup of coffee.
BRAUN NEGATIVES: Lid on water container could be better, this one tends to easily slip into the container. Its kind of loud, Bosch is much quieter. The cup adjustment isn't very good, but you can remove it for taller cups. The button for heating and 'auto' mode is finicky. I've had to unplug it a couple of times so it resets properly. Probably my fault as I should read the instructios--but not a problem with the Bosch.
Comment: You really should try the different coffees and teas as they are different. I like Caribou Coffee, and thus a milder african blend. Gevalia is very good as well as the tea. The Maxwell house has more of a bite to it. My wife likes strong coffee and enjoyed the Seattle's Best.
As others have mentioned, the hot chocolate is like the cheap stuff you get at a highschool football game made with hot water. You can improve upon it by using a 'latte' or 'capuccino' disc. My kids, five year old daughter and nine year old son LOVE the hot chocolate. So, since its for them, I can't really complain. I only tasted it. You can also improve upon the hot chocolate by getting the whipping creme in a can and spraying a healthy layer on top. Actually, what wouldn't taste better with a lot of whipping creme on top. Anyway, hot chocolate is a huge success with the kids, but not me. I love the hot chai tea--did I mention that?
Finally, if you can, splurge on the cups and lids from Tassimo. Part of the coffee enjoyment is holding a warm cup of coffee in your hands--its tactile, too. So if you usually drink coffee from a coffee shop, you can simulate the feel of the cup by buying the cups and special lids from Tassimo. I found that this does help add to the feeling of enjoying a good cup of coffee. Also, if you're using a porcelain or other type of normal cup, its usually cool and will cool the coffee down as its poured into the cup--just something to think about.
So, thumbs up on the Tassimo system, just get the Bosch and not the Braun--hopefully I've made my point.
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 Very Good Product October 3, 2008
F. Brayton
We did a lot of research before making this purchase. We weighed all the pros and cons and selected the Braun Tassimo. We are very pleased with our purchase. It works exactly as advertised and produces a great beverage in a short time. Our only issue is the lack of availability of beverages at our local stores. Of course this is not an issue with the Tassimo itself but it is inconvenient to have to order online and pay shipping.
Love it! October 3, 2008
Amy M. Clark (Kalkaska, MI, USA)
I absolutely love my Tassimo! I have wanted one for years & was thrilled to find it on Amazon much cheaper than in the stores & delivered to my door only 4 days after I ordered it. Any true coffee lover would be very pleased with this product. I will also be a regular Amazon shopper.
COULDN"T LIVE WITHOUT IT! September 30, 2008
Albert Leightley
I love the Tassimo and would recommend it to anyone. I am the only coffee drinker in my home so this one serving at a time is perfect! My daughter goes ga-ga over the hot chocolate and when it comes to impressing dinner guests.... it works everytime! Cappichino anyone?
 Coffee is good - Customer service get D- September 6, 2008
Christopher Bellizzi (Fingerlakes NY)
I have had two of these machines. Coffee is good as we like the single serving and fresh taste.
First one lasted 1 yr 3 mo. Was asked to send back and was told 2 weeks for them to figure out what is wrong. Decided to buy another instead of not having coffee. Had this one 1 yr and breaks. Send back with above condition of 2 weeks and they will get back to us. 4 weeks go by no calls. Call customer service. No record of receiving it. Check UPS and package was sent. Call customer service for status and told they are looking into it and will call. 2 more weeks go by no call from service center. Call 5 days in a row bugging service center. Finally get call back telling us they found it can't fix and will send a machine within 2 weeks.
Must be "The checks in the mail" as 2 weeks has come and gone.
This one breaks and I'll be exploring another machine and it won't be a Tassimo.
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