Tassimo review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Tassimo suits anyone who wants a low outlay and a fixed pod routine rather than a full espresso setup. The pod line starts at €39.99 and tops out at €74.99, both well under the category medians, and the pod system is the whole format, with no grinder or boiler to weigh up.
Key facts
- Best for
- Buyers on a tight budget who want a simple pod machine with a long warranty and broad European availability.
- Reference models
- Happy, Finesse, My Way (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Entry price
- €39.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flagship price
- €74.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Pod system
- None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Capacity (l)
- 0.7 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- AT, CZ, DK, FR, DE, GR, IE, NO, PL, RO, SK, ES, SE, CH, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Machine types
- Pod
- Official website
- tassimo.ch
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price of €39.99 puts it among the cheapest machines on the coffee machine list, against a field median of €127.49.
- The flagship at €74.99 is a fraction of the €492.95 median, so a higher spec model stays affordable.
- A 2 years warranty is among the longer cover periods offered in this group.
- Machines run in Austria, CZ and DK, one of the widest market lists in the coffee machine ranking.
- Tassimo builds only pod machines, so the range stays tight and simple compared with the espresso, drip and grinder lines at GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so there is no phone or live chat route when a machine misbehaves.
- none means drinks come from TASSIMO pods alone, with no grounds option, while Philips offers bean to cup and espresso and GASTROBACK adds drip and grinder models.
- The pod format caps brewing at a 0.7-litre water tank, which needs regular refilling compared with the larger espresso machines at GASTROBACK.
- Entry price ranks 7 of 65 brands, so a cheaper entry point exists elsewhere in the category.
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want the smallest outlay and the shortest path from unboxing to a drink.
- People in the markets listed in Austria, CZ and DK who expect pod availability close to home.
- Anyone who prefers one pod format over choosing between espresso, drip and grinder setups.
Who should look elsewhere
- Drinkers who want to grind their own beans, where Philips and GASTROBACK fit better.
- Buyers who need phone or chat support, since contact runs through help centre.
- Households that want a tank large enough to skip refills, as 0.7 litres is short.
Plans and prices
Tassimo keeps the range deliberately tight. The cheapest machine is priced at €39.99 and the top of the line at €74.99, so moving from the entry model to the flagship barely moves the budget. Set against the coffee machine field, where entry prices run around a €127.49 median and flagship prices sit near €492.95, both figures sit close to the floor. That spread is the reason Tassimo scores well on cost: you pay for the pod format, not for a grinder or a boiler. There is no subscription or contract attached, so the outlay is the whole commitment.
Core features
The TASSIMO line is built around one brewing approach, so the feature set is short by design. The Happy, Finesse and My Way models named in Happy, Finesse, My Way cover the main use cases, and drinks are made from TASSIMO pods rather than loose coffee. The Happy carries a 0.7-litre water tank, which keeps the footprint small but means refilling between a few cups. Tassimo backs its machines with a 2 years warranty, and the pod system runs as a closed format, so the machine stays simple and the drink range is set by the pods you can buy.
The company behind it
Tassimo sits under Jacobs Douwe Egberts, listed in Jacobs Douwe Egberts, which gives the brand a large drinks company behind the machines. That matters for pod supply: the drinks come from the same parent that runs the wider portfolio, and the machines are sold across AT, CZ and DK in Europe. After sales, contact is centred on a help centre, with help centre the only channel listed. So help is documented and self serve, but there is no phone line or live chat in the mix.
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Where Tassimo is available
- Available
- Switzerland
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the cheapest Tassimo machine cost?+
The entry machine is priced at €39.99, and the flagship sits at €74.99. Both figures sit well under the coffee machine field medians of €127.49 for entry machines and €492.95 for flagships, which is why Tassimo ranks 7 of 65 on entry price.
What kinds of coffee machine does Tassimo make?+
Tassimo makes pod machines only, so the range centres on a single pod format. The listed models are Happy, Finesse, My Way, which cover the basic and mid range use cases. There is no grinder or espresso format here, which is the main difference from GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals.
Does the Tassimo machine work with loose coffee or pods?+
Drinks come from TASSIMO pods, with the pod system listed as none for loose coffee alternatives. That means the drink range depends on which pods are stocked near you. If you want to grind your own beans, a bean to cup machine such as the Philips range is a better fit.
How long is the warranty on Tassimo machines?+
Tassimo covers its machines for 2 years, which is a solid period for a small appliance. That sits alongside a 0.7-litre water tank on the Happy, so parts and servicing are straightforward even though the machine is compact.
Where can I buy Tassimo machines?+
Tassimo sells across AT, CZ and DK, covering much of Europe including Germany, France, Spain, the UK, Switzerland and the Nordic markets. Because pods and machines are sold in the same region, availability is tied to the market list. A buyer outside those countries would need to check local supply first.
How do I get help with a Tassimo machine?+
Support runs through help centre, so the help centre is the route for setup and troubleshooting. There is no phone or live chat listed, which matters if you would rather talk a problem through. The 2 years warranty still applies to eligible repairs during the cover period.
Who makes Tassimo machines?+
Tassimo is owned by Jacobs Douwe Egberts, a large drinks company, and the machines are built around its pod drinks. That parent connection is useful if you care about pod availability, since supply sits with the same group. The range itself is sold under the Tassimo name across AT, CZ and DK.
Is a Tassimo machine worth it against a cheap espresso machine?+
It depends on what you drink. A Tassimo machine keeps the price low at €39.99 and avoids the running cost of beans and grinding, but you are tied to pods. A GASTROBACK or Daewoo Electricals espresso machine costs more and gives you control over the coffee, plus a built in grinder on some models.
Sources
- tassimo.ch checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“FAQs”
- tassimo.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Austria, Germany, Switzerland German, United Kingdom”
- tassimo.com/de/maschinen checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Machine types, Entry price, Flagship price, Reference models
“2026 Jacobs Douwe Egberts”
- tassimo.com/de/p/happy-friendly-schwarz checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Capacity (l), Pod system, Warranty
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Pump pressure (bar), Built-in grinder, Milk system.
Other rankings
Tassimo
Buyers on a tight budget who want a simple pod machine with a long warranty and broad European availability.