BoschTassimo Joy TAS4502NGB Coffee Machine, 1300 Watt, Black, 1.4 Litre

OK, our faithful old Bosch Tassimo from around 2018 popped its clogs so, I had to replace it.That wasn't as easy as I'd have liked, as there are quite a few Models, many no longer the latest, or in stock, or being sold by Amazon as the Seller. So quite a few other Sellers selling off older Models.To try and save you this hassle, I am writing this to advise why I chose this Model, and then what my first impressions are.In a nutshell, it has a bigger 1.4 Litre Tank, which was the main decider, plus it's a current Model, and built with a combination of plastic and steel. There were less expensive units, but their Tanks were half the size, and the same as our old Tassimo.In the flesh it's slightly larger than our old Tassimo, which had failed as the Barcode Reader had contrived to get moisture inside of it, so was no longer able to reliably read Pod Barcodes.I have included a few images, showing both Old and New Tassimos, to show the size and Tank compartison.Main points to note are:Pod Mechanism requires a firm press to close, but test that without a Pod first, to see how it works. Basically, just make sure the Pod is properly aligned, and go for it.The area for cups narrows at the base, so large cups only fit when the drainer stand is fitted, so not a problem unless you have large tall cups.The BRITA Filter Unit is an insert into the main Tank, so a Tank within the main Tank, so this can all be removed. You do NOT need to use this. I took ours out.A BOSCH Blender Container fits perfectly with the Drainer Stand removed, so ideal if making Bulletproof Coffee with Butter (we went Carnivore a couple of years ago)!The Hot Water Pod is different to the older Model, as the Barcode Reader is at the front on the new Tassimo whereas it's on the side on the old one, so no need to keep the old Hot Water Pod, as it's no use.The Water Tank goes in and out better than on the old Tassimo, albeit it is at the rear, so you may need to consider that depending on where you will be using it. You will need easy access to the rear for example.Seems to make coffee as well as the older one so, I'm happy with that.The bigger Water Tank is definitely a huge improvement. So it looks like a good investment, and even better if you can buy it on a Deal Day.

Great value and quality

Weight isn’t that heavy value for money

i thought it self cleaned itself but maybe not, still a great coffee machine was a gift for my dad

I’ve only got this today and it’s defiantly better than my last one . The drinks taste so much nicer and the water comes out of the machine lot quicker . Happy with this product I buy again . It does take a Brittany water filter but the water taste is much better . 🙂

Love this I can now have a nice hot chocolate when ever I want and just like the ones you go pay a fortune for. Hubby likes coffee so his happy to be having a nice cup of coffee without having to go out. We will be happy saving money now.

It's foolproof so it's difficult to see how anybody can leave a 1 Star review for this excellent machine. I rarely waste money in coffee shops where the prices are ridiculous but this machine makes coffee that is on a par with the best of them. We mostly buy the Americano and Colombian pods but there are more than 70 varieties to choose from. I looked at all the Tassimo Joy machines and I think we chose the best of them although I'm sure that, being Bosch, they are all very good.

It was better value to replace unit than get a new water seal for leaking reservoir, given age of my machine; which is crazy in this day-and-age;. The water filter cuts down reservoir volume and impacts on to-be-delivered volume. I’ve removed it. However, good value; although there’s been a price increase since I bought it.