3. Summary
Tassimo Keurig
Cost of the Machine $70.00-$200.00 $170.00-$230.00
Serving Cost $0.56-$1.12 $0.40-$0.90
Serving Name T-Disk K-Cup
Flavours 25-40 250+
Brewing Options Brews your hot drink with
previously programmed
specifications, includes
dairy products
Allows you to customize
the way your hot drink is
brewed
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4. How They Work
Keurig Tassimo
• K-Cups are pre-packaged individual
servings of coffee grinds, loose tea, or hot
chocolate powder
•K-Cups are available in 6, 8, and 10 oz
•Option to brew for small or large cups
•Machine pokes a hole in the top and
bottom of the K-Cup and forces hot water
through it
•Uses a barcode system to brew
espressos, lattes, hot chocolate, tea,
coffee, and cappuccinos
•Machine reads the barcode on the pre-
packaged T-Disk, which tells it how to
brew the drink re: water temperature,
strength, and amount
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5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
System
System Pros Cons
Keurig • Contract with Starbucks
• More flavours and types of
hot drinks
• Option of being
environmentally friendly
• Servings are cheaper than
Tassimo
• Quick brew time
• Quiet
• Machine is more expensive
• K-Cups are a pain to recycle
Tassimo • Sophisticated brewing system
• Allows you to create
specialty beverages
• Machine is cheaper
• Servings are more expensive
• Not environmentally friendly
• No control over portion size
• Messy
• Takes longer to brew
• Loud
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6. A Third Option
Tassimo Keurig Y1 Francis, Francis
Cost of the Machine $70.00-$200.00 $170.00-$230.00 $289.00
Serving Cost $0.56-$1.12 $0.40-$0.90 $0.80-$1.00
Serving Name T-Disk K-Cup Iper Capsule
Flavours 25-40 250+ 4
Brewing Options Brews your hot drink with
previously programmed
specifications, includes
dairy products
Allows you to customize
the way your hot drink is
brewed
Specifically designed to
brew perfect espresso in
a way that is far superior
to Keurig and Tassimo.
Ideal for the true
espresso connoisseurs
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7. Conclusion
• When it comes down to it the Keurig is
superior to the Tassimo
• There are a variety of models to choose from
that suit your needs and budget, so you can
spend as little or as much as you please
• Keep that in mind the next time you’re in the
market for a new coffee machine.
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