Two models competing in Pod-based coffee machine market-Bosch Tassimo and Nespresso Pixie

There are two models of the increasingly popular pod-based espresso machines, which seems to be taking over the marketplace currently. One is the German Bosch Tassimo from producers and the other is Pixie by Nespresso. What are the features which may guide you to select one on top of each other?

In the beginning, let us put these machines in context. Mode of operation of a standard espresso machine is straightforward-finmales beans, fill in the holder and timestamp down reasons and then put holder in the machine. The machine forces then water at pressure through the reasons to give you your cup of espresso. A bean to cup machine automates the process-it is the prayers for you, measures out the correct quantity for the holder and pumps heated water through.


You get true espresso, but a lot of individuals find trying to keep engines clean is a problem-but it has to be done. This may prove to be a significant home budget.

A pod machine takes away this problem. You buy pods ready-ground coffee-prepacked in exactly the appropriate quantities. Pod coffee set into the machine, which do not rest, pump hot water through the pod and into your cup. When you're done eject pod. There is no holder to empty and clean and no coffee washed out of the pipes-only water. There are additional points are voting for?

* Choice of mixtures and varieties of coffee are very broad

* Because the area is so large, you can pick a different mix for each Cup you make.

Both the Bosch Tassimo and Nespresso Pixie has all these advantages, of course, so why would you choose one on top of each other?

Bosch Tassimo

Tassimo has several things going for it over Pixie:-

* You can choose the features that fit your budget, as there are a number of models in the range

* You can glue with household-named manufacturers of a wide range of available pods. Tea and chocolate offered too-it is more a beverage system than a simple coffee machine.

* Intelligent bar codes on the pods should be read by the device to the perfect BREW.

* Water tank is a very good size-1.5 to 1.7 litres

Nespresso Pixie

What about Pixie?

* Very small footprint on the top, work

* It can make real espresso coffee-Tassimo uses additives to get a crema

* Advanced design

* Operation is simplicity itself

* High quality construction

The choice is, as usual, individual. The basic Tassimo models come in around half the cost of a Pixie; the higher models are approximately the same. But what swings it for me is that Pixie produces genuine espresso-surely the most significant factor.

Stephen Bailey is an avid cook and thoroughly contibutes to online product review and information sites.

This article about Nespresso Pixie and Bosch Tassimo file systems is one of many articles on kitchen machinery and equipment, which he has researched and written to Tern cuisine reviews.