Low Price Tchibo Single Serve Coffee Maker - Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine - Built-in Grinder, No Coffee Pods Needed - Comes with 17.6 Ounce Bag of Feine Milde Whole Beans
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andrew oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars The details that I wanted to know - hopefully this helps you!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
Size: Machine + 2 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
Love this machine. Hopefully, these are the missing details you need - I was concerned about the answers to these questions, but, with the exception of the small water tank, I am very, very happy
Disclaimer: I only wanted a machine that made coffee without the waste of pods, not espresso.
1. Height: Yes, at 12.4 inches in height, it will probably fit under your kitchen cabinets. However, the absolute minimum you’ll need is just over 20 inches (and you’ll have to be extremely dexterous). Ideally you’d want 22 inches or more, because you will need to take the water tank out often (see pics). So either you need a spot with no cabinets, or, as another reviewer pointed out, you can buy the “Nifty medium appliance rolling tray”. This device allows you to slide the unit out very easily (by pressing down the button of the tray) to refill the water tank (which you will need to do often if you are buying this for “large coffee”). The nifty’s button gets covered by the drip tray of the Tchibo: voila! If you’re overly concerned with looks, then this tray may not be for you, but i definitely lean towards being an aesthete, and it looks fine to me (though i have just ordered the pure black one as the silver of the tray vs the chrome of the Tchibo is a bit bothersome!). I would not recommend buying this machine if you’re going to be bothered by the looks of the nifty tray AND you have to have it under a cabinet because, well, see #3. See photos for tank extraction and nifty appliance tray
2. Coffee size. I like my coffee black and want it to fill a regular mug, so I was wondering whether 8oz was enough liquid. At the end of the day, the size is just fine for a regular mug - I don’t feel as though I’m being short-changed
3. Water tank. This is laughably small and the most problematic issue. As above, I only use this machine for 8oz coffees. You could probably make three 8oz cups on one tank IF you make them all in a row. If you don’t, then the machine will send some water through for a self-clean after it has shut off after a few minutes. In this case, you can only make two 8oz cups before refilling, and, as others have pointed out, the machine will just stop midway. Why they include an optional expansion compartment for more coffee beans when the water tank makes less than 3 cups is one of life’s mysteries.
For me, neither 1, nor 3, are problems. If you are ok with the looks of the nifty rolling tray (and presumably there are better lookers out there too), and you only make a couple of cups a day, then it is no problem to slide out the unit nightly to refill the water tank (obviously, if you’re an espresso drinker then the water will last a lot longer).
What does the coffee taste like? It’s absolutely brilliant. Foam, and everything. All-in-all there are a few foibles, but as I wrote at the start, I am very, very happy!
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D. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly AMAZING!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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Waited a while before leaving this review - I am in love with this machine since day one and it’s probably one of best purchases I’ve made last year! My previous machine was painful - cleaning all the time, grinder issues, too bulky so I was looking for something that can do bean to coffee without being frustrated every morning. My biggest issue was making one cup and needing to clean the whole machine - that’s just not ok. Glad I’ve got this machine - sooo easy to use and no cleaning for days! Now instead of making one big cup to last me whole day I can make 2-3 fresh cups of coffee or espresso through the day! Yum! Buttons responsive, machine will tell you when to refill it but even if you run out of water it will tell you to refill it and it will finish making the cup of coffee - smart! Coffee and taste - nice and dark (I use “extra grinds” function since I love my coffee as dark as it can be) all previous machines made really weak coffee that tasted like gas station coffee… finally I found something that makes very tasty and decent cup of coffee! If you like coffee lighter then regular cup function probably will be enough. Cleaning is soooooo easy - machine will tell you when to empty grinds container (usually after a few days) - quick rinse and dry and you are ready to go. I read reviews about issues of sliding machine on the counter to fill water container - SUPER EASY FIX - just get those felt furniture pads tHat you’d put on the bottom of chair legs and put it to the bottom of the machine and drip container and it will slide like a butter on your counter - no need for any bulky sliding shelfs - see the picture I’ve added. Machine fits under counter easily, very nice and compact, I actually didn’t use bean extender since I’m still trying out different kinds of coffee beans. Some complained about machine being too loud - not an issue I’m experiencing, coffee grinder only runs for several seconds and it sounds just like any other coffee grinder but in my experience I think it’s actually quieter than handheld grinders. Price - I was comparing this machine to two more ($800 dollar one and $2500) and personally after reading other reviews I picked this machine because reviewers mentioned “weak” coffee on other machines. I think this price is too cheap for what this machine does so it definitely feels like a bargain for sure - while I hoped for that I didn’t actually expect this machine be so good. Zero regrets and plenty of happiness so far - I think coffee taste and ease of cleaning are my top two favorites.
The only negative is not exactly about machine but their coffee - their coffee is ok, not my favorite, my German friend said that Tchibo is a “value” brand in Germany and yea, their coffee beans sort of taste like it but machine is definitely well designed and made. Strong buy!
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Linda Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Unit
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Size: Machine + 2 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
I have had several brands of automatic expresso machines over the years, but this one really inspired me to share this review. Simple, well designed, excellent unit for the price and makes outstanding coffee. It is a German product as posted. If your thinking of the advantages of having an automatic unit this will not disappoint.
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Shinny
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended it! Love it ❤️ ☕️
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Size: Machine + 2 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
I enjoy using this coffee maker. It is made with high-quality materials and is easy to operate without making much noise. The size is just right, and the grinding function works well. Cleaning is also easy, as you only need to clean the brewing unit once a week. I previously owned a Nespresso machine, which I also liked, but I prefer to use bean-to-brew coffee to avoid using aluminum pods. Before purchasing this machine, I was concerned about its performance, but after reading reviews, I realized that cleaning the brewing unit is important and it's easy to keep the machine in good condition.
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John Greene
5.0 out of 5 stars The coffee maker of my dreams!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
Size: Machine + 3 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
This little coffee maker is everything I dreamed of! It makes the best cup of coffee....beans to cup....in just a few minutes! From Espresso to an Americano....and everything in between!!! PLUS....it has a small footprint and is super easy to clean! What else could you want???!!! Worth every penny!
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patty
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible coffee maker!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
Size: Espresso MachineVerified Purchase
I absolutely love this machine! And I am a picky "foodie" person. I have had 2 DeLonghi machines, and 1 Gaggia one, each to the tune of $3,000.00, and this machine makes better coffee than any of them at a fraction of the price. Those machines need to be sent out to be repaired and shipping is not cheap. Keurig or any other pod coffee machines are simply unacceptable to me, since the coffee is not freshly ground. That doesn't even taste like coffee to me!
I LOVE the espresso this machine makes...it has the nicest foam I have ever seen from ANY machine! I use La Colombe "Corsica" or "Nizza" coffee and the taste is amazing.
-The machine is small and takes up minimal room.
-The coffee bean holder is a great size and can be adjusted to hold more beans vs. less.
-The water tank holds the same amount of water that my other machines have held, which is of course, never big enough! But I refill it each morning when I turn it off, so that it is ready for the next day.
-We get (4-5) 8-10oz. cups per tank.
-The already brewed "grounds container" seems to hold more than my previous machines, before it needs to be emptied.
- I love the magnetic tray that you set the coffee cup on. You can completely remove it to place larger cups underneath the spout.
-The spout easily lowers for espressos and raises for larger cups.
-It may not have all the the bells and whistle accessories, like the milk container and frothing attachments but they are a pain to use and clean up anyway.
When I make cappuccinos or lattes, I heat the milk in the microwave, then whip it with my Aerolatte wand and add the shot of espresso. Delicious and better than any machine could do!
I saw someone complain about not having enough head room when removing the tank when there are cabinets above it. This is true, but I solved that problem by buying one of those appliance gliding trays that fits nicely under it and you just squeeze the buttons to pull it out and then again to push it back. Works great!
Bottom Line: If you are looking for a "simple to use" machine, that makes delicious espressos and Americano brewed coffees, you simply cannot go wrong with this machine! It is easy to understand and program. My husband had NO problem using and troubleshooting it, which is unusual! Love, love, love this machine!
P.S. I kept the box for a month before throwing it out, in the event I didn't like it. At first, it seemed a little cheaper quality than I am used to, since it was so lightweight and was so basic. My other machines are all stainless steel, hence, one of the reasons they cost so much. But I must say that I have had it for almost 3 months and it has held up well and is not fragile at all with normal careful use. It's a keeper!
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Lifeon2wheels
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coffee, well made, no plastic waste!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021
Size: Espresso MachineVerified Purchase
Update! After 90 days of life with this machine, I absolutely love it. I've already saved half the cost of the new machine by not buying Nespresso capsules and the coffee is excellent. Highly recommended. Read on for my entire review and please click the "helpful" button if it helps you.
30 days of Life with a Tchibo Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine
Pros:
• Nice looking.
• Very easy to use.
• Feels and seems very well made.
• Creates excellent coffee smells when brewing.
• Has a cool light that illuminates your coffee cup while brewing.
• Makes a very flavorful espresso or cup of coffee with a nice amount of crema on top.
• The coffee is hot, hot enough for me anyway. I don’t need or like very hot coffee, and often let mine sit to cool or, if I’m in a hurry, even drop an ice cube in it to cool it off (sacrilege for many, I know). When placed in a travel mug, the coffee remains very hot for several hours.
• Bean hopper holds a large amount of beans, especially with the extension piece.
• Bean hopper is nicely sealed to keep beans fresh.
• Controls are nicely illuminated, are clear to use, and consist of a lit area to push like a touch screen phone computer screen. This makes the buttons super easy to “push.”
• Tray that holds spent grinds and excess water is easy to remove, clean, and reinstall.
• Brew unit is easily accessible from the side and easy to remove, clean, and reinstall.
• Water container is easy to remove, refill, and reinstall.
• The height adjustable brew nozzle is a nice feature that moves in its up and down travel with a feeling of high quality.
Cons:
• As many have said, water container is a bit on the small side and needs to be filled often if you are making coffee. Espresso drinkers won’t have as much of an issue, but I end up filling my water container after every use when making coffee.
• Machine is too tall to remove and refill the water container if there are cabinets above the machine. Machine must be moved forward of cabinets to remove water container, refill, and reinstall. I placed the machine on a large trivet with sliding felt pads mounted underneath it which makes things much easier to move around and I highly recommend that approach.
• The machine is a bit heavy (not a bad thing as it indicates it is well made in my book), but it makes it more difficult to slide it in and out from below cabinets.
• If water runs out during brewing or when warming up at first start, and water is re-filled, one must be ready for the machine to continue immediately…this is challenging since when I slide the machine forward to refill the machine, it is on the edge of my counter and there is not room to place a cup. A way around this is to slide the machine sideways while refilling (which is easier for me on the felt bottomed trivet I describe just above). While the instructions specifically say not to do this, another way around this problem is to refill the water container by pouring (just enough) water to finish the brewing process directly into the container without taking it out – again, not easy unless one moves the unit forward of the cabinets above.
• Crema could be a bit thicker and a little more flavorful (again, compared to the Nespresso Intenso), but this could also be a function of the beans chosen.
• Grind setting can only be adjusted when the grinder is running. This isn’t a terrible problem for me since I have set it on the finest setting and haven’t changed it since because I like a strong brew. However, if different people are using the machine in the same household and each prefers a different strength brew, it is something to keep in mind.
• Oily or flavored beans with a coating cannot be used or it will damage the grinder. I prefer non-flavored beans so this isn’t a big deal for me. I’ve also not had a problem finding “dryer” beans (the Tchibo coffees work well, and Peet’s “Major Dickason’s” is also purported to work well though I haven’t tried it yet).
• It’s not quiet. I don’t find this to be a problem, and I kind of like the sounds it makes. It crunches the beans and makes a whirring sound which is probably the brew unit moving along its track. Just keep in mind that if your significant other is sleeping, that person will likely be awakened.
Things to keep in mind:
• As I mentioned above, the buttons are super light and easy to touch. This is a nice feature, but they are easy to hit inadvertently when load the bean hopper or even if one brushes the “buttons” by accident. I have adopted the approach of turning off the machine when re-loading the hopper.
• I plan on running a descaling cycle monthly using an espresso machine specific de-scaler (as opposed to vinegar). I only say this because I think with any higher pressure machine, de-scaling is important to maintain the machine. I have run the de-scaling cycle once during this review time and it is simple to follow the directions in the manual.
My background – I’ve tried many ways to brew coffee including: drip, Nespresso, Keurig, percolated, a “true” espresso machine, stove-top espresso machine, pour-over, cold-brew, and French press. I prefer a very strong coffee, but do not like bitterness.
I used my Nespresso for more “special” occasions (mostly weekends) and liked the coffee it makes. My favorite flavor capsule was Intenso, and I also liked the Stormio and Odacio flavors but not as much. I never liked the capsule approach as think it’s wasteful and has too much of an impact on the environment. While I applaud that Nespresso minimizes the impact of the capsule approach by providing free recycling bags which saves the aluminum and composts the coffee, I think that process creates a large carbon footprint. The final straw for me though was the machines don’t last. My first one died within a year. Nespresso was great in replacing it for me. The second one died after about two years, and Nespresso repaired it for me free of charge. I don’t use the machine enough to have it die so soon – at the most 100 cycles per year. Nespresso has great customer service, but when I saw the Tchibo, I found it very appealing because it doesn’t use capsules.
My opinion on the other methods is as follows. It’s not even worth talking much about Keurig in my humble opinion. The plastic waste is inexcusable and the coffee it makes is simply not good – it’s better than instant, which isn’t saying much. I love pour-over coffee, but it’s a fair amount of work and I just don’t want to spend the time in the morning, especially during the week when running off to work. French press is a bit too much work too, and I don’t have a grinder which is needed to be able to make a course grind to effectively use a French press. Percolated coffee is too much effort too. Ditto for a true espresso machine and stove-top espresso machine. Drip coffee is a nice staple, but it’s not “special” in that it doesn’t create crema and it can be bitter depending on the beans used. I love my cold brewer for the summer (a simple filter inside of a mason jar), but when it gets cold outside, I want a hot coffee.
Beans used: Tchibo Classic Blend – using these beans, the coffee is flavorful and pleasant, but even in the finest settings with the boost function, I long for a bit more punch. My old Nespresso machine when using Intenso made a stronger cup, but it was also more bitter, so there is a trade-off. I would liken the Classic Blend in the Tchibo to the Stormio or Odacio Nespresso Capsules. I’ve also tried the Tchibo Röstmeister beans which are a dark roast and they yield a lot stronger flavor which is more akin to my preferred Intenso Nespresso brew. I also plan on trying Peet’s Major Dickason’s blend as they have confirmed for me that these are non-oily (see above, oily or flavored beans are not recommended for this machine as they gum up the grinder).
I used the machine a lot (at least once a day, sometimes more) during these first 30 days and am quite happy. The pros of the machine definitely outweigh the cons. I remain hopeful that the machine will remain reliable, and I will update this review once more time passes.
In conclusion, I do highly recommend this machine and I hope this review has been helpful! If so, please hit the thumbs up!
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AnnArborDad
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, sleek addition to my kitchen
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
Size: Machine + 2 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
Thus is a very durable and sharp looking appliance. Even the plastic parts are very, very sturdy. I got this to replace Nespresso machine so I could use my own brand and have different cup options, all of which I get with this machine. I like the option to make a cup even stronger than preset dose of beans. The cup light that shines when brewing is very elegant looking. No water leakage whatsoever and the use bean pods are easy to compost.
The coffee comes out hot and stays warm. The taste is superb.
I agree with other reviews that the rear loading water tank can be awkward. I just position it sideways. You could also put it on a slide out counter try if you don't have enough clearance.
The additional Amazon warranty was decently priced.
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Al_Mello
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best acquisition ever
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
Size: Machine + 2 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
I believe it is one of the best purchase I have ever made. For those who are still not sure, yes, this is a fully automatic coffee maker, for less than half of other brands’ prices. It makes espresso with high quality. I have not recorded a video because other customers have already covered all points of this machine. If you really like coffee, go for it.
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W. L. Huber
5.0 out of 5 stars Can it produce an excellent shot
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
Size: Machine + 2 Bags of BeansVerified Purchase
My concern when ordering the Tshibo machine was the question can it produce a high quality espresso shot. Over the years I have had a Gaggia, a Nouva-Simonelli, a Saeco, and a Flair. The Flair produced the best shot but requires many steps. If the Tshibo could emulate the quality of the shot from a flair then it was worth evaluating further. With the grinder set to the finest setting and the boost function being utilized it can produce an excellent shot. It passed this most important test. I am very happy with the machine. It is compact for a fully automatic machine, the interface is easy to understand and use, and it is easy to maintain. It produces a consistent shot every time and is relatively quite while doing so. To my eye it is elegant looking. Keep in mind that it does not steam milk. I highly recommend it.
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