Bean to Brew Coffee Maker Tchibo

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Bean to Brew Coffee Maker Tchibo

If you like good coffee, fresh-ground beans make a real difference. The problem is the extra mess and work. I was looking for a new coffee maker and wanted to avoid both Keurig-style machines and a basic drip machine. I thought about going full espresso with the Breville Barista Express, but I wanted something cheaper and easier to deal with every day. That led me to bean-to-brew machines. I ended up trying the German-made Tchibo Fully Automatic Coffee.

Tchibo Fully Automatic Coffee

The Tchibo grinds the beans and brews the coffee in one shot. It makes a very fresh cup with very little effort. The machine has a few single-serve sizes, including Espresso 2 US.fl.oz. (59 ml), Regular coffee 6 US.fl.oz. (177 ml), and Large coffee 8 US.fl.oz. (237 ml). Add beans, make sure the water tank is full, and press play. The coffee from the Tchibo is some of the best I’ve made at home. I’d recommend it, with a couple of caveats.

Advantages

  • No pods and less waste. The machine grinds its own beans and then produces a “puck” after each cup, and you simply empty the dispenser tray after a few cups.
  • You can use ANY beans. You don’t have to order specific pods like Nespresso or Keurig. That keeps costs down, and your options open to try different beans.
  • You can adjust the grind setting to make a coarse or fine grind of the beans, which really adds some nice control.
  • The slim design fits well on any countertop and looks great. Compact Size: (W) 7” (H) 12.4” (L) 15.6”
  • It has an option to pre-warm your cup with a little hot water, and that’s been a surprisingly useful feature as our apt always seems to be cold!!

Disadvantages

  • The water reservoir is small and is located in the back of the machine. You have to refill it every 2 cups. If the machine is under your cabinets, you will have to slide it out to remove the tank to refill. I added felt pads to the rubber feet to make it easier to slide.
  • You still have to clean and maintain the machine. Coffee grounds will build up in the machine if you don’t clean it regularly.