{"id":4117,"date":"2025-12-30T03:13:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4117"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:16:52","slug":"bosch-tassimo-finesse-friendly-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4117","title":{"rendered":"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<section class=\"review-summary\">\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>This coffee and hot drinks machine ticks the boxes for affordability, versatility and a compact footprint, as well as decent eco credentials. The only aspect that could leave a bitter taste is the dinky water tank that demands frequent refilling, and would benefit from being easier to refit.<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re already a fan of the Tassimo system and its range of generic and branded coffee and hot drinks disc-style pods, you\u2019ll love what the Finesse Friendly brings to the table: ease of use, low maintenance and a size that\u2019s equally suited to smaller kitchens and home offices. For the price, it\u2019s hard to dwell on its downsides, which are a water tank that could use a rethink in terms of both size and ease of reseating it, as well as being tied into a system that doesn\u2019t provide choice outside of Tassimo\u2019s pods. In short, if you\u2019re likely to feel unconstrained by the lack of options that other pod machines can provide, the Finesse Friendly is a great-value maker with the bonus of sustainability too.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-two-column-boxes pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"col-header\">\n<h2>\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    Pros                <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Affordable                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Dishwasher-safe parts                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Intensity button                    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"col-header\">\n<h2>\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    Cons                <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        No choice of drink size                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Small water tank                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        No bin for used pods                    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel\">\n<div class=\"squirrel_div\" data-make=\"__ASIN__\" data-model=\"B0DP58QRQC\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block phoenix-key-features-block__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__title\" id=\"key-features\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                        <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon phoenix-icon--default\"><br \/>\n                            <img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/phoenix\/assets\/images\/icons\/tr_default_400x400.png\" alt=\"Trusted Reviews Icon\"><br \/>\n                        <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                            Review Price:                             \u00a389.99                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon tr__coffeecup_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                Type                             <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                This is a pod coffee machine, suitable for use with Tassimo pods                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon tr__coffeemaker_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                Customisable brewing                             <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                An intensity button can tweak the outcome to your liking.                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Three years ago, Bosch launched its popular Tassimo Finesse coffee pod machine. What better way to build on its success than to give it a distinctly more eco flavour? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enter the Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly coffee pod machine: virtually the same, but made with up to 60% recycled plastic, and an A+ energy efficiency rating, plus its manufacturer claims it\u2019s robust enough to withstand 10 years of use (based on four cups daily). All of which are designed to make you feel a bit better about buying, and the continued cost of running, this compact drinks maker for years to come<\/p>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design-amp-features\">Design &#038; features<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IntensityBoost option<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable cup platform<\/li>\n<li>700ml water tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether your kitchen doesn\u2019t have space for a big, bulky coffee machine or you don\u2019t want to give up worksurface area to one, the Finesse Friendly is a good option. Compact and lightweight (2.1kg), it only takes up a small footprint and could be stored in a cupboard when not in use. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine8-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly side view\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631967\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As mentioned, it looks exactly like the Tassimo Finesse: clad in plastic, it\u2019s available in the same four colours: black, red, white and cream.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine5-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly lid open\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631964\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Its workings are some of the most simple for a pod machine. There\u2019s a head that lifts up so the pod can be inserted, with a barcode reader that allows the machine to know how to dispense the chosen drink. <\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_2\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine10-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly pod holder\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631970\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once the head is closed, there\u2019s one button to press for dispensing. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine7-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly button\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631966\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The length of the drink can be altered: either tap the button to stop early, or hold the button down for a bit more \u2013 although it can be tricky to catch this in time when dispensing shorter coffees, such as espresso. Like the Finesse, holding the button for a few seconds activates the IntensityBoost, which intensifies the flavour of a coffee.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine13-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly pouring coffee\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631973\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The adjustable cup platform allows for several different types of mugs. It\u2019s not closed in, so you can use wide mugs, and can be raised higher so espresso cups can be closer to the spout to avoid splashes.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_3\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine9-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly on the counter\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631969\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or you can remove it altogether for taller cups, although the clearance is 15cm, so on-the-go cups may not squeeze below. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine4-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly drip tray\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631963\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the back is where things become less convenient. While the water tank is brilliant in that it has a built-in carry handle and no lid to lose, it\u2019s awkward to refit it once filled, can\u2019t be topped up in-situ, and is only 700ml \u2013 meaning that all you need to make is three or four longer drinks and you\u2019ll have to refill it. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine11-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly water tank\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631971\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One aspect I did like though, was that the drip tray and even the removable part of the spout are dishwasher safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_4\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance\">Performance<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brewed decent espresso<\/li>\n<li>Produces a lot of steam<\/li>\n<li>Simple to operate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the Tassimo system, you can only tinker with the size of your coffee so much, making the Finesse Friendly\u2019s IntensityBoost option a welcome addition. It\u2019s easy to select and only works with coffee pods, so there\u2019s no accidentally making milk more intense.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine15-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly espresso \" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631977\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I made espresso shots with and without the IntensityBoost to compare the difference. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine17-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly espresso close up\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631980\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Visually, both shots looked the same. It\u2019s worth noting that the \u2018crema\u2019 is more like foam on top, rather than the silky-smooth aromatic layer you\u2019d find with a pod coffee machine that brews using 15-19 bar pressure (the pressure for the Finesse Friendly is 3.3 bar). However, the flavour profile was noticeably different. The intense shot had a more complex flavour and depth and was slightly sweeter.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_5\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine1-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly pods\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631959\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As I\u2019ve found the basic milk pods not to my taste in the past, for this test run, I tried the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tassimo.com\/gb\/p\/cinnamon-roll-latte\">Cinnamon Roll Latte Pods<\/a>. I expected them to be overly sweet but was surprised that they were more balanced. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine19-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly steam\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631984\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One issue I did find with the Finesse Friendly though was the amount of steam both the coffee pods and milk pods tended to emit towards the end of the brewing cycle. While this isn\u2019t an issue in a kitchen, in a small space, such as a home office, excess steam could be problematic over time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine20-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly latte\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631985\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lattes I made were very frothy and a good size for the average cup. Milk pods left the odd messy drip behind though: it\u2019s a shame that there isn\u2019t a cleaning cycle that\u2019s easily run after each use. I tended to insert the orange cleaning disc after making milk-based drinks (stored at the side of the machine with a handy instruction leaflet, and also used when descaling) but it\u2019s not ideal that there\u2019s no other way of running some water through.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_6\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-phoenix_single_article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/Tassimo-Finesse-Friendly-coffee-machine6-820x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly cleaning disc\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4631965\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you might expect for a machine that prides itself on better eco credentials, it doesn\u2019t stay on for long after making a drink, turning off after just over a minute. I preferred to flick it off at the socket (as there\u2019s no off button) but this could be a good energy saver if sometimes you leave appliances on.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel\">\n<div class=\"squirrel_div\" data-make=\"__ASIN__\" data-model=\"B0DP58QRQC\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-it\">Should you buy it?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"should-you-columns\">\n<div class=\"should-you-column\">\n<div class=\"should-you-top\">\n<div class=\"should-you-heading\">\n                <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h4>You\u2019re looking for a good-value compact drinks maker<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>From hot chocolates to cappuccinos, the Tassimo Finesse Friendly is a crowd-pleasing all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-column\">\n<div class=\"should-you-top\">\n<div class=\"should-you-heading\">\n                <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h4>You like to experiment with different flavours and types of coffee. <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>The Tassimo system is wildly convenient but there\u2019s a narrower choice of drinks than with other pod or coffee machines.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-phoenix-final-thoughts-block\">\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Bosch isn\u2019t reinventing the wheel with the Tassimo Finesse Friendly coffee pod machine. Much of what\u2019s been good about previous incarnations is here: the ability to turn out creamy lattes, Americanos and more, along with attention to durability and using recycled materials. <\/p>\n<p>Pod coffee machines tend not to consume that much energy \u2013 many are high wattage but tend not to be on long \u2013 but the savings from the A+ energy rating and quick auto-off will stack up over time. Plus, if you can buy it when it\u2019s on offer, the Tassimo Finesse Friendly could prove to be excellent value. That said, if you\u2019re a coffee aficionado, the system could feel restrictive. For a pod machine with a greater choice, opt for the classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/nespresso-citiz\">Nespresso CitiZ<\/a>, or you could splash out on an espresso maker with dizzying options, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/philips-barista-brew-espresso-machine\">Philips Barista Brew Espresso Machine<\/a> or something else from the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-coffee-machine-4105201\">best coffee machines<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-coffee-machine-4105201\">best pod coffee machines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"phoenix-review-score-block-heading__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-review-score-block__title\" id=\"trusted-score\">Trusted Score<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-phoenix-how-we-test-block\">\n<h2 id=\"how-we-test\">How We Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p>We test every coffee machine we review thoroughly over an extended period of time. We use industry-standard tests to compare features properly. We\u2019ll always tell you what we find. We never, ever, accept money to review a product.<br \/>Find out more about how we test in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/info\/trusted-reviews-ethics-policy-3521647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ethics policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i> Used as our main coffee machine for the review period<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i> Tested for at least a week<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i> Pod machines are tested with a variety of compatible capsules<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i> Depending on capabilities, we test each machine\u2019s ability to make espresso and cappuccino<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_7\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731338768769\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What type of coffee is the Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly compatible with<\/strong><\/strong>?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is only compatible with Tassimo pods.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"phoenix-block phoenix-block--test-data\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-data\">Test Data<\/h2>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table phoenix-datatable\">\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"phoenix-block phoenix-block--full-specs\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-specs\">Full Specs<\/h2>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table phoenix-datatable\">\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly Review<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>UK RRP<\/th>\n<td>\u00a389.99 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>USA RRP<\/th>\n<td>Unavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>EU RRP<\/th>\n<td>\u20ac124.99 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>CA RRP<\/th>\n<td>Unavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>AUD RRP<\/th>\n<td>Unavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Manufacturer<\/th>\n<td>Bosch <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Quiet Mark Accredited<\/th>\n<td>No <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Size (Dimensions)<\/th>\n<td>15.7 x  x 36.6 CM <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>ASIN<\/th>\n<td>B0DP56SQH4 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Release Date<\/th>\n<td>2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First Reviewed Date<\/th>\n<td>20\/11\/2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Model Number<\/th>\n<td>TAS162EGB <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Coffee Machine Type<\/th>\n<td>Pod <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Maximum mug height<\/th>\n<td>15 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Pump pressure<\/th>\n<td>3.3 bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Number of boilers<\/th>\n<td>1 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Milk frothing<\/th>\n<td>No <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Water capacity<\/th>\n<td>0.7 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"phoenix-review-score-block-heading__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-review-score-block__title\" id=\"trusted-score2\">Trusted Score<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This coffee and hot drinks machine ticks the boxes for affordability, versatility and a compact footprint, as well as decent eco credentials. 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