Bosch Tassimo Vivy 2 TAS1402GB Coffee Machine Review

The Vivy 2 is one of the bestselling Tassimo coffee machines from Bosch. What makes it so popular is the affordable price, innovative features and excellent coffee quality.

It’s the cheapest Tassimo machine, making it a good choice if you are on a budget.

It’s also one of the smallest in the Tassimo range. If you don’t have much space to spare on your kitchen counter, it’s perfect.

It features both auto and manual modes to cater to those who want a quick cup of coffee and those who prefer a bit more control.

Read on for our full review of the Tassimo Vivy 2 coffee machine.

Tassimo Vivy 2 review

 

What I like

• Affordable
• Easy to use and maintain
• Space-saving design
• Additional manual mode

What I don’t like

• Small water tank
• Capsule costs

What are you buying?

1. An affordable pod coffee machine

Compared to Nespresso and Dolce Gusto machines, Tassimo pod machines generally cost less. The Vivy 2 is the most affordable Tassimo.

It lacks some of the advanced features of other Tassimo machines like My Way but it has everything you need to make over 40 varieties of beverages.

In fact, because it works the same way as other more expensive models, there is no difference in coffee quality with high-end Tassimo machines.

2. Fully automatic with IntelliBrew technology

Tassimi Vivy 2 is an automatic pod coffee machine. That means you don’t have to stand there to turn off the water when you’ve gotten enough coffee.

It comes with IntelliBrew technology that reads the barcode on the coffee pods to automatically set the water temperature, volume and brewing time.

You just need to insert the pod and the machine does the rest.

This takes the guesswork out of making coffee. You are guaranteed great coffee every time.

3. Manual mode

All this automation means you cannot control the strength or volume of coffee. But that’s only if the coffee maker is in automatic mode.

There’s a manual mode that gives you more control, letting you decide how much water to dispense through the coffee pod.

By controlling water flow, you can adjust the volume and strength of your coffee.

To access manual mode, press and hold the main button. The manual mode indicator will light up and the machine will keep dispensing coffee until you release the button.

4. Large variety of beverages

One of the advantages of using a coffee pod machine is the much wider variety of beverages you can make using pre-packaged capsules or pods.

Tassimo’s pods are called T-discs and you can use them to make over 40 types of beverages including espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, hot cocoa and decaf.

T-discs are easily available online on Amazon and other online retailers, at Tassimo’s official website and in major supermarkets.

For cappuccino, latte and other milk coffee capsules, you’ll receive two sets of pods: one for milk and the other for espresso.

You pop in the milk pod first and follow it up with the espresso pod.

5. Compact design

In addition to being one of the cheapest Tassimo machines, the Vivy 2 is also one of the smallest. It’s a great choice for small kitchens, dorm rooms and other small spaces.

The machine is just 17cm wide, 31cm deep and 25cm high.

6. 0.7L water tank

The compact design comes at a sacrifice. You have to make do with a smaller water tank compared to other Tassimo machines.

Vivy 2 holds 0.7L of water, which is good for just 2-3 cups of coffee.

Bigger families may need to refill the machine more frequently. But it heats up pretty quickly (less than a minute) so this is not a big inconvenience.

How easy is it to use?

If the thought of brewing a cup of coffee sends you to Costa every morning, the Tassimo Vivy 2 is super easy to use.

Thanks to IntelliBrew technology, you don’t have to worry about heating water to the right temperature or using the right amount of water.

The coffee maker figures it out automatically by reading the barcode on the coffee pod you’ve inserted.

There’s only one button on the control panel with 5 LEDs to indicate the status of the machine.

Press the button to start dispensing coffee, stop production or get into manual mode.

The LEDs indicate manual mode, automatic mode, standby, descale and fill water tank. So you never have to wonder what’s causing a problem.

Thanks to Tassimo’s fast-heating technology, you can make multiple cups of coffee without any delays in between.

Maintenance is also easy.

Being a pod coffee machine, there isn’t much cleaning you need to do. Just run an auto-clean cycle every now and then and rinse the pod holder after a while.

You’ll also need to descale the machine regularly. You can get the descaling tablets online or at a local supermarket.

Overall, pod machines like the Vivy 2 are great for those who want to spend the least amount of time and effort brewing coffee.

With its automatic mode, IntelliBrew tech and one-button operation, Vivy 2 is especially easy and convenient to use.

What accessories are included?

Vivy 2 does not come with any accessories; just the machine itself.

If you want coffee pods included, there’s a bundled version that includes the coffee machine and a starter pack with 5 varieties of beverages (Espresso, Latte Macchiato, Americano Grande, Americano and hot chocolate).

Tassimo Vivy 2 key features

Pros

• Affordable.
• Easy to use and maintain.
• Wide variety of hot drinks.
• Compact space-saving design.
• Manual mode for those who want more control.

Cons

• Small water tank.
• Ongoing costs of buying pods can quickly add up.

Anything else you should know?

One accessory we recommend buying is a coffee pod holder. It will keep your kitchen counter neat and provide quick and easy access to the T-discs.

There are two styles you’ll find online.

A rack-style storage that can hold several dozen pods and a drawer-style storage with a surface where you can place your Vivy 2.

Conclusion

As you could see in this Tassimo Vivy 2 review, Vivy 2 is a great choice for anyone who want to get into the Tassimo world without spending too much money.

It’s affordable but is super easy to use, provides lots of beverage options and makes consistently good coffee (and cocoa and tea and decaf).

Where to buy?

• Amazon UK: >> Click here to see today’s price