Good concept, bad result
By bcphilli January 10, 2010
I really like the idea of a T-Disc that makes a 12oz cup of coffee (like this one), as most travel mugs are larger and can hold a "grande" size cup. The problem with this particular disc is that the Tassimo system uses a high pressure/high heat method to brew it's coffee, so with smaller 8oz T-discs, this brewing method works great. But because this disc brews a 12oz cup, it requires a longer brew time. What ends up happening is that the high pressure/high heat brewing method is required to brew longer than it was originally built for (I think), thus you end up with an "over cooked" or burnt cup of coffee. It tastes like the grounds were brewed in too hot of water, which in this case, I think they actually were. If you know what burnt coffee tastes like, you'll immediately notice it when you use this T-Disc. Good idea, bad execution.