Nespresso Vs Tassimo Vs Dolce Gusto

[Rexxar]

To start with , I was sure a thread like this existed on here already, but I can't find it so guess not...or my search skills aren't up to scratch.

Anyway, I want to get a pod machine but can't decide between systems

So far I've gathered that (and could be wrong)

• Nespresso Original - Mainly for Espresso drinks and a vast amount of 3rd party capsules available.

• Nespresso Virtuo - For Espresso AND other Coffee Drinks , However only available from Nespresso themselves.

• Tassimo - Huge variety of different drinks, all are "endorsed" as compatible because the machines read a barcode.

• Dolce Gusto - Not as many options, mainly coffee as opposed to espresso style.

It's mainly Coffee Drinks i'll be making as opposed to espresso's , So Looks like a Virtuo / Tassimo would be better? And I imagine the benefit with Tassimo is being able to do stuff like hot chocolate too?

Have I got this right? Interested to see what pod-machine's people have got and why you would / wouldn't recommend them.

 

[Rexxar]

Have you thought of a bean to cup machine instead? Not only do they taste better (fresh beans) they’re better for the environment too - even if you’re recycling the pods.

Space was a consideration , plus initial outlay , If I get a cheaper model of one of the pod machines, and end up not using it much, as long as i'm not buying loads of pods, I don't feel like i'd be "losing" as much as a decent bean-cup machine sitting there , if that makes any sense?

 

[Rexxar]

Pretty varied responses then , Think i'll have to wait and see what, if any , of these go on sale on Black Friday , I think I can rule out bean-to-cup given the price , and also dolce-gusto... Which leaves Tassimo and Nespresso ... Leaning towards Nespresso because I don't have hot milk in my drinks so don't need the milk-capsule abilities of the Tassimo...