Review of the best Bosch coffee machines for home and office in 2020

Coffee-based drinks, both traditional and new, are becoming more popular every year. New recipes are being developed, taste is improving. Now everyone can prepare their favorite drink on their own. To do this, it is enough to buy a coffee machine at home or in the office. There are quite a few manufacturers of such devices, but one of the most successful options is coffee machines from the German company Bosch. There are more than 300 different models in its assortment. An overview of the best Bosch coffee machines for home and office will help you choose the most successful option.

Coffee machine principles

The coffee machine is a kind of household appliance. It is used at home, in cafes and restaurants, in offices and is installed in the kitchen or in the catering unit. Such a device prepares a variety of coffee-based drinks without human intervention, which distinguishes it from simple coffee makers. Control of such a machine by a person is carried out at a minimum level.

Any coffee machine is capable of performing the following operations:

• Grinding coffee beans;
• Determination of proportions of water and powder depending on the settings;
• Changing the size of the grind;
• Formation of compressed tablets from milled grains;
• Heating water in a water heater;
• Passing hot steam or water through coffee;
• Warming cups for a drink;
• Warming up or whipping milk;
• Disposal of waste into a designated tank;
• Preparation of various drinks according to the recipe;
• Automatic cleaning;
• Automatic end of preparation of the drink.

Varieties of coffee machines

Any coffee machine prepares a drink by forcing heated liquid or steam through the coffee powder. On sale there are devices that have fundamental differences in the device and principle of operation. Therefore, when choosing a device, you need to be aware of such features, since each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Carob

Some experts do not classify such devices as automatic coffee machines. The main reason is that they are unable to grind grains on their own. To prepare a drink, you need to pour the prepared powder yourself into a special compartment - the holder and then insert it into the machine. Then hot water passes through it under pressure. After the completion of the process, this compartment must be cleaned of residues. Brewing coffee in a rotor coffee machine requires human intervention, the strength of the drink cannot be automatically adjusted. For this reason, such a device cannot be called ideal, although it is much better in terms of price.

Capsule

These coffee machines use special capsules to prepare a variety of beverage options.Each is packed in a plastic or foil container. It is pierced during the preparation of the drink already in the apparatus itself. Coffee is brewed by passing hot water through a similar capsule. These devices have become especially popular over the past few years. It is convenient to use them, they prepare a drink in a short time, it is possible to prepare different types of coffee.

The disadvantage of such devices is the high cost of capsules, which directly affects the cost of the drink. Therefore, you need to choose such a coffee machine only from a number of well-known and reliable brands.

Chaldovye

These machines can be called capsule counterparts, since they work on the same principle. In this case, a pod is inserted into the device, which is a portion of compressed coffee powder with a mass of 7 grams. Each of them is packed in special paper and allows you to prepare a drink in a matter of minutes. To adjust the strength, the volume of water supplied is changed.

Espresso harvester

This type of machine is a combination of a built-in coffee grinder and a slotted coffee machine. For drinks in an espresso machine, you can use coffee beans or already ground powder.

Automatic

Such units prepare drinks without human intervention. All that needs to be done is to top up the device with a new portion of water and grain from time to time. You also need to make the necessary settings and clean the device in a timely manner. All programs are preset, so just press one button to make aromatic coffee according to the selected recipe.

Automatic coffee machines have the maximum range of necessary functions and fully live up to their name. Their main disadvantage is their high cost.

How to choose a coffee machine

Buying such a unit is an expensive pleasure, therefore, the choice must be approached responsibly. In this case, it is necessary to determine in advance which functions will be needed, and which ones can be abandoned.

Cappuccinatore

The presence of this option in the machine allows you to frothed milk. It is needed to prepare a latte, cappuccino or espresso. Therefore, it is a must if you like these drinks. The cappuccino maker is connected to the steam supply pipe inside the appliance. It can be of two types.

• The automatic cappuccino maker performs the whipping process without human intervention. The finished foam is served in the prepared portion of the drink.
• With the help of a mechanical cappuccino maker, whipping is carried out manually in a separate container. Controlling the device in this case requires some skill.

Control type

Mechanical espresso machines have one or more switches to control the device. Electronic devices have a touch panel or several buttons for this.
In this case, the choice is made on the basis of personal preference. It should be borne in mind that a mechanical device is easier to control, it does not freeze and gives much less malfunction. Electronic control provides advanced features, much more convenient. Such units have a stylish design. Combined models with buttons and switches are on sale.

Heating water

The ability to use steam while preparing a drink can significantly speed up the process. This function is used to make milk frothy. It is usually used in appliances with two thermoblocks or with a combination of a thermoblock and a boiler.

There is a fundamental difference between these two water heating systems. There is always hot water in the boiler. If part of the liquid is spent on preparing a portion of the drink, then the vacant space is immediately filled. This is very convenient, as there is always boiling water. On the other hand, the water is only partially replaced.Therefore, it stagnates, which negatively affects the taste of the prepared coffee. In addition, electricity is consumed to maintain the device in a constant working condition. Another disadvantage is the rapid formation of scale in the tank.

The thermoblock is devoid of these drawbacks, since it heats only the required volume of water. In this case, unused residues are drained onto a special pallet automatically or manually. The disadvantage of this mechanism is that you need to boil the water again each time.

Coffee grinding

When choosing a coffee machine, you need to pay attention to the coffee grinder. This is one of the important parameters. The millstones in a coffee grinder can be ceramic and steel. The advantage of ceramics is that the grinding process is quiet. This material does not heat up during operation, does not react with the product and does not burn grains. The disadvantage of ceramic knives is their increased fragility. Even a small solid object wedged in between the grains can cause breakage. In addition, these millstones must be adjusted after 2000 grindings.

Steel knives are not damaged by hard objects. Their hit only causes a temporary block. The disadvantage of such millstones is their ability to heat up during operation. This leads to the evaporation of aromatic substances and somewhat worsens the quality of the drink.

Also an advantage will be the ability to adjust the degree of grinding. The finer fraction allows you to get a rich drink. But in this case, the likelihood increases that the coffee will taste bitter. If the particles are large, the drink will be watery.

You can adjust the degree of grind using special settings. At the same time, coffee machines have adjustments in the range of 3-18 degrees, depending on the model.

Brewing mechanism

In modern coffee machines, it can be either removable or stationary. In the first case, it will need to be cleaned by hand with various detergents and cleaning agents. In this case, the quality of cleaning depends solely on the efforts of the owner himself.

Fixed mechanisms are cleaned automatically. To do this, you just need to click the corresponding button. The teapot is kept clean by a special cleaning tablet.

Other parameters

Another important indicator is the power of the device. It affects the speed of preparation of the drink. But it must be borne in mind that if the coffee is prepared too quickly, then the aroma does not quite have time to be transferred to the water. Therefore, the strength of the drink decreases here. At home, coffee machines with a power of 800 to 1500 W are suitable. It is recommended to buy the same devices for offices with a small number of employees. If a lot of people have lunch at the same time, then a unit with a higher power will be needed.

Some appliances provide the ability to soak ground coffee in boiling water for a few seconds. This helps the aroma to unfold better during the next stages of the beverage preparation.

For espresso lovers, it is important that the drink is served in pre-warmed cups. Some coffee machines have the ability to do this. But if such an item is not important, then it makes no sense to pay extra for such a function.

Any coffee machine offers a choice of several strength levels. It is usually adjusted in the range of 6-16 g per serving. Some models change this parameter by increasing or decreasing the hot water pressure and speed.

For lovers of large portions of coffee, it will be convenient if the machine will regulate the volume of water per portion. The same option can be used if there is a need to make several cups.

List of the best Bosch coffee machines

TES 50129 RW Verocafe

A distinctive feature of this device is the removable infuser, which is easy to care for. Additionally, it is possible to pre-soak the coffee, which makes the drink more aromatic.For ease of operation, the coffee machine is equipped with an electronic control unit. With it, you can adjust the size of one cup, select a recipe for a drink and set the required strength. The bean grinder has a ceramic coating on the burrs, so it works quite quietly.

• significant capacity of the compartment for beans;
• for ease of control, a combination of buttons and a regulator is provided;
• high power, providing a 1.6 kW thermoblock and a pump with a working pressure of 15 bar.

• settings go astray from power surges;
• the cappuccino maker is manual only.

On average, the price of such a model is from 24,500 rubles.

TES 80323RW VeroSelection 300

This coffee machine is one of the elite. It has a stylish metallic facade design. There is a built-in coffee grinder with a ceramic coating of the millstones, working according to a special technology that more fully reveals the aroma of the beans. The semi-automatic cappuccino maker makes it possible to obtain froth in any cup. The arsenal has 5 programs for preparing coffee drinks, as well as options for heating milk and water.

• the water compartment has a large capacity of 2.4 liters;
• there is a special menu that takes into account the taste preferences of a team of 6 people;
• it is possible to protect the device from accidental switching on by a child.

• the machine does not notify if the machine runs out of grains or water;
• no backlight for cups.

The average price of the model is 80,000 rubles.

TES 80521 RW VeroSelection 500

This device is also one of the elite models. Its body is completely made of steel alloy. To increase the power, a pump is provided that creates a pressure of 19 bar. The coffee grinder works according to technology that allows you to more fully reveal the aroma. The working space of the device is divided into two zones. In one of them, a drink is prepared, and the second is intended for whipping milk froth. The control is carried out using an electronic unit that sets 8 programs. It is possible to simply heat milk or water.

• there is a user mode of operation that preserves the memory of the taste preferences of six people;
• a jug with a thermos is provided, which can be separated and put in the refrigerator;
• there is a function of illumination of cups and their heating.

• descaling tablets are expensive;
• car wash wastes a lot of water.

On average, the price of the device is 50,500 rubles.

TCA 5309 Benvenuto Classic

This unit is compact in size. Its width is only 26 cm, so the device can easily fit even in a small kitchen. The coffee machine is controlled by five buttons and a control knob. This is quite enough to adjust the basic parameters of the drink: strength, temperature and volume of the cup. Each coffee brewing session ends with an automatic rinsing of the machine.

• the device first moistens the coffee powder, and then brews the drink in a vortex way, which makes the coffee aroma more intense;
• there is a drip tray equipped with a sensor that gives a signal when the pallet is full;
• the dispenser has an adjustable length, which allows the use of different glasses, including those with a large height.

• the cappuccino maker does not have a steam nozzle, so you need to whip the milk manually;
• there are only 2 options for making drinks - cappuccino and espresso.

The average price of such a coffee machine is from 26,100 rubles.

TES 71221 RW VeroBar AromaPro 100

This model is specially designed for the general public, so it can often be found in bars or large offices. The water compartment holds 2,100 ml of liquid, and the bean tank holds 300 grams of coffee. The device has electronic control, with which 4 different types of coffee are prepared, water or milk is heated.There is a special system that allows you to choose the temperature of the future drink.

• it is possible to set a custom menu for 6 people with your favorite recipes;
• the brewing unit and milk supply system are rinsed automatically, which makes the device hygienic;
• descaling is provided;
• there is a filter for purifying tap water.

• expensive model;
• it is not always possible to find the necessary anti-scale tablets on sale.

The average cost of the device is 63,100 rubles.

TES 71525 RW VeroBar AromaPro 300

This coffee machine has a powerful thermoblock, and is also equipped with a special heating system, so it makes it possible to prepare a drink very quickly. The unit is controlled by an electronic menu, which makes it possible to program recipes for 6 people or prepare one of the available six recipes. To protect against limescale, automatic cleaning programs and an integrated water filter are provided.

• automatic adjustment of ceramic knives for grain quality;
• the ability to adjust the cappuccinatore to the height of the cups, thanks to its special design;
• accurate calculation of the mass of coffee powder per cup, depending on the type of beans.

• significant mass of the apparatus;
• the descaler must be purchased separately.

On average, this model builds 68,800 rubles.

Tassimo Joy TAS 4502

This appliance belongs to capsule coffee machines. Therefore, it is necessary to purchase special capsules for work. The device has a high-power thermoblock, which allows you to heat the water to the required temperature in half a minute. To protect the internal mechanism from limescale, the device is equipped with a built-in water filter. To save energy and prevent overheating, an auto shutdown is provided.

• auto-cleaning with special capsules and anti-scale protection;
• cup holders are adjustable in height, which allows you to prepare a drink in cups of different sizes;
• attractive design with metallic elements complementing plastic.

• no compartment for used capsules;
• you cannot add water to an already prepared portion.

The average price of the model is 5,000 rubles.

TAS 5542EE Tassimo

This model also belongs to the category of capsule and is intended for use at home. With its help, you can prepare not only coffee, but also tea and chocolate. The device has a plastic case with stylish metal inserts to ensure its durability. There is 1 rotary encoder and one button for control.

• compact dimensions make the device ideal for home use;
• high speed of preparation of drinks;
• The cup holder is easy to remove and clean, and it is also possible to change its height.

• capsules are expensive;
• the system makes errors when reading barcodes from capsules.

On average, the model costs 7,000 rubles.

TAS 1407 Tassimo Vivy II

The compact capsule-type unit is ideal for small kitchens, since the model is 17 cm wide. There is 1 button for control. The brewing chamber and cup holder have a curved surface for more convenient use. To work with this device, you can use 15 different types of capsules.

• automatic cleaning of the device using a special cleaning capsule;
• low cost;
• portion size adjustment is provided.

• noisy device;
• the milk system is steam-cleaned and runs even if it has not been activated.

The average price of such a device is 3000 rubles.

P / p No.	View	Name	Price
1	Automatic	TES 50129 RW Verocafe	24500
2		TES 80323RW VeroSelection 300	80000
3		TES 80521 RW VeroSelection 500	50500
4		TCA 5309 Benvenuto Classic	26100
5		TES 71221 RW VeroBar AromaPro 100	63100
6		TES 71525 RW VeroBar AromaPro 300	68800
7	Capsule	Tassimo Joy TAS 4502	5000
8		TAS 5542EE Tassimo	7000
9		TAS 1407 Tassimo Vivy II	3000

There is a sufficient number of coffee machine models in the range of Bosch.This allows you to choose any device that will take into account all the tastes and needs of a person. But it should be borne in mind that you will need to pay extra for additional features.