How do you compare Tim Hortons coffee to Starbucks ?
1648751
Starbucks to strong and bland tasting. Love freshly ground coffee I can do at home.
1648752
Tim Horton coffee has a rich flavor that is smoother, and not as overpowering as Starbucks.
269826
I have both. Skip a few Starbucks coffees and buy this instead. I've consigned my UTG to the emergency-last-resort-back-up bin that I hope I never have to access again.
448403
Mute point, it is dreadful.... but fyi, I am not a fan of Starbucks. I just bought it to see if they had anything going on. I own a coffee roastery and am very particular about my roasts. Starbucks is almost always burnt. They have a loyal base of people who like the burnt taste but it isn't what true specialty coffee is about. Via is no exception...
916939
tassimo hands down. better coffee, smaller system, cuter packaging. also, tassimo t'discs (with some work) are recyclable whereas the k'cupss are not.
597385
I used to buy exclusively nothing but Starbucks coffee. Premium coffee beans and worth the expense. However, I have found equal beans and roasts on Amazon. I no longer purchase bean from SB.
802413
hm-m-m, I believe there is a difference between the two in taste. But we've never tried to brew Starbucks espresso at home, so it's unfair to compare if prepared in different machines.
1514003
Yes it is. I'm a big fan of Starbucks Chai Tea Latte - this has a somewhat richer flavor w/ more vanilla, but is a fantastic substitute when SB is not available.
1509798
I don't think so. Nesspresso cups and Starbucks are different . I think Starbucks use k kup design
1260828
I returned it. The outside got hot and the coffee cooled off faster than my previous Starbucks chubby mug. Ended up going with current Starbucks 16oz metal mug with same type of plastic lid with o ring. Pretty good
517162
These CBTL pods do work in the Starbucks Verisimo machine. They're a lot cheaper and, in my opinion, better than Starbucks pods.
1406461
I have not tried the express or medium. Judging from how smooth and flavorful the dark is, I'd say a latte would work just fine.
916935
Tassimo lost the Starbucks franchise in 2011, and they lost many users. However, their product line has caught-up to the Keurig variety. Gevalia options include dark, bolder coffees that compete with the Starbucks. Tassimo also offers other European coffees.If you like lattes and cappuccinos, then Tassimo is your best option. The milk is warmed and prepared in the same coffee machine, as opposed to Keurig's external milk frother that requires cleaning with each use. The Tassimo is easier and self-contained. Also, the new Tassimo iced teas are delicious.
356003
I've found them at Bed Bath and Beyond so far locally; however the Verismo pods are available at some Starbucks stores and Macy's. Coffee price is about the same as the competition.
1268801
I doubt that they use the same thing but this powder does taste as good as the Starbucks Green Tea Latte!
1708007
I use Cafe Bustelo Cuban Espresso with organic whole milk and this syrup. I drink mine iced and it's way better than anything Starbucks offer, plus a lot cheaper.
480977
Yes....We bought this specifically for my wife's Starbucks addiction (Carmel Macchiato) and it's impressive....One touch for Espresso, Americhano, Coffee, Cappucino....Very easy to maintain and the bean grinder works perfect....It took a good 50 tries to get the perfect blend but my wife wanted the exact taste from Starbucks....You won't be disappointed with guests as everyone loves using ours when they come over....I'm looking into getting another one for our office....If you get one feel free to call me so I can walk you through setup as it will save you a lot of time around the holidays
1333206
There are big differences in the machines. The Keurig is essentially a *coffee* machine. It makes a standard cup of coffee. Yes, it can do flavors, and there are dozens and dozens of different varieties, but it is pretty much limited to straight coffee. (There's a hot cocoa K-cup, but it's made by Green Mountain. You know how famous Green Mountain is for their hot cocoa? They're not. There's a reason.) With that much variety, you're just about assured of finding a coffee to your taste. The brewing cycle is optimized for straight coffee (though there is some flexibility there). Temperature is sometimes an issue; some people find the coffee not quite hot enough. The Tassimo, on the other hand, has far fewer varieties of coffee, but a much greater range of beverage TYPES. It makes latte, cappuccino (regular or skinny), espresso, chai tea lattes, hot chocolate, black and green teas. It makes a nice three-level latte macchiato. The temperature of the finished product is higher, and it has Starbucks pods that taste very much like the real thing. But in general, it probably does not do straight coffee quite as well as a Keurig, and there are certainly many fewer bean types, roast types, and flavors for the Tassimo. We finally decided on a Tassimo, and we love it. And that's something you'll generally find to be true no matter what you buy. It's been our experience that unless you're a coffee connoisseur (in which case, neither machine beats the more labor-intensive brewing methods), you will probably be happy with either machine.