Tassimo My Way 2 Review: The Best Tassimo Machine?

Tassimo My Way 2 takes an extremely simple pod system and gives you something most Tassimo machines deliberately avoid:

more control.

Tassimo is built around automation.

Insert a T DISC.

The machine reads its barcode.

It automatically determines how to prepare the drink.

My Way 2 keeps that simplicity but allows you to personalise parameters such as:

• strength;
• temperature;
• drink size.

That makes it one of the most versatile Tassimo machines.

But as with every capsule system, we'd choose the drinks ecosystem first and the machine second.

Coffee Machine Reviews Verdict

Overall: 8.5/10

Best for: Tassimo households wanting more control over strength, temperature and drink size.

Avoid if: You mainly want high-quality black coffee from fresh beans.

Machine type: Pod

Pods: Tassimo T DISCs

Brewing system: INTELLIBREW barcode recognition

Water filtration: BRITA filtration on My Way 2

Our verdict: One of the best Tassimo machines for people who like the T DISC ecosystem but want more control than basic models provide.

Tassimo My Way 2 Pros and Cons

Pros

• Extremely easy
• INTELLIBREW barcode system
• Adjustable strength
• Adjustable temperature
• Adjustable drink size
• Favourite settings
• BRITA water filtration
• Huge drinks range
• Hot chocolate
• Automatic cleaning/descaling guidance

Cons

• T DISC ecosystem lock-in
• Pod running costs
• Milk drinks often require multiple discs
• Coffee quality below good fresh-bean systems
• Larger and more expensive than basic Tassimo machines
• More settings won't matter to everyone

What Is Tassimo My Way 2?

My Way 2 is a more customisable Tassimo pod machine.

Like other Tassimo machines, it uses T DISCs carrying barcodes.

The machine scans the barcode and automatically adjusts brewing parameters for that specific drink.

You don't need to know:

• water volume;
• temperature;
• brewing time.

Tassimo handles it.

INTELLIBREW

Tassimo calls its barcode-controlled system INTELLIBREW.

Each T DISC contains information the machine uses to prepare the drink.

That's why Tassimo can support such a broad range of products.

Coffee isn't prepared exactly the same way as hot chocolate.

The machine adjusts automatically.

Strength Adjustment

My Way 2 lets you change drink intensity.

That's useful because pod systems can otherwise feel restrictive.

If the standard recipe is too mild, you have some room to personalise it.

This doesn't give you anything like the control of adjusting grind size and dose on an espresso machine.

But within a pod system, it's welcome.

Temperature Adjustment

You can also alter temperature.

Again, this solves a common complaint with capsule coffee.

Some people want their drink extremely hot.

Others want to drink it immediately.

My Way 2 gives you more flexibility than basic Tassimo machines.

Drink Size Adjustment

Volume can also be personalised.

This lets you move away from the precise standard barcode recipe and better match your preferred cup.

Just remember:

adding substantially more water to the same quantity of coffee can make the drink weaker.

Bigger isn't automatically better.

Favourite Settings

My Way 2 allows preferred settings to be stored.

That's particularly useful in a multi-person household.

Once you've found the combination you like, you don't need to adjust everything every morning.

BRITA Water Filtration

The My Way 2 includes BRITA water-filtration functionality.

This can be useful in hard-water areas.

Water quality affects:

• flavour;
• scale build-up;
• machine maintenance.

You'll need replacement filters, so include them when considering ownership costs.

What Drinks Does Tassimo Make?

The ecosystem has historically included branded drinks across categories such as:

• Americano
• Espresso
• Cappuccino
• Latte
• Flat White-style drinks
• Hot Chocolate

along with drinks associated with major consumer brands.

Exact products change, so check the current UK T DISC range before choosing the system for one particular drink.

Cappuccino

Tassimo milk drinks often use a two-disc system.

One disc handles coffee.

Another handles the milk component.

It's extremely easy.

But again, this isn't freshly steamed milk.

The goal is:

repeatable convenience.

Hot Chocolate

Tassimo has traditionally been particularly attractive to households wanting drinks beyond coffee.

Hot-chocolate options make it useful for families where different people want completely different drinks.

A manual espresso machine can't compete with that level of push-button variety.

My Way 2 vs Tassimo Happy

My Way 2

Better for:

• personalisation;
• strength adjustment;
• temperature adjustment;
• volume adjustment;
• water filtration.

Happy

Better for:

• low purchase price;
• compactness;
• absolute simplicity.

Both use the same T DISC ecosystem.

You're paying My Way money for greater control, not access to better capsules.

Tassimo vs Dolce Gusto

Both systems focus heavily on variety.

Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus gives you useful control over volume and temperature plus Espresso Boost.

My Way 2 provides barcode-controlled brewing with personalisation layered on top.

The better ecosystem depends heavily on which drinks you actually enjoy.

Tassimo vs Nespresso

Nespresso is generally more coffee-focused.

Tassimo is more like an entire hot-drinks system.

If you mainly want espresso, we'd look towards Nespresso Original.

If you want:

coffee + latte + branded hot chocolate + easy family drinks

Tassimo becomes more compelling.

Running Costs

Again, don't be distracted by machine discounts.

T DISCs are an ongoing purchase.

Milk drinks may require more than one disc.

Calculate:

cost per finished drink × drinks per day × 365.

That's the number worth comparing against beans or other pod systems.

Cleaning

Tassimo is extremely easy to maintain.

The machine uses a service T DISC for cleaning and descaling procedures.

You'll also need to:

• clean the piercing unit;
• wash the drip tray;
• rinse the water tank;
• follow descaling prompts.

Because milk comes from sealed discs rather than an internal fresh-milk carafe, there's no milk tube running through the machine.

Who Should Buy My Way 2?

Buy it if:

• you already like Tassimo drinks;
• several people use the machine;
• personalisation matters;
• hot chocolate is important;
• you want extremely easy preparation.

Who Shouldn't Buy It?

Look elsewhere if:

• you only drink black coffee;
• fresh beans matter;
• you want proper steamed milk;
• pod costs concern you;
• a cheap Tassimo Happy would do everything you need.

Final Verdict

My Way 2 is arguably the Tassimo machine for people who like Tassimo but don't like being told exactly how their drink should be prepared.

The barcode still does the hard work.

But you get more influence over:

• strength;
• temperature;
• size.

That's a sensible upgrade.

We wouldn't pay extra for it if you always accept standard recipes.

But for a household where everyone likes their coffee differently, My Way 2 is one of the more capable machines in the Tassimo range.

Coffee Machine Reviews Score: 8.5/10

Convenience Score: 9.9/10

Personalisation Score: 9.3/10

Best for: Tassimo convenience with substantially greater drink control.

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