Core specifications
1400 W machine with a removable 0.7 l water tank, 265 x 175 x 305 mm (H x W x D) and a 1.9 kg net weight per Bosch.
BoschPod coffee machines · TAS102EGB
Bosch Tassimo Happy Friendly
TAS102EGB
The Tassimo Happy Friendly is Bosch's entry-level T DISC pod machine; TAS102EGBC is the same machine sold as a starter kit with 70 drinks.
0.7 L3.3 bar
25 original reviews to read 2 video summaries Good to know
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At a glance
The Tassimo Happy Friendly is Bosch's entry-level T DISC pod machine; TAS102EGBC is the same machine sold as a starter kit with 70 drinks. It is compact, makes eight drink types at the press of one button with no heat-up wait, goes to stand-by after each brew and has built-in cleaning and descaling programmes. Its housing is largely recycled plastic. Buyers like its simplicity, small footprint and hot, tasty drinks, and many see the bundle as strong value. The trade-offs are a small 0.7 l tank, no water filter, drinks limited to Tassimo pods that some find pricey, and small milk-drink portions. It suits occasional drinkers, small households and kitchens, and Tassimo owners replacing an old machine. Heavy daily users or anyone wanting adjustable espresso should look elsewhere. Long-term reliability is not independently tested.
Strengths
- One-button, barcode-controlled brewing with no heat-up time and eight drink types including tea and hot chocolate.
- Compact 265 x 175 x 305 mm body that buyers find fits small kitchens.
- Starter kit includes 70 drinks, which buyers see as good value.
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- Automatic stand-by plus T DISC cleaning and descaling programmes and dishwasher-safe parts.
- Housing made from 57% recycled plastic, per Bosch.
Things to consider
- Small 0.7 l water tank needs frequent refilling.
- Locked into Tassimo T DISCs; some buyers find pods expensive and milk drinks small.
- No water filter.
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- Isolated reports of leaking and of slow start-up; long-term reliability is unproven.
Who is it for, and who is it not for?
Good for
- Small households or occasional drinkers who want quick single cups of varied hot drinks.
- Existing Tassimo users replacing an older machine.
- Compact kitchens, offices or campervans with little worktop space.
May not suit
- Heavy coffee drinkers making many cups a day, given the small tank and pod costs.
- Anyone wanting large milk drinks or control beyond drink strength.
Before you buy
Good to know
What the features mean in everyday use.
Operation
Fully automatic one-button operation using T DISC barcodes, with customisable drink strength and no heat-up phase; eight drink types including tea, hot chocolate and milk drinks.
Pod system
Drinks are made only via TASSIMO T DISCs; there is no water filter and no milk system other than milk-based pods.
Technical fact · See source
Maintenance and standby
Switches to stand-by straight after brewing; has T DISC-based cleaning and descaling programmes, a descaling indicator, a removable drip tray and dishwasher-safe parts.
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Sustainability claims
Bosch states the housing is made from 57% recycled plastic, energy class A+, and that the machine is tested for 10 years of use.
Manufacturer's claim · See source
Value
Buyers frequently describe the machine, and especially the bundle with included pods, as good value for money.
Ease of use
Reviewers repeatedly say it is simple and quick to set up and use, and easy to keep clean.
Size
The compact footprint is praised for small kitchens and worktops.
Drink quality
Most reviewers find the drinks tasty and hot, though one says drinks are 'not the hottest'.
Running costs and drink size
Some reviewers find T DISC pods expensive, and one says milk-drink portions are very small.
Water tank
The small tank is a recurring complaint; one reviewer gets about three cups per fill.
Reliability
An individual Amazon review reports water leaking from around the pod holder, and Amazon's review summary shows reliability comments split between positive and negative; long-term failure rates are unknown.
User experience · See source
Repeat buyers
Many reviewers are returning Tassimo owners replacing an older machine, some after many years of use.
Minor complaints
Single reviewers mention more noise than expected, a slow start-up, and a bundle weighted towards black coffee.
Buying choice
Because TAS102EGBC and TAS102EGB contain the same machine, the choice between them depends on whether the 70 bundled drinks are wanted.
Inference from the sources · See source
Applies to the model family
- TAS102EGB Hot drinks machine TASSIMO HAPPY friendly - Bosch UK
- Tassimo by Bosch Happy Friendly Pod Coffee Machine, TAS102EGBC, Black | Includes 70 Tassimo Drinks - Amazon.co.uk
- TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGBC Pod Coffee Machine Starter Kit - Black | Currys
- TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGB Pod Coffee Machine - Black | Currys
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Pod system
Drinks are made only via TASSIMO T DISCs; there is no water filter and no milk system other than milk-based pods.
Technical fact · See source
Maintenance and standby
Switches to stand-by straight after brewing; has T DISC-based cleaning and descaling programmes, a descaling indicator, a removable drip tray and dishwasher-safe parts.
Sustainability claims
Bosch states the housing is made from 57% recycled plastic, energy class A+, and that the machine is tested for 10 years of use.
Manufacturer's claim · See source
Value
Buyers frequently describe the machine, and especially the bundle with included pods, as good value for money.
Ease of use
Reviewers repeatedly say it is simple and quick to set up and use, and easy to keep clean.
Size
The compact footprint is praised for small kitchens and worktops.
Drink quality
Most reviewers find the drinks tasty and hot, though one says drinks are 'not the hottest'.
Running costs and drink size
Some reviewers find T DISC pods expensive, and one says milk-drink portions are very small.
Water tank
The small tank is a recurring complaint; one reviewer gets about three cups per fill.
Reliability
An individual Amazon review reports water leaking from around the pod holder, and Amazon's review summary shows reliability comments split between positive and negative; long-term failure rates are unknown.
User experience · See source
Repeat buyers
Many reviewers are returning Tassimo owners replacing an older machine, some after many years of use.
Minor complaints
Single reviewers mention more noise than expected, a slow start-up, and a bundle weighted towards black coffee.
Buying choice
Because TAS102EGBC and TAS102EGB contain the same machine, the choice between them depends on whether the 70 bundled drinks are wanted.
Inference from the sources · See source
Applies to the model family
- TAS102EGB Hot drinks machine TASSIMO HAPPY friendly - Bosch UK
- Tassimo by Bosch Happy Friendly Pod Coffee Machine, TAS102EGBC, Black | Includes 70 Tassimo Drinks - Amazon.co.uk
- TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGBC Pod Coffee Machine Starter Kit - Black | Currys
- TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGB Pod Coffee Machine - Black | Currys
User experience
What do reviews say?
See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.
Summarised from the 47 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 47.
Owners mostly buy the Happy Friendly as a cheap, easy entry into Tassimo or as a like-for-like replacement for an older Tassimo. They praise its one-button simplicity, compact footprint and hot, tasty drinks, and starter-kit buyers value the bundled pods. Complaints centre on the small water tank, the ongoing cost of T DISC pods and small milk-drink portions. A few mention extra noise, slow start-up or a bundle weighted towards black coffee, and one buyer reports water leaking from the pod holder; reliability comments on Amazon are mixed.
What buyers like
- Good value for money, especially with the bundled pods19 reviews
- Simple, quick one-button operation and easy cleaning13 reviews
- Drinks taste good and come out hot11 reviews
- Returning Tassimo owners replacing an older machine9 reviews
- Compact size suits small kitchens8 reviews
- Good variety of drinks in the starter bundle6 reviews
Common complaints
- T DISC pods are expensive or drinks are small5 reviews
- Water tank is small3 reviews
- Leaking or broken unit1 review
- Noisier than expected, slow to start or not very hot3 reviews
How was this summary made?
Summarised from 47 reviews; 4 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.
47 unique text reviews: Amazon.co.uk product page 13 (2 off-topic), Argos product page 10 newest, Currys Feefo API 24 text reviews (all of 29; 5 rating-only excluded; 2 off-topic). Deduplicated by author+date+text. Themes counted over 43 product-related reviews. ratings_total sums the three store totals. Few low-rated reviews were reachable.
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B*** 5/5 25 October 2026 Amazon
Bought this on prime day at a great price. Great coffee maker
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T*** 5/5 22 October 2026 Amazon
Got this for my partner for her birthday, she didn’t want an iron ha ha. She loves a nice coffee and is over the moon with this especially as it came with an abundance of various drink pods as well. Smart looking machine and looks lovely in the kitchen.
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W*** 5/5 8 October 2026 Amazon
Great replacement for my broken Tassimo and great offer with the free drinks
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s*** s*** 5/5 8 October 2026 Amazon
Best coffee machine we have had makes great creamy latte
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j*** 5/5 26 September 2026 Amazon
Very good Tassimo Happy. Nice small footprint. Coffee, Cholate, Lattes all very tasty.
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K*** 1/5 15 September 2026 Amazon Reviewed in Ireland
The water is coming out the sides of the pod holder it’s broken
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E*** A*** 1/5 21 May 2026 Amazon
Bought this for my therapy room expecting cosy café-style drinks and honestly I’m really disappointed. The machine itself works fine, but the drink sizes are ridiculously small. Even the flat white and latte are tiny — literally gone in a few sips. The cappuccino barely covered the bottom of the mug. …
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S*** 4/5 12 January 2026 Amazon
Great value starter bundle! This machine is compact and easy to use. The water tank pops out easily and it only took me a few minutes to set up and start making coffee. It was noisier than I had expected but not really any noisier than other machines. The coffee temperature is plenty hot enough and I love the Kenco flat white, it's my new favorite coffee. … You get around 3 cups per tank, not many - but I definitely recommend it as a value option for a small household.
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A*** C*** 5/5 26 March 2026 Amazon
I'm really pleased with this compact coffee/drinks pod machine from Bosch. I think decent value (£39.00 at time of review), for the machine and a good variety of 70 drinks pods included in the box. … It's got quite a compact footprint so doesn't take much room on our kitchen worktop, and it's surprisingly lightweight - if you want to pop in a cupboard. Seems well made - as I would expect from Bosch, and looks stylish in black. …
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M*** W*** 5/5 6 June 2026 Amazon Reviewed in Ireland
Got a second hand one of these and was soon addicted ! …
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D*** 5/5 14 October 2026 Currys
I love the tassimo machine this my second one that I have purchased in ten years it's absolutely amazing
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Customer 4/5 29 August 2026 Currys
Worth the money and the coffees ae great to drink
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S*** 5/5 21 July 2026 Currys
I bought this machine as a father's day gift to replace an older model. Its a lot easier to use, with the self clean option aswell. The water tank is easier to see and fill being on the side. My dad is very happy with his gidt
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K*** 5/5 14 July 2026 Currys
A very versatile coffee machine at an affordable price.
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Customer 5/5 8 July 2026 Currys
Makes good coffee although expensive to buy capsules of coffee and milk
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Customer 5/5 23 March 2026 Currys
Good deal Good price A wide variety of drinks small machine for a small kitchen Cons; closed system on tassimo only limited options for drinks or adjustment No child safety option pricy pods small water tank
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S*** 3/5 16 March 2026 Currys
The pack comes with a large selection of black coffee and few of the ones that people choose. It is also slow when turning it on. One morning I had made and eaten two slices of toast before I could get it to make a coffee. Wouldn't recommend
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Customer 4/5 23 February 2026 Currys
The tassimo coffee is quite expensive.
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L*** 5/5 26 January 2026 Currys
This is my third Tassimo coffee machine in many years, as I do enjoy a nice cup of coffee and will highly recommend to anyone! It is user friendly and a decent size to nicely fit on your kitchen counter! …
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J*** 4/5 28 October 2026 Argos Review from the Cream colour
Good little coffee machine. Watched YouTube on how to set it up. Was really simple. Only thing is the water container could have been bigger.
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m*** 5/5 27 October 2026 Argos
This machine is amazing x so easy to use x the drinks come out hot.
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A*** 5/5 25 October 2026 Argos
First coffee machine. I am very pleased with performance and price. Easy to use and keep clean.
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S*** 5/5 21 October 2026 Argos
This must be the fourth Tassimo coffee machine I have bought. This one is a great size for my small kitchen. So easy to use with a lovely result.
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R*** 5/5 20 October 2026 Argos
I purchased this coffee maker as a direct replacement for a previous Bosch which had ceased to function after 12 years. The new one is more straightforward and simpler to use, especially the deeper pod holder, which prevents them from being dislodged and disgorging the contents everywhere.
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G*** 6*** 5/5 20 October 2026 Argos
Not the hottest but very easy to use
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Video reviews and key moments
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2 videos · Timestamped summary
YouTube · Review
TASSIMO Happy Friendly Coffee Pod Machine
This video shows the unboxing, setup, and first use of the Bosch Tassimo Happy Friendly coffee pod machine. It demonstrates the initial rinse cycle using the included orange service disc before brewing a Cadbury Mocha coffee pod. The machine is compact, straightforward to set up, and brews hot drinks quickly with one touch.
Key moments
YouTube · Other
TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGBC Coffee Machine Starter Kit - Quick Look
The Bosch Tassimo Happy Friendly TAS102EGBC Coffee Machine Starter Kit provides access to over 70 cafe-style drinks with included sample pods to try out. It features an Intellibrew system that reads barcodes for precise one-touch brewing, as well as an auto-off function and an easily removable 0.7-litre water tank.
Key moments
Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.
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Specifications
Technical information with its source.
- Appliance type
- TASSIMO HAPPY hot drinks machine (T DISC pods) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Beverage variety
- Caffè Crema, Cappuccino, Espresso, Coffee, Hot milk, Hot chocolate, Latte Macchiato, Tea Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Drink preparation
- Via T DISC; fully automatic single-button operation; customisable drink strength Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Brewing technology
- INTELLIBREW barcode reading on each T DISC Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Drink choice
- Up to 50 drink specialities Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Connection rating
- 1400 W Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Water tank capacity
- 0.7 (removable) l Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Pressure
- 3.3 bar Technical fact · currys.co.uk
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- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 265 x 175 x 305 mm Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Power cord length
- 0.9 m Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Preheating phase
- Directly ready for use (no heat-up time) Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Stand-by / auto-off
- Switches to stand-by directly after the brew cycle Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Water filtration system
- None (no filter supplied) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Descaling and cleaning
- Descaling programme and cleaning programme using a service T DISC; descaling indicator Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Beverage outlet, T DISC piercing unit, cup stand, T DISC holder Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Removable drip tray
- Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Housing material
- Plastic, made from 57% recycled plastic Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Energy consumption class
- A+ Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Durability testing
- Tested for 10 years of usage Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Guarantee
- 2 years manufacturer's guarantee Technical fact · tassimo.com
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- Drink choice
- Up to 50 drink specialities Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Connection rating
- 1400 W Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Water tank capacity
- 0.7 (removable) l Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Pressure
- 3.3 bar Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 265 x 175 x 305 mm Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Power cord length
- 0.9 m Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Preheating phase
- Directly ready for use (no heat-up time) Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Stand-by / auto-off
- Switches to stand-by directly after the brew cycle Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Water filtration system
- None (no filter supplied) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Descaling and cleaning
- Descaling programme and cleaning programme using a service T DISC; descaling indicator Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Beverage outlet, T DISC piercing unit, cup stand, T DISC holder Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
- Removable drip tray
- Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Housing material
- Plastic, made from 57% recycled plastic Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Energy consumption class
- A+ Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Durability testing
- Tested for 10 years of usage Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
- Guarantee
- 2 years manufacturer's guarantee Technical fact · tassimo.com
Sources and method
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Store (7)
- Tassimo by Bosch Happy Friendly Pod Coffee Machine, TAS102EGBC, Black | Includes 70 Tassimo Drinks - Amazon.co.uk
- TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGBC Pod Coffee Machine Starter Kit - Black | Currys
- Currys Feefo product reviews for sku 10291635
- Currys Feefo review summary for sku 10291635
- TASSIMO by Bosch Happy Friendly TAS102EGB Pod Coffee Machine - Black | Currys
- Tassimo by Bosch Happy Pod Coffee Machine - Black | Argos
- Tassimo by Bosch Style Friendly TAS112EGBC bundle - Amazon.co.uk
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How we evaluate, and the limits
This page is compiled from manufacturer, store, review and video sources; every piece of information links to the source it was read from. Technical values are as stated by the manufacturer or store; user experiences are summarised from the reviews read and do not apply to every unit. We do not test products ourselves.