Pod coffee machines
Bosch TASSIMO Style TAS1102GB in Real Black, half-right front view with cup stand

Pod coffee machines · TAS112EGB

Bosch Tassimo Style Friendly

TAS112EGB

The TASSIMO Style is a compact, one-button pod machine for T DISCs that makes coffee, tea, hot chocolate and milky drinks with no heat-up wait.

0.7 L

23 original reviews to read 4 video summaries Good to know

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At a glance

The TASSIMO Style is a compact, one-button pod machine for T DISCs that makes coffee, tea, hot chocolate and milky drinks with no heat-up wait. Bosch has discontinued the original TAS1102GB in the UK. Its successor, the Style Friendly TAS112EGB, is the same size, power and tank in a recycled-plastic body, and is what Argos and Currys now sell as the 'Style'. Buyers like how easy it is to use, how little space it takes and the drink quality. The small side-mounted 0.7 L tank, costly TASSIMO-only pods and occasionally small or lukewarm drinks are the main drawbacks. It suits small kitchens and anyone who wants fuss-free single drinks, not heavy coffee drinkers or people who want low running costs. No independent long-term reliability test was found. The original model now appears only through pricey marketplace imports, so the Style Friendly from mainstream retailers is the sensible buy.

Strengths

  • Very simple one-button operation with barcode-controlled brewing and no heat-up time.
  • Compact 265 x 171 x 320 mm body that fits small kitchens.
  • Wide range of drinks, including hot chocolate and lattes straight from pods.
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  • Easy upkeep: descaling programme and indicator, dishwasher-safe parts.

Things to consider

  • Small 0.7 L side-mounted tank needs frequent refilling and some find it fiddly.
  • Locked to TASSIMO T DISCs, which owners find expensive and wasteful; no pods in the box.
  • Some users find drinks small or not hot enough; a few faulty units reported.
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  • Original TAS1102GB discontinued in the UK; remaining Amazon stock is a costly marketplace import.
  • No water filter.
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • Small kitchens, offices or households wanting quick single drinks without fuss.
  • Older relatives or instant-coffee drinkers who want simple pod operation.
  • Households that also want hot chocolate, tea and milky drinks from pods.

May not suit

  • Heavy coffee drinkers making many mugs a day, given the small tank and pod costs.
  • Anyone wanting large or extra-hot drinks, or barista-style control.
  • Buyers who want to avoid single-use plastic pods.

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Good to know

What the features mean in everyday use.

Drink system

Bosch says the INTELLIBREW barcode on each T DISC sets water amount, temperature and brew time, with up to 50 drinks from brands such as L'OR, Kenco and Costa. The machine only takes TASSIMO T DISCs.

Manufacturer's claim · See source

Applies to the model family

Maintenance

Has no water filter. Descaling and cleaning use a T DISC programme with a descaling indicator, and several parts (outlet, piercing unit, cup stand, disc holder) are dishwasher-safe.

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UK availability

Bosch UK lists TAS1102GB and TAS1104GB as no longer available and names the Style Friendly TAS112EGB as the successor. Argos and Currys now sell that TAS112EGB under the 'Style' name, and John Lewis does not stock the Style.

Technical fact · See source

Ease of use

Buyers most often say the machine is simple to use: pod in, one button, drink out. Several reviewers bought it for elderly parents for this reason.

User experience · See source

Drink quality

Many reviewers are pleased with the coffee, hot chocolate and latte drinks. Others call pod coffee merely acceptable, and one dislikes that the milk pods are sweetened.

User experience · See source

Water tank

The small side-mounted tank is the most common design complaint: it needs refilling every couple of mugs and some find it fiddly to remove. One reviewer, though, finds the side tank easier to refill.

User experience · See source

Running costs and waste

Users note that T DISCs are expensive, that the machine only takes TASSIMO pods, that no pods come in the box, and that the pods create plastic waste. Some get around the cost with refillable pods.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

Amazon listings

The original Style is now offered on Amazon.co.uk only by a marketplace seller, with a long dispatch time and high delivery charge. The listing's GTIN differs from Bosch UK's TAS1102GB code, so it may be a non-UK unit.

Inference from the sources · See source

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Drink system

Bosch says the INTELLIBREW barcode on each T DISC sets water amount, temperature and brew time, with up to 50 drinks from brands such as L'OR, Kenco and Costa. The machine only takes TASSIMO T DISCs.

Manufacturer's claim · See source

Applies to the model family

Maintenance

Has no water filter. Descaling and cleaning use a T DISC programme with a descaling indicator, and several parts (outlet, piercing unit, cup stand, disc holder) are dishwasher-safe.

Technical fact · See source

UK availability

Bosch UK lists TAS1102GB and TAS1104GB as no longer available and names the Style Friendly TAS112EGB as the successor. Argos and Currys now sell that TAS112EGB under the 'Style' name, and John Lewis does not stock the Style.

Technical fact · See source

Ease of use

Buyers most often say the machine is simple to use: pod in, one button, drink out. Several reviewers bought it for elderly parents for this reason.

User experience · See source

Drink quality

Many reviewers are pleased with the coffee, hot chocolate and latte drinks. Others call pod coffee merely acceptable, and one dislikes that the milk pods are sweetened.

User experience · See source

Water tank

The small side-mounted tank is the most common design complaint: it needs refilling every couple of mugs and some find it fiddly to remove. One reviewer, though, finds the side tank easier to refill.

User experience · See source

Running costs and waste

Users note that T DISCs are expensive, that the machine only takes TASSIMO pods, that no pods come in the box, and that the pods create plastic waste. Some get around the cost with refillable pods.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

Amazon listings

The original Style is now offered on Amazon.co.uk only by a marketplace seller, with a long dispatch time and high delivery charge. The listing's GTIN differs from Bosch UK's TAS1102GB code, so it may be a non-UK unit.

Inference from the sources · See source

Applies to one variant

User experience

What do reviews say?

See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.

Summarised from the 156 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 156.

Store ratings

Amazon

4820 ratings

10 reviews read

4.5 / 5

Currys

5968 ratings

136 reviews read

4.6 / 5

Argos

546 ratings

10 reviews read

4.73 / 5

Each store’s rating and rating count are its own; ratings are not combined. “Read” is how many of that store’s reviews we read for the summary.

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Owners mainly value how simple the Style is: drop in a T DISC, press one button, and get coffee, hot chocolate or a latte with no heat-up wait. That suits elderly relatives and people who previously drank instant. Its small footprint and stylish colours are frequently praised for small kitchens. The most common design gripe is the small side-mounted water tank, which needs refilling after a couple of mugs and can be fiddly to remove. Running costs are the other recurring concern: pods are pricey, limited to TASSIMO, not included in the box, and create plastic waste. A minority find portions small or drinks not hot enough, and a handful report faulty or erratic units. Most reviews of the current model are for the recycled-plastic Style Friendly successor.

What buyers like

  • Very easy to use, one-button operation46 reviews
  • Makes good coffee and other drinks40 reviews
  • Compact, good for small kitchens33 reviews
  • Stylish look and attractive colours18 reviews
  • Good value for the machine itself14 reviews
  • Wide choice of pod drinks6 reviews

Common complaints

  • Pods are expensive and limited to TASSIMO; plastic waste10 reviews
  • Small or side-mounted water tank is awkward or needs frequent refilling8 reviews
  • Small portions or drinks not hot enough4 reviews
  • Faulty, slow or erratic unit3 reviews
  • No pods included in the box3 reviews
  • Fiddly to learn at first / unclear picture manual2 reviews
How was this summary made?

Summarised from 156 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.

Counted, not estimated. Currys: 136 Feefo reviews with text (80 on page 1, 56 on page 2, by counting non-empty review fields); text-less ratings excluded. Argos: 10 newest. Amazon: 10 UK reviews embedded on two listings. Off-topic: 2 fridge-freezer, 1 delivery-only, 1 store service. Currys theme counts are approximate tallies. Ratings_total adds the two Amazon listings, Currys and Argos.

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  1. M*** B*** P*** H*** 4/5 25 April 2022 Amazon TAS1102 black listing

    I bought a Tassimo Style coffee maker a few weeks ago. It does the job!…

  2. R*** 5/5 7 October 2024 Amazon TAS1102 black listing

    Love the coffee machine

  3. a*** 5/5 28 August 2025 Amazon White

    I had an issue with the happy coffee machine which was returned and I got this one in its place. So far so good no issue with the machine and glad I stayed with the manufacturer. Very easy to operate and coffe tastes great. Happy happy.

  4. l*** 4/5 12 June 2024 Amazon Peach

    Brought as a replacement for my mum, works just as it's meant to. She likes having the water holder to the side as it is easier for her to refill. The colour is lovely bakes a change from the usual black / red/white

  5. M*** 5/5 20 January 2024 Amazon Peach

    Love this machine easy to use and disc fit perfectly love the coffee

  6. s*** s*** 5/5 28 May 2025 Amazon Peach

    This is outstanding why I hear you say it is so easy to use the pod goes in the top and you can see it all working from start to finish…

  7. R*** 2/5 2026-10 Argos Style Friendly TAS112EGB (Argos)

    The water tank being to the side of the machine is a design flaw, why I weighted the score down. They should have left it at the back of the machine as the Suny model.

  8. S*** 4/5 2026-10 Argos Style Friendly TAS112EGB (Argos)

    Bought a few weeks ago to replace one that broke. This one is as cheaper and has a smaller water compartment which needs fill regularly and no water filter. Makes a good brew.…

  9. C*** 5/5 2026-10 Argos Style Friendly TAS112EGB (Argos)

    Bought for my Dad. He loves the simplicity of use and that he can easily make lattes directly from the pods without any need to heat milk separately

  10. P*** 4*** 5/5 2026-10 Argos Style Friendly TAS112EGB (Argos)

    I got this coffee machine a few weeks ago. Very pleased lovely machine. Great price.

  11. Z*** 5/5 2026-10 Argos Style Friendly TAS112EGB (Argos)

    I already have this product, this purchase was a present to my nephew as I loved it so much myself. Easy to use and easy to clean besides making great coffee…

  12. M*** 5/5 2026-10 Argos Style Friendly TAS112EGB (Argos)

    Happy with product, easy to use

  13. Customer 5/5 7 September 2026 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    Lovely addition to the new kitchen Excellent coffee

  14. M*** 5/5 3 September 2026 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    Very easy to use compact machine.

  15. Customer 4/5 2 September 2026 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    Nifty machine that doesn't take up too much space, perfect for morning coffee and coffees throughout the day

  16. Customer 1/5 29 July 2026 Currys Style Friendly cream TAS117EGB

    Don't fill cup as instructed work's when it feels like it would not recommend this product

  17. Customer 3/5 17 August 2026 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    Quite expensive and limited to own brand pods ....but a free gift with fridge/freezer so can't really complain

  18. Customer 3/5 No date Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    Ok, but pod coffee not the best!…

  19. Customer No rating No date Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    A little fiddly initially to work out how to use it, but makes a good cup of coffee

  20. Customer 1/5 23 December 2025 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    The first machine i purchased didn't work i had to return it. The second one sort of works its very slow. I have to press the button a few times to get my drink. The portion size is very small.

  21. Customer 2/5 No date Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    This is a very basic coffee maker, that is reflected in the price. The drinks are small and not that warm. You have to buy the correct pods, which are expensive, but actually delicious. Expect a small measure though.…

  22. Customer 3/5 12 January 2026 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    This is ok, but never quite got enough for me. But I bought a refillable pod and works well.

  23. Customer 5/5 30 December 2025 Currys Style Friendly (Currys/AO via Feefo)

    Easy to use. Produces nice HOTdrinks, non of the luke-warm rubbish! Instructions are clear. Easy to set up and clean. Love it!

See it in use

Video reviews and key moments

Read the summaries; tap a moment to watch the video from that second.

4 videos · Timestamped summary

YouTube · Review

TASSIMO Style How to Use & Review

The Bosch Tassimo Style is an ultra-compact and affordable pod coffee machine that brews automatically using barcode recognition. It features an adjustable cup stand and a handy storage slot for the service disc. However, the open-top water tank lacks a lid, which can lead to spills when carrying it from the sink.

YouTube · Review

Bosch Style Tassimo Coffee Machine

This overview introduces the Bosch Style Tassimo coffee machine, walking through its design, set-up process, and drink preparation. The presenter demonstrates how to use the barcode reader system to brew drinks like caramel lattes, as well as how to maintain the machine using its built-in cleaning disc. Overall, it is presented as a straightforward, compact machine with helpful height adjustments for different cup sizes.

YouTube · Comparison

TASSIMO My Way 2 VS TASSIMO Style

The Tassimo Style is an easy-to-use, budget-friendly coffee machine with a 0.7-litre water tank and zero heat-up time. In testing, it prepared coffee just as fast and tasted identical to the significantly more expensive Tassimo My Way 2. The reviewer recommends it as great value for money for anyone looking to save without sacrificing coffee quality.

YouTube · In use

How to use the #Bosch #Tassimo STYLE and get it ready for the best coffee ☕️ in the world

The Bosch Tassimo Style is a compact, automatic pod coffee machine that utilizes barcodes to configure the optimal brew settings. It is quick to set up and clean, producing layered coffee-shop quality drinks with dense froth. However, the pods are difficult to recycle, and users must take care to seat the water tank properly and wait for the machine to depressurise before opening.

Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.

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What it has

Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Appliance type
TASSIMO STYLE hot drinks machine (T DISC pods) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Colour (main / secondary)
Real Black / Anthracite (TAS1102GB); White / Anthracite (TAS1104GB) 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 on each T DISC sets water amount, temperature and brewing time Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
Drink choice
Up to 50 drink specialities from brands such as L'OR, Kenco and Costa Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
Dimensions (H x W x D)
265 x 171 x 320 mm Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Net weight
2.1 kg Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
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Connection rating
1400 W Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Water tank capacity
0.7 l Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Preheating phase
Directly ready for use (no heat-up time) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Water filtration system
Without (no water filter included) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Stand-by function
Directly after brew cycle Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Descaling / cleaning
Descaling programme with T DISC; cleaning programme with T DISC Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Descaling indicator
Yes 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
Pump pressure
3.3 bar Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Cup stand
Adjustable/removable cup stand; variable cup size Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Cord length
0.9 (with cord storage) m Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Box contents
Machine, user manual, cleaning discs (no drink pods) Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Manufacturer guarantee
2 years Technical fact · amazon.co.uk
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Brewing technology
INTELLIBREW – barcode on each T DISC sets water amount, temperature and brewing time Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
Drink choice
Up to 50 drink specialities from brands such as L'OR, Kenco and Costa Manufacturer's claim · bosch-home.co.uk
Dimensions (H x W x D)
265 x 171 x 320 mm Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Net weight
2.1 kg Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Connection rating
1400 W Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Water tank capacity
0.7 l Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Preheating phase
Directly ready for use (no heat-up time) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Water filtration system
Without (no water filter included) Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Stand-by function
Directly after brew cycle Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Descaling / cleaning
Descaling programme with T DISC; cleaning programme with T DISC Technical fact · bosch-home.co.uk
Descaling indicator
Yes 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
Pump pressure
3.3 bar Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Cup stand
Adjustable/removable cup stand; variable cup size Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Cord length
0.9 (with cord storage) m Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Box contents
Machine, user manual, cleaning discs (no drink pods) Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Manufacturer guarantee
2 years Technical fact · amazon.co.uk

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