Review of the best Bosch coffee machines for home and office in 2022

Coffee-based drinks, both traditional and novel, are becoming more and more popular every year. New recipes are being developed, the taste is improving. Now everyone can prepare their favorite drink on their own. To do this, it is enough to purchase a coffee machine for home or 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. It has 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.

The principles of the coffee machine

The coffee maker is a type of household appliance. It is used at home, in cafes and restaurants, in offices and installed in the kitchen or in the catering department. Such a device prepares a variety of coffee-based drinks without human intervention, which distinguishes it from simple coffee makers. The 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;
• Depending on the settings, the determination of the proportions of water and powder;
• Changing the size of the grind;
• Formation of compressed tablets from ground grains;
• Heating water in a water heater;
• Passing hot steam or water through coffee;
• Warming cups for a drink;
• Warming up or frothing milk;
• Disposal of waste into a designated tank;
• Preparation of various drinks according to the recipe;
• Automatic cleaning;
• Automatic completion of the preparation of the drink.

Types of coffee machines

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

Horn

Some experts do not classify such devices as automatic coffee machines. The main reason is that they are not able to grind grains on their own.To prepare a drink, you need to independently pour the ready-made powder into a special compartment - the holder and then insert it into the apparatus. Hot water is then passed through it under pressure. After the process is completed, this compartment must be cleaned of residues. Making coffee in a carob coffee machine requires human intervention, the strength of the drink cannot be adjusted automatically. For this reason, such a device cannot be called ideal, although it wins a lot in terms of price.

Capsule

In such coffee machines, special capsules are used to prepare a variety of beverage options. Each of them is packed in a plastic or foil container. It is pierced during the preparation of the drink already in the apparatus itself. Brewing coffee is done by passing hot water through a similar capsule. These devices have become especially popular in the last few years. They are convenient to use, 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 among well-known and reliable brands.

Pods

These machines can be called analogues of capsule ones, 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, change the volume of water supplied.

espresso machine

Such an apparatus is a combination of a built-in coffee grinder and a carob coffee machine.To obtain drinks in the espresso machine, you can take coffee beans or already ground powder.

Automatic

Such units prepare drinks without human intervention. All you need to do is from time to time add a new portion of water to the device and add grains. You also need to make the necessary settings and clean the device in a timely manner. All programs are pre-set, so just press one button to make aromatic coffee according to the selected recipe.

Automatic coffee machines have the maximum set of necessary functions and fully justify their name. Their main disadvantage is their high cost.

How to choose a coffee machine

The purchase of such a unit is an expensive pleasure, so the question of choice must be approached responsibly. In this case, it is necessary to decide in advance which functions will be needed, and which ones can be abandoned.

cappuccinatore

The presence in the device of this option allows you to whip milk into foam. It is necessary to prepare latte, cappuccino or espresso. Therefore, it is a must if you like such drinks. The cappuccinatore is connected to the steam supply pipe inside the appliance. It can be of two varieties.

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

Control type

Mechanical coffee 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 based on the principle 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. There are on sale combined models with buttons and switches.

Water heating

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

There is a fundamental difference between these two water heating systems. The boiler always has hot water. If part of the liquid goes to prepare a portion of the drink, then the vacant place is immediately filled. This is very convenient, as there is always boiling water. On the other hand, water replacement occurs only partially. Therefore, it stagnates, which negatively affects the taste of the brewed 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 disadvantages, as it heats only the required volume of water. At the same time, unused residues are drained onto a special tray automatically or manually. The disadvantage of this mechanism is that you need to boil water again each time.

Grinding coffee

When choosing a coffee machine, you need to pay attention to the coffee grinder. This is one of the important parameters. 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. Breakage can be caused even by a small solid object, wormed between the grains. In addition, such millstones must be adjusted after 2000 grindings.

Steel knives are not damaged by hard objects. Their hit causes only 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 degrades the quality of the drink.

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

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

Brew mechanism

In modern coffee machines, it can be both removable and stationary. In the first case, it will need to be cleaned manually with various detergents and cleaners. In this case, the quality of purification depends solely on the efforts of the owner himself.

Fixed mechanisms are cleaned automatically. To do this, just click the appropriate button. The cleanliness of the teapot is ensured by a special cleaning tablet.

Other Options

Another important indicator is the power of the device. It affects the speed of preparation of the drink. But it must be taken into account that if the coffee is prepared too quickly, then the aroma does not fully transfer to the water. Therefore, the strength of the drink is reduced here.At home, coffee machines with a power of 800 to 1500 watts are suitable. The same devices are recommended to buy for offices with a small number of employees. If a lot of people have lunch at the same time, then you will need a unit with more power.

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

For espresso lovers, it is important that the drink is served in preheated 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 degrees of strength of the drink. It is usually regulated in the range of 6-16 g per serving. Some models change this setting by increasing or decreasing hot water pressure and speed.

For lovers of large portions of coffee it will be convenient, if the device 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 brewing unit, which is easy to care for. Additionally, it is possible to pre-soak coffee, which allows you to make 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 drink recipe and set the required strength. The grain grinder has a ceramic coating of millstones, so it works quite quietly.

• significant capacity of the grain compartment;
• 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 are lost from power surges;
• cappuccinatore only manual.

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 is made in a stylish metal facade design. There is a built-in coffee grinder with a ceramic coating of burrs, working on a special technology that more fully reveals the aroma of the beans. Semi-automatic cappuccinatore, makes it possible to obtain foam 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 lighting for cups.

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

TES 80521 RW VeroSelection 500

This device is also among 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 uses 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, the drink is prepared, and the second is designed for whipping milk foam. Management 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 stores 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 uses a lot of water.

The average 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 session of preparation of coffee comes to the end with automatic washing of the unit.

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

• the cappuccinatore 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 specifically intended for mass use, so it can often be found in bars or large offices. The water compartment allows you to pour 2100 ml of liquid, and the bean tank holds 300 grams of coffee.The device has an electronic control, with the help of 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 favorite recipes;
• the brewing unit and the milk supply system are washed 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 cook one of the six available recipes. To protect against scale, automatic cleaning programs and a built-in water filter are provided.

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

• significant mass of the device;
• Descalers must be purchased separately.

On average, such a model builds 68,800 rubles.

Tassimo Joy TAS 4502

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

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

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

The average price of the model is 5000 rubles.

TAS 5542EE Tassimo

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

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

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

On average, the model costs 7,000 rubles.

TAS 1407 Tassimo Vivy II

The compact capsule-type unit is ideal for small kitchens, as the width of the model is 17 cm. 1 button is provided for control. The brewing chamber and cup holder have a curved surface, which makes them more comfortable to use. 15 different types of capsules can be used with this device.

• automatic cleaning of the device using a special cleaning capsule;
• low cost;
• Portion sizes are adjustable.

• 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.

No. p / p	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	Capsular	Tassimo Joy TAS 4502	5000
8		TAS 5542EE Tassimo	7000
9		TAS 1407 Tassimo Vivy II	3000

In the assortment of Bosch there is a sufficient number of models of coffee machines. This allows you to choose any device that will take into account all the tastes and needs of a person. However, keep in mind that you will have to pay extra for additional features.