![Gevalia Caramel Latte Macchiato (8 Servings), 16-Count T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51U1DovrWzL._SL160_.jpg) Larger | Gevalia Caramel Latte Macchiato (8 Servings), 16-Count T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]Buy from www.amazon.com | |
| List Price: www.amazon.com's Price: $19.58 You Save: $0.4 (2%) Condition: New Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Release Date: 2009-12-16 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 Lowest New Price: $19.58 | Features• T DISCs contain pre-measured ingredients for every hot beverage TASSIMO creates. They are freshly se• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging A Nice Change of PaceI picked this up on a whim -- and because I was out of latte discs and this is all I could find at Bed, Bath and Beyond that had a latte disc in it. My expectations were fairly low, but to be honest, I thought this made for a nice change of pace. The caramel flavor came through exceptionally well and it paired well both with the latte and cappuccino. I also tried adding this as a mix in to a café au lait of sorts using the Gevalia Signature Crema and the latte disc, which was especially delicious.Although using real caramel is always going to beat the flavored espresso disc, this is an easy alternative and way exceeded my expectations. I will be buying this again. Great Latte with very good balance of flavors..If you like caramel and/or you like lattes, then you can't go wrong with this drink. Once again, Tassimo has created the perfect balance of flavor. The caramel does NOT overpower the taste of the espresso, and the espresso does not overpower the taste of the caramel. It is a very enjoyable drink with nothing added.However, it is also very easy to customize the caramel taste to your liking. You really don't need any syrup or rare ingredients. You can actually increase the caramel flavor (and therefore sweetness) of this drink simply by adding regular sugar or an alternative sweetener like Stevia. I would recommend tasting the drink as-is initially, and then adding sweetener gradually to match your desired sweetness. It's Good But Could Be Better!I am absolutely no coffee aficionado but I know what I like my coffee to taste like. I have owned several coffee machines from Super Automatic Machines by Delonghi as well as the original Tassimo machine made by Braun which was a horrible experience (extremely loud). I have also owned Semi-Automatic espresso machines but returned them do to the amount of labor it took to produce a beverage compared to the likes of a super-automatic or the Tassimo. I recently purchased a new Bosch T65 Tassimo since I no longer have my Super-Automatic. I sold my Delonghi Super-Automatic after feeling bad about owning a $1,500 espresso machine and going through a phase where I was not drinking as much coffee as I was before. I'm now back into coffee drinking ever day and found myself getting caught driving through Starbucks ordering my favorite Tall Skinny Vanilla Latte about every day. I soon realized this habit was playing havoc on my pocket book and I had to stop. With the aficionado Tassimo by Bosch, I have been enjoying the Gevalia Caramel Latte Macchiato every day, sometimes twice a day! The smell as it brews is heavenly and has a great caramel smell when the brewing begins. I have tried different strengths of the espresso because to me it has a horribly bitter taste when left on the automatic mode. Now again, I am not a professional coffee aficionado but I know what I like. My taste pallet has really grown to love the Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte which is nice and smooth and not too sweet so I find myself comparing everything I drink to the Skinny Vanilla Latte. I have also discovered that I really enjoy buying the Starbucks House blend as it has a pleasant taste to me without any bitter flavor. I'm not sure if it's normal for the Gevalia Caramel Latte espresso to have a normal bitter flavor but it's a bit much for me. I have learned to add a little sugar to help hide the bitterness or have the Tassimo add more water. The problem with the latter is the latte really looses any flavor it had if you reduce the strength of the espresso to much. Figuring out how to reduce the bitterness makes this a great drink for me. I would love to see some T-Discs produced with a vanilla flavor! If you enjoy caramel flavored drinks, I'm sure you'll enjoy this one. Just be sure to adjust accordingly for bitterness if it bothers you.Great Find!This is a great find! Can hardly say the word Macchiato but the flavor is easy on the taste buds. This is my newest favorite. If, you have read any of my grocery reviews you already know I am the biggest fan of Tassimo and all of their products.If, you love caramel, then this is for you! Be sure an order 2 packs if you can...you will not be sorry. A gal on the Internet told everyone about this find and she was so right! 5 stars w/ a little doctoringGevalia Caramel Latte Macchiato is very good as is, but....Try this for a five star recipe. First, add about 5 seconds of extra water after the initial brewing process is complete. Then, add the milk disc. Remove cup and add 2 tsp of Torani caramel syrup, and 1/2 tsp of raw cane sugar. Stir it up good. Then, sprinkle the foamy top with some cinnamon. This is just as good as any cafe. Enjoy! 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