Coffee drinkers, I never understood them, but thanks to Tassimo, I had a chance to step into their Crocs for myself.

My choices of pods were 'American Smooth' and 'Columbia ... machine (the instructions were binned immediately) and let the Tassimo do the rest. It looked a damn better than my typical Shrek ...

For those in the market for a pod coffee machine, there are several alternatives available. The Bosch Tassimo is priced at £34.99 at Currys, offering an affordable option. Another choice is the ...