Tassimo Kenco Colombian: Origin, Taste and Freshness

Tassimo Kenco Colombian: Why a Named Origin Suits a Sealed Disc

Origin character lives largely in aroma, and a sealed disc holds on to aroma until the moment it is brewed. That is why a named-origin coffee makes more sense in a pod than the pod's easy-going reputation would suggest.

Published 26 Sep 2026 Curator-written, not crowdsourced

Tassimo Kenco Colombian: Why a Named Origin Suits a Sealed Disc, in summary: Colombian coffee and nothing else, in sixteen black coffee discs. The sealed disc keeps the nutty, caramel aroma that carries origin character, so the last disc in the box tastes much like the first.

Last reviewed by the teas.co.uk team in September 2026.

Origin character lives largely in aroma, and a sealed disc holds on to aroma until the moment it is brewed. That is why a named-origin coffee makes more sense in a pod than the pod's easy-going reputation would suggest.

Where the origin lives

Much of what separates one coffee origin from another is carried in aroma, and aroma is the first casualty once a bag of ground coffee has been opened; within days much of it has drifted off. A sealed T DISC keeps it locked in until the brewer pierces the foil. That is the real argument for a named-origin pod, because disc sixteen tastes very close to disc one.

The published ingredient list is one line, 100% Colombian ground coffee, and it names none of the major allergens. At 136g for sixteen discs, each holds about eight and a half grams, an ordinary weight for a black coffee disc. Beyond the country, the box gives no region, farm or altitude, and we are not going to invent one to fill the gap.

How the cup drinks

Colombia is known for balance rather than drama, and this cup follows suit. Toasted, nutty aroma and a soft caramel sweetness come first; the middle is even from front to back and low in acid; bitterness is low and the finish short and clean. A blend is built so its parts cover each other's gaps, whereas an origin coffee stands alone, so what you taste is simply what the origin gives.

Think of it as the dependable origin rather than the daring one, and that is a strength in a house where one machine has to please several people. Drink it black or with a little milk. It will not behave like a single-estate filter coffee, and it is not trying to; this is an easy, well-mannered mug for every morning of the week.

This box beside the rest of the Kenco range

We also stock a Kenco 100% Colombian box for Tassimo, and the two are close relatives: both are sixteen-disc boxes of coffee from one named country. Everything else in the Kenco black line-up is either a blend or a format idea, whether that is a bigger mug, a decaffeinated cup or a gentler edge. The Colombian boxes are the only ones that name a place.

Like every T DISC, these run only in a Tassimo, where the barcode on each disc sets brewing time, temperature and water volume. There is nothing to adjust, so everything depends on the recipe Kenco puts in the disc. Store the carton somewhere dry and use the discs in any order; each one keeps its aroma sealed in until it is brewed.

The packs we stock

Tassimo Kenco Colombian Coffee, 16 Pods 136g (barcode 8711000500521)

What the label says

The published ingredient list for Tassimo Kenco Colombian Coffee, 16 Pods 136g names none of the 14 major allergens. Check the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.

Ingredients, as published: 100% Colombian Ground Coffee.

Ingredient and nutrition information for this product, as published on the manufacturer's label. The pack in your hands is the final word.

What to eat with it

McVitie's Hobnobs The Oaty One Milk Chocolate Twin Pack Biscuits, 2 x 262g: Oats and milk chocolate to match the toasted, caramel side of the cup.
Maryland Cookies Double Chocolate, 200g: A rich double chocolate cookie that a low-bitterness black coffee leaves plenty of room for.
Border Classic Biscuit Sharing Pack, 400g: A sharing pack for the household this crowd-pleasing origin is meant to keep happy.

Elsewhere in the Tassimo range

The full range is on the Tassimo brand page.

FAQ

How does this box relate to the Kenco 100% Colombian discs? Going by their titles, both are sixteen-disc Kenco boxes of Colombian coffee for Tassimo. This one is labelled 136g and its published ingredient list reads 100% Colombian ground coffee; compare the two packs for any further detail.

Does the box say which region or farm the coffee comes from? No. Only the country is named, and we will not guess at a region, estate or altitude.

Why does a sealed disc suit an origin coffee? Origin character is carried mostly in aroma, which an opened bag loses quickly. The disc keeps it sealed in until the brewer pierces it.

How much coffee is in each disc? About eight and a half grams: 136g spread across sixteen discs, which is typical for a black coffee disc.

Can a dairy-free household use it? The published ingredient list is Colombian ground coffee alone and names none of the major allergens, so there is no milk in the disc. Check the current pack, as formulations can change.

Curator's note: When the coffee has to keep everyone happy, this is the box I reach for. Nobody will argue with it, and nobody is meant to. Lee, teas.co.uk, Tunbridge Wells.

In short: Tassimo Kenco Colombian: Why a Named Origin Suits a Sealed Disc

Field	Detail
Brand	Tassimo
Packs we stock	16 Pods 136g
Category	Coffee Pods & Capsules
Allergens (as published)	The published ingredient list for this product names none of the 14 major allergens.
Caffeine	caffeinated
Origin	Colombia, named on the box
Character	Nutty, caramel, balanced
Occasion	The everyday morning mug