Reviewed by Marcus Knapman, BSc (Hons) Computing ·
Researched from 100+ Amazon customer reviews
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Eighty cups of coffee for twenty quid sounds like the sort of maths that makes Monday mornings bearable. This bulk pack of Tassimo Kenco Americano Grande XL pods works out at just 25p per cup, which puts it firmly in competitive territory against instant coffee but with the convenience of your Tassimo machine.
I've spent time researching what buyers make of these XL pods — the larger size promises a more substantial coffee experience than standard Americano pods. The question is whether Kenco's blend holds up across 80 cups, and whether buying in bulk actually saves you money compared to smaller packs.
This isn't just a single box gathering dust in your cupboard. You're looking at five packs of 16 pods each, giving you 80 cups total. The XL designation means each pod creates a larger serving than Tassimo's standard Americano — useful if you're the type who needs a proper mug rather than a dainty cup to function.
At £20 for the lot, you're paying 25p per cup. That's not revolutionary pricing, but it sits comfortably between instant coffee and your local café. More importantly, it's often cheaper per pod than buying smaller packs individually, though the savings aren't massive.
After reading through countless Amazon reviews, the consensus on taste seems fairly solid. This isn't gourmet coffee, but it's not trying to be. Kenco delivers a reliable, medium-strength black coffee that's smooth enough to drink without milk but robust enough to wake you up.
The XL format does make a difference — you get roughly 30% more coffee per pod compared to standard versions. Several buyers mentioned this makes it feel more like a 'proper' coffee rather than a sample size. The crema isn't spectacular, but it's present enough to make the coffee look the part.
Where some buyers expressed disappointment was in consistency. A few reported occasional weak cups, suggesting either pod variation or the eternal Tassimo problem of scale buildup affecting extraction. It's worth noting that Tassimo machines can be fussy about maintenance.
Five boxes of coffee pods take up more cupboard space than you might expect. Each box measures roughly the same as a standard cereal box, so factor that into your kitchen storage plans. The pods themselves have a decent shelf life — usually around 12-18 months from purchase — but buying 80 at once only makes sense if you're a regular coffee drinker.
For context, if you have two cups a day, this pack will last you about six weeks. Light coffee drinkers might find themselves with stale pods before they finish the pack.
The 25p per cup cost needs context. Instant coffee can get down to 5-10p per cup, whilst proper ground coffee might cost 15-20p if you buy smartly. Where Tassimo pods justify their premium is pure convenience — no measuring, no cleanup, consistent results every time.
Compared to high-street coffee shops charging £2.50+ for an Americano, these pods represent serious savings for regular coffee drinkers. But if you're price-sensitive and don't mind the faff of a cafetière or filter machine, there are cheaper ways to caffeinate.
If you're a regular Tassimo user who gets through coffee at a decent pace, this bulk pack makes financial sense. The XL pods deliver a satisfying cup size, and 25p per serving beats café prices hands down. Skip it if you're an occasional coffee drinker or tight on storage space.
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