Morphy Richards Tazza Pour & Go Coffee Machine (162105): How to Use, Clean and Descale

The Morphy Richards Tazza Pour & Go Single Cup Coffee Machine brews filter coffee straight into your travel mug. Use the built-in grinder with whole beans or select Ground Coffee if your coffee is already ground. This guide covers your first brew, everyday cleaning and what to check if your Tazza isn’t working as expected.

Applies to: Tazza Pour & Go, model 162105. You’ll find the model and serial numbers on the appliance’s rating label.

What should I do before making my first coffee?

1. Remove the packaging. Wash, rinse and dry the travel mug and removable parts. Take care around the sharp blades inside the coffee bean basket.
2. Refit the basket and filter assembly. Leave the basket empty for the first cycle.
3. Add fresh, cold water to the tank without going above MAX. Close the top cover securely.
4. Take the lid off the travel mug and centre the mug on the drip tray.
5. Switch on the machine, press Ground Coffee and let the water-only cycle finish. Discard the water from the mug.

How do I brew with whole beans or ground coffee?

1. Press the lid release button to open the top cover. Add fresh, cold water for the drink you want to make. Stay below the tank’s MAX mark and use a mug large enough for the water you add.
2. Add whole beans or ground filter coffee to the coffee bean basket. The maximum is 35 g, or about seven level spoonfuls using the supplied measuring spoon. That’s the basket limit; you can use less for a smaller or milder cup.
3. Put the filter cover on top of the basket and close the machine’s top cover securely.
4. Remove the travel mug’s lid and centre the mug under the coffee outlet. If you’re using a different mug, adjust the drip tray so the mug sits securely beneath the outlet.
5. Make sure the power light is on, then select your brew:

Brewing time varies with the amount of water. A brew at MAX can take more than five minutes. Wait for the three beeps and five flashes to confirm the cycle has finished before removing the mug and fitting its lid.

Why won’t my Tazza start or grind the beans?

• No lights: Press Power On/Off. If the panel stays dark, check that the machine is plugged in and the wall socket is switched on. If there are no signs of damage, check the socket with a known working appliance.
• Power light on, but no brew: Check that the filter cover is fitted and the top cover is fully closed. Select the button for the type of coffee you’re using.
• It brews but doesn’t grind: Check whether you selected Ground Coffee. For whole beans, choose Fine Grind or Coarse Grind. If the grinder still doesn’t start in either mode, contact Customer Support. Do not try to move the blades by hand.

Why is my Tazza brewing slowly, not dispensing or overflowing?

1. Check there’s enough fresh, cold water in the tank and the mug is centred under the outlet.
2. If coffee is backing up in the basket, switch off, unplug and let the machine cool. Empty the used grounds and gently clean the basket mesh and filter net with the supplied brush.
3. Refit the parts and check that the basket is not overfilled. Use whole beans with a grind button, or ground filter coffee with the Ground Coffee button.
4. If the filter is clean but brewing is slower than usual, or water remains in the tank after a completed cycle, follow the descaling steps below.

If the machine still won’t dispense after these checks, contact Customer Support.

How do I clean my Tazza?

Switch off, unplug and let the machine cool completely before removing parts. The coffee bean basket contains sharp blades.

• Basket mesh and filter net: Empty the grounds and clean the mesh gently with the supplied brush. To remove the filter net, lift it upwards from the basket holder. The coffee bean basket, filter net and basket holder are not dishwasher safe.
• Drip tray, grid and basket lid: Remove and wash them in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry before refitting.
• Travel mug: Hand-wash it in warm, soapy water. The mug is also dishwasher safe.
• Machine body: Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. Never immerse the machine, cable or plug in water.

How do I descale my Tazza 162105?

Use a liquid descaler labelled suitable for coffee machines. If you use your Tazza once or twice a day, descale about every six months in a soft water area, every two to three months in a medium water area, or every six to eight weeks in a hard water area. Descale sooner if brewing slows or water remains in the tank after a completed cycle.

1. Add water and descaler to the tank, following the descaler’s dosing instructions. Do not go above MAX. Do not add coffee.
2. Close the top cover. Place the travel mug on the drip tray with its lid removed.
3. Switch the machine on. Press and hold Ground Coffee and Coarse Grind together for three seconds. The buttons light up briefly as descaling starts.
4. Wait for three beeps and five flashes, then discard the used solution and rinse the mug.
5. Run three separate cycles with fresh water only using Ground Coffee. Empty the mug after each cycle. Your Tazza is then ready to brew again.

Where can I buy spare parts for my Tazza?

These replacement parts are listed for model 162105:

If you need the filter net, its part number is 10258. Contact us with the model and part number so we can check availability.

Still need help with your Tazza?

Contact Morphy Richards UK Customer Support. Include the model and serial numbers from the rating label, which button you selected, what the lights did and whether coffee reached the mug.

If the machine smokes, sparks, smells burnt, leaks from the base or trips the electrics, stop using it. Switch it off and unplug it only if it’s safe to do so. Don’t switch it back on to test it or recreate the issue for a video.