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Best Nespresso capsules, by community rating

40 capsules rated from published opinion, best first. Ispirazione Napoli leads at 4.5 out of 5.

Each score is the mean of opinions read in full from public sources, counted once per author. A capsule appears only once at least five independent authors have been read, so a capsule missing from this list is one we have not gathered enough evidence about — not one that scored badly. Every excerpt links to where it was published.

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40 capsules ranked

  1. Ispirazione Napoli

    4.5/5 from 37 opinions

    Original Intensity 13 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Ispirazione Napoli stays pronounced through plenty of milk and works well hot, over ice or in a latte. Some people find it heavy, blunt and sharply bitter rather than complex.

    • Still tastes strong through a lot of milk
    • Works hot or over ice

  2. Ristretto

    4.5/5 from 23 opinions

    Original Intensity 10 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Ristretto is broadly praised as a strong, chocolatey and balanced Original espresso that many people keep among their favourites or use for milk drinks and iced lattes.

    • Strong dark-roast character
    • Often a favourite or go-to capsule
    • Works well in milk-based and iced drinks

  3. Freddo Intenso

    4.5/5 from 11 opinions

    Original Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Freddo Intenso is especially good for iced drinks, with a rich, dark and strong coffee character that can remain fruity and intense over ice. A large iced latte may mute the coffee flavour.

    • Works especially well over ice
    • Rich, dark and strong profile
    • Intense and fruity character can remain after chilling

    • Freddo Intenso ( 2 ice cubes + around 40 ml water and it s really good )

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    • I warm up the machine, brew two shots of freddo intenso, use 5 oz of whole milk (same I order), add 3 pumps of the same syrup brand (Monin) ... I’m finding I don’t taste the coffee flavor much…

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  4. Freddo Delicato

    4.5/5 from 6 opinions

    Original Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Freddo Delicato is a bright, sweet and punchy Original Line capsule made for iced drinks. Drinkers often praise it over ice, where its intensity and balance hold up well; served hot, it can seem merely acceptable. It suits iced coffee and milk-based cold drinks more than a conventional hot cup.

    • Bright, sweet and punchy profile
    • Keeps its intensity and balance over ice
    • Works well with milk, cream and sweeteners in cold drinks

  5. Miami Espresso

    4.4/5 from 22 opinions

    Original Intensity 9 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Miami Espresso is widely liked for smoky and tobacco notes, dark-chocolate hints and a rich crema; many people call it a favourite or a permanent staple. It is also used successfully in iced drinks, lattes, macchiatos and cortados, although Some drinkers find it too light or watery.

    • Smoky, tobacco and dark-chocolate character
    • Rich crema and a strong flavour punch
    • Often a favourite or permanent staple

    • I have been using it almost daily, I only have tried two flavors of espresso pods the Miami espresso and Unforgettable espresso. They both taste and look watered down?

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    • Very intense. Certainly reminds me of Cafecito de Cuba. This is probably my favorite permanent capsule they've added in years.

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  6. Volluto Decaffeinato

    4.4/5 from 10 opinions

    Original Intensity 4 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Volluto Decaffeinato is a light, smooth Original Line espresso with sweet biscuit, cereal, fruity-floral and peach-like notes. Its texture stays pleasant without feeling diluted; it works in milk drinks and can also be pulled as a Lungo, although the longer extraction changes the balance.

    • Smooth texture without a diluted decaf feel
    • Sweet biscuit and cereal character
    • Works with milk, sugar or syrup

    • This decaffeinated version was able to preserve Volluto’s subtle flavors and while it doesn’t taste as strong, its texture is consistent enough to not feel diluted.

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    • The Volluto Decaffeinato has ... an excellent fruity/flowery aroma with peach like taste. Definitely an excellent coffee.

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  7. Arpeggio Decaffeinato

    4.4/5 from 8 opinions

    Original Intensity 9 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Arpeggio Decaffeinato is a rich, bold Original Line decaf with a smooth, substantial character. Drinkers repeatedly choose it as an everyday favourite and use it in dessert-style drinks such as espresso con panna; its dark chocolate profile can feel intense or bitter when served black.

    • Rich, bold and smooth character
    • A dependable everyday decaf for many drinkers
    • Works in espresso and dessert-style drinks

  8. Arpeggio

    4.3/5 from 35 opinions

    Original Intensity 9 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Arpeggio is a dependable Original capsule: strong and dark without being harsh, and easy to use with milk. A mug often benefits from two capsules.

    • Strong without tasting harsh
    • Still tastes of coffee through milk
    • Creamy body

  9. Paris Espresso

    4.3/5 from 26 opinions

    Original Intensity 6 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Paris is broadly well liked as a versatile Original espresso. People call it a favourite, a go-to or a daily coffee and describe it as balanced, smooth or dark enough without excessive bitterness. Some mention citrus, fruit or cereal notes and use it black, with foam or milk, in short lattes, iced drinks or an…

    • Balanced and smooth for many
    • Works black, with milk or foam, or in iced drinks
    • Often a favourite or daily coffee

  10. Stockholm Lungo

    4.3/5 from 21 opinions

    Original Intensity 8 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: The main limitation is extraction and dilution: some find it weak or watery when extended to a large lungo or combined with substantial milk, while a careful shorter extraction can preserve more body and smoothness.

    • Smooth, balanced and relatively low-acid profile
    • Frequently described as a favorite or preferred daily cup
    • Can work black, with milk, as a shorter espresso or in iced drinks when prepared carefully

    • is definitely a lower intensity beverage, or iced coffee recipe, not an iced latte. But it was so good! The Stockholm capsule goes well with Irish Cream and isn't completely washed out with ice/ cr

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    • Stockholm lungo, with a dash of Silk oat sweet cream creamer is my preferred daily cup.

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  11. Indonesia

    4.3/5 from 20 opinions

    Original Intensity 8 Price in United States: $1.00

    Summary of what people say: Indonesia is generally liked for a distinctive, low-acidity profile. People mention tobacco and woody notes and often describe it as rich, smooth or a favourite; several use it with milk, in a flat white or as a lungo. Some people find the profile difficult to enjoy or simply not to their taste.

    • Distinctive tobacco and woody notes
    • Rich or smooth for many
    • Works for some with milk, in a flat white or as a lungo

  12. Buenos Aires Lungo

    4.3/5 from 11 opinions

    Original Intensity 4 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Buenos Aires Lungo is generally liked for buttery, toasted or popcorn-like sweetness, especially when extracted shorter or combined with milk and sugar. Some people call it a favorite or fantastic, while some find the full 110 ml brew less pleasant and prefer a shorter extraction.

    • Buttery, toasted and popcorn-like notes
    • Can be especially good at a shorter extraction
    • Works with milk, sugar or creamer and is often called a favorite

  13. Scuro

    4.3/5 from 10 opinions

    Original Intensity 8 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Original Line Scuro is strongly favored for milk drinks, cappuccinos and macchiatos, with some people calling it a favorite. Some find it roastier than preferred or weaker than the Vertuo double-espresso version.

    • Stands up well in milk drinks
    • Popular for cappuccinos and macchiatos
    • Often described as a favorite

    • I’m new to the coffee world but I’ve really enjoyed capsules such as Scuro and Vanilla Eclair as they blend well with milk and syrups (I’m a latte/cappuccino person) but still serve as a good and…

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    • For Original Line I live Scuro & Cocoa Truffle together.

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  14. Arpeggio Extra

    4.3/5 from 9 opinions

    Original Intensity 9 Price in United States: $1.00

    Summary of what people say: Arpeggio Extra is strongly liked as a dark, full Original Line espresso with cocoa notes and light acidity. It is often treated as a favourite, while the difference from regular Arpeggio can be subtle when the two are tasted side by side.

    • Dark, full-bodied espresso
    • Cocoa notes and light acidity
    • Frequently chosen as a favourite

  15. Coconut Flavour over Ice

    4.3/5 from 7 opinions

    Original Price in United States: not sold here

    Summary of what people say: This Original Line iced coffee is driven by a clear coconut flavour with a light, relatively subtle coffee base. It can show raw-coconut, woody and cereal notes, and works especially well over ice with milk or a sweetener; some cups instead taste bitter and show little coconut.

    • Clear coconut flavour over ice
    • Woody and cereal notes add dimension
    • Works well as a latte or with sweetened additions

  16. Nicaragua

    4.2/5 from 23 opinions

    Original Intensity 5 Price in United States: $1.00

    Summary of what people say: Nicaragua is a smooth Original coffee with little acidity and works with milk, in a latte, or as espresso rather than a long lungo. It can also seem watery, bitter or lacking in character, so the cup is not for everyone.

    • Smooth and not sour for many
    • Often a favourite, staple or regular coffee
    • Works for some with milk, as espresso or lungo

  17. Cosi

    4.2/5 from 20 opinions

    Original Intensity 4 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Cosi is generally described as a mild, light Original capsule with light or fruity flavours. People use it with milk, over ice or for cappuccino, and some choose it as a regular afternoon coffee. Several call it a favourite or their best light roast, while some people find it too mild, bland or lacking character.

    • Mild, light or fruity profile
    • Works with milk, in cappuccino or over ice
    • Often a favourite or regular coffee

  18. Vienna Lungo

    4.1/5 from 15 opinions

    Original Intensity 6 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Vienna is a generally well-liked Original Line lungo with a mild, low-acidity profile that many drinkers use as a daily coffee, drink with milk or turn into an iced latte. Supporters call it smooth, good, yummy, a favorite or a reliable lungo, while a smaller group finds it too mild, insufficiently intense or…

    • Mild, low-acidity profile suits daily lungo drinking
    • Works for many drinkers in milk drinks and iced lattes as well as black coffee
    • Repeatedly described as smooth, good, reliable or a favorite

    • Livanto, volluto, Ristretto (as a ristretto, you have a button for that) Vienna lungo, Shanghai lungo, buenas Aires lungo. Also Paris, and I’ve only had one Istanbul but it was good enough to reme

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    • ond favorite so far. Capriccio and Cosi are about the same for me. The Vienna Linizio Lungo doesnt really do anything for me, can't quite figure out why.

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  19. Caffè Florian

    4.1/5 from 14 opinions

    Original Intensity 9 Price in United States: not sold here

    Summary of what people say: Caffè Florian is mostly praised as a bold, dark-roast espresso with woody and chocolate impressions; some people call it a favourite and enjoy it straight or iced. Some drinkers find it mild, tasteless or actively unpleasant.

    • Bold dark-roast character
    • Woody and chocolate impressions
    • Frequently described as a favourite

  20. Istanbul Espresso

    4.1/5 from 11 opinions

    Original Intensity 8 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Istanbul is generally liked for its dark, dense intensity and spicy, almond or chocolate notes, with some people preferring it in a cappuccino. A smaller negative group mentions acidity or sourness and difficulty liking the capsule.

    • Dark, dense and intense profile
    • Spicy, almond or chocolate notes appeal to many

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