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Best Nespresso capsules, by community rating

98 capsules rated from published opinion, best first. Bianco Doppio leads at 4.1 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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98 capsules ranked

  1. Bianco Doppio

    4.1/5 from 75 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: A mild double espresso that almost nobody drinks black: it is named again and again as a favourite for hot and iced lattes, and the praise is consistent about why — it stays smooth and slightly sweet under milk instead of turning sharp. The complaint is the same trait seen from the other side.

    • Stays smooth and sweet with milk
    • Good over ice as well as hot
    • Mild enough not to overpower a latte

  2. Ice Leggero

    4.1/5 from 57 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: The capsule people reach for when they want iced coffee, and the one most often named in answer to a question about it: a double espresso built to be brewed straight over ice, light and low in acidity, and sweet enough that a syrup or a flavoured milk sits on it without a fight.

    • Made to be brewed straight over ice
    • Light and easy to drink
    • Carries syrups and flavoured milks well

  3. Odacio

    4.1/5 from 43 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 7 Price in United States: $1.40

    Summary of what people say: It also divides more sharply than the pods around it.

    • Works black or over ice

  4. Double Espresso Scuro

    4.1/5 from 15 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 11 Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: Double Espresso Scuro works especially well in iced lattes and other milk drinks, where its rich, smooth and robust coffee base remains present with milk, caramel or ice. The profile can seem smoky or too acidic, and some people prefer Chiaro or other double espressos.

    • Rich, smooth and robust enough for iced lattes and milk drinks
    • Works with milk, caramel syrup, cold foam and protein drinks without disappearing
    • Some drinkers describe it as a favorite, daily choice or close substitute for Ristretto

    • cheating on me day of the shower LOL ✌🏼 ANYWAY, I have tried soo many pods and continue to buy double espresso scuro (and Puerto Rico occasionally as a treat 💸 )to make my daily

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    • Scuro was my favorite from my first haul (tried dolce, chiaro, scuro, diavolitto, ristretto intenso) Got the NOLA blend for free and I’m definitely excited, I’ve loved the chi

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  5. 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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  6. 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

  7. Altissio

    4.1/5 from 12 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 9 Price in United States: $1.08

    Summary of what people say: The Vertuo single espresso people reach for when they want coffee flavour to survive milk or ice. It is described as creamy but still intense, and is very often used as a top-up shot on top of a larger drink rather than drunk on its own. Almost nothing negative was collected: the one dissenting view finds the…

    • Still tastes of coffee through milk and ice
    • Creamy but still intense
    • Works as an extra shot in a larger drink

  8. 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

  9. Melozio Go

    4.1/5 from 8 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 6 Price in United States: $1.55

    Summary of what people say: This smooth, easy-drinking Vertuo coffee is enjoyable black, including over ice. It can become a regular favourite and also works with milk, while the boosted version may taste a little more bitter than standard Melozio.

    • Smooth and easy to drink black
    • Works well over ice
    • Pairs with milk

  10. Kazaar

    4.0/5 from 34 opinions

    Original Intensity 12 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: The most divisive of the everyday Original capsules. People who want the darkest, most caffeinated cup treat it as their default and describe it as consistently good; others find the same intensity comes through as bitter or woody and put the sleeve aside. Nearly everyone agrees it is a capsule you drink for…

    • Still tastes strong through milk
    • Very high caffeine
    • Consistent dark roast

  11. Voltesso

    4.0/5 from 23 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 4 Price in United States: $1.08

    Summary of what people say: Voltesso is a short, mild and faintly sweet espresso that many drinkers choose when they want coffee without a sharp or bitter edge. It can take syrup and milk without turning bitter, although some find it weak or watery and say that it disappears in a larger milky drink.

    • Smooth and mild, with no bitter edge
    • Suits people who find other capsules too sharp
    • Takes syrup and milk without turning bitter

  12. Blue Bottle Bold Blend

    4.0/5 from 18 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 5 Price in United States: $1.75

    Summary of what people say: Bold Blend is generally considered easy to drink black or with milk, and some people call it a favourite or a go-to coffee. Others find the long cup mild, bland or less remarkable than its name suggests; one preparation works better for some as a double espresso with milk and sweetener.

    • Easy to drink black
    • Works well with milk and sweetener

  13. Cape Town Lungo

    4.0/5 from 16 opinions

    Original Intensity 10 Price in United States: $0.95

    Summary of what people say: Cape Town Lungo is often a favorite Original Line lungo with strong, woody, spicy and full-bodied character, working well black, with milk or in iced drinks.

    • Strong, full-bodied woody and spicy character
    • Works black, with milk and in iced drinks

  14. Double Espresso Chiaro

    4.0/5 from 15 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 8 Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: Double Espresso Chiaro is broadly liked as a base for milk drinks and iced espresso. Supporters describe it as a favorite, use it in lattes, shaken espresso and brown-sugar drinks, and pair it with oat or almond milk.

    • A reliable base for lattes, shaken espresso and iced drinks
    • Pairs naturally with brown sugar, oat milk, almond milk and flavored creamers
    • Some drinkers call it a favorite or keep it among their preferred espresso pods

    • What are some of your favorite ways to have the chiaro? I’m enjoying it with the Trader Joe’s brown sugar oat creamer but am also looking to try out new variations.

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    • My favorite is double espresso chiaro, I just ordered double espresso scuro and dolce to try them out!! Anyone like these/have recommendations for drinks to make w them? I

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  15. Chiaro

    4.0/5 from 8 opinions

    Original Intensity 5 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Some people find it weak, bright or cloying.

    • Often a favorite or repeat choice
    • Works well in milk drinks

  16. Corto

    4.0/5 from 8 opinions

    Original Intensity 11 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Corto is mostly praised as a strong, flavorful espresso that works black and with milk. A smaller negative group finds it too bitter or too intense, especially in some hot or iced milk drinks.

    • Strong and flavorful as a black espresso
    • Works well for milk drinks

    • I know I did not care for Corto hot or iced, it was too much for me surprisingly.

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    • I have enjoyed the cosi and corto and don’t love any of the super intense ones. But just yesterday, I brewed a corto and added steamed milk but the coffee tasted bitter and smelled a bit burnt.

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  17. Volluto

    3.9/5 from 36 opinions

    Original Intensity 4 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Volluto receives mostly positive opinions as a mild Original espresso. People describe it as a good all-rounder, a favourite or a light roast with a mellow, aromatic character, and drink it black, with milk or in a latte.

    • Mild and aromatic
    • Works black, with milk or in a latte
    • Pairs well with milk for some

  18. Diavolitto

    3.9/5 from 34 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 11 Price in United States: $1.08

    Summary of what people say: Diavolitto is a short, intense shot that works through plenty of milk and suits iced drinks or affogato. Its woody or bitter aftertaste can be harsh when drunk neat, and the single-shot format may feel small.

    • Strong enough to taste through a lot of milk
    • A short shot with real body
    • Good over ice and as an affogato

  19. Vaniglia

    3.9/5 from 22 opinions

    Original Intensity 6 Price in United States: $0.90

    Summary of what people say: Vaniglia is a sweet, floral vanilla-flavoured Original Line capsule with a generally favourable but clearly divided reception.

    • Pronounced floral and sweet vanilla character
    • Works in lungos, cappuccinos, milk drinks and iced recipes

    • Vaniglia has a very pleasant and floral vanilla taste. Nespresso uses the same natural flavors like they used for the Variation Fleur de Vanille (re

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    • Love Intenso and Melozio - not a fan of flavoured coffee but the Vaniglia is tasty. Try Nola next time - it is extraordinarily delicious.

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  20. Solelio

    3.9/5 from 20 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 2 Price in United States: $1.40

    Summary of what people say: Solelio is a very light, mild Vertuo coffee with a large group of fans who drink it black and call it a go-to or sleeper favorite.

    • Light and mild profile suited to low-intensity coffee
    • Many find it smooth, low in acidity or bitterness, and drinkable black
    • A reliable hot coffee for some, with occasional praise for iced coffee

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