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Best Nespresso capsules, by community rating

146 capsules rated from published opinion, best first. Bianco Piccolo leads at 4.4 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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146 capsules ranked

  1. Bianco Piccolo

    4.4/5 from 20 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: not sold here

    Summary of what people say: Bianco Piccolo is mostly praised as a smooth, nutty espresso for iced lattes and milk drinks; many use two capsules for more power. Others find it acidic or not strong enough, and comparisons with Bianco Leggero are not one-to-one.

    • Smooth, nutty character that many prefer in espresso drinks
    • A frequent choice for iced lattes and milk recipes
    • Many people use it as a favorite or daily go-to

  2. 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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  3. 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

  4. Mexico

    4.3/5 from 42 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 7 Price in United States: $1.50

    Summary of what people say: Mexico is a large Vertuo coffee for a smooth, easy black cup that works well as an everyday drink. It is gentle rather than strong and can taste weak or watery in a large brew, so it suits people who do not need much intensity.

    • A smooth cup for drinking black
    • An everyday pod people do not tire of

  5. 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

  6. Double Espresso Dolce

    4.3/5 from 31 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 5 Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: Dolce is the mild end of the double-espresso range, with a smooth, light and not especially sweet character despite its name. It works well as an everyday coffee and takes syrups or flavoured milks easily.

    • Smooth, with no bitterness to hide
    • Light enough to drink every day
    • Takes syrups and flavoured milks well

  7. Fortado

    4.3/5 from 31 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 8 Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: Fortado is a dark, smoky gran lungo with real body that holds up in a large milky cup. The smokiness can read as bitter or rubbery, and the default volume may feel thin; it suits people who enjoy a pronounced profile.

    • Dark and smoky, with real body
    • A large capsule that can also work black
    • Holds up in a large milky cup

  8. El Salvador

    4.3/5 from 28 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 5 Price in United States: $1.50

    Summary of what people say: People often describe it as smooth, balanced and easy to drink black or in a large cup; some call it a favourite or a regular coffee. Some people find it weaker than expected or simply do not enjoy it.

    • Smooth and balanced for many people
    • Works black and in a large cup
    • Often described as a favourite or regular coffee

  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. Half Caffeinato

    4.3/5 from 12 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 5 Price in United States: $1.40

    Summary of what people say: Half Caffeinato is a mild, smooth Vertuo mug with a familiar, balanced coffee profile. It works well with milk, sugar or ice, but some cups come across as thin or watery and lack depth for people who prefer darker, richer coffee.

    • Smooth and balanced everyday profile
    • Works with milk, sugar or ice
    • Mild character for drinkers who prefer a gentler cup

  13. 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

  14. 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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  15. 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

  16. Aflorazio

    4.3/5 from 8 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 4 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: The capsule is a good match for drinkers who enjoy lighter, fruit-led coffee but carries some extraction and preference risk.

    • Delicate, light profile with blueberry and dark-chocolate associations
    • Works well as a gran lungo and with a splash of milk
    • Some drinkers call it a favorite or otherwise highly satisfying

    • Recently I got a sleeve of Aflorazio based on the Nespresso's own description: "typical of East African Arabicas the flowery and blueberry notes ...."

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    • Today I got an email from Nespresso stating that the Aflorazio is leaving the permanent range.

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  17. Amaretti Flavor

    4.3/5 from 8 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Amaretti Flavor for Vertuo has a strongly positive dessert profile built around almond-cookie, cherry and liqueur-like notes. Drinkers enjoy it neat, in cappuccino or latte, and some find the flavour more pronounced than other almond capsules; a tasting note finds the almond character too overwhelming as espresso but…

    • Distinct almond-cookie and cherry character
    • Works neat and in cappuccino or latte
    • A clearly flavoured seasonal dessert coffee

    • This one I can definitely taste but not too much, and I don’t get a cherry taste whatsoever as I’ve seen some people reporting that. Tastes just like an almond cookie!

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    • I didn’t like the Amaretto last year too much. I still have a couple of the Vertuo Amaretto to do a side-by-side.

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  18. Caramel Crème Brûlée

    4.3/5 from 7 opinions

    Original Intensity 6 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: It appears best suited to drinkers who want a sweet flavored capsule or a milk-based preparation.

    • Often described as a favorite or an improved flavored capsule
    • Works as an espresso and with milk and a little caramel

  19. 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

  20. Infiniment Gourmand

    4.3/5 from 6 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Infiniment Gourmand is a rich, sweet coffee with prominent hazelnut and confectionery associations. It works especially well in milk drinks with Biscoff or cinnamon, and some drinkers call it a favourite or delicious.

    • Rich, sweet hazelnut and confectionery associations are prominent
    • Some drinkers describe the capsule as a favourite or delicious
    • Milk-based combinations with Biscoff or cinnamon are positively received

    • Absolutely loved the Infiniment Gourmand capsules for both my VL and OL. Last year they come out in February. Has anyone heard rumors of this limited edition coming back in 2025?

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    • I feel like it had such a strong hazelnut/cookie flavor the first time and this time I was wishing I had my roasted hazelnut pods back???

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