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Best Nespresso capsules, by community rating

146 capsules rated from published opinion, best first. Stormio leads at 4.2 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. Stormio

    4.2/5 from 39 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 8 Price in United States: $1.40

    Summary of what people say: A dark, smoky Vertuo mug coffee that people name alongside Intenso and Odacio whenever the question is which pod makes the best large black cup.

    • Strong enough for a large black cup
    • Often kept in permanent rotation

  2. 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

  3. Vivida

    4.2/5 from 22 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 6 Price in United States: $1.55

    Summary of what people say: Vivida is strongly liked but not universal. Its sweet, cereal and fruity notes make it an easy everyday or morning coffee for some, while others find the cereal profile boring, the flavour strange or the stimulation too strong.

    • Sweet and cereal notes suit its fans
    • Often described as an everyday favourite or morning coffee
    • Fruity undertones and an easy-drinking character

  4. Arondio

    4.2/5 from 20 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 6 Price in United States: $1.35

    Summary of what people say: Arondio is widely liked as a smooth, mid-intensity Gran Lungo that works for a shorter coffee, often with milk or cream. Many call it a favorite or go-to, but some find it too weak, lacking sweetness with milk, or simply dislike it.

    • Smooth, mellow and easy to drink for many people
    • Useful Gran Lungo size and less diluted than a full mug coffee for some
    • Works black, with milk or cream, and can be brewed shorter

  5. 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

  6. Giornio

    4.2/5 from 19 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Giornio is a light-roast Vertuo coffee with a strongly favorable historical reception. Many drinkers call it a favorite, a good daily or large-format choice, and appreciate that it offers more flavor punch than some mild coffees.

    • Light roast with more flavor punch than some other mild coffees
    • Frequently described as a favorite, daily coffee or preferred large-format capsule
    • Some drinkers value its lighter profile and smooth alternative to dark roasts

    • ems like we’re in the minority here, but YES. I used to buy mostly Solelio and Giornio. I was unimpressed when they did away with Giornio, but now Solelio is getting the axe too? I guess people who…

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    • I generally don’t like florally flavors (looking at you Giornio) and go for darker roasts like Intenso and Stormio (along with Kazaar

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  7. Cafe Istanbul

    4.2/5 from 12 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 10 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Cafe Istanbul is strongly liked for its distinctive character, with some people calling it a favourite or praising its taste.

    • A distinctive, flavorful cup
    • Popular as a favourite

    • Love the new cafe Istanbul, great taste.

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    • Brewed an expresso with Cafe Istanbul edition capsule and beat it with 2tbsp of sugar. Beat until it foams and becomes thick. Spoon over a half cup of iced milk. Drink at an angle to get foam and…

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  8. Ethiopia

    4.2/5 from 11 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 4 Price in United States: $1.45

    Summary of what people say: Ethiopia-7017 has a light, floral or sweet character that suits people seeking a less heavy coffee. The gran-lungo format works for morning drinking and milk recipes, while the Vertuo version can taste more roasted and less impressive than the Original Line version.

    • Light, floral or sweet character
    • The gran-lungo format works for morning drinking and some milk recipes
    • Can be a reliable everyday choice for people who prefer lighter coffee

    • I am loving the Ethiopia that just came back in stock and the new Oatley double shot! I’m excited for the white chocolate strawberry that is coming out!

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    • espresso vertuo machine for a little more than a year. We tried multiple pods but decided that our favourite is ethiopia and have been consistently buying that. However, for a few weeks now ethiopia…

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  9. Samra Togetherness Blend

    4.2/5 from 11 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 7 Price in United States: $1.45

    Summary of what people say: Samra Togetherness Blend is a creamy, easy-to-like Vertuo double espresso with a subtle spice and chicory character. The spice and chicory stay restrained rather than taking over, and the capsule works especially well over ice with milk, vanilla-caramel syrup and a little honey; its flavour may be too quiet for…

    • Creamy texture in iced milk drinks
    • Subtle spice and chicory character
    • Works with vanilla-caramel syrup and honey

  10. Altissio Decaffeinato

    4.2/5 from 10 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 9 Price in United States: $1.15

    Summary of what people say: Altissio Decaffeinato is a short Vertuo espresso with a cocoa-led profile that many drinkers prefer in creamy drinks, affogato, or as a double-shot base. Its aroma can be smooth and chocolatey, while the black cup may deliver a pronounced bitterness; milk softens it but can also reduce the cocoa finish.

    • Pronounced cocoa character
    • Works well in creamy drinks and affogato
    • Many drinkers find it satisfying as a decaf espresso

  11. Melozio Decaffeinato

    4.2/5 from 10 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 6 Price in United States: $1.45

    Summary of what people say: Melozio Decaffeinato is a full-size Vertuo decaf that many drinkers use in the afternoon or evening. Its smooth, nutty and cereal-like profile can work on its own, with milk, or as the base of a mocha; some people find it too mild or watery, while others simply dislike the flavour.

    • Full-size decaf for afternoon or evening
    • Smooth nutty and cereal character
    • Works with milk and as a mocha base

  12. Ispirazione Millennio

    4.2/5 from 6 opinions

    Original Intensity 8 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Ispirazione Millennio is a medium-intensity Original Line espresso with moderate acidity, bitterness and body. It can come across as smooth and pleasant, with enough acidity to keep it lively; some cups feel flatter than expected, while milk brings out a rounder side.

    • Smooth and pleasant character
    • Moderate acidity adds liveliness
    • Becomes rounder with milk

  13. Linizio Lungo

    4.2/5 from 6 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: This light, cereal-toned Original Line lungo can be smooth, balanced and pleasantly easy to drink. It works black or with a little milk, and its roasted cereal notes can pair with cinnamon or banana syrup; milk may also make the cup seem watery, and the mild profile will not excite every palate.

    • Light, smooth and balanced profile
    • Roasted cereal notes work with cinnamon or banana syrup
    • Enjoyable black or with a little milk

  14. Tanzania

    4.2/5 from 6 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 5 Price in United States: $1.55

    Summary of what people say: Tanzania for Original Line has a fresh, citrusy and sometimes fruity profile. It works black and in iced drinks with caramel and milk, but its acidity may not suit people who prefer a softer cup.

    • Fresh, citrusy and sometimes fruity character
    • Works black and in iced or caramel-and-milk preparations

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. CAFECITO DE CUBA

    4.1/5 from 32 opinions

    Original Intensity 10 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Cafecito de Cuba is an intense, dark and distinctive Original Line capsule with a strongly favorable but not universal reception. Supporters call it a favorite or one of the best non-flavored capsules, praising its punch, smoky or roasty character and performance as a ristretto or milk drink.

    • Intense, powerful shot with a smoky or roasty character
    • Works well as a ristretto and in milk-based drinks

    • Just a heads up, cafecito de cuba 2020 was my favorite coffee of all-time and last year’s batch didn’t do it for me at all, BUT this year’s Miami has been t

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    • OL Cafecito de Cuba. I love an intense shot & this one packed a punch without being bitter or spending time measuring & tamping.

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  19. Infiniment Double Espresso

    4.1/5 from 16 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Infiniment Double Espresso is a fruity Vertuo double espresso with raspberry-like notes, layered complexity and crema. Some people find the smell or taste unpleasant, while others describe a very bitter or acidic cup.

    • Fruit-forward and subtly raspberry-like without seeming like a flavored coffee to some
    • Retains crema and works well plain or in lattes

  20. 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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