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Best Nespresso capsules, by community rating

146 capsules rated from published opinion, best first. Vienna Lungo 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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146 capsules ranked

  1. 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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  2. Vivalto Lungo

    4.1/5 from 15 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Vivalto Lungo is a much-loved Original Line lungo with a smooth, complex and flowery character. It works black, in milk drinks, as a large iced preparation and as an everyday coffee, while the reformulated and Tokyo versions can taste different.

    • Smooth, complex and flowery character
    • Works in long, milk or iced preparations

    • visit friends. They had an original Nespresso and had the blue vivalto lungo pods, and it was by far the best coffee I've had. Now I have the newer machine that is unable to use the OG pods. Do you…

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    • I always try all the new ones but end up going back to Fortissio Lungo and Vivalto Lungo

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  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Honduras

    4.1/5 from 10 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Honduras is widely praised for a smooth, cocoa-toned cup and is often enjoyed as a favourite, including with milk. Some drinkers objects to cereal notes, while others describe the coffee as rich and dark-chocolate-like.

    • Smooth, cocoa-toned cup
    • Works well with milk

  7. Jamaica Blue Mountain

    4.1/5 from 10 opinions

    Original Intensity 7 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Jamaica Blue Mountain is widely praised as smooth, balanced and flavorful, with earthy or almost sweet notes and an easy-drinking character.

    • Smooth and balanced cup
    • Rich, earthy or almost sweet flavor
    • Easy to drink as espresso or with some milk

    • I had it as a espresso and it was really good. Then I had it as a small americano. I added 80 ml or so of hot water to the brewed espresso. All black, no sugar or milk. It is delicious as americano.

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    • As an espresso it is very tasty, medium and balanced, light-medium roast. Not very bitter. It has a rich, earthy, and almost sweet flavor.

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  8. 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

  9. Paris Black

    4.1/5 from 8 opinions

    Vertuo Intensity 11 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: This capsule is often enjoyed as a short, intense espresso, with a satisfying body and thick texture. The Vertuo version can feel too crema-heavy for some, and some drinkers prefer the Original counterpart’s texture or intensity.

    • Strong, satisfying coffee character
    • Thick, pleasant texture

    • I love the special Paris Black. It really zooms me right to the banks of the Canal St. Martin, where I am sipping a shot at the L'Atmosphere Paris Cafe . As a new Vertuo owner, I was saddened to…

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    • The raves about Paris Black here on reddit convinced me to order some. ... from the very first sip, my reaction was WOW. Just wow. It's amazing!

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  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. Cafezinho do Brasil

    4.0/5 from 14 opinions

    Original Intensity 9 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Cafezinho do Brasil is a distinctive Original Line limited edition with syrupy body, crema and earthy, walnut-like, sandalwood or tropical notes. It works black or with milk; earlier versions may show stronger bitterness or herbal character.

    • Distinctive earthy, walnut-like, sandalwood or tropical notes
    • Syrupy body and crema are recurring positives
    • Works black or with milk and is often remembered as a favorite

  16. Galapagos

    4.0/5 from 14 opinions

    Original Intensity 7 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Galapagos is often described as balanced, creamy and memorable, with fruit, earth or chocolate-like notes.

    • Balanced and creamy cup
    • Fruit, earth or chocolate-like notes
    • Memorable for some drinkers

  17. 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

  18. 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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  19. Cadiz Espresso

    4.0/5 from 6 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Cadiz Espresso is a smooth Original Line espresso with sweet notes and possible caramel and chocolate character. It can be enjoyable or even excellent, although the aftertaste may be bitter and the profile is not especially distinctive for everyone.

    • Smooth texture with sweet notes
    • Caramel and chocolate character can come through
    • Enjoyable as a straightforward espresso

  20. Explorations 3 Galapagos Santa Cruz

    4.0/5 from 6 opinions

    Original Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Explorations 3 Galapagos Santa Cruz is an Original Line espresso with a rounded profile that can show creamy milk chocolate, fruit and earth, plus a long aftertaste. Some cups feel smooth and full-bodied, while others seem more bitter or less memorable; it suits drinkers who enjoy a nuanced, lower-acidity espresso…

    • Creamy milk-chocolate character can come through
    • Fruit and earthy notes with a long aftertaste
    • Smooth and full-bodied in some cups

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