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Best Nespresso capsules, by community rating

146 capsules rated from published opinion, best first. Special Reserve Hawaii Kona leads at 2.8 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. Special Reserve Hawaii Kona

    2.8/5 from 6 opinions

    Original Intensity 5 Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Special Reserve Hawaii Kona is a limited Original Line espresso with a gentle, sweet, cereal-to-chocolate character that can vary noticeably by production year. A good batch can be smooth, aromatic and distinctive, while another can taste mild, ashy, thin or less expressive; a little sugar or milk can work, but this…

    • Sweet cereal and chocolate notes can come through
    • Smooth, aromatic and distinctive in a good batch
    • Works with a little sugar or milk

    • I just got my shipment of the Inizio, Hawaii Kona, and the Vivida b12 ones. I’ve been impressed with them.

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    • Hawaii Kona - I was most excited about this one. I like it, but I don’t love it. I still prefer Puerto Rico. If Hawaii wasn’t 28 USD, I would probably buy a few more boxes for some variety in my…

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  2. Whisky Essence

    2.7/5 from 7 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Whisky Essence divides opinion: some drinkers enjoy its whisky-like character and cacao notes, especially over ice or with cream, while others find the flavour too strong or unpleasant. It suits people who enjoy an intense flavoured coffee or a softer milk-based version.

    • Works well over ice
    • Pairs well with cream or milk

    • It pairs great with brown sugar. I do that with some half n half over ice.

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    • I’ve been drinking it over ice, as the box suggests possibly doing, and it’s been fabulous. I finished my first box today and I believe it to be the best of my past order.

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  3. Chocolate Fudge

    2.6/5 from 26 opinions

    Vertuo Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Opinions on Chocolate Fudge are sharply divided. Some people find the chocolate note weak, waxy or almost fermented, while others enjoy it with ice, sweet creamer or cold foam.

    • Some people genuinely enjoy the chocolate flavour
    • Works for some with ice, sweet creamer or cold foam

  4. Filter Style Mild

    2.5/5 from 11 opinions

    Original Price in United States: not sold here Discontinued

    Summary of what people say: Filter Style Mild is an extremely polarizing Original Line filter-style capsule. Some drinkers praise its fresh aroma, juicy character and resemblance to drip coffee, while others find it weak, watery, tea-like, mediocre or over-extracted. The cup can change noticeably with the brew setting, so it suits people who…

    • Some drinkers perceive fresh aromas and a juicy, drip-like character
    • Some drinkers place it among their top flavors or find it a decent filter-style cup
    • The mild profile can suit people seeking a lighter coffee

  5. Hazelino Muffin

    2.4/5 from 88 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Hazelino Muffin is a strongly polarising flavoured coffee: some people enjoy its sweet hazelnut character, especially with milk, while many describe an artificial, burnt or unpleasant aftertaste. It is a poor fit for people who dislike flavoured coffee or burnt aftertaste.

    • The sweet hazelnut flavour works for some drinkers
    • Some people enjoy it with milk or chocolate

    • I'm experiencing the same with Hazelino specifically. I thought I was crazy, but I've made it multiple times with all different variables: iced, hot, sweet creamer, not as sweet creamer.... and it…

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    • It’s the only pod I can’t drink. It’s disgusting

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  6. Caramelizio

    2.1/5 from 8 opinions

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

    Summary of what people say: Caramelizio has a strongly negative and formulation-sensitive reception. The coffee is often described as bland, underwhelming or actively unpleasant, although oat milk with extra caramel can make it more appealing and the capsule works acceptably for some drinkers. The older and reformulated versions are described…

    • Can work with oat milk and extra caramel
    • A mild, sweetened drink may suit some preferences

    • I, as well as my friends and others' comments I have read, are extremely disappointed by the change to the Carmelizio pod.

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    • I did think the Intenso, Melozio, and Caramelizio capsules weren’t bad - but I’d still take one of the espresso capsules as a latte or cappuccino over them 9/10 times.

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