Paris Black capsule

Original Variations Limited Editions Espresso (40 ml · 1.4 fl oz) Discontinued

Paris Black

A true Parisian experience, worthy of the best traditional coffee places in Paris.

Paris Black is a Nespresso Original capsule with an intensity of 9. It is no longer listed in any market we track.

Sold for both machine lines. Paris Black exists as a Original capsule and as a separate capsule for the other line. They are different products, priced separately. See the Vertuo version

Price in every market ↓

Price history

Filled markers are recorded price or stock changes per capsule; hollow markers are additional archived sightings that confirmed the same local price. A line spans only dates on which the listing kept being seen, gaps mean continuity is not established, and dashed stretches are periods observed out of stock.

Price over time — Paris BlackPrice per capsule: United States held steady from $0.80 to $0.80; Germany held steady from $0.53 to $0.53; Portugal held steady from $0.50 to $0.50.$0.47$0.56$0.65$0.74$0.83Nov 2018Apr 2019Oct 2019Mar 2020Aug 2020Jan 2021Germany — $0.53 on 17 Nov 2018Portugal — $0.50 on 17 Nov 2018United States — $0.80 from 18 Jul 2019 to 19 Oct 2019, 6 readings$0.80

Converted to $ at the reference rate of each observation's own date, so every market is what it would have cost you on the day it was read.

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Years on sale

Calendar years in which we recorded this capsule on sale in at least one market. An empty covered year means no sale was recorded in the markets and sources we cover, not proof that it was absent from every country.

  1. 2018 on sale
  2. 2019 not seen
  3. 2020 not seen
  4. 2021 not seen
  5. 2022 not seen
  6. 2023 No data collected
  7. 2024 No data collected
  8. 2025 No data collected
  9. 2026 No data collected

on sale not seen No data collected · seen in 1 year

Taste profile

Intensity
9/13

Cereal and Spicy

About this coffee

Origin

Arabica and Robusta

Roasting

Complex roasted and intense

Ratings

Community rating

3.3/5

from 3 opinions Limited evidence — treat as indicative only.

Summary of what people say: This capsule is often enjoyed as a short, intense espresso with satisfying body and a smooth texture. The Original version can feel more balanced when Vertuo’s crema and texture seem too heavy.

  • Strong, satisfying coffee character
  • Pleasant, smooth texture
  • Vertuo’s crema and texture may feel heavier
  • Some drinkers prefer the Original version

What people say

  • Have tasted both. Much prefer the original line

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  • I'd say the Vertuo line was a thicker feel. Think nitro to CO2 on a bar tap. That being said I preferred the original line better. Too much crema on the Vertuo for my tastes

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  • Tried the Vertuo Paris Black. Very similar to the Original, probably to be expected. ... Still a good cup though, and a great (limited) addition to the Vertuo line.

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Common questions

What is the intensity of Paris Black?

Paris Black has an intensity of 9 on the manufacturer's scale and is intended for a Espresso (40 ml) cup size.

Which machines does Paris Black fit?

Paris Black is an Original-line capsule and fits Original machines. It does not fit Vertuo machines, which use a different capsule shape. The official store also sells a Vertuo capsule under the name Paris Black. They are different products with the same name, so check which line a pack is for before buying: this page covers the Original one.

Is Paris Black a capsule or a coffee pod?

Both words describe the same thing. The manufacturer calls them capsules, and English-language stores also say coffee pods; Paris Black is one sealed portion of ground coffee either way. This site says "capsule" throughout only for consistency — searching for "Paris Black pods" and "Paris Black capsules" will find the same coffee.

What cup size is Paris Black brewed at?

Storefronts list Paris Black at Espresso (40 ml).

What is similar to Paris Black?

The closest matches we hold are Apple Crumble, Variations Paris Macaron, Milano Intenso, scored on cup size, flavour notes, intensity and the published sensory profile.

Can you still buy Paris Black?

Paris Black is no longer sold in any market we track; it was last seen on 18 May 2022. Remaining stock sometimes appears on marketplace resellers.

Price in every market

Published retail price in each market. The comparison column converts them to one currency so they can be read side by side.

Price in every market
CountryPack pricePer capsulePer capsule ($)StockStore
Portugal no longer sold last price seen Nov 2018 €4.40 / 10 capsules €0.44 $0.51 Last priced Nov 2018 Open store for Portugal (new tab)
Germany no longer sold last price seen Nov 2018 €4.70 / 10 capsules €0.47 $0.54 Last priced Nov 2018
United States + tax no longer sold last price seen Jul 2019 $8.00 / 10 capsules $0.80 $0.80 Last priced Jul 2019 Open store for United States (new tab)
Belgium no longer sold Open store for Belgium (new tab)
Canada + tax no longer sold Open store for Canada (new tab)
Spain no longer sold Open store for Spain (new tab)
Switzerland no longer sold Open store for Switzerland (new tab)
United Kingdom no longer sold Open store for United Kingdom (new tab)

Rows marked “no longer sold” show the last price we recorded before the listing was withdrawn — sometimes years ago. They are excluded from the averages and rankings.