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Paris Black capsule

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

Paris Black

A true intense Parisian experience - Vertuo Espresso 40ml.

Paris Black is a Nespresso Vertuo capsule with an intensity of 11. It is no longer listed in any market we track.

Sold for both machine lines. Paris Black exists as a Vertuo capsule and as a separate capsule for the other line. They are different products, priced separately. See the Original 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 $1.00 to $1.00.$0.90$0.95$1.00$1.05$1.10Dec 2018May 2019Oct 2019Feb 2020Jul 2020Nov 2020United States — $1.00 on 31 Dec 2018$1.00

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.

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
  2. 2019
  3. 2020
  4. 2021
  5. 2022
  6. 2023
  7. 2024
  8. 2025
  9. 2026

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

Taste profile

Intensity
11/13

Cereal and spicy

About this coffee

Origin

Arabica and Robusta

Ratings

Community rating

4.1/5

from 8 opinions

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
  • The Vertuo crema and texture may feel heavier than the Original version

What people say

  • 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 hear it was a limited run.

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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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  • Have tasted both. Much prefer the original line

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  • found a few of the Paris Black's from a few years ago when I first bought my Vertuo. It's so good

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  • I am quite enjoying the Paris Black on my VertuoPlus but can’t help but wonder if I am missing out.

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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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  • my observation is that all Vertuo line espresso shots (including Paris Black) have very pleasant thick texture /mouthfeel.

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Common questions

What is the intensity of Paris Black?

Paris Black has an intensity of 11 on the manufacturer's scale and is intended for a Espresso (40 ml) cup size.

Which machines does Paris Black fit?

Paris Black is a Vertuo capsule and fits Vertuo machines only. Vertuo and Original capsules are physically different and are not interchangeable. The official store also sells a Original 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 Vertuo 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).

Can Paris Black be brewed shorter and stronger for a milk drink?

On Vertuo machines with Coffee Creations the same capsule brews a shorter, stronger cup, intended as the base for iced and milk drinks. It is an extra mode, not the only one these machines have: a normal cup is still one press. On Vertuo Next, Pop, Pop+, Lattissima and Creatista you turn it on by pressing the coffee button twice — it blinks turquoise, the mode applies to that cup only, and the machine goes back to brewing normally afterwards; Vertuo Up has a dedicated Coffee Creations button, and there the mode stays on until the machine is switched off. The size steps down one place: an Espresso capsule brews as a Ristretto (25 ml), Double Espresso and Gran Lungo brew as an Espresso (40 ml), and a Mug capsule brews as a Double Espresso (80 ml). The machine refuses the mode for Ristretto, Cold Brew Style and Carafe capsules — the mode switches off again and the barcode size is brewed — and Nespresso does not recommend it for Alto or the Coffee+ range. In the rare case that the double press does nothing, try updating the machine’s firmware from the Nespresso app. Older Vertuo models, including Vertuo Plus, brew only the size written in the barcode.

What is similar to Paris Black?

The closest matches we hold are Robusta Uganda Vertuo, Cafe Istanbul, Aged Sumatra, 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 23 March 2025. 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.

CountryPack pricePer capsulePer capsule ($)StockStore
United States + tax no longer sold last price seen Dec 2018 $10.00 / 10 capsules $1.00 $1.00 Last priced Dec 2018 Open
Australia no longer sold — — — — Open

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.