Whether it was sheer inspiration or a spark of competition, Favre began designing the first pod-based espresso maker.Ī Swiss engineer named Eric Favre was working for Nestlé when his wife, Anna-Maria, joked that her home country of Italy produced far tastier coffee. The married couple even traveled throughout Italy to study all things coffee during the prototype phase. Half a century later, it’s one of the world’s largest coffee manufacturers, known for convenience and craftsmanship. The company’s signature capsules come in a variety of blends, from light roast to dark to decaf, and we’ve rounded up our favorite ones below. Newer customers might want to double check what type of Nespresso machine they have, as VertuoLine machines only take Vertuo pods and OriginalLine machines only take Original pods.įor quick, delicious coffee, here are the best Nespresso capsules. The Nespresso Ispirazione Ristretto Italiano is tasty enough to enjoy on its as own as a simple espresso shot or blended with steamed milk for a creamy latte. Each little capsule contains a powerful and unique blend of flavors. The coffee's aroma is slightly fruity-a sensation that comes through when sipping too-but the overall flavor is smoky with a hint of dark-chocolate bitterness. It's no wonder so many customers call this their go-to Nespresso capsule. With an intensity rating of 10 out of 13, the flavor is strong enough to stand out even when mixed with milk. Ispirazione Ristretto Italiano capsules are designed for OriginalLine machines, and there is a decaffeinated version available for those who want rich taste without the jitters.Ĭategory: Original | Intensity: 10 out of 13 | Cup Size: 0.85 and 1.35 ounces | Origin: South America, East Africa, and South India | Roast: Medium-darkĪvailable at fewer retailers than average Factor this in with its mild sweetness and you have an excellent base for a latte. This blend of Brazilian and Colombian Arabica beans is ideal for a cappuccino, latte, or any milk-based coffee drink, frothed or not. Tasting notes include caramel and cereal, as well as a light fruitiness. With an intensity rating of eight, this capsule provides just enough coffee flavor when mixed with milk but won't overpower the sweeter elements that make for a great cappuccino, like cinnamon, brown sugar, etc. Nespresso even uses the Ispirazione Venezia capsule to make a special tiramisu cappuccino-a recipe that can be found on the company's website. Note that these capsules are not compatible with Nespresso VertuoLine machines, only OriginalLine.Ĭategory: Original | Intensity: 8 out of 13 | Cup Size: 0.85 and 1.35 ounces | Origin: South America and Africa | Roast: Medium-dark The Venezia capsule is relatively new to the Nespresso line and isn't as readily available as other varieties, but it comes at the same price point and can be ordered in any desired quantity off the brand website. If you’ve purchased one of the newer Vertuo machines, this variety pack will give you three different types of coffee to sample and savor. The pack includes 10 capsules of each variety, for a total of 30 capsules, so you’ll have enough for about a month of coffee.

The first variety is Stormio, which is made from Guatemalan washed Arabica beans and Nicaraguan Arabica beans and has an intensity rating of eight. The second variety is Odacio, which is made from roasted Central American Arabica beans and lightly roasted East African Arabica beans, with an intensity rating of seven.

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