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Based in Lausanne, Switzerland and part of the Nestlé Group, Nespresso is a brand that has become synonymous with high-quality coffee capsules. These capsules are a popular choice among coffee lovers who want a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at home or in the office.

Nespresso is the most popular coffee capsule brand offering a wide selection of machines and capsules available in two lines, OriginalLine which are the original coffee capsules we review on this site and VertuoLine which are bigger capsules used with a Vertuo machine and mostly designed for the US market (please note, as personal preference, we are only reviewing Original capsules here, not Vertuoline capsules).

As of 2024, the original line includes around 80+ coffee capsules divided in 8 categories: Limited Edition, Barista Creations, Italiana, Espresso, Master Origin, Lungo, Decaffeinato and Variations. That said, Nespresso seems to have branding issues as they continuously reorganize their coffee lines, which makes it confusing for consumers. You should also be aware that some of their classic coffee pods get renamed and remarketed as new.

Nespresso original capsules usually include 5 grams of roast and ground coffee and their intensity rating is calculated on a scale from 0 to 13.

Servings offered include espresso (1.35 oz), lungo (3.70 oz) and ristretto (0.85 oz), most Originalline Nespresso coffee machines being set for espresso and lungo with some upgraded models featuring options for Cappucino (espresso with milk) and Latte Macchiato (lungo with milk) – If you don’t have a ristretto button, all you have to do is stop at 2/3 on an espresso. Each coffee comes packaged in a rectangle box including 10 aluminum capsules which can be recycled by mail or dropped off at a Nespresso store near you.

When it comes to beans, original pods are usually made of arabica, Robusta beans, espresso blends coming from South America, Central America and most particularly Colombian Arabica beans. Each coffee pod spec includes cup size, roast level, intensity level, mg of caffeine, flavor profile and rating. Our reviews are for all types of coffee drinkers from the causal espresso coffee drinker to the Nespresso lover. Each section includes the most popular Nespresso pods we are recommending for everyday use.

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EXCLUSIVE COFFEE CAPSULE REVIEWS

Growing up in Marseille, a Mediterranean city with a strong Italian heritage, sitting at cafe terraces sipping espressos was a way of life for a coffee lover. An early Nespresso adopter with the Cube machine, I started reviewing Nespresso capsules because of a lack of capsule information at the time. Each capsule review follows the same strict, unbiased, uncompromising process: 10+ capsules get tasted in their pure form, without any sugar, milk or water. Our reviews are designed to tell it like it is, without sugarcoating anything, and include a 5-star system. Because espressos are part of a lifestyle, we are also offer exclusive pairing guidance with food and music – being now located in Los Angeles with ties to the music and movie industries might have something to do with this.

THE BEST NESPRESSO POD PICKS

Here are our top Nespresso capsule picks for each category. It is of course difficult to just select one and you could certainly argue other pods were as worthy, which is why we offer a wider range of picks down the list. However, with 20+ years of experience enjoying Nespresso capsules, we think we can guide you with solid recommendations that you can trust. I should add, this best of is designed for those who like you and me drink coffee every day so we are focusing on pods that are easily accessible in terms of stock and pricing, rather than some of these exquisite pricey capsules that are part of Nespresso’s scarcity marketing strategy. Last but not least, because Nespresso releases new capsules every year, the following lists are getting continuously updated.

BEST NESPRESSO CAPSULE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

To celebrate the 2024 holidays, Nespresso just released an Advent Calendar which features 24 capsules and a mug or $50 as well as their Unforgettable Holiday Collection pack which includes 9 capsule sleeves, 1 box of dark chocolates and a festive travel mug for $102. They also released some holiday capsules which we will review but, in the meantime, here is our Nespresso pod pick for the holidays:

• Cioccolatino: A Lungo made from Arabica beans from South America, Cioccolatino is our pick for the best 2024 holiday capsule, delivering a winning combination of cocoa and biscuit notes while delivering medium intensity. Pair it with milk and you will get a great cup of chocolaty coffee that will warm you up while reminding you of the hot chocolates from your childhood.

BEST CAPSULES FOR COFFEE DRINKS

• Best overall capsule: Livanto
• Best capsule for espresso: Ispirazione Novecento
• Best capsule for Latte: Livanto
• Best capsule for Macchiato: Vienna Linizio Lungo
• Best capsule for Cappuccino: Roma
• Best capsule for iced coffee: Freddo Intenso
• Best capsule for Lungo: Umutima Wa Lake Kivu Rwanda

BEST PODS FOR NESPRESSO RANGES

• Best Limited Edition : Cafecito de Cuba
• Best Barista Creation: Cocoa Truffle
• Best Master Crafted Single Origins: Peru Organic
• Best Ispirazione Italiana: Kazaar
• Best World Explorations:Paris Black
• Best Espresso: Volluto
• Best Decaffeinato: Ristretto Italiano Decaffeinato

ALL NESPRESSO CAPSULES

You can then find lists below including all our pod lines, reviews, favorites and details for each category.

LIMITED EDITION CAPSULES

Nespresso’s Tribute To Palermo capsule and coffee cup

Nespresso’s limited edition capsules are the most sought-after and usually sell out pretty fast. There are several limited edition releases every year, including seasonal for summer and Christmas, and even though they’re not available once they’re out of stock, the company sometimes re-releases some of the most popular such as Cafecito de Cuba and Selection Vintage 2014. While generally, limited edition are far superior from regular capsules, there are also a few exceptions such as the Holiday editions which in some cases can be quite disappointing.

Here is a list of all our Limited Edition Capsules Reviews in chronological order, starting with the most recent 2024 releases and including our best picks:

• Lisbon Bica: 2024 Limited Edition capsule made of a blend of Robusta beans from Nicaragua and El Salvador. Roast: dark. Intensity: 10/13. Flavor: roasted cereal, nutty. Rating: 3 stars.
• Infinitely Espresso: 2022 Limited Edition capsule made of Arabica beans from Tolima, Colombia. Roast: medium-dark. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: woody, peppery. Rating: 3 stars.
• Forest Black: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Colombia. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: woody, peppery. Rating: 4 stars.
• Forest Almond: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from South America. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: almond, vanilla, fruity. Rating: 1 stars.
• Forest Fruit: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from South America. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: berry, pastry. Rating: 2 stars.
• Ispirazione Novecento: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Africa and Brazil. Roast: split. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: cocoa, spicy. Rating: 5 stars.
• Ispirazione Millennio: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Brazil, Colombian and India. Roast: split. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: spicy, fruity. Rating: 4 stars.
• Kahawa Ya Congo: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Congo. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: fruity, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Nicaragua La Cumplida Refinada: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Jamaica’s volcanic Blue Mountains. Roast: medium. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: woody, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg. Rating: 3 stars.
• Jamaica Blue Mountain: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso. Roast: medium. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity. Rating: 3 stars.
• Peru Organic: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Il Caffè: 2020 Exclusive Edition espresso. Roast: dark. Intensity: 13/13. Flavor: roasted, cereal. Rating: 5 stars.
• Torta Di Nocciole Flavor: 2020 Exclusive Edition espresso. Roast: split. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: hazelnut, vanilla. Rating: 3 stars.
• Amaretti Flavor: 2020 Exclusive Edition espresso. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: almond, vanilla. Rating: 1 star.
• Yemen: 2020 Exclusive Edition espresso. Roast: medium-dark. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: floral, roasted. Rating: 4 stars.
• Nordic Black: 2019 Limited Edition lungo. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, cereal. Rating: 2 stars.
• Nordic Cloudberry: 2019 Limited Edition espresso. Roast: split. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity, cereal. Rating: 1 star.
• Nordic Almond Cake: 2019 Limited Edition espresso. Roast: split. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity, cereal. Rating: 2 stars.
• Cafecito de Puerto Rico: 2019 Limited Edition espresso. Roast: split. Intensity: 11/13. Flavor: spicy. Rating: 4 stars.
• Tribute to Trieste: 2019 Limited Edition ristretto. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: chocolate, hazelnut, fruity. Rating: 4 stars.
• Flat White Over Ice: 2019 Summer Iced Limited Edition ristretto which should be prepared with milk and ice cubes. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: spicy, roasted. Rating: 3 stars.
• Long Black Over Ice: 2019 Summer Iced Limited Edition ristretto which should be prepared with sparking water and ice cubes. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: acidic, fruity. Rating: 2 stars.
• Esperanza de Colombia: 2019 Reviving Origins Limited Edition espresso made from Arabica beans from Colombia. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity. Rating: 2 stars.
• Master Origin Costa Rica: 2019 Limited Edition espresso made with beans from Costa Rica. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: malty. Rating: 5 stars.
• Café Istanbul: 2019 Coffee Houses Limited Edition espresso made from a blend of beans from Yemen, Indonesia and India. Roast: medium. Intensity: 10/13. Flavor: spicy. Rating: 4 stars.
• Paris Black: 2018 Limited Edition Explorations espresso made from a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans. Roast: dark. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: cereal, woody, spicy. Rating: 4 stars.
• Hawaii Kona: 2018 Limited Edition Special Reserve espresso made from Arabica beans from Big Island, Hawaii. Roast: medium. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: nutty, fruity. Rating: 4 stars.
• Aurora de la Paz: 2018 Limited Edition Explorations espresso made from 100% Arabica beans. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: cereal, fruity. Rating: 3 stars.
• Republica Dominica: 2018 Limited Edition Explorations espresso made from 100% Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, nutty. Rating: 3 stars.
• Robusta Uganda: 2018 Limited Edition espresso made with Robusta beans from Uganda. Roast: dark. Intensity: 10/13. Flavor: cocoa, caramel, spices. Rating: 4 stars.
• Arabica Ethiopia Harrar: 2018 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from Harrar, Ethiopia. Roast: mild. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, floral. Rating: 2 stars.
• Colombia Aguadas Explorations 2:  2018 Limited Edition espresso blend. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity. Rating: 3 stars.
• Ethipopia Yrgacheffe Explorations 2:  2018 Limited Edition espresso blend. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: floral. Rating: 2 stars.
• Variations Confetto Liquorice: 2017 Limited Edition espresso blend made with Livanto and various spices. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: liquorice, candy. Rating: 1 star.
• Variations Confetto Orangette: 2017 Limited Edition espresso blend made with Livanto, orange peel and chocolate. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: orange, chocolate. Rating: 3 stars.
• Variations Snowball: 2017 Limited Edition espresso blend made with Livanto (Arabica from South and Central America), coconut and vanilla. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: coconut, vanilla. Rating: 3 stars.
• Intenso On Ice: 2017 Limited Edition espresso made with beans from Brazil and Costa Rica. Roast: split. Intensity: 11/13 Flavor: cereal, roasted. Rating: 3 stars.
• Leggero On Ice: 2017 Limited Edition espresso made with beans from Kenya and Colombia. Roast: light. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: fruity, lemony. Rating: 2 stars.
• Laos Bolaven Plateau Explorations 1 : 2017 Limited Edition espresso made with beans from a high altitude region in southern Laos. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: cereal, wheat. Rating: 2 stars.
• Kenya Peaberry Explorations 1: 2017 Limited Edition espresso made with beans from Kenya. Roast: split. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: fruity. Rating: 4 stars.
• Selection Vintage 2014: 2017 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from Colombian Highlands. Roast: split. light/dark Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: woody, fruity. Rating: 5 stars.
• Variations Sachertorte: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: chocolate, apricot. Rating: 4 stars.
• Variations Linzer Torte: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: red fruits, spiced dough. Rating: 3 stars.
• Variations Apfelstrudel: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: baked apple, cinnamon. Rating: 2 stars.
• Suluja Ti South Sudan: 2016 Limited Edition Grand Cru espresso made with Robusta beans from South Sudan, Africa. Roast: medium Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: cereal, woody. Rating: 3 stars.
• Cafezinho do Brasil: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from Brasil. Roast: dark. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: walnut, herbal. Rating: 2 stars.
• Cafecito de Cuba: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from Cuba. Roast: split, dark. Intensity: 10/13. Flavor: smoky, woody. Rating: 4 stars.
• Tanim de Chiapas: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from from Chiapas, Mexico. Roast: split – light, dark. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: nutty, bready. Rating: 4 stars.
• Umutima Wa Lake Kivu Rwanda: 2016 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from from Lake Kivu, Rwanda. Roast: split – light, dark. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity. Rating: 5 stars.
• Tribute to Milano: 2015 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from South and Central America plus Robusta from Guatemala. Roast: split – dark, light, long. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: cereal, fruity. Rating: 3 stars.
• Tribute to Palermo: 2015 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica and Robusta beans from Africa. Roast: split – dark, medium, long. Intensity: 11/13. Flavor: cacao, spicy. Rating: 5 stars.
• Peru Secreto: 2015 Limited Edition espresso made with Arabica beans from Peru. Roast: n/a. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: roasted, cocoa. Rating: 4 stars.
• Monsoon Malabar: 2015 Limited Edition espresso made with Green coffees from south-western India . Roast: strong. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: woody, spicy. Rating: 5 stars.

BARISTA CREATIONS

• Caramel Crème Brûlée: Espresso made from Robusta beans from Brazil and Colombia. Roast: split. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: caramel, coconut, vanilla. Rating: 2 stars.
• Chiaro: Ristretto specifically made for cappuccino drinks with Arabica beans from Brazil and Kenya . Roast: split, medium-to-dark. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: biscuit, caramel. Rating: 2 stars.
• Cioccolatino: Lungo made from Arabica beans from South America. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: cocoa, biscuit. Rating: 4 stars.
• Cocoa Truffle: Espresso made from Robusta beans from Brazil and Colombia. Roast: split. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: cocoa, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Coconut Over Ice: Coconut Flavor Over Icemade of Arabica beans from Latin America and Africa. Roast: medium. Intensity: 1/13. Flavor: roasted coconut, caramel, vanilla. Rating: 1 star.
• Corto: Ristretto made with Arabica beans from India and Robusta beans from Guatemala . Roast: split. Intensity: 11/13. Flavor: acid, bitter. Rating: 3 stars.
• Filter Style Intense: Lungo made with Arabica beans from South America . Roast: dark. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: sandalwood, smoky. Rating: 1 star.
• Filter Style Mild: Lungo made with Arabica beans from South America . Roast: light. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: fruity, malted cereal. Rating: 1 star.
• Freddo Delicato: Espresso made of beans from Kenya. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity. Rating: stars.
• Freddo Intenso: Espresso made from 100% Arabica beans from South America and Indonesia. Roast: dark. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: roasted. Rating: 4 stars.
• Liminha Over Ice:  Brazilian-inspired iced coffee made of Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: lime, mint. Rating: 3 stars.
• Nocciola:  Lungo made of Arabica beans from South America.. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: praline, biscuit. Rating: 4 stars.
• Scuro: Espresso specifically made for macchiato drinks with Arabica beans from Costa Rica and Colombia. Roast: split, medium-to-dark. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: roasted, chocolate. Rating: 4 stars.
• Vaniglia: Lungo made from Arabica beans from South America. Roast: light. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: vanilla, cereal, biscuit. Rating: 3 stars.
• Vanilla Éclair: Espresso made from Robusta beans from Brazil and Colombia. Roast: split. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: vanilla, cereal. Rating: 3 stars.

ISPIRAZIONE ITALIANA CAPSULES

Nespresso’s Kazaar capsule and espresso cup.

Just like the name implies, this line includes Nespresso’s Italian-style intense and darker espresso and ristretto coffee capsules.

Here is a list of all our Intenso Capsules Reviews starting with the strongest and including our best picks:

• Caffè Venezia: 2019 Coffee Houses Limited Edition lungo made from a blend of beans from India and Ethiopia. Roast: medium. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: fruity, flowery. Rating: 3 stars.
• Firenze Arpeggio: espresso/ristretto made with Arabica beans from South America and Central America. Roast: dark. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: cocoa, malt. Rating: 3 stars.
• Genova Livanto: Espresso made with Arabica from South and Central America. Roast: dark & light split-roasting. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: malt, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Ispirazione Napoli: 2020 Limited Edition espresso. Roast: dark. Intensity: 13/13. Flavor: roasted, bitter. Rating: 4 stars.
• Palermo Kazaar: espresso/ristretto made with Robusta beans from Brazil and Guatemala. Roast: dark & light split-roasting. Intensity: 12/13. Flavor: bitter with notes of pepper. Rating: 5 stars.
• Ispirazione Millennio: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Brazil, Colombian and India. Roast: split. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: spicy, fruity. Rating: 4 stars.
• Ispirazione Novecento: 2021 Exclusive Edition espresso organic Arabica beans from Africa and Brazil.. Roast: split. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: cocoa, spicy. Rating: 5 stars.
• Ristretto Italiano: espresso/ristretto made with Arabica and Robusta beans from East Africa and South America. Roast: dark. Intensity: 10/13. Flavor: fruity, chocolaty. Rating: 3 stars.
• Roma: espresso made with Arabica and Robusta beans from South and Central America. Roast: light. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: sweet, woody. Rating: 3 stars.

ESPRESSO CAPSULES

Nespresso’s Volluto espresso and capsule

Nespresso’s Espresso line is specifically designed for espresso aficionados, featuring a fine selection of moderately intense coffees including some of our favorite go-to capsules we drink on a daily basis.

Here is a list of all our Espresso Capsules Reviews starting with the strongest and including our best picks:

• Dharkan: espresso/ristretto made with Arabica beans from Asia and Latin America. Roast: dark. Intensity: 11/13. Flavor: cereals, cocoa. Rating: 3 stars.
• Volluto: Espresso made with Arabica from South America. Roast: light. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: fruity, biscuity. Rating: 4 stars.
• Cosi: Espresso made with Arabica beans from East Africa, South and Central America. Roast: light. Intensity: 3/13. Flavor: citrus, lemon. Rating: 3 stars.
• Capriccio: Espresso made with Arabica and Robusta beans from South America and Brazil. Roast: light. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: cereal. Rating: 1 star.

REVIVING ORIGINS CAPSULES

• Amaha awe Uganda: 2019 Reviving Origins Limited Edition espresso made from Arabica beans from Uganda. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, biscuity. Rating: 3 stars.
• Tamuka mu Zimbabwe: 2019 Reviving Origins Limited Edition espresso made from Arabica beans from Zimbabwe. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, flowery. Rating: 3 stars.

MASTER CRAFTED SINGLE ORIGINS CAPSULES

Nespresso Paris Black review: capsule and coffee cup

Launched in 2018, Nespresso’s Master Origin line mostly features exotic coffees from various parts of the world and is replacing the Pure Origin Line. They have very distinctive flavors.

Here is a list of all our Master Origin Espresso Capsules Reviews starting with the strongest and including our best picks:

• Aged Sumatra: espresso/lungo made from Arabica beans. Roast: split. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: woody, chocolaty. Rating: 3 stars.
• Colombia: espresso/lungo made from 100% Late Harvest Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: winey red fruit. Rating: 4 stars.
• Ethiopia: espresso/lungo made from 100% Arabica beans. Roast: light. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: fruity, orange blossom. Rating: 3 stars.
• Honduras: espresso/ristretto made from Arabica beans from Copán, Honduras.. Roast: medium-dark. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: cereal, cocoa. Rating: 2 stars.
• India: espresso/lungo made from  Robusta blended with Arabica beans. Roast: split. Intensity: 11/13. Flavor: woody, spicy. Rating: 4 stars.
• Indonesia: espresso/lungo made from 100% Arabica beans. Roast: split. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: velvety, woody, tobacco. Rating: 2 stars.
• Nicaragua: espresso/lungo made from 100% Arabica beans. Roast: split. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: black honey, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Papua New Guinea: espresso made with Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, velvety. Rating: 3 stars.

WORD EXPLORATIONS

Nespresso’s Envivo Lungo capsule and coffee cup

Known as long coffees, lungo coffees are not as concentrated as espressos, making a good alternative for casual coffee drinkers and those who cannot handle espresso shots. Because at Coffee Capsule Guide, we first and foremost are espresso fanatics, we mostly keep lungo for weekends and tend to prefer the lighter capsules, including two of our go-to favorites.

Here is a list of all our Lungo Capsules Reviews including our best picks:

• Buenos Aires Lungo: Lungo made of Arabica beans from Colombia and Robusta beans from Uganda. Roast: light. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: sweet, cereal. Rating: 2 stars.
• Cape Town Envivo Lungo: Lungo made with a blend of green Arabica beans from India and Robusta beans from Mexico. Roast: split-roasting. Intensity: 9/13. Flavor: woody, caramelized, gingerbread. Rating: 3 stars.
• Istanbul Espresso: Istanbul Espresso is an espresso capsule made of Arabica and Robusta beans.. Roast: medium. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: fruity, nutty. Rating: 4 stars.
• Miami Espresso: Espresso/Lungo made with Arabica beans. Roast: medium. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: woody, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Rio de Janeiro Espresso: Espresso made of organic Arabica beans from Brazil. Roast: dark. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: herbal. Rating: 3 stars.
• Shangai: Lungo: Lungo made of organic Arabica beans from China, Indonesia and Kenya. Roast: medium. Intensity: 5/13. Flavor: fruity, berries. Rating: 2 stars.
• Stockholm Fortissio Lungo: Lungo made with Arabica beans from India. Roast: split-roasting. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: cereal. Rating: 3 stars.
• Vienna Linizio Lungo: Lungo made with Arabicas beans from Brazil and Colombia. Roast: medium. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: fruity, malted, caramelized. Rating: 4 stars.
• Tokyo Vivalto Lungo: Lungo made with Arabica beans from South American and East Africa. Roast: split-roasting. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: floral, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.

DECAFFEINATO CAPSULES

Nespresso’s Decaffeinato Intenso capsule and coffee cup

This line is kind of tricky because we like our coffee caffeinated. However, Nespresso was able to create a couple worthy decaf coffees which we review below.

Here is a non-inclusive list of all our Decaffeinato Capsules Reviews starting with the strongest and including our best picks:

• Decaffeinato Intenso: Decaf espresso made with Arabica and Robusta beans from South America. Roast: dark. Intensity: 7/13. Flavor: cocoa, cereal. Rating: 4 stars.
• Volluto Decaffeinato: Decaf espresso made with Arabica beans from South America. Roast: split. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: biscuity, fruity. Rating: 3 stars.
• Decaffeinato Lungo: Decaf lungo made with Arabica and Robusta beans from Colombia and Brazil. Roast: light. Intensity: 3/13. Flavor: roasted, cereal. Rating: 1 star.

VARIATIONS

Nespresso’s Vanilio capsule and coffee cup

Here’s another problematic line – as least for me – as I rarely enjoy my coffee mixed with funky flavors. I would mostly use Variations for guests and special occasions such as Holidays.

Here is a non-inclusive list – I skipped caramel which I don’t like – of all our classic Variations Capsules Reviews not including those released as Limited Editions (find them under that category):

• Vanilio: espresso made with Arabica beans from Costa-Rica and Colombia. Roast: medium. Intensity: 8/13. Flavor: vanilla. Rating: 1 star.
• Ciocattino: espresso made with Arabica from South and Central America with chocolate notes.. Roast: medium. Intensity: 6/13 Flavor: chocolate, malted, caramelized. Rating: 1 star.

PURE ORIGIN CAPSULES – DISCONTINUED REPLACED WITH MASTER ORIGIN

Nespresso’s Indriya from India capsule and coffee cup

Nespresso’s Pure Origin line mostly features exotic coffees from various parts of the world. They have very distinctive flavors.

Here is a list of all our Pure Origin Espresso Capsules Reviews starting with the strongest and including our best picks:

• Indrya from India: Espresso made with Arabica and Robusta beans from Southern India. Roast: split. roasting Intensity: 10/13. Flavor: spicy, cocoa. Rating: 4 stars.
• Rosabaya de Colombia: Espresso made with Arabica beans from Colombia. Roast: split roasting. Intensity: 6/13. Flavor: fruity, winy. Rating: 4 stars.
• Dulsão do Brasil: Espresso made with Arabica beans from Brazil. Roast: light. Intensity: 4/13. Flavor: toasted grain. Rating: 3 stars.
• Bukeela: Lungo made with Arabica from Ethiopia, Africa. Roasting: 1 part shorter and darker + 1 part lighter and longer. Intensity: 3/13. Flavor: fresh, floral. Rating: 2 stars.