Coffee Pods For Nespresso Original Machines, Variety Pack 120

You're reading these reviews because you want to find a more affordable option to the actual Nespresso brand capsules. Who can blame you? The real ones made by Nespresso cost between 70¢ and $1. If you ask me, that's pretty expensive for a cup of coffee you make at home! Here's the longer story, done (slightly) shorter... If you've ever tasted a Nespresso Kazaar capsule, you've tasted the single most delicious cup of espresso that you're likely to ever have - AT HOME. If you think you're likely to replicate that with any other brand, I wish you the best of luck and happy hunting. Fact is, the Nespresso capsules have achieved something that none of the rest have been able to replicate - YET. Smoothness and richness of flavor without that burnt, over-roasted taste that you so often find with many espresso blends. I can tell you without any hesitation, if you've never had a Nespresso capsule, you will think these taste AMAZING. But this isn't a Nespresso capsule review, it's a Bestpresso review for the 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 & 07 capsules. There are very minor differences in all 6 of these roasts, but one thing remains constant throughout all of them. There is a pervasive over-roasted flavor, that I'm assuming is there to give you the impression of a more sophisticated blend. I can assure you that you will not mistake these for a ripoff of the Nespresso branded coffees. I can however tell you, the differences between the blends are so minor, that you may not be able to distinguish one from the other. With all of that said, I have brewed the Bestpresso espresso capsules with the proper amount of water, the lungo capsules with the proper amount of water and the ristretto using the Nespresso recommended 15 second brew-time. I can tell you without any hesitation that there is an AMAZING crema on every single blend. I can tell you without any hesitation that every capsule I've used (over 20 at this point) has brewed consistently, producing the same quantity of coffee each and every time. I've had no stuck capsules, no false starts, no under-pours either. If you are looking for a budget friendly, fresh cup of espresso, that not only tastes great but also gives you a great buzz, you will love this coffee! For completeness, I am using a 2017 model Nespresso Inissia by DeLonghi - AND I LOVE IT! I came from an unsatisfying Keurig 2.0 environment and can't even THINK about having another cup made by that thing. I can tell you with a high level of certainty, the bad reviews for Bestpresso capsules were more than likely made by coffee-snobs or serious connoisseurs of gourmet coffees. Those people should stick with the $3,000 double-boiler machines. If all you want is an excellent cup of espresso, and you're not out to compare every sip with every other type/brand of coffee in the known universe, Bestpresso's Gourmet Coffee Capsules will make you very happy! I will definitely be buying these again... Happy Sipping! ^_^ UPDATE: I've now been through more than 90 capsules and I can assure you that every single cup you make will be as fresh, aromatic and correct sized as the first! The other thing that I want to go on record as saying, is I've been through the 16-pack of samples that Nespresso gives you when you purchase the Nespresso and only 3 of them were EXCELLENT. The other 13 all had a bitter-Starbucks type of flavor. If you don't like the bitterness in Starbucks coffee, you'll love the Bestpresso capsules. With that said, the Arabica blend (#03) is the only one with ANY bitterness and it's very minor. I still stand by my original review 100% and will continue to buy these as long as the price is right! :)

I’m not sure what all the one star reviews are about. I purchased this product, it arrived the same day. The next morning I used them in my machine. They made a great Americano, had great flavor., and brewed perfectly.After a discount these pods were $.17 each. So what’s the problem lol I have a regular Nespresso machine. I will purchase them again. And I’m looking forward to exploring their other varieties. Excellent product.

These are Great Nespresso pods, great flavor and varity....have bought these many times....a bit costly...but most pods are....and I prefer These for my Nespresso Machine

All taste quite bitter and smell burnt. If using 110ml lungo setting. You get what you pay for😛. Able to tolerate because I have to finish them. Also, doesn’t seem to have consistent amount of coffee inside. Sometimes I get straight water after 1 second. Doesn’t do this with the lavazza pods I have.

Flavors great so far they work perfectly in my mini empreza

I bought these pods to try on sale at less than $0.25 per capsule, which is an admittedly incredible price point. Regarding the capsules themselves, they ran great through my Inissia machine, creating a good crema with no flow or piercing issues. I should preface my review of the flavor by noting that I prefer to drink my espresso straight, sometimes with a bit of sweetener. Under those conditions, the overall taste of each flavor was not great. I found all of them to taste mostly the same - over-roasted with a rather aggressive bitterness. The aroma tended to have a kind of roasted peanut note to it, which would have been nice to taste in the final brew, but there really isn't much else to them that I could find other than their bitterness. With that said, I wanted to give the coffee a fair shot by making a latte to see if some (almond) milk would make a more agreeable drink. That plus a little sugar went a long way in improving the flavor. In a latte, I would say this coffee makes a decent - if slightly underwhelming - cup of coffee. I used 1oz shots to taste straight, and two 1.5oz shots to make the latte (3oz coffee to 4oz almond milk). Overall, I'd say that these are a good choice if you're looking for a low-cost capsule to make into a latte or cappuccino. I personally will bring them into the office for everyone to share (who's going to turn down free coffee?). Otherwise, if you're looking for an affordable capsule for drinking straight or just better flavor overall, I'd recommend trying the Lavazza brand capsules at a slightly higher (but still reasonable) price.

This is actually my second time buying this variety pack, which says a lot because we usually like trying different coffee brands. My wife and I both enjoy having different flavors to choose from, and it's nice having a mix of roast colors, from lighter to darker options depending on the time of day. The different caffeine levels are also a plus since we can choose something stronger in the morning or a milder espresso later in the day. The pods are fully compatible with our Nespresso Original machine and have worked flawlessly. Every pod brews smoothly with a nice crema, and the coffee has a rich, balanced taste without being bitter. The assortment is generous with 120 pods, so it lasts quite a while and offers excellent value for the money. We've been very happy with both purchases and will definitely keep buying this variety pack.

This product is packaged nicely, arrives in a selection of nice boxes and with a colorful, appealing look. The impressions of the "build quality" of these capsules versus the original Nespresso is fairly dramatic. You can see what you are paying for -- these are clearly "cheapies" to produce. Plastic capsules, with a thin foil underneath and no tight vacuum seal or whatever it is that makes the Nespresso aluminum capsules so rigid across the foil bottoms. Anyway, after somewhat of a disappointed feeling as we looked at them, we put a few through their paces. For those who own a Nespresso machine, you know that satisfying "Pop!" sound you get when you hit the brew button and the water gets forced into the capsule? Well don't expect that here. The water just sort of whimpers through the Bestpresso capsule, and with a weak looking stream. But when you taste it, it's not that much of a disappointment. You get a somewhat weaker taste than a Nespresso, but we can live with that because we paid like half-price for these.. Literally, there's no sophistication, no class, no George Clooney. Updated a week later. We had a very positive interaction today with the customer service team. My comments about the coffee taste don't change, but I don't see it as a total ripoff any longer. I think this company is actually trying now to improve things. They want to be in this market and apparently they care about the coffee consumer. So I hope that in the future, the capsules can taste/smell a little better. Thank you Jomashop. Updated a couple of months later . . . We've continued to buy this product. Nespresso takes a week to get their capsules out West. I order this one day, get it the next. I'll put up with a little less pizzazz to save a bunch of money and get it the next day. I don't know what happened to Nespresso customer service, but they've changed dramatically. I think they're putting all their efforts (and customer service) into that new and expensive capsule machine system.

After experimenting with multiple third-party pods over the past couple of years, I can confidently say that Bestpresso Coffee is by far one of the best off-brand options I've come across. I've tried everything from budget-friendly options to premium Nespresso pods, and this variety pack stands out for its value, quality, and consistency. First off, the price is unbeatable. These pods come in at a fraction of the cost of Nespresso's branded pods but still deliver a genuine espresso experience that's rich, smooth, and satisfying. The fact that I can enjoy a high-quality cup of coffee at such a great price is a huge win in my book. The pod quality is impressive as well—no issues with construction or compatibility with my Nespresso Original machine. Some third-party pods can be hit or miss, but so far, these have been flawless. Occasionally, the flow is a bit slower than expected, but the end result is always worth the wait, delivering a delicious, full-bodied espresso. What really makes this variety pack shine, though, is the flavor. All six varieties in the pack are delicious, and honestly, I prefer some of them to certain Nespresso offerings. While taste is subjective, the range of flavors here—each well-balanced and rich—makes it a competitive alternative to the more expensive options. If you’re someone who loves a bit of variety in their coffee, you won’t be disappointed. To sum up, if you're looking for a high-quality, affordable alternative to Nespresso pods, look no further than Bestpresso. The blend of value, taste, and build quality has made me a loyal customer, and I’m already planning my next order to stock up. Highly recommend!

I have been giving all the 3rd party pods I come across that offer decent savings (so 60 cents/pod or less) a shot for couple years now, and these are second off brand I have found that are worth buying. So far for me there are only 3 types of pods worth buying: Nespresso (if you're feeling spendy and want flavour variety), President's Choice (if you just want consistency at a lower price), and these. The best endorsement I can offer of these is that a week after the first order arrived, having tried the flavours, I'm placing another order to increase my stock pile. Pros: - Value is #1, these are the lowest cost pods that make what I would call a legitimate espresso worth tasting. - The physical build quality of the pods themselves is very good, no issues and so far no duds. At times the flow is slower than you would want to see, but if you let it run then at the end the resulting coffee is still good. - All 6 flavours in this pack taste good to me, in fact if you stood them up against a lot of the Nespresso flavours, it's 50/50 whether you might prefer some of these in my opinion. "Better" is a matter of personal taste, but there is enough good flavour in these for it to be a competition. Most cheap 3rd party pods are mediocre or worse coffee. Cons: - Having only the option to order variety packs is a serious issue for me. At some point it's going to feel silly ordering 100 pods that aren't my favourite in order to get 20 that are. - I wish there was more variety between the 6 flavours, they're all very "safe" and sort of middle of the road profiles. I prefer stronger coffee and more distinct flavours that you get with single origin options. But to be reasonable, this is what you would expect for such well priced pods, the taste to cost ratio here is incredible.

Decent coffee for a decent price

Ce lot de dosettes Bestpresso offre une très belle variété de saveurs, parfait pour varier les plaisirs au fil des jours. Le café est vraiment bon, avec une belle intensité et un arôme agréable, que ce soit pour un espresso rapide ou un moment plus relax. Malgré une petite hausse de prix, la qualité reste au rendez-vous et le rapport qualité-quantité est toujours intéressant. Les dosettes sont compatibles sans souci avec ma machine, et l’emballage en aluminium est bien pensé pour conserver la fraîcheur. Je recommande sans hésiter, c'est un excellent choix pour les amateurs de café qui aiment la diversité.

Great quality and flavour for a fraction of what Nespresso charges