№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Julius Meinl Espresso Decaf Bio | 4.82 | Decaf in capsules |
2 | L'or espresso lungo profondo | 4.78 | The best Arabica for espresso lungo |
3 | Lavazza QUALITÀ ORO | 4.73 | Popular taste from Italy |
4 | Home Barista Italiano | 4.61 | 3 drinks and a dark roast |
5 | Coffesso Delicato Italiano Espresso | 4.56 | Capsule coffee as a gift |
6 | STARBUCKS Blonde Espresso Roast | 4.48 | Starbucks capsules |
7 | Jacobs Lungo #8 Intenso | 4.45 | The best blend of Arabica and Robusta for Lungo |
8 | Nespresso Volluto | 4.41 | Balanced taste and capsule from Nestle |
9 | Jardine Vanillia | 4.09 | The most popular capsule coffee from Russia |
10 | Elite Coffee Collection Dante 100 capsules from the Aromatika Collection | 4.03 | The most budget assortment |
Capsule coffee as a mass-market product is definitely interesting. If few people remember the creator and inspirer of the new coffee era - Eric Favre, then the Nespresso advertising campaign can clearly go down in history as a brilliant marketing ploy for the 1980s. Flying like plywood over Paris, with the usual promotion methods, Nespresso began to present themselves to customers as a premium brand with an exclusive product for the elite. It worked with a bang. Now we are not talking about premium, many can buy a coffee maker.Stories with patents have sunk into oblivion of the lost courts, and the company also failed to completely occupy the market, as originally planned. But, nevertheless, so far it still remains its leading player (not without the support of George Clooney and Penelope Cruz, of course). It is for Nespresso machines that the largest number of capsules compatible with the device are produced. About them, in addition to (briefly) the original product, and will be discussed in this rating-review. Less words, more coffee - ahead of the top ten, in our indiscreet opinion, options for Nespresso capsules.
Top 10. Elite Coffee Collection Dante 100 capsules from the Aromatika Collection
Inexpensive capsule coffee set for lovers of taste experiments.
- Average price: 2,000 rubles / 100 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 20 rubles.
- Country of origin: Russia
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast degree: medium
- Features: 10 flavors - Amaretto, Baileys, Chocolate Almond, Strawberry Cream, Chocolate Orange, French Vanilla, Banana Shake, Blood Orange, Irish Cream, Caramel
The company was the first in Russia to start producing capsules compatible with Nespresso. Definitely, over the 10 years of its existence, Elite Coffee has accumulated enough experience to please coffee lovers. The range of flavors is significant: from the most budgetary "economy collections" to exclusive blends made from coffee varieties from around the world. Everything is presented in great detail in the official online store, the prices in which are pleasantly democratic. The set of coffee-capsule assorted was ranked as one of the most budgetary on the market, noted by many buyers.10 solutions for lovers of freshly roasted Arabica and unusual combinations at once.
- Democratic price
- Large selection of flavors
- Presented in a limited number of online stores
Top 9. Jardine Vanillia
Vanilla-flavored Arabica from a popular domestic brand, a flavor highly rated by many Nespresso drinkers.
- Average price: 420 rubles / 10 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 42 rubles.
- Country of origin: Russia
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast degree: medium
- Features: not compatible with Nespresso "U" series machines
Next up is Jardin capsule coffee. The composition claims a mixture of Arabica beans from Guatemala, Burundi and Colombia with the addition of vanilla. There are more positive reviews for this particular taste than for others from this brand, where customers often complain about roasting, which is strange, given that they are produced in one place. Here it is average, the coffee turns out to be quite fragrant, but its taste, according to many coffee lovers, is interrupted by vanilla. Therefore, the option is more for lovers of spices.
- Capsules break through well
- On sale in many stores
- Not everyone likes the strong vanilla flavor.
Top 8. Nespresso Volluto
An interesting blend and branded products for those who are not embarrassed by the high cost.
- Average price: 1,200 rubles / 10 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 120 rubles.
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast level: light
Buying original capsules from the manufacturer is not always the best decision. In the case of Nespresso, it is often impractical. To date, the cost of their original products is disproportionately high compared to compatible products from other brands. Despite the fact that the quality of the capsules themselves and their filling is often not inferior to Nespresso. However, it would be wrong not to include market pioneers in the rating. Moreover, it is Volluto that many people like and get high marks. Light roasting of Brazilian and Colombian Arabica, full-bodied taste with delicate biscuity notes, slight sourness and fruity aroma.
- original products
- Bright taste
- High price
Top 7. Jacobs Lungo #8 Intenso
Brightness, intensity and dark roast from Jacobs for stronger lungo lovers.
- Average price: 350 rubles / 10 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 35 rubles.
- Country of origin: France
- Drink: espresso lungo
- Ingredients: Arabica, Robusta
- Roast level: dark
Capsular Jacobs is popular with buyers. This is due to a decent choice for those who prefer lungo drinks, the price, which fluctuates in the average range for the market. Well, of course, the name of the manufacturer, familiar to most. There are downsides. For example, Jacobs, even on the official website, does not specify the exporting country of coffee raw materials, not to mention the regions of growth. However, alas, many manufacturers suffer from such forgetfulness. Now about the brand's taste decision itself: a very good blend of Arabica with the addition of Robusta, both are noticeable and, coupled with dark roast, give out an intense strong lungo.
- Nice blend of Arabica and Robusta
- Good quality capsules
- Lack of information about the grain exporting country
Top 6. STARBUCKS Blonde Espresso Roast
The favorite taste of famous coffee shops is now at home.
- Average price: 429 rubles / 10 pcs.
- Average cost of a capsule: 43 rubles
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast level: light
Starbucks' coffee expansion couldn't help but hurt the capsule coffee market. And, as always, the “oldies” of coffee houses are on top. More than 10 thousand reviews on major online sites and one of the most popular types on the market. And that's just us. On Amazon, the counter goes off scale for 30 thousand. So, how does the famous Siren tempt us? A fine blend of Arabica beans of Latin American origin and light roast, packed in aluminum capsules, which, judging by the reviews, are in no way inferior to the more expensive original colleague, are perfectly pierced. The result is a soft aromatic espresso with a light caramel flavor and a stable cream.
- Lots of positive feedback
- Popular brand and taste
- Not everyone likes a light roast
Top 5. Coffesso Delicato Italiano Espresso
A nicely designed assortment of three types of capsules from Coffesso at a "delicious" price.
- Average price: 1,500 rubles / 50 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 30 rubles.
- Country of origin: Russia
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast level: dark
- Features: 3 types - 15 pcs. Crema Delicato, 15 pcs. Espresso Superiore, 20 pcs. Classico Italiano.
The only set in the rating, captivating not only by the price and the number of positive reviews, but also by the design. Capsules in a gift box that can be presented to someone as a surprise. Owners of a nespresso coffee machine will definitely be delighted with it. The box contains three types of capsules with dark roasted Arabica. Crema Delicato is light, with a bright aroma and perceptible fruity notes on the palate. Classico Italiano with pronounced caramel and bitterness, which, by the way, not all buyers like. Espresso Superiore - Arabica from East Africa, medium intensity with chocolate notes.
- Three flavors
- Interesting design
- Plastic capsules
Top 4. Home Barista Italiano
The choice of lovers of dark roast and variety in the preparation of drinks.
- Average price: 1,400 rubles / 60 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 23 rubles.
- Country of origin: Russia
- Beverage: espresso, lungo, milk base
- Ingredients: Arabica, Robusta
- Roast level: dark
- Features: 3 types of 20 pieces - Classico, Extra Forte, Intenso
Three types of capsule coffee for Nespresso from a domestic brand in one set at a very budget price. All three are united by the degree of roasting - deep dark, distinct bitterness and the possibility of using it for making espresso and lungo. Classico has fruity-chocolate notes; raisins and almonds stand out in Intenso; in the Exstra Forte blend, a pronounced aftertaste and descriptors of dark chocolate with nutmeg. Good blends for those who are looking for a dark roast, want to have a small selection and save money.
- Low price
- Assorted
- There are reviews about insufficiently saturated taste
Top 3. Lavazza QUALITÀ ORO
Familiar and loved by many coffee lovers QUALITÀ ORO capsules.
- Average price: 435 rubles / 10 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 43 rubles.
- Country of origin: Italy
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast degree: medium
Lavazza pleases with the variety of taste of capsule coffee not only those who have purchased coffee machines from their production. There is also a line of Nespresso-compatible capsules, which makes sense given that their main competitors are more influential in the market so far. QUALITÀ ORO made it into the rankings as one of the most well-known varieties among regular beans and ground coffees. 100% Arabica from South and Central America, slow drum roasted, encased in aluminum capsules. Pleasant fruity-floral notes for a strong morning espresso.
- Renowned manufacturer
- Nice blend of Arabica
- Not the largest selection of flavors for Nespresso
Top 2. L'or espresso lungo profondo
The perfect balance from L'or: high quality, average price and good coffee for a large mug.
- Average price: 320 rubles / 10 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 32 rubles.
- Country of origin: France
- Drink: espresso lungo
- Ingredients: Arabica
- Roast degree: medium
These capsules from a well-known French manufacturer will appeal to lovers of large portions of coffee - the output is 110 ml of the finished drink.In aluminum capsules, about the quality of which there are practically no complaints, Arabica is medium roasted. And again, there is no information about the country of grain growth. Perhaps this is the general policy of Jacobs, since it is to this concern that L'or belongs. But taste and aroma descriptions are in abundance and buyers confirm them: bright sourness, smoothly turning into chocolate-nut and fruit notes.
- Aluminum capsules
- Average market price
- There is no information on the country-supplier of grains
Top 1. Julius Meinl Espresso Decaf Bio
An alternative from a well-known manufacturer for those who prefer decaffeinated coffee.
- Average price: 458 rubles / 10 pcs.
- The average cost of a capsule: 46 rubles.
- Country of origin: Italy
- Drink: espresso
- Ingredients: Arabica, Robusta
- Roast level: dark
Owners of Nespresso coffee machines, choosing capsules compatible with the machine, praise almost all the flavors from Julius Meinl. And not in vain - this is a well-known European manufacturer, whose coffee is chosen by many connoisseurs. And their decaf has always been one of the best, which is why it is included in the rating. There are many reviews and most of them are positive, from which we can conclude that the famous professional roasters are not inferior in quality in capsule versions. In this case, it is a blend of Arabica from Central and South America and Robusta from Asia, which will especially appeal to lovers of dark roasts. Pleasant aroma, richness and light creamy aftertaste for those who have given up caffeine.
- Biodegradable capsules
- Nice blend of Arabica and Robusta
- There are problems with piercing capsules