This variety pack of five different espressos are all robust and smooth with only a dash of the usual bitterness we tasted in the other capsules we tested. Almost all Nespresso-compatible capsules are given Italian names, some more baroque than others (“Nerissimo”, “Satinato,” for example), but Cap’Mundo’s names evoke exotic locales. (Vertuo capsules are dome-like in appearance and come in three different sizes.)Īs the only French-made espresso, Cap’Mundo stands out as different. We should also note almost all Nespresso-compatible capsules sold on Amazon are for the Original Nespresso model (like the Breville – Essensa) and will not work in the newer Vertuo models. If our testers enjoyed a particular flavor, they then added a creamer to see how it held up. We tasted each flavor without any creamer or sugar and made notes about aroma, flavor, bitterness and balance. If the manufacturer recommended a particular size for a flavor, we followed their suggestion, but then tested it again in a different size. We brewed each flavor of each brand with filtered water at least four times in both espresso and lungo sizes. We selected Nespresso-compatible capsules that were not manufactured by Nestle and had the highest ratings on Amazon. Nestle’s Nespresso capsules are approximately 30% more expensive than non-Nestle brands, which is the primary reason why Amazon users purchase non-Nestle brands. A variety pack of Nespresso-brand capsules was included with the Breville, and we sampled them to determine how the compatible capsules compared. The Breville is a compact espresso machine with two settings - espresso (1.35 ounces) and lungo (5 ounces) - and can make six servings before it needs to be emptied of used capsules. We researched Nespresso machines and purchased the affordable Breville – Essenza for our testing. Although not all flavors of the brands we selected were highly rated by consumers, the best compatible capsules overall are the French-made, smokey and smooth Cap’Mundo, the Italian-made, richly aromatic Delicitaly and the robust and earthy Peet’s - one of few brands with recyclable capsules. We taste-tested eight popular brands of Nespresso-compatible capsules to determine which brewed the best-tasting espresso that was either equal to or better than the Nespresso brand.
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