Variety Pack: 100 Nespresso Compatible Pods. 9 Different Varieties with Coffee Capsules.
| Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 8.2 x 6.5 cm; 92 g |
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| Additives | Organic |
| Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Units | 100.00 count |
| Serving Recommendation | 1 Pod |
| Brand | REAL COFFEE GREAT TASTE. EVERY DAY |
| Format | Capsule |
| Speciality | Certified Organic |
| Caffeine content | Caffeinated |
| Awards | Real Coffee a été élu “Best In Test” dans Healthy Magazine et est recommandé par CoffeeBlog.co.uk, l’un des meilleurs blogs de café au monde. |
| Package Information | Box |
| Manufacturer | Real Coffee |
| Country of origin | Italy |
27.00€
This Variety Pack of 100 Nespresso® Compatible Pods sounds like a great way to try a wide range of coffees if you have a Nespresso® Original machine. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you decide if it’s a good option for you:
Pros:
- Nespresso® Original Compatible: Works with your Nespresso® Original machine for convenient use.
- Variety Pack (9 Different Coffees): Offers a chance to explore a range of flavors and roasts to find your favorites.
- Bulk Pack (100 Count): Provides a good amount of capsules at a potentially lower price per cup compared to smaller packs.
Cons:
- Limited Flavor Description: Just knowing there are 9 different varieties isn’t very helpful. Ideally, the description would mention the roast profiles (light, medium, dark), intensity levels (strong, mild), and any flavor descriptors (chocolatey, citrusy, etc.).
- Unknown Brands: Without knowing the brands of the included pods, it’s difficult to assess the quality or specific origin of the coffee beans.
- No Decaf Option: The description mentions no decaf options being included.
- Nespresso® Pod System Cost: Generally more expensive per cup compared to using fresh ground coffee.
Overall, this Variety Pack could be a good option for you if:
- Use a Nespresso® Original machine: You want capsules that work with your machine.
- Enjoy trying new coffees: You’re looking for a way to explore different flavor profiles and roasts.
- Want a bulk pack: You’d like a good supply of capsules at a potentially lower price per cup.
However, if you:
- Prefer specific flavors: You might be disappointed without more information about the varieties included.
- Are on a very tight budget: Nespresso® pods are generally more expensive than fresh ground coffee.
- Need decaf options: The description doesn’t mention decaf coffee.
- Care about specific coffee origins or brands: There isn’t enough information about the included capsules.
Here are some additional things to consider:
- Research the Seller: See if the seller offers any information about the specific coffees included in the variety pack. Reviews might also mention the flavor profiles of some of the pods.
- Alternatives: Consider other Nespresso® Original compatible variety packs with more detailed descriptions. You might also find value packs from other brands that offer a variety of roast profiles at a potentially lower cost per capsule.
- Refillable Pods: If you’re looking to save money and reduce waste, consider refillable pod options for your Nespresso® machine. You can then experiment with different coffees and grinds to find your perfect cup.
| Asin | B0716ZL29F |
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Stewart –
Nick Drew –
Kash –
Dl Katz –
My search continues.
Mr Nik –
The coffee is enjoyable and certainly represents excellent value for money, particularly factoring in that it is organic and fairtrade. Like Nespresso’s own range, there are coffees of various strengths and flavours, though it may take some experimentation to find your favourite. The flavours are readily discernible and distinctive, from fruity, nutty, all the way to liquoricey… I am no coffee expert but I am happy with these pods.
One of the issues that seems to plague 3rd party capsules in general is the fit with the machine. In some cases I have even had the machine stop working due to pressure problems. Thankfully no such problems with realcoffee capsules, which fit tightly and afford the same flow as the original range.
however, I am knocking a star off, because they are not *perfect* in this regard – there is still a small amount of water seepage. In fact, I did my best to scientifically measure this, and discovered that there is about 1ml (or just over) produced when using a Sumatra capsule.
Now, I have learned from another manufacturer in the past that supposedly “I am part of the problem” because I tend to use the espresso capsules to make a lungo size drink. Well, so be it: but I bought this machine for convenience, not to become a barista 😉 So, I may not be alone in making longer drinks from espresso capsules.
So, I measured leakage after one espresso shot, then again after making a lungo size drink (another shot from the same capsule). In fact, most leakage occurred in the first phase of the cycle. See pics.
I just keep a small piece of kitchen roll in the base of my capsule tray.
Irene –
Theresa Chaffey –
Gareth_D –
In terms of taste, I’ve found some pod drinks I’ve tried to be rather bitter. I suspect this may be in part due to British way of preparing coffee Vs Continental. I usually like a mug of coffee, whereas often the pods often create a small espresso or lungo. (And even the lungos are still a little smaller than we would prepare ourselves.) I therefore end up adding some water and milk and probably contaminating the intended taste! I should imagine some of them are probably supposed to be drunk in a small cup with no added water or milk…? But that just doesn’t cut it for me first thing in the morning! Anyway, this leads me onto the fact that I was really pleased with the San Marino (medium strength) lungo. It made a really quite smooth, reasonably long and enjoyable brew. It’s definitely one of the nicest lungos (longer drinks) I’ve had from my machine. I would still usually add a splash of boiling water from the kettle along with some milk whilst brewing and it came out a very enjoyable drink. I also enjoyed the Bologna – seemed a little stronger, but still very nice. I then personally found the Sumatra a little too strong/bitter for my taste. (It is supposed to be the strongest of the 3.) But even those were by no means bad – I still drank them all! I just preferred the other two.
Overall, the packs were very nicely presented, the pods fitted the machine absolutely fine and the quality seemed good. Nice to see it’s Fair Trade as well. I would recommend. I’m about to place a return order. I might choose a different pack configuration with the focus on lungos this time. Cheers.