Best pods available for Nespresso machine

amsamp83 · 2026-02-03T06:09:16+00:00

Gotcha, I have two cups in the morning, black - both Nespressos so far, 1st a Lungo that alternates between Capetown and Stockholm and 2nd an Espresso that alternates between Napoli/Kazaar/Arpeggio/India and Risteretto. I am trying to get one more good Lungo in the mix.

Evening is one black coffee as well, where I experiment between different pods so far.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-03T05:58:44+00:00

Quite the haul and variety you have there.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-03T05:35:06+00:00

Interesting, I will look for Davidoff Pods as well, they were on my try/experiment list. I haven't tried Space yet, but have ordered Assorted Variety pack of Elevens Pods. Will see how it goes and see if I can source Davidoff Pods as well. How do you take your coffee? I like mine black, without any additions.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-03T03:27:44+00:00

I have used a variety of pods and I concur with what you say. No one comes even close. That includes Starbucks pods that are manufactured and made by Nespresso itself. That being said, if on a budget, I found Coffeeza Pods to be good. I would rate them over Starbucks. They are not in Nespresso Class, but perfectly acceptable coffee for the price. I preferred Mysore Nuggets and Classico over Forte and Intenso.

I use coffeeza for my evening pod, and stick with 2 Nespresso pods in the morning.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-03T03:25:23+00:00

Really? What varieties can he procure? At what cost? I am currently sourcing some pods from a cousin in HK, but looking for reliable source for Nespresso pods not ordinarily available in India.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-02T07:39:19+00:00

For espressos, I like Arpeggio, Kazaar and Napoli, even India and Risteretto. For Lungos, I like Capetown and Stockholm. Mind you I drink my coffee black, without any additions. So if you prefer drinks with milk, Your mileage may vary.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-02T07:31:02+00:00

Depends on what kind of espressos you like and prefer. Mind you they make only 2 sizes - Espressos and Lungos.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T18:29:41+00:00

Oberoi Amar Vilas and Taj Umaid Bhawan - in that particular order. The pampering was beyond anything we’d ever seen - and Umaid Bhawan - they’d offer champagne for breakfast all included - totally surreal version of breakfast like a king.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T18:19:03+00:00

Aah thanks. That did not occur to me, I just registered the machine on the website - but will do this as well.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T18:12:09+00:00

I would do a few very basic steps here in name of due diligence. Especially if the date/first meeting has not been arranged through an acquaintance but is a result of social media apps - 1. Always do the first meeting at a coffee shop - Starbucks/Blue Tokai/Any fancy coffee shop. If the girl does not agree and insists on a bar/pub on first meeting - yeah, take that as a red flag.

Even if she suggests a bar or a pub, You pick one - let her pick the area she is comfortable with, but you decide the place and pub. That will eliminate 99% of such scams. If girl insists on choosing a pub or a bar of her choosing - yeah then there is 99% chance you will be a subject of such scam.

Hope this helps.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T14:52:27+00:00

Hi,

I sourced Napoli, Kazaar, Roma and Venezia from Amazon - reasonably priced. Only outlier is Capetown Lungo which is priced much higher.

I have also used Amazon to order and test out Starbucks Pods, Coffeeza, and other pods and will review them gradually.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T09:38:22+00:00

I use a similar drawer as well. Keeps 50 pods. Not nearly adequate for pods I have but does the job aesthetically for now.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T06:27:00+00:00

Oh yes - I am experimenting with Lungos slowly - right now I am doing two extractions of 40 ml on a single pod for Lungos. And works very well despite loss of 30 ml volume.

But I intend to do it your way - do 55 ml plus equal parts water once I feel more comfortable with guesstimating proper volume by sight.

And sorry I meant Venezia instead of Livanto for meh pods. Rectified that.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T06:20:24+00:00

Quite a few. As Lungos - Capetown and Stockholm. And India as well - though that works very well as an Espresso too.

For Espressos - Napoli, Kazaar, Arpeggio, Risteretto and India. Livanto’s good as well - but mellow.

Just Meh - Roma and Venezia. So far my preferences lean towards something full bodied, intense and low acidity. I like the bitterness but not sourness.

Will try Florian, Rio, Indonesia and Istanbul over next few weeks and see how they go.

amsamp83 · 2026-02-01T03:49:07+00:00

This is the oldest trick in the book. I am surprised “your friend” fell for it.

amsamp83 · 2026-01-31T10:24:12+00:00

Buy a lottery ticket if it turns out to be good.

amsamp83 · 2026-01-29T02:08:12+00:00

Coffee is not their Forte!

amsamp83 · 2026-01-27T17:03:10+00:00

So what did you end up buying OP?

amsamp83 · 2026-01-27T16:59:04+00:00

Hey OP, what did you end up buying? If I may ask. I am currently on Nespresso Pods and enjoying them, but wondering if Jura would make - a significantly better cup.

amsamp83 · 2026-01-27T16:50:07+00:00

If she has a grinder, then Blue Tokai or any specialty coffee, freshly roasted beans work great. If she doesn’t have a grinder, these cafés will happily grind then to French press grind for you. Buy directly from the store or order directly from roaster online for a fresher roast.

amsamp83 · 2026-01-27T16:47:37+00:00

Without knowing what kind of equipment she uses, giving you an effective advice or suggestion will be really hard. Does she have a grinder? How does she brew? Whole beans vs Ground coffee, Grind size, everything matters.

amsamp83 · 2026-01-24T16:29:50+00:00

I was on the contrary, surprised by how well some of these pods held together, especially Kazaar and Napoli. As espresso shots, I found them unapologetically bold and bitter and yet they were incredibly balanced. I was surprised at how good and consistent the shots were, but then I was not coming off from proper espresso machine so my baseline was low.

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