LavazzaDeciso Espresso Dark Roast Capsules Compatible with Nespresso Original Machines , 10 Count (Pack of 6)

We have been drinking the Nespresso-style Lavazza espresso Maestro Ristretto #12 for well over a year. It is bold without being bitter, balanced and nuanced. In other words, it tastes like a good European espresso. And the price is quite attractive compared to Nespesso capsules, a savings of about 50% in the spring of 2025

I’ve been drinking LaVazza and Illy for years. If you’re familiar with Illy, you know the grounds are super fine and can take a decent mid-range (under $2000) espresso maker down fast. So I switched to LaVazza. Each coffee has a distinct flavor. Once you switch to Italian coffees, well.... there really is no looking back.So, after years of one espresso machine after another, I finally bought a Nespresso Pixie and an electric Frother. Best decision I’ve ever made. It’s simpler, easier and in my opinion makes a better home espresso. Is it as good as an Italian National barista with a machine worth tens of thousands of dollars? No. Is it close? Surprisingly, yes.I bought the Nespresso dark roast variety pack. Found myself disappointed in the flavors, although mixing flavors for double shots seems to help a little. I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied with anything but a Italian coffee. So, despite some negative Amazon reviews, I decided to try the LaVazza capsules. Great decision.For one, the LaVazza capsules work fine in my Pixie OriginalLine Machine. The LaVazza capsules provide a tiny bit more espresso and definitely form more crema. Now, the Nespresso capsules produce a beautiful crema too, but the LaVazza just do a little better.And the flavor of the LaVazza capsules is wonderful. Far superior. I’m in heaven. I never thought I’d ever get espresso and cappuccino this great at home. It has cured me of my expensive Starbucks habit. Actually, this kicks Starbucks’ ass. (The Starbucks in-house espresso is bitter and stale, and more often than not, because their machines aren’t serviced enough, they produce little crema.)The bonus, too, is that the LaVazza capsules are cheaper than the Nespresso capsules.I do have a few tips. If you like your cappuccino hot, not warm, make sure you prime your machine by pulling a couple of shots of hot water before you pull your espresso shots. I froth my milk in an electric frother, which for me doesn’t warm the milk enough. So I warm cream on the stove top. I can control how hot that gets. I use the froth from the frother and the crème from the stovetop. Because the Nespresso machine and frother are easier/faster than a true espresso machine, this isn’t as much of a pain in the butt as it sounds.All in all, I HIGHLY recommend trying the LaVazza capsules. So much flavor!

Soooo rich and tasty!

If you like the flavor of Lavazza brand coffees these capsules are for you. For my taste the intensity ratings are off a bit off. The Deciso would be more of an 8 and the Armonico would be more of a 6. That is not a complaint, just an observation. When I am in the mood for a strong coffee flavor I brew my own. For a fast espresso, these are great.The reason I gave four and not five stars is due to the capsules not fitting into the machine as well as the Nespresso branded capsules. At times these get caught and keep the machine from closing properly. This appears to come from the plastic used in the Lavazza capsules being almost flimsy unlike the aluminum of the Nespresso brand.For the price I will keep purchasing the Lavazza capsules.If your coffee cravings change day to day I do recommend the Lavazza Nespresso Compatible Capsules Variety Pack. You get a good variation in flavors to cover most taste.

Really good strong coffee, nice packaging to keep the pods aligned and separated.

This is actually my first review ever!I felt compelled to write because after ordering this product in a pack based on my familiarity with Lavazza coffees (I grew up consuming French, Swiss and Italian brands), I ended up reading reviews further and it really made me nervous I had made a mistake! Many comments were negative - watery coffee, lousy capsule construction, and the pack being non-returnable.Well none of that has been true for us! The capsules work ideally and without any issues whatsoever. We use a C101 Essenza. I can compare this coffee with Nespresso's Drakhan, which I ordered in tandem, and it's a bit less intense (11 vs 10 intensity rating however).I would agree that this particular item is not well suited for the larger volume (I have 2 settings on our unit) and find the larger volume to make it too "soft"....more like a drip coffee taste/flavor. But the short setting is excellent and ideal for making a great espresso/Petit Cafe!Smooth foam, good flavor with decent bite and aromas. Great price point. I really recommend!

The media could not be loaded. I knew that Lavazza is a great brand, so I was vary excited to purchase over 60 capsules for my Nespresso machine, expecting a rich and flavorful coffee experience. However, when my order arrived, I was quite surprised, my first capsule dispensed nothing but water!I checked the used capsule to ensure my machine had punctured it properly, making sure that the back was pierced and the front of the capsule looked like a colander. Thinking it might be a one-time issue, I tried the second, third, and fourth capsules, but they produced only a little coffee and a lot of water.To make sure my machine was working correctly, I tested capsules from other brands, including Illy and Peet’s, and they worked perfectly. That’s when I closely examined the used capsules and noticed the problem, while Illy and Peet’s capsules retained their original shape after use, almost all of the Lavazza capsules were crushed at the back and barely punctured.It seems like the material might be too weak to hold its shape, or there could be a design issue affecting the brewing process. I really wanted to enjoy these, but unfortunately, they just didn’t work as expected.

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