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Capsule collection: the complete guide to all 23 Grands Crus

Nespresso capsules
Nespresso capsules

If you love a delicious cup of coffee, the Nespresso range of 23 permanent Grand Cru capsules contains some of the world’s finest ground coffee. There are six families of sensational coffees to choose from, each one hermetically sealed in a recyclable capsule to protect its aromas, and each one bursting with character, so you can create the perfect cup to suit your taste or mood.

Intenso

Nespresso Kazaar capsule

Kazaar
Intense and syrupy, Kazaar is part of the Intenso range. A full-bodied blend of two Robustas from Brazil and Guatemala, specially prepared for Nespresso, it also contains a separately roasted Arabica from South America. Powerfully bitter, Kazaar makes an intense cup with notes of pepper and a full and creamy texture. Intensity: 12

Dharkan capsule

Dharkan
A blend of Arabicas from Latin America and Asia, Dharkan is long-roasted at a low temperature to develop its character. A member of the Intenso family, its powerful roasted notes combine with hints of bitter cocoa powder and toasted cereals to create a silky and velvety cup of coffee. Intensity: 11

Nespresso Ristretto capsule

Ristretto
A complex yet classic blend, Ristretto contains an expertly blended combination of South American and East African Arabicas, with a touch of Robusta. The beans are roasted separately to create the subtle fruity note of this full-bodied espresso. Ristretto is a coffee in the Nespresso Intenso range. Intensity: 10

Nespresso Arpeggio capsule

Arpeggio
This is a dark, intensely rounded roast of pure South and Central American Arabicas, with fruity or malted profiles, characteristic of Costa Rican coffees. Also available as a decaffeinated capsule, Arpeggio has a strong character and body that is enhanced by notes of cocoa – and a delicious creaminess. Intensity: 9

Nespresso Roma capsule

Roma
Making a full-bodied and balanced cup of coffee, the Roma capsule contains a balance of lightly roasted South and Central American Arabicas with Robusta. With sweet, woody and cereal notes, a cup of Roma coffee creates a full and lingering effect on the palate. Intensity: 8

Espresso

Nespresso Livanto capsule

Livanto
With a round and balanced flavour, the Livanto capsule contains a blend of pure Arabicas from South and Central America. A member of the Nespresso Espresso family, Livanto is medium-roasted to accentuate malted notes, while fruity notes evolve to create a caramelised bouquet. Intensity: 6

Nespresso Capriccio capsule

Capriccio
If you’re looking for a rich, aromatic and balanced espresso, with strong and typical cereal notes, Capriccio could be your perfect coffee. This capsule contains a blend of South American Arabicas grown at high altitude to give a touch of acidity, and a touch of Robusta. Intensity: 5

Nespresso Volluto capsule

Volluto
A fruity, sweet and light espresso, Volluto contains a blend of pure and lightly roasted Arabica from South America. With sweet and biscuity flavours from the Brazilian Arabica, contrasted by a little acidity and fruity notes from the Colombian coffee, Volluto is also available as a decaffeinated capsule. Intensity: 4

Nespresso Cosi capsule

Cosi
A mild and delicately toasted espresso, Cosi contains pure, lightly roasted East African, Central and South American Arabicas. This light-bodied blend with lightly toasted cereal and fruity notes is the perfect morning coffee if you like starting your day with an espresso. Intensity: 4

Pure Origin

Nespresso Indriya from India capsule

Indriya from India
A Pure Origin blend, the Indriya capsule combines Arabicas with a hint of Robusta from southern India. A full-bodied espresso, powerful and intense, it has a distinct personality with spicy notes: this is an excellent beverage to enjoy with sweet cake or halva. Intensity: 10

Nespresso Rosabaya de Colombia capsule

Rosabaya de Colombia
If you’re looking for a balanced, fruity, Pure Origin coffee, Rosabaya de Colombia is a blend of fine, individually roasted Arabicas from the highest region of Colombia. A good after-dinner espresso, it has a subtle acidity with typical red fruit and wine notes. Intensity: 6

Nespresso Dulsão do Brasil capsule

Dulsão do Brasil
A sweet and well-balanced pure Arabica coffee, Dulsão do Brasil is a delicate combination of red and yellow Bourbon beans from Brazil. With a satiny smooth, elegantly balanced flavour, enhanced by a note of delicately toasted grain, this is a Pure Origin coffee you can enjoy any time of day, all on its own. Intensity: 4

Nespresso Bukeela ka Ethiopia capsule

Bukeela ka Ethiopia
Perhaps the most exotic capsule in the Pure Origin range, Bukeela ka Ethiopia is made with two very different Arabicas from Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee. A delicately fresh and floral Lungo, it reveals unexpectedly wild notes of musk and wood to really excite and stimulate your taste buds. Intensity: 3

Lungo

Nespresso Fortissio Lungo capsule

Fortissio Lungo
A capsule in the Lungo range, this malty blend has a distinguished and rich aroma with cereal notes. West Indian Malabar Arabica beans are exposed to monsoon winds after harvest and these beans are blended with Latin American Arabica beans to create a coffee blend with an intense character. Intensity: 8

Nespresso Vivalto Lungo capsule

Vivalto Lungo
A balanced coffee, Vivalto Lungo is made from a complex blend of separately roasted Arabicas. The South American Arabicas bring a light acidity, the Ethiopian Arabica adds a floral touch, and the Brazilian “Cerrado” reinforces the character. This blend is also available as a decaffeinated capsule. Intensity: 4

Nespresso Linizio Lungo capsule

Linizio Lungo
A round, smooth and balanced Lungo blend, Linizio is a pure Arabica from South America made with Brazilian and Colombian coffee. Being split-roasted gives the blend a malty, cereal note, typical of the Bourbon variety, but it maintains a mild character. Intensity: 4

Variations

Nespresso Ciocattino capsule

Ciocattino
One of the three Nespresso Variations capsules, the Ciocattino has dark and bitter chocolate notes that complement the caramelised roast of the Livanto Grand Cru. This rich combination recreates the experience of eating dark chocolate and is a lovely after-dinner drink. Intensity: 6

Nespresso Vanilio capsule

Vanilio
If you enjoy a sweet and comforting cup of coffee, this Variations capsule creates a balanced harmony between the rich and velvety aroma of vanilla and the mellow flavour of the Livanto Grand Cru. A full-flavoured blend, the Vanilio is smooth and silky on the palate. Intensity: 6

Nespresso Caramelito capsule

Caramelito
We all like to have a coffee with or after dessert, but the Caramelito is one you can have instead of dessert. The sweet flavour of this caramel Variations capsule softens the roasted notes of the Livanto Grand Cru and evokes the creaminess of toffee. Intensity: 6

Decaffeinato

Nespresso Decaffeinato Intenso capsule

Decaffeinato Intenso
Blended with dark roasted South American Arabicas, with a touch of Robusta, this full-bodied decaffeinated espresso has subtle cocoa and roasted cereal notes. Intensity: 7

There are also decaffeinated varieties of three other Nespresso coffees: Arpeggio, Volluto and Vivalto Lungo (see above).

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