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NespressoIspirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto)7.0NespressoMelozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)7.4vs

Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) edges out Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto), 7.4 to 7.0. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, sourcing & transparency, while the Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) is stronger on value.

Flavor

How they taste.

Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto)

FruityFloralSweetNutty & CocoaSpiceRoastedGreen & EarthyFermentedCreamyBerryStone FruitCitrusTropicalOrchard & VineDried FruitBlossomTea-likeBrown SugarCaramelizedVanilla & ConfectionNuttyCocoaWarm SpicePungentToast & GrainSmoky & DeepVegetal & UmamiHerbalEarthy & WoodyWineyBoozyFermentedDairy & ButteryBlackberryRaspberryBlueberryStrawberryBlackcurrantCranberryPeachApricotCherryPlumNectarineLemonLimeOrangeGrapefruitTangerineBergamotMangoPineapplePassion FruitPapayaLycheeGuavaGreen AppleRed ApplePearWhite GrapeRed GrapeMelonRaisinPruneFigDateJasmineRoseOrange BlossomHoneysuckleLavenderElderflowerBlack TeaEarl GreyChamomileHibiscusOolongBrown SugarMolassesMaple SyrupPanelaCaramelToffeeButterscotchHoneyVanillaMarshmallowNougatMarzipanCotton CandyAlmondHazelnutPeanutWalnutPecanPistachioCoconutMilk ChocolateDark ChocolateCocoa PowderCacao NibBrownieCinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomStar AniseGingerBlack PepperLicoriceToastMaltGraham CrackerBiscuitCerealSmokyTobaccoRoastyBurnt SugarUmamiFresh GrassSeaweedSweet PeaSpinachMintSageBasilLemongrassEarthyMushroomCedarForest FloorRed WineWhite WinePortWhiskeyRumBrandyFermented FruitKombuchaYogurtButterSweet CreamCondensed MilkOat MilkFruityFloralSweetSpiceRoastedCreamy

Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)

FruityFloralSweetNutty & CocoaSpiceRoastedGreen & EarthyFermentedCreamyBerryStone FruitCitrusTropicalOrchard & VineDried FruitBlossomTea-likeBrown SugarCaramelizedVanilla & ConfectionNuttyCocoaWarm SpicePungentToast & GrainSmoky & DeepVegetal & UmamiHerbalEarthy & WoodyWineyBoozyFermentedDairy & ButteryBlackberryRaspberryBlueberryStrawberryBlackcurrantCranberryPeachApricotCherryPlumNectarineLemonLimeOrangeGrapefruitTangerineBergamotMangoPineapplePassion FruitPapayaLycheeGuavaGreen AppleRed ApplePearWhite GrapeRed GrapeMelonRaisinPruneFigDateJasmineRoseOrange BlossomHoneysuckleLavenderElderflowerBlack TeaEarl GreyChamomileHibiscusOolongBrown SugarMolassesMaple SyrupPanelaCaramelToffeeButterscotchHoneyVanillaMarshmallowNougatMarzipanCotton CandyAlmondHazelnutPeanutWalnutPecanPistachioCoconutMilk ChocolateDark ChocolateCocoa PowderCacao NibBrownieCinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomStar AniseGingerBlack PepperLicoriceToastMaltGraham CrackerBiscuitCerealSmokyTobaccoRoastyBurnt SugarUmamiFresh GrassSeaweedSweet PeaSpinachMintSageBasilLemongrassEarthyMushroomCedarForest FloorRed WineWhite WinePortWhiskeyRumBrandyFermented FruitKombuchaYogurtButterSweet CreamCondensed MilkOat MilkFruityFloralSweetSpiceRoastedCreamy

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Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto)

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Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto)

Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)

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Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)

Highest score
Coffee Reviews score
7.0Fair
7.4Good
Flavor & cup quality30% of score
6.6
7.6
Quality & freshness20% of score
7.3
7.9
Value20% of score
8.3
6.6
Sourcing & transparency15% of score
6.0
6.8
Community love15% of score
6.8
8.1
Community
No ratings yet
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Price per serving
$0.90 / cup$9.00 / 10 capsules (1 sleeve)
$1.40 / cup$14.00 / 10 capsules (1 sleeve)
Flavor fingerprint
  • Cereal
  • Earthy
  • Honey
  • Cereal
Roast / grade
Medium
Medium
Origin
🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇲🇽 Mexico
🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇬🇹 Guatemala
Process
—
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Format
Nespresso Original
Nespresso Vertuo
Caffeine
Regular
Regular
Brew methods
Pod machine, Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks
Pod machine, Lattes & milk drinks
Certifications
—
—
Video reviews
3
4
Best for
  • • Lattes, cappuccinos and mochas
  • • Original-line owners on a budget
  • • Drinkers who like a strong, punchy shot
  • • New Vertuo owners
  • • Daily mug coffee and lattes
  • • Drinkers who dislike bitter or acidic coffee
Strengths
  • Low price per shot for a Nespresso-made capsule
  • Bold enough to hold up in lattes and mochas
  • Ristretto or espresso sizes
  • Low-acid, low-bitterness cup that pleases most drinkers
  • Honey and cereal sweetness that works well with milk
  • Origins and Bourbon variety disclosed
Watch-outs
  • Sharp acidity and bitterness put off some straight-espresso drinkers
  • Original-line machines only
  • Vertuo-only capsule; will not fit Original or Keurig machines
  • $1.40 per pod adds up for daily mugs
Where to buy
Check price on AmazonBRBuy from the brand$9.00
Check price on AmazonBRBuy from the brand$14.00

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) or Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)?

Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) edges out Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto), 7.4 to 7.0. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, sourcing & transparency, while the Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) is stronger on value.

Which costs less per cup?

Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) works out to about $0.90 / cup and Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) to about $1.40 / cup, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.