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Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend K-Cup Pods (22 ct) edges out Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto), 7.3 to 7.0. It wins on flavor & cup quality, community love, 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

Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend K-Cup Pods (22 ct)

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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Every detail, compared.

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Coffee Reviews score
7.0Fair
7.3Good
Flavor & cup quality30% of score
6.6
7.6
Quality & freshness20% of score
7.3
7.3
Value20% of score
8.3
7.4
Sourcing & transparency15% of score
6.0
6.0
Community love15% of score
6.8
8.2
Community
No ratings yet
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Price per serving
$0.90 / cup$9.00 / 10 capsules (1 sleeve)
$0.73 / cup$15.99 / 22 K-Cup pods
Flavor fingerprint
  • Cereal
  • Earthy
  • Earthy
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Roasty
Roast / grade
Medium
Dark
Origin
🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇲🇽 Mexico
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Process
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Washed, Wet-hulled
Format
Nespresso Original
K-Cup pods
Caffeine
Regular
Regular
Brew methods
Pod machine, Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks
Pod machine
Certifications
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Video reviews
Best for
  • • Lattes, cappuccinos and mochas
  • • Original-line owners on a budget
  • • Drinkers who like a strong, punchy shot
  • • Dark-roast drinkers with a Keurig
  • • Fans of bold, earthy coffee
  • • Peet's fans who want single-serve convenience
Strengths
  • Low price per shot for a Nespresso-made capsule
  • Bold enough to hold up in lattes and mochas
  • Ristretto or espresso sizes
  • Full-bodied dark roast that is not burnt
  • Peet's best-selling blend with published roast data
  • Sold at Target, Amazon and on Peet's own site
Watch-outs
  • Sharp acidity and bitterness put off some straight-espresso drinkers
  • Original-line machines only
  • Too dark and earthy for light-roast fans
  • Brand site had the pods out of stock when checked

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) or Major Dickason's Blend K-Cup Pods (22 ct)?

Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend K-Cup Pods (22 ct) edges out Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto), 7.3 to 7.0. It wins on flavor & cup quality, community love, 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 Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend K-Cup Pods (22 ct) to about $0.73 / 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.