NespressoIspirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto)7.0
StarbucksPike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct)6.7vsNespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) edges out Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct), 7.0 to 6.7. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, value, while the Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct) is stronger on community love.
Flavor
How they taste.
Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto)
Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct)
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- Cereal
- Earthy
- Cocoa Powder
- Caramel
- Roasty
- • Lattes, cappuccinos and mochas
- • Original-line owners on a budget
- • Drinkers who like a strong, punchy shot
- • Starbucks drip fans with a Keurig
- • Coffee with milk, creamer or syrup
- • Offices that want a recognizable brand
- Low price per shot for a Nespresso-made capsule
- Bold enough to hold up in lattes and mochas
- Ristretto or espresso sizes
- Tastes close to Starbucks' in-store brewed coffee
- 100% Arabica
- Stands up to milk, sugar and syrups
- Sharp acidity and bitterness put off some straight-espresso drinkers
- Original-line machines only
- Dark, roasty and bitter for a 'medium roast'
- Costs more than most supermarket K-Cups
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) or Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct)?
Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) edges out Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct), 7.0 to 6.7. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, value, while the Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct) is stronger on community love.
Which costs less per cup?
Nespresso Ispirazione Roma Original Capsules (espresso/ristretto) works out to about $0.90 / cup and Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct) to about $0.83 / 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.