NespressoMelozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)7.4
StarbucksPike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct)6.7vsNespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) edges out Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct), 7.4 to 6.7. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, sourcing & transparency, while the Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct) is stronger on value.
Flavor
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Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)
Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct)
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Nespresso
Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee)
Highest score- Honey
- Cereal
- Cocoa Powder
- Caramel
- Roasty
- • New Vertuo owners
- • Daily mug coffee and lattes
- • Drinkers who dislike bitter or acidic coffee
- • Starbucks drip fans with a Keurig
- • Coffee with milk, creamer or syrup
- • Offices that want a recognizable brand
- Low-acid, low-bitterness cup that pleases most drinkers
- Honey and cereal sweetness that works well with milk
- Origins and Bourbon variety disclosed
- Tastes close to Starbucks' in-store brewed coffee
- 100% Arabica
- Stands up to milk, sugar and syrups
- Vertuo-only capsule; will not fit Original or Keurig machines
- $1.40 per pod adds up for daily mugs
- Dark, roasty and bitter for a 'medium roast'
- Costs more than most supermarket K-Cups
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) or Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct)?
Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) edges out Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct), 7.4 to 6.7. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, sourcing & transparency, while the Pike Place Roast K-Cup Pods (22 ct) is stronger on value.
Which costs less per cup?
Nespresso Melozio Vertuo Coffee Pods (7.77 oz coffee) works out to about $1.40 / 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.