Nespresso Capsules Original Line, Ristretto Intenso

A drop of deliciousness: the essence of Italy’s iconic drinking tradition. Inspired by the ambassador of all Italian coffees, the ristretto, we chose not to imitate, but to roast our perfect version. Our team spent hands-on time with the Nespresso Capsules Original Line, Ristretto Intenso to see how it holds up against the rest of the capsules & pods we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #42 of our top 184 capsules & pods — an outstanding dark pick with fruity notes, earning a 4.8★ average across 10,165 Amazon ratings.

A drop of deliciousness: the essence of Italy’s iconic drinking tradition. Inspired by the ambassador of all Italian coffees, the ristretto, we chose not to imitate, but to roast our perfect version. Long roasted in part for body, short for brightness and fruit, this coffee is the culmination of all we explored in the emblematic Italian cup.

From the roaster

• COFFEE BLEND: A powerful and contrasting espresso blend for the Nespresso Original system. Nespresso Original offers an unforgettable taste through iconic espressos and exceptional coffee discoveries.
• COFFEE ORIGIN: South American and East African Arabicas and a touch of Robusta. Slow roasted – Nespresso Intensity 10. Sensorial Profile: A roasty and intense coffee but with fruity notes and a hint of acidity dancing through the blend.
• ESPRESSO BREWS 1.35 FL. OZ. and 0.845 FL. OZ.: Savor with Milk: Milk won’t hide Ristretto’s contrasted bouquet. Try this Nespresso coffee with milk - you’ll love how it rounds out the blend and gives it a creamy texture. You won’t want to miss out on a Ristretto Macchiato, just be sure to do so before midday if you’re going for the Italian way.
• SUSTAINABILITY FIRST: As a certified B Corporation, Nespresso meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, joining a global movement using business as a force for good.
• MACHINE COMPATIBILITY: Nespresso Original pods are not compatible with Vertuo machines.

What we liked

• Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.7/10 — ranked #368 of 1193 (31% percentile).
• Distinct flavor profile: Fruity.
• Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.6/10 from 10,165 ratings.