Given how popular and well-established the Nespresso capsule system is, the particularly wide selection of Nespresso-compatible pods available shouldn’t seem weird at all. The task of choosing the right pods for you may hence seem a bit daunting—which is why we’ve listed some of the things that are definitely worth paying attention to: Type of coffee used. The time has finally come! Friends fans can now enjoy official Central Perk coffee from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a new coffee line from Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment with CenPer Holdings, LLC! Bitter, spicier notes are typical of Asian coffee. The dominant flavours include various spices, wood, tobacco and dark chocolate. Liberica is the least popular of these three species because it does not have such flavour characteristics as Arabica or Robusta. Liberica is used to make instant coffee.

Espresso and ristretto pods are designed for small, yet intense servings. Our Nescafé Dolce Gusto range includes Espresso, Espresso Intenso, Doppio Espresso, Ristretto Ardenza and Ristretto Barista capsules. Coffee grown in different corners of the globe tends to acquire different features, and being aware of these differences may help you find the variety that’s suited best for your personal taste. For example, coffees from South or Central America are marked by classic notes of chocolate, nuts and caramel, so sworn fans of traditional coffee flavours should give Brazilian, Colombian or Mexican varieties a try. If you prefer fruity, refreshing brews, choose coffees from Africa: you’re likely to enjoy the notes of fruit and berries, as well as the light, tea-like body, characterising the varieties from Ethiopia or DR Congo. Looking for particularly deep, spicy flavours? Then coffee from Asia is definitely your best bet! Roast level. Pods for making other drinks are also part of the Nescafé Dolce Gusto range. Give hot chocolate a try, or enjoy a cup of Nesquik cocoa! There are many types of coffee, but the most common and popular are these three: Arabica, Robusta and Liberica.Our assortment of coffee is exceptionally wide: from brands famous all over the world to small local roasters, from beans roasted moments ago to capsules, pads or pods, from blends to unique specialty coffee varieties. How to Choose the Right One? Based on the Type of Coffee Roast level comes into the flavour equation as well. If you like your coffee light and subtle, choose Nespresso pods filled with ground coffee of a light roast. To enjoy brews of a fuller body, marked by some bitterness and vivid flavours, try coffees of a medium dark or dark roast. Fans of balanced tastes and medium intensity should go for medium-roast coffee. Intensity. Depending on your preferred brewing method, you can choose from various types of coffee: coffee beans, ground or instant coffee, coffee capsules, pods or ESE pads. Don’t forget though that the tastiest coffee is the one that’s been brewed using freshly ground beans. Wherever possible, we recommend buying freshly roasted coffee beans and grinding them separately prior to each preparation of a drink (unless, of course, you have a bean-to-cup machine that does it all for you!)… Based on the Variety Those who avoid caffeinated products for whatever reason, be it health concerns or increased sensitivity, will definitely love decaf capsules. All decaf Nespresso pods found on Coffee Friend’s shelves contain coffee that’s been decaffeinated using natural, safe methods, with no dangerous chemical solvents in sight. While some of these pods are filled with decaf coffee only, others boast various extra ingredients (like these energy capsules from Verum, for example). Organic Nespresso coffee capsules. arabica or an arabica and robusta blend? There are two main coffee varieties ruling the world nowadays: arabica and robusta. Arabica has numerous different subspecies characterised by various flavours. Compared to robusta, it’s generally more delicate, subtle and marked by fruitier notes. Robusta, on the other hand, is intense, bitter, characterised by the taste of grain and a narrower flavour palette in general. Interestingly, robusta also contains more caffeine.

While fans might have to wait until 2023 before they can drop by the Central Perk Coffeehouse, Friendsfans can currently bring home three Friends-inspired blends of Central Perk coffee including: First, the creators of Nescafé Dolce Gusto pods carefully select coffee beans grown in various corners of the globe and by numerous different farmers: they do that based on the flavours these beans are capable of unveiling. Different varieties are then combined, resulting in rich, well-balanced blends. Experienced roasters select a roast profile best suited for the beans in question and hence make the blend even yummier. Those on the lookout for cheap Nespresso pods should explore Coffee Friend’s Nespresso capsule offers. If you come from a whole family of capsule coffee fans, or if you’re always worried about running out of your favourite pods, you might like the idea of Nespresso coffee sets too. Our capsule sets are here to help you save! Choose from the most popular or best-rated pods.Verum has been created by true coffee enthusiasts bent on producing decaf coffee capsules with a variety of added superfoods and vitamins. Try the Verum beauty capsules or energy pods, both suited for Nespresso appliances. To Conclude… Millions of coffee lovers nowadays rely on a relatively recent, yet absolutely genius, invention—the capsule coffee system. Growing in popularity every day, this coffee brewing method doesn’t require much: all you need are your chosen coffee pods, a capsule coffee machine and, of course, water (some capsule coffee machines are capable of frothing milk too). If you love good coffee, but are always in a hurry, you’ll probably find this brewing method to be a true lifesaver! Simply insert your chosen pod (with some freshly ground coffee hidden safely inside it) into a capsule machine and press a button. There’s no need to worry about cleaning used coffee grounds either: just throw out the used capsule instead. Decaf drinks. Not a fan of coffee? No worries: Nescafé Dolce Gusto has something for you too! Try the Chococino hot chocolate pods or Nesquik cocoa pods. Chococino is a particularly indulgent chocolate drink brewed with the help of two capsules. One of them contains chocolate powder, while the other is filled with delicious full-fat milk. On the other hand, Nesquik—sweet cocoa topped with a silky foam layer—only requires a single capsule for you (or your little ones) to enjoy it. The Rainforest Alliance label is also focused on sustainable consumption. The special logo with a green frog on it (the presence of frogs signifies a healthy ecosystem) means that the farm in question meets strict certification standards, which require farmers to maintain the balance between nature, social life and economic needs. The owners of Rainforest Alliance-certified farms must also preserve biodiversity, conserve natural resources and pay their employees a fair wage. You’re welcome to look through the Nespresso-compatible Rainforest Alliance pods in our range of products. The best Nespresso pods with excellent discounts.