- ROSSO CAFFÈ 60 Espresso Coffee Pods for Nespresso Original Machines - Premium Capsule Sampler Variety Pack 6 Flavors, Rich Breakfast to Intense Roasts

I recently purchased a Nespresso machine and was worried about the high cost of the capsules. Luckily, after reading several reviews I decided to give this Rosso Caffe variety pack a try, and I am very very impressed. I bought my Nespresso machine to make my morning cappuccino, and I cannot tell the difference between the Nespresso capsules and the Rosso Caffe capsules by the time I add my frothy hot milk. They seem to work identically to the Nespresso capsules in my machine, and the creama is great, as well. I have been pleased with every flavor I have tried from this pack. There are no bad flavors. They have all been delicious. I thought I might find a favorite and want to re-order 50 or 100 of those. But so far, I am really enjoying the variety. One day I'll have one flavor, and the next day (or sometimes the next cup), I will try something different. It's been a nice change from buying the K-cup French Roast 100-pack from Costco. I guess I didn't even realize what a coffee rut I was in. Then, I bumped up to making espresso in a stove-top Biagletti and ordering 4-packs of Lavazza espresso in bulk from Amazon. So now that I have found this good quality, 6-flavor variety pack from Rosso Caffe, I feel like it is adding some much-needed variety and excitement to my morning coffee ritual. Also, I had never been a straight espresso drinker prior to buying these capsules. But one day when I was in a rush, I decided to try the Ricco capsule as an espresso, since I didn't have enough time to deal with heating and frothing the milk. It was outstanding. I had chosen the Ricco because it was a really smooth with an excellent crema. After that, I decided to try a couple of different flavors from the variety pack as espressos -- and they have all been delicious. So now --- my coffee drinking has evolved even more. I have even bought myself a little set of espresso cups. Sometimes I will wake up and want my traditional morning cappuccino. But other times, I am in the mood for an espresso. The better price (compared to Nespresso) has allowed me to have my typical 3 cups of Joe every morning without breaking the bank. Plus, the added variety and new possibilities make my morning brew much more of an adventure. What shall we have today? So, these capsules work great for me, and I will definitely be ordering from Rosso Caffe again. Probably the same variety pack, although they do have some other flavors I am curious about trying as well. Excellent product and excellent price. I am very very pleased with the quality of their coffee and they work identically to the higher-priced Nespresso capsules.

I am loving Rosso Caffe!!! I love the fact that they are just the right amount of capsules to try out! Not only is it a smart alternative to the more high-end, expensive brands...but they actually taste really good for being that alternative! Many Alts lack either taste or quality but I am here to justify the claim that Rosso Caffe is such an amazing brand with such an amazing product AND for such an amazing price!!! I am going to be so bold to admit that Rosso Caffe is probably my personal favorite among many other Alts out here. You save so much money AND you get a variety in taste, what is there NOT to love? They have such a collection for you to select from; Light Roasts like Decaffeinato, Medium Roasts like Carmello and the more intense Dark Roasts like Maestro. But that only skims the surface of their selections but you get the idea! There truly is something here for everyone! Each box contains 2 packs of 5 pods. The pods are color-coded to go with their name, so you can be sure to know which pod is what. So if you are not much of a morning person, you don't have to fumble around trying to find your perfect pod..all you have to do is recall the color and you'll remember! Also, every pack makes clear whether or not it is suitable for various types of drinks; Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo. So if you like the hard stuff or if you're like me (who likes a bit of cream in your coffee), everyone should be equally happy! The pods are perfectly designed. From the foil top to the plastic bottom, they look so gourmet that it's ridiculously amazing! They do, however, have a "best by" date. Meaning: They are probably not going to last very long. So, it's good to drink as soon as you get them. Also, They are a product of Israel but with a US distribution based out of Florida. I have taste tested each pod I received and the verdict is out: I love Ricco! The rich and creamy taste combined with a tinge of something bittersweet. I adore it so much! It's full of intense flavor that it had me begging for more. For the sake of not keeping you too long, I will list the taste of the rest of the pods as limited as possible: -Gentleman: Strong and fruity. Reminds me of the Ristretto pod. Has a slight redness to the crema, which tells me it has some robusta. Though strong and intense, I find it's mellow compared to Ristretto! -Maestro: Not much with the Cocoa taste, but I do taste the Hazelnut! Very rich and creamy, with an amazing crema. -Intellegente: A mild taste with a bit of an acidic aftertaste. As an espresso, it's too acidic but as a lungo, it's perfect! -Purismo: Rich and dark acidic aftertaste Has a bit of a sweet, smooth taste -Delicato: Fruity is the only way to describe this. Great for just a relaxing drink, rather than a morning "pick me up" It's very soothing and smooth. In conclusion, I love these smooth tasting pods! I have never been judgemental when it came to coffee shots (or coffee in general) but these are too good not to feel something special about them. Would I buy these on my own? You better believe it! I recommend Rosso Caffe to everyone who loves a smooth cheap alt!!! These are amazing! 5/5 -The following rating comes from: 1 star- Packaging. (Is the item packaged well?) 1 star- Quality & Materials. (Is the item made well?) 1 star- Functions & Usability. (Does the item work well?) 1 star- Construction & Design. (Does the item look good?) 1 star- Quality Strength & Weight. (Does the item feel good?) -How I review: Based on those 5 mentions above, I take everything into consideration before posting a final review. Also, I use mere common sense when it comes to rating. Is the product worth this amount of stars? Is it not? What would I improve? Is the negative I dislike, if any at all, something that is an error in construction & design or is it something the company couldn't possibly control? And, if all else fails, can I do something to alternate or change the ability of this negative? All this and more is considered before I post. I do a lot of shopping on Amazon, so I decided to take the liberty to post reviews on items I think deserve it. Because I want people who are genuinely interested to know more about the product before they commit. These are my own opinions, I am doing this review merely for the sake of reviewing and expressing my freedom to review. Thank you!

Very good coffee selection. Buying it again

UPDATE: 6/6/2016 I received free samples of two of their newest flavors Cioccolata and Diamante. Customer Service had let me know that they had improved the flavor and functionalty of the pods and coffee. I would agree in that I see a big difference in the amount of time the coffee completes it's drip cycle, the stream as it brews, and the amount of crema as well. Basically in making expresso (Lungo), I did not notice a difference between this brand and the Nespresso brand. As to the flavor, the Cioccolata, which is designed to have a chocolate flavor, it was good and taste was as expected. However, the Diamante brand even though the experience of making the cup of coffee mirrored the Nespresso brand, I still did not like the flavor. But, that is a personal preference and I would not venture to say that all flavors would be bad, you would have to discover that yourself. To me the biggest plus is that the experience of making the cup of Joe is the same as the Nespresso brand pods. Well done Rosso. UPDATE: 4/2016. Today I was offered a full refund by Rosso Caffe, which I accepted. Hence the upgrade to 3 stars. For customer service, I would rate this at 5 stars, however, I will rate them higher once the taste is improved to be likeable. To that end, I was informed that 3 new tastes are being developed and was offered free samples once they are ready. I will update my review if there is improvement. I am not a picky coffee drinker, but at least on a level that I purchased the Nespresso coffee maker abandoning the Keurig system for better taste. That having been said, I don't care for the higher price of the Nespresso pods ($.70/pod) and wanted to find cheaper alternatives. I've tried several with pods from Rosso Caffe being the latest. I'm disappointed. I have no affiliation with Nespresso or any brand and am just an average guy who wants to put my experience out there. It's a shame to buy 50 pods of a brand you haven't tried and be disappointed and often have wasted your money. Pros - Packaging is great, looks nice but then does it really matter? - Pods are colored and not plain looking (can you tell I'm reaching for something positive?) - Pods are sealed in an air tight cellophane package, 5 to a package Cons - There is no labeling on the Pods as to the name of the coffee blend and you have to refer back to the packaging matching the color of the pod to the box, then read up on the blend and if it is designed for an Expresso, Lungo, etc. After opening a package of 5 pods, I put them in a air sealed glass jar, thereby mixing the different pod blends together. It would really help knowing what the name of the blend is by reading the top of the pod. I can't throw away the boxes until I've used up all the coffee. I'm sure that once I've been drinking this brand for a month or so and picked my favorites I won't need the boxes and will have it memorized. NOT! I shouldn't have to do this as a new customer. - Inconsistent drip flow when brewing coffee. I would estimate 3-4 out of 5 pods drips very slowly, sometimes not flowing but just dripping so slow I can count the drips. This is the same experience I've had with other non-Nespresso brand pods. I was hoping this one would be different. I'm beginning to believe that being packaged in a plastic cup rather than a metal cup (top seal material may or may not matter) makes a difference. So far only the Nespresso brand cups are metal. - Taste is either weak or has that burnt or over cooked taste. The best way I can describe it is to describe the Nespresso brand tastes rich while this brand tastes dull will not much of a sharp taste. It's hard to describe but there is a definate difference so far between Nespresso and Nespresso compatible brands. The company included a $10 coupon off the next order, but I won't be reordering even with a $10 credit. I guess that tells the story.

A shortened version of my review: The espresso from Rosso is excellent, even when paired against the Nespresso counterparts. Considering the descriptions of each flavor on their website, they are what you would expect. The Maestro, Intelligente, and Gentlemen (the stronger ones) are my favorite day to day espressos. The delicato is great to have for the middle of the day when you don't want too strong of a shot, but still want the aroma/taste/or a bit of energy (I have one before I head to the gym). The purismo is pretty good in lungo, which I did not expect. The intellegente is a little to acidic by itself for my tastes, but perhaps you may like that? All of them are pretty good bases for a cappuccino/latte/americano (espessically the gentlemen). The ones that specify they are also good as longos surprisingly are good, but usually better as espresso if you are not used to the more watery lungo. Finally, the crema is excellent and thick on all of them. Some do have more than others, and the ones with robusta have hints of red. Usability- The pods work well in my essenza, some of them take a longer pull than the regular nespresso pods. What I will say is that two of the pod colors look exactly the same under certain lighting, so make sure you organize them to know which is which (to be fair to the company: This may be because I'm color blind). The pods are made of plastic as opposed to the Nespresso aluminum, which is good because the needles of your machine are less likely to break from these plastic pods than other nespresso compatibles that use thick aluminum. What I want to speculate about their pod system is that I'm not sure how "fresh" the coffee lasts inside them when compared to the Nespresso pods. I say this because the foil used to wrap them appears pretty weak and break/dent with little force. Likewise, you can smell the coffees right away, meaning some air might be getting in. But then again, this still might not affect the freshness of the coffee. The shots take a longer pull than most Nespresso capsules, likely due to it having more coffee on it. My mini reviews for each flavor: Gentleman- -Strong and fruity, similar to the Ristretto pod -You can tell it has robusta from the subtle redness of the crema -Great for latte' and caps -I think it's just a tad bit stronger than Nespresso's Ristretto capsules Maestro- -Not much of a cocoa taste for me, but nutty -Very dark, creamy and great crema -Great with latte's and caps -The pod lasts well if you use it as a double shot as well Intellegente- -Mild, tastes very acidic -Good as lungo, but a little too acidic for my tastes as an espresso -Good as an Americano too Aside: what I liked about these darker ones was that they weren't just "dark" and "bitter" as other compatibles I've tried. They had other flavors and aromas that made it more enjoyable by itself such as nutty, fruity, creamy, ect Purismo- -Rich and dark -A little sweet -Accidic tasting -Great as a lungo, still has that bold flavor Rico- -It's sour and smooth, delicate -This one is the most expensive at 99 cents a pod (on their website), but when comparing to the others I don't think it warrants the price - The best way to describe this one is that it feels smooth and great in the mouth - Creamy feeling Delicato- -Fruity and soothing -It's great by itself for relaxing or when you don't want the typical espresso boom -Good as an Americano too Would I buy these again? Definitely, because I find them just as good as the nespresso capsules and cheaper. I also haven't really liked any of the lower intensity capsules from nespresso, but I really liked the delicato from Rosso. I'd most likely order the top three darker ones and the delicato just because those were may favorites. UPDATE: I added a video to prove that the pictures are of the actual product as someone commented that I made a fake review. See for yourselves

Just like everyone else, I am searching for a lower cost and tasty alternative to the Nespresso brand pods. I need to keep looking. Rosso has done everything right, except for the taste. Of all the flavors, there are only a few decent ones and some awful ones. For example, Ricco and Maestro are decent, while Inteligente and Gentleman are nasty awful. It's too bad that Rosso pods are only sold in packs of 6 flavors, because I would like to pick and choose. I simply can't put up with needing to buy nasty flavors just to get some decent ones. That there are no flavors that I would even call good. At best they are decent/mediocre. For flavor, I would give it an overall 2 stars. But they did everything else right. The packaging is classy looking and packages have always arrived in perfect condition. Never even a dent in the boxes. The quality is there too - the crema is nice and full. The taste is consistent from pod to pod. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. I'll keep looking for another brand.

Love the variety. They taste great!

Summary - Definitely worth a purchase of the sampler set. Especially given the offer for a free gift on first purchase. - If you find a variety you like and don't mind the pods being plastic, the cost difference gives these an edge over the official Nespresso pods. Good - These are 45-55 cents per pod versus Nespresso at 70-75 cents each. - I've found they form a respectable layer of crema, similar to the originals. - The box contains two plastic wrapped sets of 5 pods, which likely helps with freshness - I received a free gift of 20 extra capsules and 2 espresso cups with my first order, which was great. The espresso cups are sturdy and big enough to fit the largest lungo you might want to pull. - The customer service seems to be second to none. I let them know the handle on one of the free espresso cups was broken in transit, and they offered to give me another set of 10 capsules for free because of it. Can't beat that for customer service. Bad - The pod bodies are polypropylene (i.e. plastic), which may or may not be an issue. I'm not a chemist and haven't done enough research to understand the implications, but running hot water through plastic makes me uncomfortable. This may be perfectly safe, I just don't know enough about polypropylene to have the same comfortable level as the aluminum ones. - These are advertised as recyclable, but I'm guessing it requires cleaning the used pods, which I'm just not going to do. My local recycling is 99% unlikely to do this, and I'm guessing nespresso wouldn't recycle them if I include in their mailer with the official pods. This means I have to fish out these pods separately from the bin. - I haven't tried all of Rosso Cafe's varieties yet, but I haven't found one that I like as much (or more) than my "go to" flavor of the official Nespresso capsules (my favorite is Cosi). The coffee is decent, but I can't say it is as good as Nespresso (yet).

我が家のネスプレッソマシン用に、何度もリピートしている互換カプセルです。 ちょうど割引があったので、ストック用に6ケースセットを購入しました。 ・カフェオレ派に最高： 私はいつもミルクを入れてカフェオレにするのですが、このカプセルはコーヒーの香りがしっかり残るので、ミルクに負けず本当に美味しいです。 ・互換品でも安心： 互換カプセルは色々ありますが、これはマシンの詰まりもなく、いつもスムーズに淹れられます。 ・コスパ良し： 毎日何杯も飲むので、この価格でこのクオリティは助かります。箱を開けた時にカラフルなカプセルが並んでいるのも、地味にテンションが上がるポイントです！ 「純正は高いけど、味の濃さは譲れない」というカフェオレ派の方には、特におすすめしたいセットです。

Ich war lange Zeit reiner Nespresso-Original-Käufer und hab Drittanbieter-Kapseln immer etwas skeptisch beäugt. Ein Freund hat mich dann überredet, dieses Mixpaket auszuprobieren – und ich muss zugeben, ich hab mich geirrt. 😅 Das Mixpaket mit 6 Sorten ist perfekt zum Reinschnuppern. Mein persönlicher Favorit ist der Maestro – vollmundig, kräftig, mit einer Crema die sich wirklich sehen lassen kann. Der Delicato ist dagegen ideal für den Morgen, wenn man es etwas sanfter mag. Für den Preis bekommt man hier wirklich Premium-Qualität. Ich hab inzwischen schon zwei weitere Pakete bestellt und experimentiere gerade welche Sorte mein neuer Dauerbrenner wird. Absolute Empfehlung für alle die offen sind, Nespresso mal zu hinterfragen! ☕

I sent for the 60pack variety Expresso aluminium capsules and like all the various tastes but the dark roast is my favourite . I think the taste is better from aluminium pods and good for recycling . They are reasonably priced in my opinion .

Perfecto el café, el embalaje un poco defectuoso!!!

The coffee is fantastic. The flavor is rich and smooth, and it brews perfectly every time. Highly recommended for all Nespresso users who want a premium coffee experience at home. ---