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product_id: 515332154
title: "Espresso Maestro Ristretto Aluminum Capsules Compatible with Nespresso* Original Machines, Dark Espresso Roast, Arabica and Robusta Blend (60 Capsules)"
brand: "lavazza"
price: "$157"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Lavazza"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/515332154-espresso-maestro-ristretto-aluminum-capsules-compatible-with-nespresso-original-machines
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 60 single-serve capsules Arabica & Robusta blend from 3 continents Intensity 12/13 dark roast Espresso Maestro Ristretto Aluminum Capsules Compatible with Nespresso* Original Machines, Dark Espresso Roast, Arabica and Robusta Blend (60 Capsules)

**Brand:** lavazza
**Price:** $157
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your espresso game with every capsule — don’t miss the maestro’s blend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Espresso Maestro Ristretto Aluminum Capsules Compatible with Nespresso* Original Machines, Dark Espresso Roast, Arabica and Robusta Blend (60 Capsules) by lavazza
- **How much does it cost?** $157 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/515332154-espresso-maestro-ristretto-aluminum-capsules-compatible-with-nespresso-original-machines)

## Best For

- lavazza enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lavazza brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Global Bean Sourcing:** Crafted from premium Arabica and Robusta beans sourced sustainably across Asia, Africa, and the Americas for a complex, full-bodied taste.
- • **Perfect Compatibility:** Designed exclusively for Nespresso* Original machines, ensuring seamless brewing and consistent crema every time.
- • **Heritage of Excellence:** Backed by Lavazza’s 130+ years of Italian coffee mastery, blending tradition with innovation for the discerning coffee lover.
- • **Value-Packed Convenience:** 60 aluminum capsules in a multipack keep your coffee game strong and your mornings uninterrupted with subscribe-and-save ease.
- • **Unmatched Intensity & Flavor:** Experience a bold 12/13 dark roast with rich chocolate and caramel notes that elevate your espresso ritual.

## Overview

Lavazza Espresso Maestro Ristretto offers 60 aluminum capsules of a dark roast espresso blend with an intensity rating of 12/13. Combining Arabica and Robusta beans sourced from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, these capsules deliver rich chocolate and caramel notes. Compatible exclusively with Nespresso* Original machines, this value pack brings Italian coffee heritage and consistent quality to your daily brew.

## Description

Enjoy your favorite blend with this 60-count bundle (6 x 10-count packs) of Lavazza Single Serve Ristretto Espresso capsules compatible with Nespresso* original machines. Ristretto is a full-bodied dark espresso roast featuring aromatic notes of chocolate and caramel. This Arabica and Robusta blend is sourced from Central/South America, Africa, and Asia and is compatible with Nespresso* Original Machines.

Review: Great tasting coffee pods for a traditional Nespresso machine - We've had these capsules on subscribe-and-save from desertcart for over a year, and I really like these Lavazza capsules. The intensity rating on the box helps you identify and balance what you like in your coffee. While the 9 / 13 rating was labeled as medium roast, it's probably closer to a dark roast, with a very rich flavor. They consistently make a great cup of coffee, with great aroma and a rich crema on top of the coffee, every time. We found these are often much cheaper than some of the other brands of compatible pods, and this multipack is always cheaper than what I see these for in the grocery store. So, based on cost, ease of use, consistency in flavor, and the ease of a subscribe-and-save delivery that makes sure I never run out of coffee, I highly recommend these capsules.
Review: Great product with delicious flavor - Great product and great flavor. Great price and works perfectly in the pod machine.

## Features

- ESPRESSO MAESTRO RISTRETTO: 60 single-serve capsules ideal for espresso preparation.
- INTENSITY AND ROASTING: With a 12/13 intensity, this dark roast has a full-bodied taste.
- BLEND: Made from Arabica and Robusta beans, this naturally caffeinated blend is sourced from Asia, Africa, Central and South America.
- AROMATIC NOTES: Chocolate and caramel.
- INGREDIENTS: Lavazza Capsules contain only coffee, and are produced in facilities that exclusively make coffee.
- EXCLUSIVELY FOR: Nespresso Original Machines. *Lavazza is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nespresso.
- BORN IN 1895: With over a century of coffee expertise, Lavazza continues its dedication to sustainably sourcing the highest quality coffee beans with innovation, passion, and expertise.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BTR49VV6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #591 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #49 in Single-Serve Coffee Capsules & Pods |
| Brand | Lavazza |
| Brand Name | Lavazza |
| Caffeine Content | Caffeinated |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Certificate Type | Nespresso |
| Coffee Roast Level | Dark Roast |
| Coffee Type | Coffee Machine Insert |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 6,510 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Each Unit Count | 1 |
| Flavor | Ristretto |
| Insert Type | Nespresso |
| Item Dimensions | 1.22 x 3.07 x 6.06 inches |
| Item Form | Capsule |
| Item Package Weight | 0.16 Kilograms |
| Item Type Name | Lavazza Espresso Ristretto Dark Roast Arabica & Robusta Aluminum Capsules Compatible with Nespresso Original Machines (Pack of 60) ,Value Pack, Blended and roasted in Italy, Intensity 12 of 13 |
| Item Volume | 1 Liters |
| Manufacturer | Lavazza |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Box |
| Product Shelf Life | 720 Days |
| Roast Level | Dark Roast |
| Special Ingredients | Regular ingredient |
| Specialty | Kosher Certified |
| Sweetness Description | sweet |
| UPC | 041953003977 041953004066 |
| Unit Count | 60 Count |
| Variety | Espresso Maestro |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lavazza
- **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeinated
- **Flavor:** Ristretto
- **Item Form:** Capsule
- **Roast Level:** Dark Roast

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which machines are compatible with the Lavazza Nespresso Compatible Capsules?**
A: Compatible with Nespresso Original Machines. Lavazza is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nespresso

**Q: What is the ideal preparation method?**
A: Ideal For: Ristretto

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tasting coffee pods for a traditional Nespresso machine
*by S***T on December 6, 2025*

We've had these capsules on subscribe-and-save from Amazon for over a year, and I really like these Lavazza capsules. The intensity rating on the box helps you identify and balance what you like in your coffee. While the 9 / 13 rating was labeled as medium roast, it's probably closer to a dark roast, with a very rich flavor. They consistently make a great cup of coffee, with great aroma and a rich crema on top of the coffee, every time. We found these are often much cheaper than some of the other brands of compatible pods, and this multipack is always cheaper than what I see these for in the grocery store. So, based on cost, ease of use, consistency in flavor, and the ease of a subscribe-and-save delivery that makes sure I never run out of coffee, I highly recommend these capsules.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product with delicious flavor
*by K***N on January 24, 2026*

Great product and great flavor. Great price and works perfectly in the pod machine.

### ⭐ inconsistent
*by L***N on January 10, 2025*

I read a few of the negative reviews that mentioned fitment issues and coffee not coming out properly etc, but it seemed at least some of those also mentioned this was happening on their plastic pods. Well, now they switched to aluminum pods so I figured, for $.26 a pod I'll give these a shot. TLDR;There were too many issues with these and I recommend to stay away. Issue 1: Package arrived damaged in one corner. Upon opening and inspecting, two of the six 10-pack boxes where half damaged, so about 9 pods in total looked completely mutilated. OK, snapped a photo, contacted Amazon and they refunded me the purchase and recommended I either recycle these, give to a friend or donate. So I decided to donate to science..... Issue 2: As I proceeded to unpack the outer box, I came to realize that the Variety pack I ordered was no variety at all. Each of the 10-packs inside was exactly the same, namely the 5/13 strength "Lungo" flavor, which would have been the only one of the variety I actually didn't care for. Issue 3: I tried using an undamaged pod using my trusty DeLonghi, when the button was pressed, only water came out, indicating the foil wasn't properly breached. I stopped the pour, dug out the pod from the collection bin, and sure enough, no prick holes in the foil. I proceeded to massage the pod a bit, thinking maybe it was a little bent etc. put it back in the DeLonghi, tried again, still just water still no holes. Grabbed another pod, this time a slightly damaged one, put it in pressed the button and this time, the right noise was coming out AND coffee (Imagine that!!). Coffee wasn't very strong so I tired another pod (failed) and another pod (failed) ,and after the third "another pod" finally coffee came out again. Realize that at this point I'm at about $1.25 per working pod. Upon inspecting the failed pods, I noticed that the aluminum foil on those that failed was very flat and sinking into the pod, and on those that were working it seemed full and was "ballooning" out. I figured that this "ballooning" was what allowed the blades to reach the foil, so at this point, without much left to lose I proceeded to take a known failed pod from the refuse bin, and I stated to really squish its body round and round so that the foil ballooned out. Sure enough this worked on every single pod. There were a few that I over-did and they seemed to created to much back pressure on the machine, at which point no water at all came out, but it was simple enough to find the correct method. Issue 4 (The dagger to the heart): After all these admittingly enjoyable experiments, the one thing science couldn't fix (Unless I feed the grains to my cat kopi and wait for her to poop them back out) is that the coffee just didn't have good flavor. I understand this could be because it was the 5/13 roast, or that it could have been due to over or under pressure in the pods etc. but really, Lavazza, you had one job. ONE! For now, I'll stick with Nespresso originals for Decaf and a few other flavors and with L'or for the risterro. I'll throw a Peets in the cart every now and then, but those haven't impressed me much either. Good luck to all! Edit: I'm also noticing a ton of water collecting at the bottom tray and that some capsules just fall right through when dropped in.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-15*