Serving Styles

More than just a size, a serving style is a precise ratio of water to ground coffee. Nespresso offers a total of 5 Espresso and 3 Coffee servings sizes, which can be combined with milk for even more options.

Ristretto

Espresso

Double Espresso

Lungo

Gran lungo

Americano

Coffee

Alto Xl

Flat white

Macchiato

Cappuccino

Latte

Ristretto

0.75oz ESPRESSO

A Ristretto is a short shot of espresso coffee, made with the same amount of grounds as our espresso size, but with about half the water. This makes the coffee's body syrupy and rich, for a truly intense experience.

Nespresso Tip:

Drink a small glass of water after consuming the Ristretto.

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Espresso

1.35oz ESPRESSO

The quintessential classic, our espresso is made by sending pressurized water through finely ground coffee. When made properly, it produces a rich, frothy crema which sits atop an intense 1.35 oz sip of pure coffee flavor.

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Double espresso

2.7oz ESPRESSO

Twice the fun! A double espresso is two servings of a classic espresso for a double-dose of Nespresso flavor. The increased amount of grounds in the Double Espresso capsule allows this drink to be made in one single extraction.

Nespresso Tip:

Another name for a Double Espresso is a Doppio

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Lungo

3.7oz ESPRESSO

Literally meaning "long" in Italian, the Lungo is our 'long Pour' espresso drink. Made with a traditional amount of espresso coffee grounds but with more than double the water, this long espresso allows more delicate notes to be revealed.

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Gran lungo

5oz ESPRESSO

Like our Lungo, our Gran Lungo size brews more water for a lighter, more fluid cup overall…but the Gran Lungo capsule contains almost double the amount of coffee as our espressos, so the flavors delivered are still bold and complex.

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Coffee

7.7oz COFFEE

We put our own 'spin' on the American classic…literally! Vertuo Centrifusion™ Technology rotates the capsule while brewing for a delicious, one-touch delivery of a 7.7 oz coffee beverage.

Nespresso Tip:

Be adventurous - try some of our coffees black! Try sipping them like fine wine or whiskey, and notice the delicate flavor notes.

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Americano

8oz BEVERAGE

Beginning with a traditional espresso shot, an Americano has an equal amount of hot water added to it, resulting in a smooth, flavorful beverage.

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Alto XL

14oz ESPRESSO

You asked... We delivered. Our largest coffee size yet! Cafe Alto is for those who like a larger mug of traditional american style coffee…with complexity from first sip to last!

Nespresso Tip:

Try an Alto coffee in one of our double-walled insulated travel mugs

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Flat white

1.5oz Espresso + 3.0oz Steamed Milk

One or two shots of espresso are combined with microfoamed milk for a simple but unique drink with a dense, velvety texture that survives from first sip to last.

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Macchiato

1.5oz ESPRESSO + 3.0oz STEAMED MILK

Translated as 'stained', the name 'macchiato' refers to the small cap of milk foam that's quickly placed across the surface of an espresso. The small addition lends a bit of lightness to every sip of your espresso.

Nespresso Tip:

Try pouring the coffee in a swirl, to create exquisite are in the top foam layer.

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Cappucino

1.5oz ESPRESSO + 2.0oz STEAMED MILK

A cappuccino starts with an espresso base to which frothed milk is added. A thick, generous foam layer separates onto the top of the beverage for its signature, pillowy look.

Nespresso Tip:

Try dusting the foam with cinnamon or cocoa powder for an extra layer of flavor.

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Latte

1.5oz ESPRESSO + 3.0oz STEAMED MILK

Different from a cappuccino, which has equal parts steamed milk and foam, a latte combines a generous amount of hot milk with a shot or two of espresso… topped by a very thin layer of foam.

Nespresso Tip:

Add a touch of your favorite flavored drink syrup to create coffeehouse-style drink at home.

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Roast Level

Light, dark, mild, strong - we’ve all heard many terms to describe coffee. Nespresso makes it easy to find your style with our Intensity Rating.

Light roasts

Our light roast coffees are roasted for less time or under lower temperatures, to produce coffees that are bright and mild with crisp notes of citrus and red fruit, or delicate floral aromas.

Roast Character: Bright • Crisp • Mild

Also available in decaf

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intensity level
rating

3 - 6

Medium roasts

Our medium roast coffees are crafted for balance, have a slight depth and lend a smooth, toasted flavor overall. You'll notice a wide variety of notes, from honey and sweet cereal, to biscuit and caramel.

Roast Character: Smooth • Balanced • Rich

Also available in decaf

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intensity level
rating

6 - 9

Dart roasts

Our dark roast coffees are roasted for longer periods of time to reveal deep, intense flavors. Expect earthy and exotic notes of toasted spice and deep cocoa.

Roast Character: Robust • Roasty • Intense

Also available in decaf

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intensity level
rating

9 - 12

Coffee Facts

Does a higher intensity coffee have more caffeine?

At Nespresso we define 'intensity' as a combination of a coffee’s “roastiness” (or perception of its roast), its body and its bitterness..not by the amount of caffeine in the coffee. Look at Ristretto Decaffeinato..it's intensity 10 but it's FULLY DECAFFEINATED.

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Regional profiles

Different regions can produce coffee with wildly different flavor characteristics (which can be further enhanced or changed by roasting). Learn about the different coffee personalities from around the globe.

Brazil

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Ethiopia

Guatemala

India

Indonesia

Kenya

Mexico

Nicaragua

Peru

Brazil

Brazilian coffee is prized for its neutrality, lending a solid toasted base to many of our espressos.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Sweet, neutral, smooth
Elevation
900-1300 m

Colombia

Columbian coffee is popular for good reason: its medium bodied, finely acid coffees has a fantastic balance that pleases most coffee palettes.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Fine acidity, winey flavor
Elevation
1800-2300 m

Costa Rica

Costa Rican coffees are prized for their malty notes, which can transform into deep cocoa notes when roasted.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Malty, full-bodied
Elevation
1000-1200 m

Cuba

Cuban Coffees, when roasted dark, reveal smoky sweet flavors, like tobacco and molasses and spice. Perfect for the typical full-body of a Cuban coffee.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Smoky, molasses, earthy
Elevation
800-1800 m

Ethiopia

Ethiopian coffees are sourced from a variety of locations, lending complexity to the cup, with flavors ranging from bright blueberry and apricot, to more aromatic floral, green tea, and citrus notes.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Floral, delicate acidity
Elevation
1600-2000 m

Guatemala

Grown at relatively high altitudes, Guatemalan coffee has a fruity note with wonderfully elegant flavor.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Fruity notes, elegant flavors
Elevation
1500 - 1800 m

India

Indian coffee is unique in that much of its coffee is grown entirely under the shade of other trees. This allows the slow development of big flavors, expressed in an exotic, full-bodied cup.

Varieties Grown
Arabica, Robusta
Tasting Notes
Dry Cereal and Vegetal
Elevation
900-1200 m

Indonesia

When roasted dark, Indonesian coffees reveal the complex earthy flavors of molasses, dark chocolate and spice.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Dry fruit, nutty
Elevation
800 - 1500m

Kenya

Like other African beans, Kenyan coffee is intensely aromatic and complex. This region is known for the high acidity it delivers, with notes of citrus and blackberry.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Acidity, citrus, blackberry
Elevation
1500-2000 m

Mexico

Mexican coffee is strictly grown at higher altitudes, giving the final cup distinct acidity, with intense notes of green apple and grapefruit.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Green apple, grapefruit, cereal
Elevation
900-1700 m

Nicaragua

Nicaraguan coffee grows amongst rich volcanic soil in a climate with distinct rainy and dry seasons. The resulting coffee has fresh, green herbal notes.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Green herbal notes, sweet fruit
Elevation
1100-1400 m

Peru

Grown in environments naturally shaded by heavy cloud cover, Peruvian coffees are bright and acidic, but are balanced by rich, caramelly sweetness, and general nutty undertones.

Varieties Grown
Arabica
Tasting Notes
Vegetal, lemony
Elevation
1450-1950 m

Shop by tasting notes

Bright • Fruity • Floral Toasted • Honey • Cereal Roasted • Cocoa • Spice

Coffee Facts

Arabica or Robusta: Which one is better?

The simple answer is...both are wonderfully delicious! It just depends on the flavor profile you are going for. Both varieties contribute unique characteristics to your final cup: Arabica coffees bring an overall smoothness and balance, with bright, fruit and cereal notes. Robusta beans contribute depth, richness and spice. Way back in coffee history, Robusta earned a bad reputation...but rest-assured that Nespresso holds all of its coffee to the highest of quality standards.

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Multiple vs single origin

Multiple Origin

Multiple Origin coffees are comprised of beans from multiple origin countries, growing regions and farms. This diversity offers complexity in the cup: a gentle, toasted base might be accented with notes of blueberry, or deepened with touches of spice.

Popular Multiple-origin Blends

Intenso

Melozio

Single Origin

Single Origin coffees are comprised of coffee from the same country, growing region or cluster of farms. Single-origin coffees are the truest expression of the regions they come from, and are a great way to observe (taste) characteristics which are particular or unique to that area.

Popular Single-origin Blends