Your Nespresso Coffee Equivalent

Espresso blends from Nespresso are divided into two categories: Intenso and Espresso. Those grouped together under the term Intenso rank higher on the intensity scale than those in the category Espresso. The following five blends have an intensity level between 8 and 12 and will cost you $0.70 to $0.75 per capsule. At Gourmesso you can find comparable products starting at $0.46 per capsule. Gourmesso has a wide assortment of intense espresso capsules. Besides the Nite-Edition, all espresso varieties with the name “Forte” match with the category Intenso of the Nespresso Grand Cru Line.

With an intensity of 12 the Nespresso Kazaar is the strongest coffee in the Grand Cru Line. The most intense coffee in the Gourmesso assortment is the Late Nite Lemur. The blend contains Indian Robusta beans and Honduran Arabica beans which develop a rich aroma profile of fresh lemon and spicy ginger.

The Nespresso Dharkan combines Latin American and Asian Arabica beans which roast slowly with a low temperature. As an alternative we recommend our Midnite Monkey. This Single Origin espresso is made of 100 % Honduran Arabica beans and satisfies with delightful notes of peach and lemon. It’s reminiscent of a good wine.

The Nespresso Ristretto is known for its strong roasted notes and a fine contrast of acidity and fruitiness. Our alternative is the Nite Owl – a balanced espresso made of Honduran Arabica beans and Indian Robusta beans with a smooth chocolatey fragrance.

The Nespresso Arpeggio is enjoyed by a lot of customers for its woody nuances and mellow cacao note. We offer you the Honduras Pure Forte as an alternative. It’s a 100 % Arabica coffee with a USDA Organic certification. The dark roast of the espresso develops a decent cacao note.

The category named Espresso contains three different blends, which are less intense than those in the category Intenso. The following five blends have an intensity level between 4 and 6 and will cost you $0.70 per capsule. At Gourmesso you can find comparable products starting at $0.46 per capsule. Medium-roast coffee by Gourmesso has the word “Mezzo” in its name. Extra mild (light roast) varieties are called “Dolce”.

The flavor of the Nespresso Cosi is dominated by a citrus note. The perfect substitute in this case would be the Brasile Blend Dolce. Not only has the Gourmesso equivalent a similar citrus note, but is also the perfect substitute in terms of intensity.

The Nespresso Capriccio is a balanced coffee with a light-roasted mellow finish. Our alternative is the Brasile Blend Dolce. Its Brazilian Arabica beans bring a hint of lemon to the coffee, and the addition of Robusta beans balance the finish of the espresso.

The Nespresso Volluto promises a light and pleasant taste. We recommend the following blend by Gourmesso: Colombia Pura Forte.

A Lungo coffee is simply an extended version of an espresso shot, and is prepared using very similar methods. 'Lungo' is the Italian word for 'long' and is fitting because a lungo shot uses twice the amount of water as an espresso, but the same amount of ground coffee. The higher water amount leads to more aromas being released during the brewing process because particles in the ground coffee that would otherwise not be extracted are. Just as Nespresso brand, Gourmesso provides four different lungo varieties, which differ in their intensity. The Nespresso lungo capsules have an intensity level between 4 and 9 and will cost you $0.70 per capsule. At Gourmesso you can find comparable products starting at $0.48 per capsule.

The taste of Nespresso Vivalto Lungo is a combination of woody notes and a sweet taste of grain. You can substitute this lungo with our Lungo Latino Mezzo. This blend combines three different Latin American Arabica beans with a small amount of Robusta beans. The medium roast gives the coffee a fruity flavor

The Nespresso Fortissio Lungo is the strongest Lungo in the Nespresso assortment. As an alternative we offer the Lungo Arabica Forte. It’s made of 100% Arabica beans from Mexico and Peru. The slow roast of the beans develops a full-bodied espresso with a strong character.

Pure Origin blends are made of beans from a single origin. The origin is included in the name of each individual blend. Nespresso brand has three Pure Origine capsules, which differ in their intensity between 3 and 10 and will cost you $0.72 per capsule. At Gourmesso you can find comparable products starting at $0.46 per capsule.

A less expensive equivalent for the Nespresso Indriya from India can be found in the Ristretto Blend Forte blend by Gourmesso. This blend can be bought for just $0.48 per capsule.

The Nespresso Dulsao do Brasil is a smooth and balanced blend. Similar potential is offered by Gourmesso’s Brasile Blend Dolce.

The Nespresso Rosabaya de Colombia is made of 100 % Colombian Arabica beans and is known for its fruity character which is reminiscent of a good wine. We offer our Tarrazu Forte as an alternative. It’s spicy and fruity flavor make the 100 % Arabica coffee to a unique taste experience.

Coffee is a matter of taste – flavored coffees are an excellent way to create caffè latte. If you are looking for something more flavorful than the common espresso, try a flavored coffee capsules. Nespresso brand offers three flavor variations: caramel, vanilla and chocolate all with intensity level 6 and will cost you $0.75 per capsule. Gourmesso additionally provides customers with hazelnut, almond and coconut flavored blends at $0.49 per capsule.

Find the perfect equivalent for the Nespresso Caramelito in our Caramello blend.

You prefer your coffee with a hint of vanilla? Try our Vaniglia.

If you can’t live without the taste of chocolate, try our Cioccolato.

In case you prefer your coffee decaffeinated you are probably used to one of the three blends of Nespresso coffee. Their intensity vary between 4 and 9 and will cost you $0.70 per capsule.. At Gourmesso you can find comparable products starting at $0.49 per capsule.

The Nespresso Volluto Decaffeinato is known for the sweet taste of biscuits and a fruity character. Our alternative is the Decaf Peru Dolce – a high-quality, USDA Organic espresso made of 100 % Peruvian Arabica beans.