Segafredo Zanetti Forte Espresso Capsules, Extra Dark Roast, Intensity 12, Compatible with Nespresso Original Machines, 10 Count Aluminum Pods (Pack of 4)

Taste great and good good price.

I tried this because this coffee is served on MSC cruise line, and it did not disappoint, fantastic coffee!!

Had this coffee at a coffee shop and wanted to try the pod version. I found it to be weak, really only works on the ristretto setting.

I am reading the negative reviews on here that mostly concern shipping, but maybe that’s changed because my coffee came in a sturdy box. Note to the flavor. I have tried hundreds of capsules from several (10-20 at least) manufacturers, including the original Nespresso. Often I do a “tasting” where I take three different ones at the same time with the same type of milk (if not black) to see the difference. In the past few years I have been drinking Illy Classico, because it’s so smooth, but the prices went up and I was a bit bored, so I went to the mall to get real Nespresso, and I ordered the Segafredo 10 and 11. I also met an Italian guy in the line at the store who said other than Nespresso the Segafredo was the best. I like it better than the Nespresso because it’s strong and smooth where the Nespresso is often somewhat “grating” , and I prefer the 11 to the 10 for lower acidity, in my opinion. (I suffer from bladder issues, so this is important.) I have tried Lavazza, and other brands I can’t even remember, in multiple strengths and flavors, and so far the Segafredo is the best one, but, of course, I am only on my second week. I have done the “triple tasting” of Nespresso/ illy/ Segafredo several times though, with the same result. The Nespresso flavor was the Rio de Janeiro one, and I might go and get other ones, but the regular ones didn’t compare favorably to the Illy, so I am not focusing on the seasonal and special blends.

Segafredo used to be my mother's favorite brand of coffee went back in Italy. My aunt had a coffee shop and she would keep the beans for us whenever she received the new batch. Unfortunately these pods don't taste anything like that, the coffee is mediocre in quality, tastes burnt and it's very "watery". Peet's and Illy are much better quality for a few cents more.

Pretty good espresso.

So disappointing!I finally found a good quality compatible pod for my Nespresso machine at a very good price.The aroma was great as it pressed.The final product tasted really quite bad - this is not Italian espresso!

I really like the strong pods for my lattes in the morning. The 11 strength seems about right. The pods worked well without problems in my Nespresso machine (original).