Nespresso Capsules VertuoLine, Melozio, Medium Roast Coffee, 30 Count Coffee Pods, Brews 7.77 Ounce

Note: just read some of the negative reviews on here posted after my original review. Some people are saying they received knock-offs. I suggest that if someone thinks they have received an inauthentic sleeve of pods to contact nespresso direct with photos to confirm before posting it in a review. I have never received anything but authentic pods and have purchased dozens and dozens of sleeves on amazon and direct from nespresso. I have found that sometimes nespresso changes the design on the foil and recently the boxes changed to reduce waste. If a seller is sending out fake pods this needs to be reported to amazon and nespresso. However i think that it is more likely that the customers have just received a redesigned package. That said please read on for my review…

When i first started using my new vertuoline nespresso machine, the hazelino (you may be interested in my review for that too) quickly – and surprisingly to me, became my favorite.
But the melozio pods have now surpassed the hazelino pods for me.

I am always on the hunt for a medium roast, toasty rich, well rounded, strong yet mellow coffee. Some lighter roasted coffees taste sour to me, and some of the nespresso pods do too. When i discussed that with my coffee expert daughter she said that is common with light roasts but that the flavor of the coffee comes through more strongly with a light roast which is why the light roasts have become so popular. But now i know why i never really liked many light roasted coffees.
That said nespresso has produced some light roasts without that sourness i dislike so much. If you don’t like sour notes to your coffee, these are the best vertuoline pods in my opinion.

Hazelino (rated intensity 6 – slightly roasted brazilian and central american arabicas) has a touch of that light roasted sourness too, but not as much as some of the others. It is made more full bodied with the toasty nutty flavor, which is why it was my favorite.

Until i tried the melozio (rated intensity 6 – lightly roasted brazilian bourbon and central american arabicas)the melozio doesn’t have any hint of that aforementioned sourness. For those who enjoy a toasty, mellow, well balanced cup of coffee without any burnt taste or sourness or bitterness melozio might be for you! To me it is the most mellow and balanced tasting of the 7.77oz pods.

I have tried all of the pods currently available, and my all time favs are melozio, hazelino, voltesso espresso and the new colombia master origin (a bit heavier but i love it with lots of half and half)

the voltesso espresso (intensity 4 – lightly roasted south american aribicas) is to me, easily the most well balanced, delicious pod of all. I absolutely love it. I only wish they had the same blend in a 7.77oz pod. A 1.35oz espresso is a quick, indulgent second cup for me, but could never take the place of my morning 7.77oz coffee. So unless they produce the voltesso in a larger pod, melozio is my go-to most mornings.

If i want a bit of a stronger hit for those low energy mornings, i will have a colombia master origin (intensity 5 – colombian augadas light roast blended with a small amount of the same darker roasted beans).
If i am feeling very dull, and i need a second hit, i reach for a voltesso espresso.
If i want a coffee in the afternoon i will sometimes have a decaf. Nespresso’s decaf is another winner for me flavor-wise. (intensity 7 – dark roasted costa rican arabica blended with long roasted colombian arabica) or nespresso half caffeinato (intensity 5 – a blend of caffeinated and decaffeinated arabicas from brazil and africa)

all round if you are like me, and enjoy mellow, toasty, strong but not burnt tasting, rich but not acidic coffee and you are new to nespresso vertuoline, start with melozio 7.77oz, colombia master origin 7.77oz, voltesso espresso 1.35oz and decaf or half caf 7.77oz.

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update:
in addition to my hazelino and melozio reviews, i have now also posted a review for the voltesso and giornio pods. To find them you can visit my profile and scroll down my reviews or “follow” me to be notified if i post another review. Reviews for the alto dolce, special origin mexico and columbia and vanizio, caramelizo, odacio and the special editions madeleine and exotic macaron coming soon.

I bought this flavor thinking it would be my favorite, it’s very good it’s just not the exact flavor i’m looking for, so i bought a sampler pack so that i can re-experience the flavors from previous cups of coffee. Once i find my favorite i’m going to order it in mass quantities.

I love the different nespresso pods, but this flavor is my favorite – not too bold but not too light either. It’s the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness.

I’m so frustrated! I love nespresso coffee. I order it on subscribe & save, and my past 2 orders have been expired by 6-8 months. It never occurred to me that amazon would fulfill orders with expired goods, because as a seller, that is a violation!

The pods work just as expected in my coffee machine

We’ve had our vertuo machine for a couple of years. Coffee is always fresh and tastes wonderful! Love that nesspresso not just recycles the capsules but provides a prepaid bag for sending them in. Sadly, if you buy the pods on amazon, you can’t request a free recycling bag, so i only buy them here when i am in a pinch.

Wife live tgem

These nespresso pods are perfect every time. Packaged perfectly, delivered quickly, are fresh, and delicious. We love the melazzio (sp?) but also order the green and blue ones occasionally for a more bold, strong taste. This one is light, delicious, and mellow. You can never go wrong with them and one pod per day is plenty enough caffeine!

We order all nespresso pods from amazon. They arrive next day, tend to be the most cost effective and we like the flavor selection.

Best coffee ever

Edit – the price has returned to $36. Upped a star but it is still a bit spendy so not 5 stars. [if you continue to buy one flavor… The price goes up. Other flavors are still available for $33 and $36. I’ll try one of those. If that price climbs at an equally alarming rate, i’ll move away from this coffee maker entirely or find another source (which may be impossible). I still have my keurig and like the starbucks sumatra just fine. I knew the coffee for this nespresso machine was more expensive than that for other proprietary makers… But one has to draw the line somewhere.]

I’d recommend the tiny pods but these are ok. These are way to expensive for simple coffee. But if you want to, buy it.

Looovvveeeeee wish the price was better though cause these go by quick!

Expensive

Good coffee but a little expensive

Good value for the money if you like this blend.
I usually like light blends. This blend was very weak in taste and flavor. Did not care for it sorry to say.

The cost is what would persuade me to stop purchasing. Also the nespresso coffee maker leaves a lot to be desired.

Okay so a lot of reviews are saying this isn’t the real deal. I normally buy directly from nespresso, but i didn’t feel like waiting and amazon had next day delivery available. The coffee taste exactly the same no problems there. However, one thing i am noticing is coffee grounds in the bottom of my cup. I got my machine in the middle of december 2020 and haven’t had this issue with any other pods. So i know my machine is not the problem. It only every happens when i use these pods. It’s not a lot of grounds but it is enough to not make your last few sips worth drinking.
I gave it four starts because it taste the same and looks the same. Plus it was delivered a lot faster than when you order from nespresso. Will i order them again? Yes, probably. But it is annoying there are coffee grounds left in the cup. No idea why that happens.

This item as all others of nespresso is severely over priced. $10.30 for an ounce or so
of coffee???

This coffee is terrific (melozio is my favorite size and bean) and i love that the pods are part of a recycling program but the variety packs available aren’t the best. I would prefer to see some that have a sleeve each of different sized coffees. I believe the mug size (melozio, stormio) contains about 165 mg of caffeine. Also, it’s still a bit pricey at about $1 per pod but now i must have that crema!