Starbucksby Nespresso Vertuo, Dark Roast Espresso, 50-count Espresso Pods, Brews 1.35 oz.

Alright, buckle up, because Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo, Dark Roast Espresso Pods is here to take your mornings from “meh” to “yes, please!” faster than you can say “I need caffeine, stat!” These pods are like that one friend who shows up at the party and suddenly everyone’s having a great time, except this friend is all about coffee and serious energy. No small talk. Just rich, bold espresso.Each pod delivers a 1.35 oz shot of dark roast espresso that could wake up a bear in winter (and it’ll definitely wake you up too). And let’s be real, if you’re here for that ultra-smooth, not-too-bitter dark roast that doesn’t taste like burnt rubber, this is your ticket to espresso heaven. It’s a little like the ultimate caffeine hug, warm, comforting, and exactly what you need to start the day.The 50-count pack ensures that your caffeine fix is plentiful. You won’t have to brave the coffee shop line (because, let’s face it, that’s not how you want to start your day) when you can enjoy a premium, Starbucks-quality espresso at home. Plus, this stuff brews perfectly every time—so you don’t need to be a barista to pull off a cup that tastes like it’s from the café.PROS:• Bold & smooth: This dark roast is the perfect balance of full-bodied and rich, with just enough punch to kick-start your morning.• Convenient: Just pop a pod in your Nespresso Vertuo machine and boom, coffee without the hassle. No grinding, no mess, no confusion.• Starbucks quality at home: The flavor is pure Starbucks espresso goodness, so you get the experience without leaving your house.• 50 pods!: A large pack means you’ve got a solid stash to keep you caffeinated for weeks, goodbye coffee shop lines.CONS:• Strong flavor: If you’re more into the “mild and sweet” side of coffee, this dark roast might knock your socks off (but it’s worth it).• Vertuo machine only: If you’ve got a different Nespresso model, you’re out of luck. This is Vertuo-specific, so make sure you’ve got the right machine before you get all excited.If you’re the kind of person who likes a strong coffee that doesn’t taste like it’s been filtered through a paper towel, Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo, Dark Roast Espresso Pods are your new best friend. No more waiting in line, no more burnt-tasting brews. Just pure, delicious, bold espresso, at home, in your pajamas, while pretending to work.So, treat yourself to a coffee experience that says, “I’m fancy, but I don’t need to leave my house to prove it.” You’re welcome.

SoThey arrived the next day even though I paid to have them delivered same day. Of course, that's how Amazon rolls and there's nothing you can do I was concerned with the reviews about the box being smashed cause it says this is not returnable, but my box was not smashed. It arrived early the next morning. Even though that's not the deal me in Amazon had whatever but they are delicious.. And I noticed on here. People are saying it doesn't make enough. They have to use 3. I'm a hardcore espresso drinker and they're made for shots. It's a special shot. You're not supposed to have a huge cup of espresso. That's not how it works.My delongi cappuccino machine. Yes, I can make huge cappuccino's. But I have to keep refilling the basket at least 3 or 4 times so...

Coffee is fine. Last order was damaged, several pods badly dented and one would work in machine

Fit perfectly, amazing value for the price, that good ole Starbucks aroma every time. Very happy with this purchase will be doing monthly subscription.

I get these on repeat. I run them through twice. Works fine.

My husband and daughter absolutely love these espresso pods. We keep them stocked every minute of everyday. Keeps the two of them from spending more money going to Starbucks for an espresso. I highly recommend these if you have a Nespresso maker.

Good product, taste very good. Works well in espresso.

I find the Nespresso brand pods to be pretty insipid in flavor and not at all fresh. I own the older style Nespresso with the small capsules that I use at the office, I buy the Starbucks brand capsules for that and they are noticeably better than the Nespresso branded ones. There is more coffee in them and the coffee is much fresher and more aromatic. I also own one of these Vertuo machines at home and tried a lot of the Nespresso brand pods, and again, found them to be mostly stale and lacking character, so I tried these Starbucks branded ones expecting the quality and freshness to be better. It is not. It is just as stale and insipid as the Nespresso branded pods and now I'm stuck, because Nespresso maintains a death grip on the patent and apparently only allows Starbucks to sell coffee in this proprietary format. So Nespresso pods that are not great, or Starbucks pods that are not great. Of course there are a lot of varieties of Starbucks branded Vertuo pods, I'll try a few more of them, but for now I have to choke down 50 of these. Bummer.This is dark roasted coffee too so if you want a classic Illy style northern Italian medium roast espresso, this is not it. This is very dark and bitter. Drink it with milk. And sugar.