TL;DW: His three favorites were Ethiopia, Colombia, and Tokyo. Honorable mention to Ristretto Decaf, which was surprisingly better than regular Ristretto. Zimbabwe and Shanghai had some complexity and were interesting, but he didn’t really like them. Most either didn’t have much character (not offensive, but boring) or were overly roasty and bitter. His three least favorites were probably India, Palermo, and Cocoa Truffle. Edit: This was meant to help those who don’t have time to watch the video, but want to know the results. I’m not implying that the video is too long or that you shouldn’t watch it. It’s absolutely worth a watch to see his reactions and rants if you have time.
Thank you sir! Ethiopia was my go-to pod when I was still a Nespressohead, so I kind of feel validated that I at least had enough taste to gravitate towards that :D
@@wjsjswjsjs4264 In the 1970's Nestle pushed baby formula in third world countries, telling mother's it would make their babies healthier and stronger. Once their breast milk dried up, the mother's were stuck feeding expensive formulas to them. In many cases they didn't have clean water sources and babies got sick or died. This was a very evil way to increase their sales abroad.
@@peteT269 nestle is a massive company BECAUSE of the horrible shit they do and have done. which ill remind you includes literal child slavery and causing the deaths of more than 1.5 million babies. maybe dont die on this hill.
Well that's every nespresso capsule for the ORIGINAL size you could buy... time for round 2 with the Vertuo Plus capsules! Completely different flavours ;)
My biggest aha moment was realising that I was paying 70€/kg... I'd never buy a packet of coffee at that price but for some reason, I was totally ok with buying these cute colour pops of mediocre coffee for an absolute fortune. It blew my mind...
Same. Never thought how overpriced these pods are. For some reason, I thought they were very reasonably priced :) Well, I guess we pay for the beautiful packages and convenience. However, I wonder if there are cheaper alternatives ? A good espresso machine will make a good coffee, but the machine is very expensive. Good coffee beans also not so cheap. Inexpensive espresso machine will make probably the same so-so coffee as Nespresso does. The conclusion is, if we stay within the range of reasonable prices, then Nespresso is not so bad, I guess. Sometimes I buy coffee from the bakery nearby, they have a professional machine, but it still makes only mediocre coffee, yet it costs more than making a coffee from Nespresso pod.
@@helenab9973 and the white gloved hunks that fill your expensive black paper bag and ask you what you enjoy drinking like it's the only thing they care about in the whole world. They "invite" you for a coffee, although it's just walking you to the bar where another hunk asks you what takes your fancy... It's a massive ego boost
I was about to buy my own "nespresso" machine while it was on black Friday sale for 30 dollars (from a local, well known brand).... and then I made my calculations and realised that the pods I'd have to buy for it constantly will end up costing so much more than the machine itself.. I could basically buy a new machine every month and more... it's way too overpriced. Much better option for that price would be to splurge and treat yourself to some premium coffee beans you've always wanted to try.
All that money on marketing, yet no one to QC the grammar that will be printed on tens of thousands of boxes. It's always very interesting to me where multi billion dollar companies choose to cut corners.
They're marketting to coffee idiots, Coffee idiots would really enjoy a distinct cereal flavour, Then tell all their friends how awesome the new Nespresso thing is, and that normal coffee is just shitty...
Imagine 500 years into the future. James Hoffmann could have been remembered as one of the greatest coffee experts in history. But they'll find only this video, and he will be remembered as "that guy who drank all the Nespresso".
@@manoz6194 you know times and fashions keep changing... 500 y ago people ate and drank different things as today. And it will be the same thing 500y from now. our recipes our ideas of eating and drinking will be history by then. What will they have instead? Possibly something we have never heard of because it is not yet invented or discovered. 500 years ago the western people or at least most them had never heard of coffee yet. people managed life without caffeein and it worked for them. caffeein is not something your body needs, caffeein is a drug. And maybe 500 years from now it will be forgotten and replaced with something else, something that matches their idea of life and enjoyment.
It's really strange you mentioned Ethiopean single origin being a great gateway into more complex coffees. I used to drink a lot of nespresso, and I once just randomly tried an Ethiopean single origin at a cafe here in Melbourne and it's opened my eyes to a wider world of taste.
the Ethiopian pod is amazing! I'm a bit sad that they do so many pods, but I really have to look out for the good ones. Most of them are mediocre, drinkable but not likeable in my view. And when I look what they apparently sell well, I wonder about the tastebuds of my fellow citizens.
I think one thing that is missing here is the use cases. As an “espresso” maker, it certainly is fair to taste them as such and have opinions on taste. It’s never going to be as good as a properly pulled espresso shot with great coffee. But, there is also the consideration of cappuccino and latte drinkers for whom the capsule in combination with the milk is the tasting standard. Obviously, the better the coffee, the better the cappuccino or latte. But, combining the extreme convenience with a “reasonable” shot for a cappuccino is still compelling. I have all manner of coffee makers and like my mocha pot and French press, etc. However, when you’re up at 6am and need to be out the door at 6:30 or 7:00, it’s very hard to think about anything longer in process without spending a fortune at a coffee shop on the way to work.
@@riffraffselbow That's usually how cheap coffees will cover up their bad flavors. Scorch it until all you taste is the roast and a hint of what it could be. Lol
I would love to see a secondary channel made: "James tastes things that he doesn't like and is slightly offended by". It would provide the most joy and entertainment of any form of media out there.
I love this video because although it looks proffesional it gives me vibe of "your friend visited you and is roasting (hehe, get it?) your coffe machine but it's so eloquent you let him pass" and i absolutely love it
Nestle makes cereal, I imagine writing cereal and making each coffee taste like cereal is part of some grand scheme to get you to buy some cereal :D Speaking of Cereal, gotta buy some Cereal. Cereously
As a Nespresso drinker I really appreciate this video more than you can imagine. I find most reviews are incredibly biased and overhyped. As a disabled person I need a way to get my caffeine fast & without much thought, especially in the morning when my pain is quite high. That’s why I’m with Nespresso, there’s much better coffee out there, but it does make my life more manageable. Nespresso feels more like medicine to get my body going. It’s the hidden small coffee shop gems around the city I go occasionally to truly savour a really coffee. But after watching some of your other series I may try to replicate that at home on my good days. Anyway I think Nespresso needs more unbiased reviews like these out there. Their machines do meet a need but I think we as a society are forgetting what god coffee is. And I don’t think you have to worry about it promoting them in a positive light 😅. Would you consider reviewing their vertuo or limited edition pods? Thanks for another fantastic video!
For what it's worth my roommate had a keurig-like machine and reusable k-cups that he'd fill with his favorite ground coffee. The should be about as easy to use as Nespresso, cheaper, and it lets you choose what kind of roast to brew.
@@lulumoon6942 Seriously? I just got an espresso machine, I'm going to experiment. What about decaf? Is it the caffeine helping the pain or something else,? Hope you are right!
@@suew4609 from my experience and to my knowledge (take it as a grain of salt as i am not a doctor, only a person with chronic pain who has interacted with many) but moderate amounts of caffeine typically potentiate the effects of pain relieving drugs and NSAIDs. however if you suffer from chronic headaches you would want to limit your caffeine intake as stimulants like caffeine are known to cause headaches in high amounts and in some people moderate amounts. however that being said im sure just the energy boost one can get will make them feel better psychologically and likely physically at least a bit; but that being said i dont think coffee itself is necessarily something that will relieve pain // edit: google says coffee MAY have anti inflammatory properties so hey worth a shot. i always feel a bit better while sippin my coffee lol
this is uncanny. I was literally thinking, “damn I could use a new James Hoffman video right now”, and then guess what I see when I look down on my phone. Thanks for such an amazing channel :)
It's strategic. Probably chooses his release time of his videos at the same time the highest percentage of his audience log into youtube. Welcome to modern marketing ;p.
I don't think there's anything paranormal going on. I'm always thinking I could use a James Hoffman video, so anytime he chooses to upload, I'll have wished he would
“Did you just give tasting notes to the nation of Japan” wasn’t a quote I expected to hear today tbh “The Japanese taste of sweetness and ginger” is a power move tho tbh
It’s absolutely genius. Not withstanding coffee culture in Japan, like most things in Japan, is extremely diverse and ridiculously meticulous. So to give a gross representation of that is just odd…
This truly highlights everything we enjoy about you the most: your knowledge of coffee (and making it interesting for us) and your humor. Cheers to your continued success.
I live in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, one of our native sons is Bob Hoffman of YORK BARBELL fame. I remember, decades ago, he was featured in our local newspaper and he mentioned that he only drank coffee once in his life, in the trenches of WWI, and I thought, no wonder he never drank it again, it most likely tasted like swill.
James, for those wedded to their Nespresso machines it might be worthwhile you trying some self-fill pods for them that are on the market. This might give users a chance of getting a better coffee experience as well as preventing a lot of pods ending up on landfill. You could test how well they work in the machine, and what kinds of coffee would work well with the inherent limitations of the Nespresso machine.
I won a dolce gusto machine and my sister bought me a reusable pod, I've had pretty okay coffee from it. There are a lot of pods on the market for varying machines, it would be hard to test them all and it does require a bit of trial and error to get it right
This was basically me with my Keurig. I didn't like the waste plus how expensive k-cup pods are, so I got a few reusable pods and got pre ground coffee for it. That kickstarted my coffee journey, as I started researching different brands and sizes of grounds and eventually got my own grinder. I don't use the Keurig anymore.
@@leyline77 It comes out good. You just need to fill half of it, give it a good tamp, and then fill it up another tamp, then add a bit more before closing it off.
I started my coffee journey with Nespresso as it seemed quick and easy. Having moved on from there, I feel like someone has given me the keys to a whole new world of fun. The coffees I'm drinking now are light years better, but I still think Nespresso has it's place. I gave my machine to a friend who loves it as it is so convenient. And yes, I'm taking a selection of coffees I've discovered to him next time we meet so perhaps he gets to step out into the brave new world too 😊
So very much this. I started exclusively with milk drinks from my Nespresso because it mitigated some of the flavor. I thought, "ugh, I cannot learn to enjoy espresso." Then my wife pushed me over the edge of the slippery slope that is home espresso with a Breville/Sage Bambino Plus (an underrated machine that satisfies her auto-milk texturing needs and lets me dabble) and I'm a grinder upgrade and a few hundred pulled shots into my journey. Coffee is a magical world of endless options that has the potential for so much more. Glad to report that espresso can be amazing if it's done well. Convenience has its place, but if you care about flavor, take the next step beyond Nestle and its Nespresso empire.
@@earvenom Same here , i think ive had every pod machine , Dolce Gusto , Tassimo , Nespresso and Lavazza , then moved on to a Sage/Breville Barista , then settled on an ECM Sychronika and Niche Zero.
He's not good to watch as a coffee drinker. Coffee you've enjoyed for years suddenly tastes bad. You use the same cup, the same press, the same spoonfuls, but the damn thing tastes bad all of a sudden because you get it in your head that there is a guy out there doing everything right that you are doing wrong. I've spent $600 the past week trying to correct this
@@drowningin I mean it depends how frugal (cheap) you are. After a year I spent 60$ to improve my experience and try a french press and hand grind instead of just using my extremely old drip coffee maker to death. It's an improvement! I don't really feel the need to do better, might try some different beans I guess, but not motivated til my current cheap coffee runs out. But, I appreicate that cheap coffee more because of him. XD
You, sir, belong to the rare few people on the Internet with a form of influence that is very transparent and carries genuine passion and friendliness instead of being a biased salesman. Subscribed! Please continue doing what you do!
We've been using Nespresso machines and pods for a number of years now. Having watched this video we decided to branch out and try some compatible pods. So far Roar Gill and Moving Beans have been up there, but with so many to choose from and not knowing which are deemed 'great tasting' its difficult to know which ones to try. Would love to see James review some different brands of compatible pods, preferably compostable ones.
@@chayneznfayme to answer your question, no. I do not 'have' to use pods. I also have an AeroPress which is currently being paired with fine Colombian and Nicaraguan coffee and is producing rather delicious cups of coffee. Your question should really be why use pods? Put simply, it's the convenience of it all. It's very simple to fire up the Nespresso machine, make a decent cup of coffee and crack on with work. I'd rather steer away from the Nespresso/Nestle brands and use food waste compostable pods where possible - hence the push for compatible reviews.
@@kuppatea I'm yet to taste anything resembling decent coming from a pod machine regardless of brand of the pod. The technology appears defective to me. I bet you could knock out a much much better coffee with an espresso machine in only slightly more time.
Can you make a video comparing some of the alternative Nespresso Machine compatible pods? A blind taste test like what you did for instant coffee would be great! There are several alternatives out there (see hundreds of options available on Amazon) and I wonder if any of them make owning a Nespresso Machine more worthwhile.
I have recently been introduced to the complex world of coffee after I left the Mormon church and the Nespresso machine I started with has been a huge help in beginning what I think will be a lifelong love of coffee. I was already aware of Nestlé’s history of being terrible and I figured it was probably an insult to experienced coffee connoisseurs, but it’s been a great way for me to get introduced to coffee that I can experiment with in my own home. This video offers a lot of insight into what I am probably missing out on!
it is very convenient, sometimes i still make a nespresso regardless of the fresh coffee i have still nothing beats the amazing aroma that comes from a fresh ground coffee for me
I was watching a Whisky taste video and they made an interesting point about being a snob vs an enthusiast. A snob will shut someone down for liking a low status whisky, an enthusiast will ask what they like and suggest other things to develop. I’d say the same with coffee, I grew up drinking instant so I’m not a coffee sommelier or anything! Just keep and open mind and an open palate
Drank Nespresso for years, finally moved to a little Gaggia at home, but still drink at work on my own machine (mostly for convenience and because the Keurig offered is so much worse). Finally realized how similar and unremarkable the N'espresso pods are that I switched to secondary brands. Now I can boast having the same easy mediocre experience cup after cup for half the price.
true! i use nespresso cause in college it is as good as it gets for convenient dark coffee, and i found that Peet's pods are IMO better than nespresso brand for much cheaper
Although I found keurig to be brown water not worth drinking, Not everything has to be top of the line to be enjoyed. Just because I spend $20 on a fancy burger doesn't mean I cant also enjoy some slop from the local fast food place. People act like coffee snobs but then say things like "ehherm I ONLY DRINK BLACK COFFEE" but if you really loved it you would drink any way its presented to you. If a packet of instant coffee is the only thing I have access to, get that hot water ready because Im going in.
In the conclusion section, it would be nice to see a final list of all pods ranged by complexity! (for those who somehow still want to order Nespresso pods).
James Hoffman's most favorite: Ethiopia, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Tokyo Vivlato Lungo, Shanghai Lungo James Hoffman's most disliked: Palermo and Cocoa Truffle
Yes, they would taste better. He's using a machine from the current generation and those will add a very strong burnt bitterness to any pod. They really messed something up in their tries to make the machines cheaper...
Nespresso was actually my gateway to 'proper coffee' - got me into espresso-based coffee and then made me want more flavor, so got a grinder and a machine and started watching @James Hoffman!
Same story here. Filter coffee, senseo (pod filter coffe), Nespresso --> sage barista express = damn good coffee !! and it seems that this is just the beginning :)
Oh! I’m currently on the verge. Thinking I might leave nespresso machine behind and get into coffee, but I’ve never been that big of a coffee fan, I prefer to explore the tea, so I’ll probably stick with the Nespresso machine for a few more years.
The design has to do the heavy lifting the flavour should do. They do look marvelous, and makes you expect some amazing experience, and, dare I say, helps you imagaine a better taste into the stuff you drink
My wife and I were dying laughing watching your suffering through the 13/13 and 12/13 pods. Thank you for enduring this torture test for our enjoyment, James. 🖕 Nestle and Nespresso.
I would like to see another video with all the specialty coffee pods that can be found on the market and brewed with the Morning machine. I think that would be much more enjoyable and the results would surprise many people.
I've never had Nespresso but I did have a Starbucks this morning, and it's amazing that no matter where I set my expectations, they always disappoint me.
@@frds_skce I haven't gotten coffee from Starbucks in a few years. We have an espresso machine in the house, we got it a few months ago and it is a life changer. It's so nice to be able to make good coffee. But, if I really, really really needed coffee and there was none around for a hundred miles, maybe I would get one at Starbucks. And I would be disappointed!
The beauty of Starbucks is that no matter which outlet you go anywhere in the world they are consistently bad, so that way you won’t ruin your morning since you already know what to expect.
I used to work at a Nespresso boutique and I completely agree with you about the cereal notes. It's such a bland flavor and they use it way too often. They were extremely popular though, especially with the older customers. Customers knew what they liked and were afraid to experiment with new flavors. They would get a "varied" bunch of all cereal notes (cosi, capriccio, etc.) and in my mind I would call them the "safe flavors". I asked a young woman what notes she liked and she said cereal, and I was very surprised. Something I really liked about working there was finding out how much you can learn about a person through the type of coffee they liked, and you would start predicting their order immediately after hearing their second sleeve, you start noticing the pattern. I also agree with the roast. Even when it had an intensity level of 6 or 7, people would sample it and say it's strong and I would agree. I quickly got tired of the strong coffee. I understand that a lot of people love the intensity and it's the reason why they love Nespresso. A lot of our customers would often say that they can't do Keurig or Starbucks coffee anymore.
Me: "Experts are humans too. They just know more than we do but they're still perfectly normal human being." James talking to a coffee pod: "Have an opinion!"
"this tastes more of coffee from somewhere." I always get my coffee from somewhere. I find that they produce some of the coffees of all time, and those coffees always have a flavour and aroma of something, especially when brewed in some way. I tried looking nowhere for coffee, but for some reason I was never able to find any when I did that.
I actually really like nowhere-coffee -- I'm having a cup of it at basically all times I'm not drinking coffee from somewhere. I can't say much about the taste, but you can't beat the convenience and price.
36 shades of meh. That pop-sound the pods make when they dive into the abyss of a Nespresso machine can be that seductive. I bet you couldn't stop James.
Timestamps of moments that cracked me up: 5:58 "character: kind of a five but a disappointed five. No, I'm revising that back down to a four." 6:45 "Have an opinion!" 11:27 "I will stop rolling my eyes... maybe" 15:06 "WhY diD I sIP tHAt again!" 15:13" the best accidental national compliment I've seen in a while (...) Are you saying that the Japanese are sophisticated and naturally sweet? Did you gave tasting notes to the nation of Japan?" 17:03 "it is making me think of the syndrome more than the city right now.." (the laughter after tasting it) 18:48 "I don't think coffee should taste like cereal" (You would think that was a given but... we don't know anymore) 22:59 "Ohhh I smell you" (Catching the Robusta in there) 24:39 "OH THAT'S THE ONE" 🤢 31:45 (laughs because it is comically terrible)
Just had to come back to this video, if only for the "oh no.." to the Indian pod. Laughing way harder than what one would expect. But the subtle, very British, kind, yet unwavering brutality of the slow "no", from the almost gasping and inwards breathing- and the tone and volume just turned down to the absolute. Almost like feeling the cold grip of death and knowing you are about to die; ".. oh no..". Just great to watch
@@fodi1kanobe From what he describes there, I think this is a case of just really not his type of coffee. I think so, because what he describes is strongly resembling my memories of an Indian monsoon-coffee I had recently. And I hated it. I fiddled around with it for a bit, tried different brew methods and grind settings, but all of it for me ranged from okay-ish to only drinkable with extra milk. None of tasted over- or under-extracted, but the basic flavor just didn't work for me. At the same time, my boyfriend loves it. I brewed one large carafe in the morning for both of us and with this roast, he loved it and I kinda suffered through it. So I'd chalk this one up to differences in taste and expect this capsule to actually be decent Indian monsoon-coffee, which happens to not be James' thing.
why people tend to associate every personal reaction with big political and social things i wonder? James just didn't like the taste of this specific Nespresso pod, and I as a south-american don't like the taste either, I can say I hate it but it's just the taste of this kind of coffee, that's it!
The notification for the video literally popped up as I was finishing pouring my v60 using James' method. Sweet timing, now I've got something to watch as I enjoy my coffee! (Ironically as James doesn't enjoy his)
The short answer for selling cereal: adding grain to the roasting bill saves money. And rather than hiding it like some american coffee brands do (folgers and maxwell house come to mind), nestle has chosen to sell it as a feature.
For me, coffee pods are like microwave/ ready meals. It's quicker, sometimes more convenient, and is usually just fine but making from scratch is always better.
I've tried quite a lot of pods and company aside, Nespresso succeed in overall consistency and drinkability for me. I agree with James that a lot of their pods are fairly indistinguishable, but for a very straight forward and reliable drink, I dont think anyone else has hit Nespresso's level yet.
@Squant that's the worst take I've heard for so long. I can't think of a single microwave meal that I couldn't cook myself much better, mind you that I am not a particularly good cook as well.
Really appreciate your open approach to tasting. You don't hide what you don't like, but say what's nice and what you like. Very good personal quality is saying "It's not for me" instead of "It's not good". Love your content and approach.
Hi James. Since you're doing some "daily-encounter" coffee reviews, I wonder if you'd also do a review on those big chains coffees like ☕ *Starbucks and McCafe* ☕, as they probably are some ppl's *"first coffee-encounters"* other than instant/capsule coffee. I wonder how they performed in your opinion. 🤔
Stages of James' Caffeine decline Round 1 15:07 Addiction Pace quickens 17:12 Incoherence Speech slurs Round 2 22:32 The expected beginning 23:02 "Well Leavened" 23:36 I wouldn't want to take a second sip either 24:34 "This might hurt you" 24:40 Someone call a medic? 26:30 He's back, false alarm The decaf range Definitely helped day 2 31:43 Thank You, James, for trying far too much coffee shop we don't have to
We had one of these nespresso machines at my old work and I anxiously waited the whole video for you to get to the chocolate one which was of course last! I couldn’t believe how bad it was myself, even with cream and sugar it just tastes like arse
That’s just insulting, how could you even compare the two. One is a product that has been carefully nurtured (one could even say engineered) for a lifetime to a point where it has cornered the market in it’s own very way and cannot be narrowed down to just one flavour, and surely to understand it’s properties best, you would have to sample many of its offerings in order to break down the intricacies of the flavours and textures.. The other product is a Nespresso pod. Please stop comparing arse to Nespresso pods. I think hot garbage would be a better comparison.
In my opinion, the reason you get a Nespresso is for the simplicity, you turn it on put a capsule in and you get an espresso shot in 10 seconds. I agree that you can get a wildly better shot but the ease of use of a Nespresso is almost unbeatable. Great video though, love watching all that you make.
@@island717still think the best route for convenience is getting a decent bean to cup machine. I got gaggia Brera for $400 and it will out value Nespresso pods in a year of 2 coffees per day. And still produces (much better) coffee at the press of a button
I only drink the Ristretto capsules and I think you’re on spot with your review. I researched coffee and espresso for about a year now and I will get my first machine and grinder next week. I am super exited for this transition. Thank you James!
I drank nespresso for convenience in university and I always wondered if the extreme bitterness was just a characteristic of espresso. I usually drink drip or moka now because that bitterness is just a bit much but maybe I need to revisit straight espresso in lighter roasts.
There are some really good non-bitter pods, it's not an inherent characteristic of brewing with nespresso. However, they recently get phased out and often even more bitter pods are introduced. I have the feeling that the majority of nespresso users has a strong affinity to this taste - and I'm clearly in the minority. I'm going to have a look at alternative pods, just to experience what they taste like.
@@gordonm6128 espresso or nespresso? I have some nespresso capsules that I drink as espresso without sugar and milk. But I'm very picky about them. The current christmas selection has a flavoured one with noisette, that I like. then the cafe de paris and from starbucks the blonde roast. My favourite lungo pods (e.g. indonesia, ethiopia, brazil organic) I don't like that much as espresso - even though they are dual use.
Espresso will always be bitter than drip or moka pot brewed coffee but it depends on many factors like the roast level, the brewing method and your preferences. Get a less intense scale when you buy a nespresso if you do not like bitterness, but then you will start to sense the cereal flavor everyone is whining about in the coms. Personnaly I think a lot of bitterness isn't necessarly a bad thing, but it is my taste. But then again almost everyone adds sugar in an espresso to diminish the bitterness. If you really dislike bitter things try to add also foamed milk and syrup to make a macchiato, it is much better than a classic milk coffee.
This video is perhaps the greatest example of how James is just so intrinsically entertaining to watch. As the weird coffee person that I am, I have zero interest in ever buying or drinking anything by nespresso, but this is honestly one of my absolute favorite videos ever on this channel (and I’ve seen all of them)
We've a choice between a pot of cheap dark coffee or Nespresso, so I nearly always go for the Nespresso. It's a big improvement on the pot of coffee but don't taste much difference between the pods as the video shows , so would really appreciate this.
We have very different tastes in coffee and I love that!! I worked for a Nespresso call center when the Master Origins were released. My favorite from the set was India and least favorite was Ethiopia 😂 I love that you had a completely opposite reaction to them. It just goes to show how different everyone's tastes can really be
I enjoyed watching this way too much. I feel like British humour only can truly capture the horror of the “bitter, bitter aftertaste”. It was also very informative in that now I know it isn’t just me and I don’t have to keep wasting money trying to figure out what capsule is right for me. Cheers!
Here is the timeline of this video. Long video, that needs a timeline. Thanks James for making this video. 2:01 Cosi 3/10 2:30 Chiaro 2/10 3:04 Capriccio 3/10 3:34 Volluto 2/10 4:00 Volluto Decaf 2/10 4:24 Corto 4/10 5:03 Scuro 6/10 5:29 Nicaragua 4/10 6:11 Indonesia (Middle, it needs to have an opinion) 6:10 Ethiopia 8/10 7:42 Colombia 7/10 8:31 India (Not my taste) 9:42 La Cumplida (Bitter with badly burned caramel on top) Needs to be lighter roast. 11:02 DRC 2/10 11:55 Zimbabwe 7 or 8 / 10 13:09 Uganda 3/10 14:18 Cape Town (Bitter burned taste) 15:09 Tokyo 7/10 16:03 Shanghai 7/10 17:02 Stockholm (Roast, roast, roast .. savory - Not for me) 17:42 Vienna 5/10 18:25 Buenas Aires (Tired of cereal flavor) 20:52 Venezia 3/10 21:32 Firenze Aroeggio 3/10 22:00 Firenze Aroeggio Decaf 3/10 22:32 Napoli 4/10 23:40 Roma 2/10 24:16 Palermo (Least favorite) Hugely bitter 3/10 25:35 Genova (Bitter, some cereal) 26:06 Ristretto 2/10 26:50 Ristrotto Decaf 4/10 27:41 Novecento (Classic Robusta Espresso flvor) 28:33 Millennio 4/10 30:08 Vanilla Eclair (Just vanilla flavor) 30:50 Caramel Crème Brûlée (Coffee and caramel, better than vanilla) 31:24 Cocoa Truffle (Awful)
I’d be interested to see what James recommends from the array of non-Nespresso pods. I’ve only tried a tiny amount and so far they’ve all been far more interesting than the ‘official’ offerings.
Most of them definitely aren't worse, and aside from Illy they cost 25-50% less. Right now I mainly use L'Or and Cafe Royal. The first one if I can catch a decent offer somewhere and the latter is my quick go-to stuff for 7,99€/36 pods or 22c/pod. Not great, still expensive but hey, Nespresso sells a few capsules for 70c a piece which is ridiculously overpriced.
@@NM-ev7pu that seems a lot cheaper than what I'm getting in Asia. I've been sourcing from specialty coffee roasters and they nett out to be about the same price as Nespresso pods, but tastes better. I've seen Lor but yet to try them. Would get some.
@@karenbondechek If I remember correctly L'Or is part of Jacobs which is Dutch, Cafe Royal might be Swiss and I am currently living in Austria so that seems quite a sweetspot for getting those pods at a normal price. However if you think about that those cheaper capsules still cost above 40€/kg, it is expensive.
I would love to see a companion video to this where you look at some of the third party pod stuff that are doing improved versions of some of the more standout pods you tasted in this video. More pod content basically, but highlighting the great 3rd party producers.
I’ve been using the Illy Nespresso compatible pods and have had pretty good results. Would be curious to know what your thoughts are on this as well as other third party pods.
I would be really interested to see a tasting of alternate pods from other companies that can be made in a Nespresso machine. Perhaps some speciality pods or just some from other manufacturers.
As someone from Vienna I have to protest: smoking has been banned in all restaurants and cafés since 2019 and all it took us was a couple of years (decades?) and one supreme court decision longer than basically any other country! But the traditional Viennese coffee shops aren't really worth visiting for the coffee anyway...
Last time I went skiing to Autria smoking inside was still allowed. It felt strange even though it had only been a few more years in Germany. People get used to changes so quickly.
My wife and I are avid Nespresso drinkers simply because of the ease of use. I think I have tried around 90% of the ones you tasted here! I was nervous every time one of my favorites showed up to see your opinion, but I was pleased that we are aligned! Their Ethiopian capsule is by far the best one with the Colombia as a close second. We really like the vanilla and caramel capsules for lattes because they add just a hint of that sweetness without needing to add any syrups. But we normally pair it with another capsule like Ethiopian, Colombia, or Shanghai! Thanks so much for all your content! 8)
@@fawku100 He is definitely not getting paid for this. If he were he is doing a bad job selling it. But not disclosing sponsorship is a big illegal NoNo. He wouldn't risk the trust he built up for this
As a coffee snob who loves good coffee, I’ve found that if I’m in a pinch and just want a decent quick cup, the Nespresso Ethiopia pod is pretty good. Interesting to see James have a similar reaction. That said, I never tried the Tokyo, so maybe I’ll give that a shot next time…
TL;DW: His three favorites were Ethiopia, Colombia, and Tokyo. Honorable mention to Ristretto Decaf, which was surprisingly better than regular Ristretto. Zimbabwe and Shanghai had some complexity and were interesting, but he didn’t really like them. Most either didn’t have much character (not offensive, but boring) or were overly roasty and bitter. His three least favorites were probably India, Palermo, and Cocoa Truffle.
Edit: This was meant to help those who don’t have time to watch the video, but want to know the results. I’m not implying that the video is too long or that you shouldn’t watch it. It’s absolutely worth a watch to see his reactions and rants if you have time.
Thank you!
Thank you
You forgot to mention cereal!
Here “👑” you dropped your crown king.
Thank you sir! Ethiopia was my go-to pod when I was still a Nespressohead, so I kind of feel validated that I at least had enough taste to gravitate towards that :D
Timestamps for my fellow coffee/Hoffman addicts:
ESPRESSO
2:01 - Cosi
2:29 - Chiaro
3:03 - Capriccio
3:34 - Volluto
4:00 - Volluto (decaf)
4:25 - Corto
5:02 - Scuro
SINGLE ORIGIN
5:28 - Nicaragua
6:11 - Indonesia
6:49 - Ethiopia
7:42 - Colombia
8:31 - India
9:41 - La Cumplida
REVIVING ORIGINS
11:02 - DRC
11:55 - Zimbabwe
13:09 - Uganda
WORLD EXPLORATION SERIES
14:19 - Cape Town Envivo Lungo
15:09 - Tokyo Vivalto Lungo
16:03 - Shanghai Lungo
17:02 - Stockholm Fortissio Lungo
17:42 - Vienna Linizio Lungo
18:25 - Buenas Aires Lungo
ISPIRAZIONE ITALIANA SERIES
20:52 - Venezia
21:32 - Firenze Arpeggio
22:31 - Napoli
23:40 - Roma
24:17 - Palermo
25:35 - Genova
26:05 - Ristretto
26:49 - Ristretto (decaf)
LIMITED EDITION
27:41 - Novecento
28:34 - Millennio
BARISTA CREATION FLAVOURS
30:08 - Vanilla Eclair
30:50 - Caramel Crème Brulée
31:24 - Cocoa Truffle
32:25 - Conclusion
True hero commenter
Thank you for your selfless act!
this community is fucking amazing. Thank you
Thank you!!
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This should be titled "34 minutes of James Hoffman roasting coffee"
Ha. Nice.
I lol'd
Perfection.
He’s not roasting it’s prepackaged garbage espresoooh I see what you did there
lmfao
Respect for speaking honestly about how evil Nestlé is right at the beginning.
@@Crashawsomethey probably threw a shit ton of money at him, can’t blame him
Had to give this comment a like to make the number say Nestlé. I mean 666.
nestle did nothing wrong
@@wjsjswjsjs4264 In the 1970's Nestle pushed baby formula in third world countries, telling mother's it would make their babies healthier and stronger. Once their breast milk dried up, the mother's were stuck feeding expensive formulas to them. In many cases they didn't have clean water sources and babies got sick or died. This was a very evil way to increase their sales abroad.
@@wjsjswjsjs4264 you know nothing John Snow
I really appreciate you acknowledging the fact that Nestle is a horrible company right at the beginning, James! Cudos.
Yep, a great f*** you Nestle from Denmark too! :)
Nestle is a massive company, and summarising it lasily as "horrible" is just ridiculous.
@@peteT269 It's even lazier to ignore everything Nestle has done as a global company.
@@peteT269 Luckily random folk on the internet don't owe you their effort. Fuck Nestle.
@@peteT269 nestle is a massive company BECAUSE of the horrible shit they do and have done. which ill remind you includes literal child slavery and causing the deaths of more than 1.5 million babies. maybe dont die on this hill.
James: “I’m worried I might say good things about a horrible company”
Me, 30 minutes later: “oh you needn’t have worried, mate”
Didn't think we'd be getting a horror-themed episode for Halloween, but here we are. Thanks James!
It's a cereal killer movie!
@@gvigary1 such an undervoted comment 😂
It is Halloween for James right?
@@gvigary1 hahah underrated comment!
Lol
would have loved if he'd combined all the excess coffee in one big bowl and reviewed THAT
That was probably how they made that last pod ;)
The review for that one would probably just be that it tastes like cereal. :P
let me guess... cereal, burnt, woody, rubber tasting Robusta-dominant overextracted old school coffee
I hope Safiya Nygard does something like that, a frankencoffee!
@@krissp8712 haha yes, I totally thought of Safiya with this comment too! Frankencoffee 🤣
Well that's every nespresso capsule for the ORIGINAL size you could buy... time for round 2 with the Vertuo Plus capsules! Completely different flavours ;)
your a sick sick man Evan
James' Vertuo video is one of his funniest.
I have a Vertuo Plus and there are some ok coffees in the range. Great for a quick faff free coffee. I also have a Sage Barista Express which I love.
You master torturer you 😃
@@KennethPaul hahahahhaha
My biggest aha moment was realising that I was paying 70€/kg... I'd never buy a packet of coffee at that price but for some reason, I was totally ok with buying these cute colour pops of mediocre coffee for an absolute fortune. It blew my mind...
Same. Never thought how overpriced these pods are. For some reason, I thought they were very reasonably priced :) Well, I guess we pay for the beautiful packages and convenience. However, I wonder if there are cheaper alternatives ? A good espresso machine will make a good coffee, but the machine is very expensive. Good coffee beans also not so cheap. Inexpensive espresso machine will make probably the same so-so coffee as Nespresso does. The conclusion is, if we stay within the range of reasonable prices, then Nespresso is not so bad, I guess. Sometimes I buy coffee from the bakery nearby, they have a professional machine, but it still makes only mediocre coffee, yet it costs more than making a coffee from Nespresso pod.
@@helenab9973 and the white gloved hunks that fill your expensive black paper bag and ask you what you enjoy drinking like it's the only thing they care about in the whole world. They "invite" you for a coffee, although it's just walking you to the bar where another hunk asks you what takes your fancy... It's a massive ego boost
@@wuffles101 true, but lately I just order online , so no more free tasting, "expensive" paper bag ego boost for me :).
@@faradeth74 Thanks! I was planning to try that.
I was about to buy my own "nespresso" machine while it was on black Friday sale for 30 dollars (from a local, well known brand).... and then I made my calculations and realised that the pods I'd have to buy for it constantly will end up costing so much more than the machine itself.. I could basically buy a new machine every month and more... it's way too overpriced. Much better option for that price would be to splurge and treat yourself to some premium coffee beans you've always wanted to try.
I’m gonna start introducing myself as a “sophisticated and naturally sweet” coffee lover from Japan…😂
I guess I'll go by "Velvety, thick and pleasantly bitter" coffee lover from Italy then
damn Im "moldy and a dishonor for humanbeing", I do like chocolate flavor...
Breed?
All that money on marketing, yet no one to QC the grammar that will be printed on tens of thousands of boxes. It's always very interesting to me where multi billion dollar companies choose to cut corners.
@@finalshade14 i like to interpret this reply as the world's bluntest pickup line
1:59 Cosi
2:29 Chairo
3:03 Capriccio
3:33 Volluto
4:01 Volluto Decaf
4:25 Corto
5:04 Scuro
5:28 Nicaragua
6:12 Indonesia
6:50 Ethopia
7:42 Colombia
8:31 India
9:43 La Cumplida
11:04 Drc
11:55 Zimbabwe
13:09 Uganda
14:20 Cape Town
15:09 Tokyo
16:03 Shanghai
17:03 Stockholm
17:41 Vienna
18:25 Buenos Aires
20:51 Venezia
21:31 Firenzie Arpeggio
22:00 Firenzie Arpeggio Decaf
22:32 Napoli
23:40 Roma
24:17 Palermo
25:34 Genova
26:05 Ristretto
26:50 Ristretto Decaf
27:42 Novecento
28:32 Milennio
30:08 Vanilla Eclair
30:50 Caramel Creme Brulee
31:24 Cocoa Truffle
Edit: fixed spellings
Which one did he rate the best?
@@eSKAone- would like to know too
He had good things to say about the Tokyo blend
It s ColOmbia. Columbia is an university. You must be murican. Thank you for the list though!
Ethiopian seemed to have most respect from him.
15:00
I can confirm we are indeed "sophisticated and naturally sweet", and it's about time someone appreciated us for that 😂😂
UwU
@@johnmalin4933 Siiiiiimmmpp!
Holy shit, that is so funny that they not only make bad tasting code, but such a stupid mistakes on their product boxes
@@ShiftLockRU Always taste test your own code after writing it
Should I tell my gf that she is sweet and sophisticated? Wwwww
"Boss, should we rinse out these cereal vats before we process the coffee?"
"Nah, it'll be fine"
They're marketting to coffee idiots,
Coffee idiots would really enjoy a distinct cereal flavour,
Then tell all their friends how awesome the new Nespresso thing is, and that normal coffee is just shitty...
@@phs125 Not at all Coffee Idiots, as long as they have a coffee they enjoy they are winning over everyone else not enjoying it as much as they are.
why did i hear that in @The Drinker's voice?
@@reubenl3973 fancy runnin into such a cultured person here
@@damndave3237 that's all i've got.
Imagine 500 years into the future. James Hoffmann could have been remembered as one of the greatest coffee experts in history. But they'll find only this video, and he will be remembered as "that guy who drank all the Nespresso".
A fate worse than death
In 500 years there will be no coffee
@@hussainmahmoud7881 what will we have instead? Bionic caffeine implants?
@@manoz6194 funny of you to assume we are still around then. At the rate we are destroying our own planet 500 years seems like a stretch
@@manoz6194 you know times and fashions keep changing... 500 y ago people ate and drank different things as today. And it will be the same thing 500y from now. our recipes our ideas of eating and drinking will be history by then. What will they have instead? Possibly something we have never heard of because it is not yet invented or discovered. 500 years ago the western people or at least most them had never heard of coffee yet. people managed life without caffeein and it worked for them. caffeein is not something your body needs, caffeein is a drug. And maybe 500 years from now it will be forgotten and replaced with something else, something that matches their idea of life and enjoyment.
It's really strange you mentioned Ethiopean single origin being a great gateway into more complex coffees. I used to drink a lot of nespresso, and I once just randomly tried an Ethiopean single origin at a cafe here in Melbourne and it's opened my eyes to a wider world of taste.
same, my first GOOD coffee was Ethiopian origin single farm in a cafe
the Ethiopian pod is amazing!
I'm a bit sad that they do so many pods, but I really have to look out for the good ones.
Most of them are mediocre, drinkable but not likeable in my view. And when I look what they apparently sell well, I wonder about the tastebuds of my fellow citizens.
@@peteshulver9221 I live in Toronto and now need to try this from Demello! Thanks for the recco.
I think one thing that is missing here is the use cases. As an “espresso” maker, it certainly is fair to taste them as such and have opinions on taste. It’s never going to be as good as a properly pulled espresso shot with great coffee. But, there is also the consideration of cappuccino and latte drinkers for whom the capsule in combination with the milk is the tasting standard. Obviously, the better the coffee, the better the cappuccino or latte. But, combining the extreme convenience with a “reasonable” shot for a cappuccino is still compelling. I have all manner of coffee makers and like my mocha pot and French press, etc. However, when you’re up at 6am and need to be out the door at 6:30 or 7:00, it’s very hard to think about anything longer in process without spending a fortune at a coffee shop on the way to work.
So he was right then
This is probably the only man who can roast coffee by saying "it tastes like coffee" so eloquently and yet simplisticly.
lol, "roast" :D
as James repeatedly mentioned, the problem here was _too much_ roasting!
and yet I know exactly what he means when he says that.
It's amazing how such an offensive company can make such inoffensive coffee.
@@riffraffselbow That's usually how cheap coffees will cover up their bad flavors. Scorch it until all you taste is the roast and a hint of what it could be. Lol
I would love to see a secondary channel made: "James tastes things that he doesn't like and is slightly offended by".
It would provide the most joy and entertainment of any form of media out there.
James drinks alcohol and tastes things that he doesn't like and is slightly offended by*
You haven't been paying attention. See the back catalog.
The world needs this
@m0ro lets be real, thats basically what this channel is.
yes would love to see that
James's little laugh and the "idiot" in the end is so heartwarming wholesome🥺
I love this video because although it looks proffesional it gives me vibe of "your friend visited you and is roasting (hehe, get it?) your coffe machine but it's so eloquent you let him pass" and i absolutely love it
You can absolutely see James getting more caffeinated throughout the video. He increases his talking speed by 1-2% after each one.
The Bee Movie but everytime they say "bee" it gets faster.
@@AssaultFlamingo Thank you
I've been trying to decide if the change ramping up after each tasting is the caffeine, or the resentment
I’m glad James stopped when he did, I was fearing for his health/sanity!
I switched to the start of the video to compare while watching, he definitely went there 😂
Nestle makes cereal, I imagine writing cereal and making each coffee taste like cereal is part of some grand scheme to get you to buy some cereal :D Speaking of Cereal, gotta buy some Cereal. Cereously
Haha, that’s perfect!
😂
"Cereously." LOL 😄👍🏾
i was wondering why everything was cereal
I already had some aversion towards Nestle, and now I learn that they are cereal killers as well.
James the end of this video, “why is everything vibrating??”
Freight not! He spits it out and will live to see another day
@@bobert6644 You still absorb coffein in your mouth.
@@HDBenni minute amount relative to the whole shot of course
🤣
"I CAN SEE SOUNDS!"
As a Nespresso drinker I really appreciate this video more than you can imagine. I find most reviews are incredibly biased and overhyped. As a disabled person I need a way to get my caffeine fast & without much thought, especially in the morning when my pain is quite high. That’s why I’m with Nespresso, there’s much better coffee out there, but it does make my life more manageable. Nespresso feels more like medicine to get my body going. It’s the hidden small coffee shop gems around the city I go occasionally to truly savour a really coffee. But after watching some of your other series I may try to replicate that at home on my good days.
Anyway I think Nespresso needs more unbiased reviews like these out there. Their machines do meet a need but I think we as a society are forgetting what god coffee is. And I don’t think you have to worry about it promoting them in a positive light 😅. Would you consider reviewing their vertuo or limited edition pods?
Thanks for another fantastic video!
For what it's worth my roommate had a keurig-like machine and reusable k-cups that he'd fill with his favorite ground coffee. The should be about as easy to use as Nespresso, cheaper, and it lets you choose what kind of roast to brew.
Well said, in same position, and I was even a barista long ago in college. Coffee is great for pain relief. Best to you, friend.
I've seen heaps of videos criticizing these pods. I've only seen negative reviews. I was starting to think noone liked them
@@lulumoon6942 Seriously? I just got an espresso machine, I'm going to experiment. What about decaf? Is it the caffeine helping the pain or something else,? Hope you are right!
@@suew4609 from my experience and to my knowledge (take it as a grain of salt as i am not a doctor, only a person with chronic pain who has interacted with many) but moderate amounts of caffeine typically potentiate the effects of pain relieving drugs and NSAIDs. however if you suffer from chronic headaches you would want to limit your caffeine intake as stimulants like caffeine are known to cause headaches in high amounts and in some people moderate amounts. however that being said im sure just the energy boost one can get will make them feel better psychologically and likely physically at least a bit; but that being said i dont think coffee itself is necessarily something that will relieve pain // edit: google says coffee MAY have anti inflammatory properties so hey worth a shot. i always feel a bit better while sippin my coffee lol
this is uncanny. I was literally thinking, “damn I could use a new James Hoffman video right now”, and then guess what I see when I look down on my phone.
Thanks for such an amazing channel :)
It's strategic. Probably chooses his release time of his videos at the same time the highest percentage of his audience log into youtube. Welcome to modern marketing ;p.
I don't think there's anything paranormal going on. I'm always thinking I could use a James Hoffman video, so anytime he chooses to upload, I'll have wished he would
@caleb I was just thinking the same
“Did you just give tasting notes to the nation of Japan” wasn’t a quote I expected to hear today tbh
“The Japanese taste of sweetness and ginger” is a power move tho tbh
Flexing his geographics
It’s absolutely genius. Not withstanding coffee culture in Japan, like most things in Japan, is extremely diverse and ridiculously meticulous. So to give a gross representation of that is just odd…
This truly highlights everything we enjoy about you the most: your knowledge of coffee (and making it interesting for us) and your humor. Cheers to your continued success.
Dont forget being offended and grossed out
I live in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, one of our native sons is Bob Hoffman of YORK BARBELL fame. I remember, decades ago, he was featured in our local newspaper and he mentioned that he only drank coffee once in his life, in the trenches of WWI, and I thought, no wonder he never drank it again, it most likely tasted like swill.
Pennsylvania represent, from up here in Hershey.
You can see him slowly losing his sanity for us. Mad respect for this guy
woah, just starting the vid and he aready feels more insane then usual
James, for those wedded to their Nespresso machines it might be worthwhile you trying some self-fill pods for them that are on the market. This might give users a chance of getting a better coffee experience as well as preventing a lot of pods ending up on landfill. You could test how well they work in the machine, and what kinds of coffee would work well with the inherent limitations of the Nespresso machine.
Do you recommend a reusable pod for the original Nespresso machine
@@admnerysrodriguez4633 Apparently the coffee does not come out well.
I won a dolce gusto machine and my sister bought me a reusable pod, I've had pretty okay coffee from it. There are a lot of pods on the market for varying machines, it would be hard to test them all and it does require a bit of trial and error to get it right
This was basically me with my Keurig. I didn't like the waste plus how expensive k-cup pods are, so I got a few reusable pods and got pre ground coffee for it. That kickstarted my coffee journey, as I started researching different brands and sizes of grounds and eventually got my own grinder. I don't use the Keurig anymore.
@@leyline77 It comes out good. You just need to fill half of it, give it a good tamp, and then fill it up another tamp, then add a bit more before closing it off.
I started my coffee journey with Nespresso as it seemed quick and easy. Having moved on from there, I feel like someone has given me the keys to a whole new world of fun. The coffees I'm drinking now are light years better, but I still think Nespresso has it's place. I gave my machine to a friend who loves it as it is so convenient. And yes, I'm taking a selection of coffees I've discovered to him next time we meet so perhaps he gets to step out into the brave new world too 😊
So very much this. I started exclusively with milk drinks from my Nespresso because it mitigated some of the flavor. I thought, "ugh, I cannot learn to enjoy espresso." Then my wife pushed me over the edge of the slippery slope that is home espresso with a Breville/Sage Bambino Plus (an underrated machine that satisfies her auto-milk texturing needs and lets me dabble) and I'm a grinder upgrade and a few hundred pulled shots into my journey. Coffee is a magical world of endless options that has the potential for so much more. Glad to report that espresso can be amazing if it's done well. Convenience has its place, but if you care about flavor, take the next step beyond Nestle and its Nespresso empire.
@@earvenom Same here , i think ive had every pod machine , Dolce Gusto , Tassimo , Nespresso and Lavazza , then moved on to a Sage/Breville Barista , then settled on an ECM Sychronika and Niche Zero.
100% true. Light years apart ...
I barely drink coffee. But watching James just makes me want to try various coffees.
He's not good to watch as a coffee drinker. Coffee you've enjoyed for years suddenly tastes bad. You use the same cup, the same press, the same spoonfuls, but the damn thing tastes bad all of a sudden because you get it in your head that there is a guy out there doing everything right that you are doing wrong.
I've spent $600 the past week trying to correct this
@@drowningin I mean it depends how frugal (cheap) you are. After a year I spent 60$ to improve my experience and try a french press and hand grind instead of just using my extremely old drip coffee maker to death. It's an improvement! I don't really feel the need to do better, might try some different beans I guess, but not motivated til my current cheap coffee runs out. But, I appreicate that cheap coffee more because of him. XD
Well. Not really nespresso after this.
@@drowningin you are a consumer bro
On no sports days I drink more coffee than anything else 💟
I'm 20 seconds in and had to pause to say "What an intro, the visuals and the audio are exceptional!"
I love watching James' rants as he gets increasingly caffeinated ❤️
Them: "You just haven't tried the right pod yet"
James:
"I have tried them all and they are mostly overpriced garbage"
Hold my pod.
You, sir, belong to the rare few people on the Internet with a form of influence that is very transparent and carries genuine passion and friendliness instead of being a biased salesman. Subscribed! Please continue doing what you do!
We've been using Nespresso machines and pods for a number of years now. Having watched this video we decided to branch out and try some compatible pods. So far Roar Gill and Moving Beans have been up there, but with so many to choose from and not knowing which are deemed 'great tasting' its difficult to know which ones to try.
Would love to see James review some different brands of compatible pods, preferably compostable ones.
My favorite is the Starbucks house blend pods from tesco ect, they are not compatibles but made by nespresso, often on special as well.
Do you have to use pods?
@@chayneznfayme in nespresso machines..yes.
@@chayneznfayme to answer your question, no. I do not 'have' to use pods.
I also have an AeroPress which is currently being paired with fine Colombian and Nicaraguan coffee and is producing rather delicious cups of coffee.
Your question should really be why use pods? Put simply, it's the convenience of it all. It's very simple to fire up the Nespresso machine, make a decent cup of coffee and crack on with work. I'd rather steer away from the Nespresso/Nestle brands and use food waste compostable pods where possible - hence the push for compatible reviews.
@@kuppatea I'm yet to taste anything resembling decent coming from a pod machine regardless of brand of the pod. The technology appears defective to me. I bet you could knock out a much much better coffee with an espresso machine in only slightly more time.
Dear James Hoffman, you are quickly becoming the Top Gear of coffee, and I'm so here for it.
Yeah if Top Gear was just James May and was mostly about how cars work with very little fun
@@reuben4364 You should check out James May's youtube channel.. it's exactly how you describe, and people love it 😝
Idk about that
TONIGHT, James drink a log, Tom drink some fake tea and nespresso goes brrrrr.
Without the racist undertones 😅
(I still like the guys, but yikes)
Can you make a video comparing some of the alternative Nespresso Machine compatible pods? A blind taste test like what you did for instant coffee would be great! There are several alternatives out there (see hundreds of options available on Amazon) and I wonder if any of them make owning a Nespresso Machine more worthwhile.
My previous job used to have a Nespresso machine and those flavoured coffees were my guilty pleasure.
19 minutes in and James is getting so animated. Is he going to survive this torture.
To me it, looked like he was getting drunk on that coffee!
Nespresso, NOT EVERYTHING has to taste of CEREAL!! hahah poor guy
I have recently been introduced to the complex world of coffee after I left the Mormon church and the Nespresso machine I started with has been a huge help in beginning what I think will be a lifelong love of coffee. I was already aware of Nestlé’s history of being terrible and I figured it was probably an insult to experienced coffee connoisseurs, but it’s been a great way for me to get introduced to coffee that I can experiment with in my own home. This video offers a lot of insight into what I am probably missing out on!
it is very convenient, sometimes i still make a nespresso regardless of the fresh coffee i have
still nothing beats the amazing aroma that comes from a fresh ground coffee for me
I was watching a Whisky taste video and they made an interesting point about being a snob vs an enthusiast. A snob will shut someone down for liking a low status whisky, an enthusiast will ask what they like and suggest other things to develop. I’d say the same with coffee, I grew up drinking instant so I’m not a coffee sommelier or anything! Just keep and open mind and an open palate
@@AndrewFill you sound like a fellow tribesman? are you in the not a cult?
Hey fellow exmo! I got into coffee over the last year or two and have used an off brand keurig lol. Hey it works!
@@mhspeaks I know right! I realized I like it strong tasting so this was the most cost effective method.
Drank Nespresso for years, finally moved to a little Gaggia at home, but still drink at work on my own machine (mostly for convenience and because the Keurig offered is so much worse). Finally realized how similar and unremarkable the N'espresso pods are that I switched to secondary brands. Now I can boast having the same easy mediocre experience cup after cup for half the price.
true! i use nespresso cause in college it is as good as it gets for convenient dark coffee, and i found that Peet's pods are IMO better than nespresso brand for much cheaper
Although I found keurig to be brown water not worth drinking, Not everything has to be top of the line to be enjoyed. Just because I spend $20 on a fancy burger doesn't mean I cant also enjoy some slop from the local fast food place. People act like coffee snobs but then say things like "ehherm I ONLY DRINK BLACK COFFEE" but if you really loved it you would drink any way its presented to you. If a packet of instant coffee is the only thing I have access to, get that hot water ready because Im going in.
@@CrunchyTire real shit 💯
@@CrunchyTire I genuinely like instant, freeze-dried coffee, compared to the expensive but shit sold at Starbucks.
Which Gaggia did you choose?
In the conclusion section, it would be nice to see a final list of all pods ranged by complexity! (for those who somehow still want to order Nespresso pods).
That would be interesting to see
James Hoffman's most favorite: Ethiopia, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Tokyo Vivlato Lungo, Shanghai Lungo
James Hoffman's most disliked: Palermo and Cocoa Truffle
Can you break open your top three pods and brew them like a weird coffee person would? It'd be interesting to see if that might taste better
Yes!!!
He does that in this video, but not with the top 3 pods: ua-cam.com/video/pO06RC4pvr0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JamesHoffmann
Yes, they would taste better. He's using a machine from the current generation and those will add a very strong burnt bitterness to any pod. They really messed something up in their tries to make the machines cheaper...
"what's the roasting level?" well I don't know about Nespresso but James' roasting game is on point in this video!
Nespresso was actually my gateway to 'proper coffee' - got me into espresso-based coffee and then made me want more flavor, so got a grinder and a machine and started watching @James Hoffman!
Same here! When I came from normal coffee to espresso it was a big step for me, and wanted more! Also bought a grinder and machine to discover more :)
Same story here. Filter coffee, senseo (pod filter coffe), Nespresso --> sage barista express = damn good coffee !! and it seems that this is just the beginning :)
same here
Oh! I’m currently on the verge. Thinking I might leave nespresso machine behind and get into coffee, but I’ve never been that big of a coffee fan, I prefer to explore the tea, so I’ll probably stick with the Nespresso machine for a few more years.
One thing we have to admire about Nespresso is their branding and identity. Pods & Sleeves Graphic designs are just marvelous.
Yeah true but inside is crap
The design has to do the heavy lifting the flavour should do. They do look marvelous, and makes you expect some amazing experience, and, dare I say, helps you imagaine a better taste into the stuff you drink
Placebo effect is a powerful one 💟
they have terrible PR, so not really. if you see a nespresso logo you think cheap shite, where I live at least.
Identity? Lmao
My wife and I were dying laughing watching your suffering through the 13/13 and 12/13 pods. Thank you for enduring this torture test for our enjoyment, James. 🖕 Nestle and Nespresso.
I'd rate this video 10 out of 13. It's fantastic.
Oh shit it's Johnny! Love your work man!
@@beforever thanks dude!
I only drink Napoli :0 ... I like it. Dam
That was hilarious! I think there's potential here for a whole new genre, 'coffee comedy'!
I would like to see another video with all the specialty coffee pods that can be found on the market and brewed with the Morning machine. I think that would be much more enjoyable and the results would surprise many people.
I've never had Nespresso but I did have a Starbucks this morning, and it's amazing that no matter where I set my expectations, they always disappoint me.
why did you even get one if you are not expecting that much?
@@GuardTower because sometimes you need coffee and that's all that is available, rarely but it can happen
@@Kyarrix Never go to Starbucks despite how badly you need caffeine at the moment.
I would rather drink tea than Starbucks' coffee
@@frds_skce I haven't gotten coffee from Starbucks in a few years. We have an espresso machine in the house, we got it a few months ago and it is a life changer. It's so nice to be able to make good coffee. But, if I really, really really needed coffee and there was none around for a hundred miles, maybe I would get one at Starbucks. And I would be disappointed!
The beauty of Starbucks is that no matter which outlet you go anywhere in the world they are consistently bad, so that way you won’t ruin your morning since you already know what to expect.
I used to work at a Nespresso boutique and I completely agree with you about the cereal notes. It's such a bland flavor and they use it way too often. They were extremely popular though, especially with the older customers.
Customers knew what they liked and were afraid to experiment with new flavors. They would get a "varied" bunch of all cereal notes (cosi, capriccio, etc.) and in my mind I would call them the "safe flavors".
I asked a young woman what notes she liked and she said cereal, and I was very surprised. Something I really liked about working there was finding out how much you can learn about a person through the type of coffee they liked, and you would start predicting their order immediately after hearing their second sleeve, you start noticing the pattern.
I also agree with the roast. Even when it had an intensity level of 6 or 7, people would sample it and say it's strong and I would agree. I quickly got tired of the strong coffee. I understand that a lot of people love the intensity and it's the reason why they love Nespresso. A lot of our customers would often say that they can't do Keurig or Starbucks coffee anymore.
Finally the sequel to your Tom Scott video: "I like coffee - can Nestlé change that?"
Me: "Experts are humans too. They just know more than we do but they're still perfectly normal human being."
James talking to a coffee pod: "Have an opinion!"
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As a Patreon supporter, you can keep the machine.
Tbh I don't think any of his Patreon supporters want it lol
Christmas coming up, they can maybe regift it to a friend or family member that might appreciate it in their coffee journey.
Or gift a reusable pods plus some of his coffee ( that’s what I would do)
"this tastes more of coffee from somewhere."
I always get my coffee from somewhere. I find that they produce some of the coffees of all time, and those coffees always have a flavour and aroma of something, especially when brewed in some way. I tried looking nowhere for coffee, but for some reason I was never able to find any when I did that.
I actually really like nowhere-coffee -- I'm having a cup of it at basically all times I'm not drinking coffee from somewhere. I can't say much about the taste, but you can't beat the convenience and price.
😂🤣
One of the reviews of all time
I give this review something out of something.
I really want that opening shot of James drinking and the nespresso pods falling on his face as a poster
36 shades of meh.
That pop-sound the pods make when they dive into the abyss of a Nespresso machine can be that seductive. I bet you couldn't stop James.
Timestamps of moments that cracked me up:
5:58 "character: kind of a five but a disappointed five. No, I'm revising that back down to a four."
6:45 "Have an opinion!"
11:27 "I will stop rolling my eyes... maybe"
15:06 "WhY diD I sIP tHAt again!"
15:13" the best accidental national compliment I've seen in a while (...) Are you saying that the Japanese are sophisticated and naturally sweet? Did you gave tasting notes to the nation of Japan?"
17:03 "it is making me think of the syndrome more than the city right now.." (the laughter after tasting it)
18:48 "I don't think coffee should taste like cereal" (You would think that was a given but... we don't know anymore)
22:59 "Ohhh I smell you" (Catching the Robusta in there)
24:39 "OH THAT'S THE ONE" 🤢
31:45 (laughs because it is comically terrible)
The last two time stamps killed me 🤣🤣🤣
Don’t forget 14:05 “Why has this gone to 13? That’s not even a good Spinal Tap reference.”
"character: kind of a five but a disappointed five. No, I'm revising that back down to a four."
That's my dating profile.
15:06 That makes me laugh. XD
Just had to come back to this video, if only for the "oh no.." to the Indian pod. Laughing way harder than what one would expect. But the subtle, very British, kind, yet unwavering brutality of the slow "no", from the almost gasping and inwards breathing- and the tone and volume just turned down to the absolute. Almost like feeling the cold grip of death and knowing you are about to die; ".. oh no..". Just great to watch
I died at that point.. Indriya is my favourite pod lol.
@@fodi1kanobe From what he describes there, I think this is a case of just really not his type of coffee. I think so, because what he describes is strongly resembling my memories of an Indian monsoon-coffee I had recently. And I hated it. I fiddled around with it for a bit, tried different brew methods and grind settings, but all of it for me ranged from okay-ish to only drinkable with extra milk. None of tasted over- or under-extracted, but the basic flavor just didn't work for me.
At the same time, my boyfriend loves it. I brewed one large carafe in the morning for both of us and with this roast, he loved it and I kinda suffered through it. So I'd chalk this one up to differences in taste and expect this capsule to actually be decent Indian monsoon-coffee, which happens to not be James' thing.
why people tend to associate every personal reaction with big political and social things i wonder? James just didn't like the taste of this specific Nespresso pod, and I as a south-american don't like the taste either, I can say I hate it but it's just the taste of this kind of coffee, that's it!
I can't stop watching his reaction to the India pod 8:59
The notification for the video literally popped up as I was finishing pouring my v60 using James' method. Sweet timing, now I've got something to watch as I enjoy my coffee! (Ironically as James doesn't enjoy his)
That was a nice joke at the end. Go to hell.
The short answer for selling cereal: adding grain to the roasting bill saves money. And rather than hiding it like some american coffee brands do (folgers and maxwell house come to mind), nestle has chosen to sell it as a feature.
For me, coffee pods are like microwave/ ready meals. It's quicker, sometimes more convenient, and is usually just fine but making from scratch is always better.
Pretty much spot on here. My nespresso is used about as much as my microwave, too. 2x a month more or less.
very nicely put
I've tried quite a lot of pods and company aside, Nespresso succeed in overall consistency and drinkability for me. I agree with James that a lot of their pods are fairly indistinguishable, but for a very straight forward and reliable drink, I dont think anyone else has hit Nespresso's level yet.
An electric water pot, a french press and pre ground coffee in the morning is the most easy.
@Squant that's the worst take I've heard for so long. I can't think of a single microwave meal that I couldn't cook myself much better, mind you that I am not a particularly good cook as well.
Really appreciate your open approach to tasting. You don't hide what you don't like, but say what's nice and what you like. Very good personal quality is saying "It's not for me" instead of "It's not good". Love your content and approach.
35 minutes of james subjecting himself to pain. this is what the fans really crave.
Hi James. Since you're doing some "daily-encounter" coffee reviews, I wonder if you'd also do a review on those big chains coffees like ☕ *Starbucks and McCafe* ☕, as they probably are some ppl's *"first coffee-encounters"* other than instant/capsule coffee. I wonder how they performed in your opinion. 🤔
a few vids back he went and got a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. 🎃
Why would a coffee review involve Starbucks even peripherally? :-p
Stages of James' Caffeine decline
Round 1
15:07 Addiction
Pace quickens
17:12 Incoherence
Speech slurs
Round 2
22:32 The expected beginning
23:02 "Well Leavened"
23:36 I wouldn't want to take a second sip either
24:34 "This might hurt you"
24:40 Someone call a medic?
26:30 He's back, false alarm
The decaf range Definitely helped day 2
31:43 Thank You, James, for trying far too much coffee shop we don't have to
Thanks for making me smile, most entertaining UA-cam comment ever :)
We had one of these nespresso machines at my old work and I anxiously waited the whole video for you to get to the chocolate one which was of course last! I couldn’t believe how bad it was myself, even with cream and sugar it just tastes like arse
That’s just insulting, how could you even compare the two. One is a product that has been carefully nurtured (one could even say engineered) for a lifetime to a point where it has cornered the market in it’s own very way and cannot be narrowed down to just one flavour, and surely to understand it’s properties best, you would have to sample many of its offerings in order to break down the intricacies of the flavours and textures.. The other product is a Nespresso pod.
Please stop comparing arse to Nespresso pods. I think hot garbage would be a better comparison.
@@Chzydawg now that, on the other hand, is an insult to our furry dumpster diving friends the world over
I just don't understand how badly it had to be to fuck up chocolate. I mean, it's CHOCOLATE ffs
A R S E
what does arse taste like. Ive never tried it...
"I'm just cross enough" what a very refined expression of disgust.
James’s descriptive powers combined with the honest facial expressions made this one of the funniest videos I’ve watched for some time.
"I will stop rolling my eyes... maybe." "Cereal. Hooray!"
In my opinion, the reason you get a Nespresso is for the simplicity, you turn it on put a capsule in and you get an espresso shot in 10 seconds. I agree that you can get a wildly better shot but the ease of use of a Nespresso is almost unbeatable. Great video though, love watching all that you make.
@@island717still think the best route for convenience is getting a decent bean to cup machine. I got gaggia Brera for $400 and it will out value Nespresso pods in a year of 2 coffees per day. And still produces (much better) coffee at the press of a button
I only drink the Ristretto capsules and I think you’re on spot with your review. I researched coffee and espresso for about a year now and I will get my first machine and grinder next week. I am super exited for this transition. Thank you James!
James is like coffee Jesus, allowing himself to be tortured, and sacrificing himself for the benefit of the world.
Praise be 🙏🏼
Let's make Coffee Jesus a thing.
@@awatt 🤣🤣
WWJD
Coffee Jesus. I like that
"That's not even a good Spinal Tap reference" was actually a really good Spinal Tap reference.
I drank nespresso for convenience in university and I always wondered if the extreme bitterness was just a characteristic of espresso. I usually drink drip or moka now because that bitterness is just a bit much but maybe I need to revisit straight espresso in lighter roasts.
Yeah in my experience Nespresso espresso are far more bitter than others. I use Lavazza Rossa at home, much smoother & less bitter.
There are some really good non-bitter pods, it's not an inherent characteristic of brewing with nespresso.
However, they recently get phased out and often even more bitter pods are introduced. I have the feeling that the majority of nespresso users has a strong affinity to this taste - and I'm clearly in the minority.
I'm going to have a look at alternative pods, just to experience what they taste like.
Gross who would drink espresso without frothed milk, sugar and syrups? Undrinkable.
@@gordonm6128 espresso or nespresso?
I have some nespresso capsules that I drink as espresso without sugar and milk.
But I'm very picky about them. The current christmas selection has a flavoured one with noisette, that I like.
then the cafe de paris and from starbucks the blonde roast.
My favourite lungo pods (e.g. indonesia, ethiopia, brazil organic) I don't like that much as espresso - even though they are dual use.
Espresso will always be bitter than drip or moka pot brewed coffee but it depends on many factors like the roast level, the brewing method and your preferences. Get a less intense scale when you buy a nespresso if you do not like bitterness, but then you will start to sense the cereal flavor everyone is whining about in the coms.
Personnaly I think a lot of bitterness isn't necessarly a bad thing, but it is my taste.
But then again almost everyone adds sugar in an espresso to diminish the bitterness. If you really dislike bitter things try to add also foamed milk and syrup to make a macchiato, it is much better than a classic milk coffee.
This video is perhaps the greatest example of how James is just so intrinsically entertaining to watch. As the weird coffee person that I am, I have zero interest in ever buying or drinking anything by nespresso, but this is honestly one of my absolute favorite videos ever on this channel (and I’ve seen all of them)
Please also test some of the third party pods! Every office worker that only gets a Nespresso machine provided will thank you.
We've a choice between a pot of cheap dark coffee or Nespresso, so I nearly always go for the Nespresso. It's a big improvement on the pot of coffee but don't taste much difference between the pods as the video shows , so would really appreciate this.
We have very different tastes in coffee and I love that!! I worked for a Nespresso call center when the Master Origins were released. My favorite from the set was India and least favorite was Ethiopia 😂 I love that you had a completely opposite reaction to them. It just goes to show how different everyone's tastes can really be
I enjoyed watching this way too much. I feel like British humour only can truly capture the horror of the “bitter, bitter aftertaste”. It was also very informative in that now I know it isn’t just me and I don’t have to keep wasting money trying to figure out what capsule is right for me. Cheers!
Your cinematography has just gotten so good over time. I always love seeing how you'll shoot the intro shots of all your videos.
Someone needs to be out here correcting Nestle's dangling modifiers. Sophisticated and naturally sweet indeed!
Where did hi say about nestle? If you know, tell me please
Dangling modifiers are a scourge, and I'm alightly amazed they managed to fit one in such a short packaging blurb!
Oh geez, I read the title only and laughed out loud. Before I even watch this I can imagine the look on his face.
As he drank more and more espressos his speech got faster😂 very informative and entertaining video, thank you!
Here is the timeline of this video.
Long video, that needs a timeline.
Thanks James for making this video.
2:01 Cosi 3/10
2:30 Chiaro 2/10
3:04 Capriccio 3/10
3:34 Volluto 2/10
4:00 Volluto Decaf 2/10
4:24 Corto 4/10
5:03 Scuro 6/10
5:29 Nicaragua 4/10
6:11 Indonesia (Middle, it needs to have an opinion)
6:10 Ethiopia 8/10
7:42 Colombia 7/10
8:31 India (Not my taste)
9:42 La Cumplida (Bitter with badly burned caramel on top) Needs to be lighter roast.
11:02 DRC 2/10
11:55 Zimbabwe 7 or 8 / 10
13:09 Uganda 3/10
14:18 Cape Town (Bitter burned taste)
15:09 Tokyo 7/10
16:03 Shanghai 7/10
17:02 Stockholm (Roast, roast, roast .. savory - Not for me)
17:42 Vienna 5/10
18:25 Buenas Aires (Tired of cereal flavor)
20:52 Venezia 3/10
21:32 Firenze Aroeggio 3/10
22:00 Firenze Aroeggio Decaf 3/10
22:32 Napoli 4/10
23:40 Roma 2/10
24:16 Palermo (Least favorite) Hugely bitter 3/10
25:35 Genova (Bitter, some cereal)
26:06 Ristretto 2/10
26:50 Ristrotto Decaf 4/10
27:41 Novecento (Classic Robusta Espresso flvor)
28:33 Millennio 4/10
30:08 Vanilla Eclair (Just vanilla flavor)
30:50 Caramel Crème Brûlée (Coffee and caramel, better than vanilla)
31:24 Cocoa Truffle (Awful)
Thanks for the summary, super helpful!!
Thanks a lot!
❤️
The little notes in the edge are really top notch in this video. Kudos!
I’d be interested to see what James recommends from the array of non-Nespresso pods. I’ve only tried a tiny amount and so far they’ve all been far more interesting than the ‘official’ offerings.
Most of them definitely aren't worse, and aside from Illy they cost 25-50% less.
Right now I mainly use L'Or and Cafe Royal. The first one if I can catch a decent offer somewhere and the latter is my quick go-to stuff for 7,99€/36 pods or 22c/pod.
Not great, still expensive but hey, Nespresso sells a few capsules for 70c a piece which is ridiculously overpriced.
@@NM-ev7pu that seems a lot cheaper than what I'm getting in Asia. I've been sourcing from specialty coffee roasters and they nett out to be about the same price as Nespresso pods, but tastes better. I've seen Lor but yet to try them. Would get some.
@@karenbondechek If I remember correctly L'Or is part of Jacobs which is Dutch, Cafe Royal might be Swiss and I am currently living in Austria so that seems quite a sweetspot for getting those pods at a normal price. However if you think about that those cheaper capsules still cost above 40€/kg, it is expensive.
Yes pls
Just get a decent moka pot and an entry level grinder and get to making your lives better.
It was funny to see your delivery get slightly quicker and more manic towards the end of the first tasting session. Great video, thanks!
Love your dedication to providing us this info James. What an experience watching you experience all that dark roasted coffee. 😂
I would love to see a companion video to this where you look at some of the third party pod stuff that are doing improved versions of some of the more standout pods you tasted in this video.
More pod content basically, but highlighting the great 3rd party producers.
I’ve been using the Illy Nespresso compatible pods and have had pretty good results. Would be curious to know what your thoughts are on this as well as other third party pods.
Just found your channel and I have to say: what a great and honest content. Looking forward enjoying the rest of your videos.
It’s wonderful how you always try to be as polite as possible 😂
I would be really interested to see a tasting of alternate pods from other companies that can be made in a Nespresso machine. Perhaps some speciality pods or just some from other manufacturers.
As someone from Vienna I have to protest: smoking has been banned in all restaurants and cafés since 2019 and all it took us was a couple of years (decades?) and one supreme court decision longer than basically any other country!
But the traditional Viennese coffee shops aren't really worth visiting for the coffee anyway...
Last time I went skiing to Autria smoking inside was still allowed. It felt strange even though it had only been a few more years in Germany.
People get used to changes so quickly.
Absolutely. It feels insane now that it was still allowed such a short while ago.
My wife and I are avid Nespresso drinkers simply because of the ease of use. I think I have tried around 90% of the ones you tasted here! I was nervous every time one of my favorites showed up to see your opinion, but I was pleased that we are aligned! Their Ethiopian capsule is by far the best one with the Colombia as a close second. We really like the vanilla and caramel capsules for lattes because they add just a hint of that sweetness without needing to add any syrups. But we normally pair it with another capsule like Ethiopian, Colombia, or Shanghai! Thanks so much for all your content! 8)
COLOMBIA, why is it so hard? its even written.
@@SantaTeresaCoffeeRoasters I appreciate you. 8) Fixed!
I loved the Intro with the espresso and the pods flying. looks amazingly artistic!
Finally James acknowledges the existence of these! I have actually been curious about his take on those burnt beans in metal cups for a while now.
he is getting paid to do this .... Nespresso is crap :/
Indeed, Nespresso is trash.
Their latest machine is even worse, as you can no longer use 3rd party better quality cups, due their usage of a "barcode"
@@fawku100 He is definitely not getting paid for this. If he were he is doing a bad job selling it. But not disclosing sponsorship is a big illegal NoNo. He wouldn't risk the trust he built up for this
@@fawku100 not everyone is so low on the ethical scale as you
@@fawku100 what are you on about, he shit canned them all lol
“Distinct cereal notes, that sounds charming” I’m rolling 😂
As a coffee snob who loves good coffee, I’ve found that if I’m in a pinch and just want a decent quick cup, the Nespresso Ethiopia pod is pretty good. Interesting to see James have a similar reaction. That said, I never tried the Tokyo, so maybe I’ll give that a shot next time…
I also like the Ethiopia very much, one of my favourite pods.
(and yes, many pods are mediocre and bit overroasted/bitter)
I agree, I buy only Ethiopia and Tokyo (it worth a try.)