after i got my nespresso, i was on a long search for someone who reviews pods that has similar tastes. so i love and trust all your recommendations, and love love all the recipes!
Yes! The double espresso chiaro is AMAZING in the brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso! It’s my go to! Surprisingly, the la cumplida refinada is amazing in that drink as well so I’ve been going between the two!
I just got the machine yesterday and this morning I tried the espresso chiaro and it’s so weak😭I think I’m going to order: Double espresso scuro (my sampler didnt bring it), Altissio (I liked it but can’t put that much milk). About to watch your video to see if there’s any other ones I should order.
I really like how it’s cheaper for the vertuo line when buying double espresso pods instead of always using 2 pods in the OL. Loved the tips though 👍🏽!
Another way to help make your drinks creamy is mixing some heavy cream with your milk! And that way you can still add whatever flavor syrup you want instead of having to stick to the flavor from the creamer (i hope that makes sense😅) I loveee your videos! I had the vertuo machine and you inspired me to get the original line machine as well and I love them both🥰
I always must bring out my pen and paper for your outstanding videos. You have taught me everything about coffee that I know so far. Thank you for all that you do! You are truly appreciated!!
Another great video!! Through watching your videos, you have taught me how to drink the capsules. I had written so many off ( I’ve tried Several of them)... because they were too strong... but after watching your videos, I now know how to adjust them to drink and now, there’s really none of them ( that I have) that I don’t like! Just have to fix them a bit different. Thank you😘 *edited to add- I LOVE the Scuro... but I too have to mix it with a cup of almond Milk and about 2 tablespoons of half and half. ( with some sweetener) and it’s so good! But the creamy half and half definitely makes the difference.
I’m new to your channel. I have tried ice leggero with almond milk with vanilla for the first time and I loved it. And I’m not usually an iced coffee person and usually like my coffee hot but I really liked it.
I love your videos!! Im brand new to nespresso and i just got my machine i got the Evoluo and i love it . Now I’m off to try different recipes i love iced coffee so this video is perfect!!
Scuro on Ice all the way!! RIch, dark flavour even on ice without diluting it!! High caffeine. A Fast, high caffeine, great tasting coffee for a frequently demanding grump!!
thanks again, great info. i didnt understand what a lungo pod was until now. need to get some. i purchased the iced chiller today, waiting on my order. is there a reason why you dont always use with the iced drinks? i want to avoid watering down my drinks...does the chiller take a lot of time?
I just think that the double espresso pods don't taste watered down so I don't find it necessary but other than that you can use it every single time if you prefer no watering down at all! Its super easy and quick to use.
I’m a big fan of bianco leggero and ice leggero! They are great. I have a question though. Does your ice melt if you brew directly over ice one of the regular vertuo pods instead of an ice leggero pod? I find that I have to brew and set it in the refrigerator to cool before I add ice.
I brew it over ice and it does melt a bit but doesn’t bother me. I also sometimes use the hyperchiller I reviewed but only when I use the big coffee pods
So I love vanilla iced lattes, or any other lattes. I had got a keurig Cafe. Doesn't give me the crema at all. So just bought a nespresso vertuoplus! Excited for it to come in!!
I just bought the nespresso vertuo plus and I'm new to nespresso any ideas for a good dark roast to get ? I used to buy Starbucks joes coffee and their expresso
I'm glad you reviewed Arondio. I just used a promo code to try a sleeve. I also stocked up on Bianco Leggero. I'm glad it went out of stock because I was forced to try some other great pods lol
It depends on your taste but the barista series are good to start just let the coffee cool down a bit or use the hyper chiller so it’s not watered down since those pods already brew with more water
Sucro from the vertuo line pairs well with chocolate/cocoa. I make a mocha latte with it. It also pairs well with pumpkin syrup purée. Either than that I don’t like it. On its own it’s very tabaco tasting. Maybe men who smoke cigars might like it, but honestly it’s not good plain or with milk alone. You need something strong to balance it out.
Have they changed the intensity levels? I got the double espresso chiaro and it says intensity 8 not 6 and the double espresso scuro says intensity 11??
Hi Alex! I set up my verturo plus and tried the sample of bianco leggero hot with frothed milk and caramel syrup and sauce, soooo good! I am definitely going to order some of this! Thanks for this video! ❤️☺️
I have both OL and VL. I’m looking to purchase the Freddo Delicato and Intenso. The Delicato is supposedly VERY fruity. What syrup do you recommend with this capsule for an iced latte? Have you used or tried any fruity flavored syrups and if so which brand do you recommend?
I’ve tried raspberry syrup from Torani a while ago and loved it maybe that will pair well. I haven’t tried fruity with that pod I’ve only done the classic flavors, it doesn’t really have a strong fruity so anything will work in my opinion
Use your 14 oz pods and stop the machine just when you feel it’s enough. You just press the button when you want the machine to stop. Watch my tips and tricks video to see how that works 😋
How much milk do you use for a ice latte, I got my Nespresso a few days ago and I think I used too much milk because the coffee was very watered down and I used the double espresso chiaro pod
I’m just getting my nespresso and I’m so excited I love a medium roast coffee but also love espresso. I love the Starbucks pike place I need to try different coffee but I am scared to waste money if I don’t like it please help me lol
@@_Alexmojica thank you I just got my nespresso and I tried the double espresso chiaro and it was so good! Now I know I’m going to order those and test out the coffee size pods that came with the nespresso! I saw your review on the Bianca leg hero and I can’t wait to taste !
I don’t think the iced leggero is “light” I know that’s what they say it is but I think it tastes like a good medium and I like a strong coffee taste but I sometimes add a little water to it. I’m having such an issue finding a good frothing creamer that’s not so sweet and not dairy. I love to use creamer but man it makes my coffee too sweet and too much dairy milk kills my belly
@@_Alexmojica so that’s the thing. I use almond milk for everything except my coffee lol but I’m surprised that it froths so we’ll. It makes me nauseous. However I just got the almond milk creamer and it’s good but so sweet. I commented as I was watching right before the end but I saw you used extra creamy oat milk... I’ve never seen that one before. Is that sweetened?
Coffee mate makes a brown sugar oatmilk creamer and it’s delicious!! I mix it with plain oatly oatmilk to make it less sweet. The barista version oatly is the best to froth but the plain blue version works pretty well and my daily go to ☺️.. I promise you will not disappointed if you don’t like super sweet coffee like me🥰
I absolutely hate bitter strong coffee… I only drink it for the caffeine - a cup of tea isn’t enough. I like the voltesso capsules that’s 2nd the mildest one I’ve tried (orafio is the mildest but very watery where as voltesso isn’t) stick some milk in my aerocino 4 to foam, Chuck a few ice cubes in a glass dump the foam over top a bit of Monin vanilla then I let my machine work the voltesso capsule into a cup with sweetener (5 little sweetners - I like sweet coffee no bitter tangy coffee) then mix the coffee with a spoon and pour that over the iced milk in the glass. Bobs your uncle mild iced coffee also works well with melozio (but I only use a bit of the coffee so I maybe have 2-3 iced coffees with that because it’s really bitter and strong)
You should try white chocolate or creme de cacao or dark chocolate with the scuro since cacao is a note. Maybe it will make it taste better even caramel can bring out the notes
I have a dilemma. My first Vertuo plus recently broke. I did order another machine with their 35% off offer. Well, the crema is almost non-existent. I called Nespresso back, we made 10 capsules of coffee/espresso. Still with very little crema. I thought you had the same problem with the crema too. What finally worked for you? I do have now, 27 days to return it for a refund.
@@_Alexmojica thanks so much for responding. It was you that got me to purchase my first machine. I love your videos and do appreciate the time you put into your videos. I hope this time, preferably before 30 days, lol, that I get better crema. Thanks again Alex. 😉
after i got my nespresso, i was on a long search for someone who reviews pods that has similar tastes. so i love and trust all your recommendations, and love love all the recipes!
Awesome glad the videos help!
Yes! The double espresso chiaro is AMAZING in the brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso! It’s my go to! Surprisingly, the la cumplida refinada is amazing in that drink as well so I’ve been going between the two!
I’m gonna have to try it with la cumplida! Thanks!
I just got the machine yesterday and this morning I tried the espresso chiaro and it’s so weak😭I think I’m going to order: Double espresso scuro (my sampler didnt bring it), Altissio (I liked it but can’t put that much milk). About to watch your video to see if there’s any other ones I should order.
I LIVE for you coffee/nespresso videos! And thank you for including original line because that’s what I have! Keep up the great work:))
Thank you! ☺️
So happy I was able to order bianco leggero!!! So excited!!
Awesome!
I really like how it’s cheaper for the vertuo line when buying double espresso pods instead of always using 2 pods in the OL. Loved the tips though 👍🏽!
Yeah that’s a hood point, the only time it’s cheaper is when you use the Vertuo single iced pods and want two shots then it’s cheaper in original line
What taste better 2 OLs or 1 double Vertuo?
I ordered 5 sleeves of Bianco leggero today! I have been waiting for it to come back in stock!
Aww yay! Hoping it doesn’t go out of stock as quick this time 😄
I ordered 6!
Yes!
Another way to help make your drinks creamy is mixing some heavy cream with your milk! And that way you can still add whatever flavor syrup you want instead of having to stick to the flavor from the creamer (i hope that makes sense😅)
I loveee your videos! I had the vertuo machine and you inspired me to get the original line machine as well and I love them both🥰
Yup! Totally get it! Awesome glad you’re enjoying both machines!
I always must bring out my pen and paper for your outstanding videos. You have taught me everything about coffee that I know so far. Thank you for all that you do! You are truly appreciated!!
Awww thank you for your kind words I truly appreciate that!
I love this channel. Found you doing research on which machine to purchase. I picked an original machine. So glad you go over both types!
I’m obsessed with ur coffee videos
I’m waiting on my order and I can’t wait to try the Nicaragua, ice leggaro, and scurro!
So exciting you picked some good ones!
I’d love to see a video on the best pods for iced coffee!
Will do!
Me too! That’s why I clicked on this video
I mix one iced leggero and one freddo delicato for my morning shaken latte. A triple shot. 😊
Sounds delish!
I just bought a nespresso vertuo and I need rec for the best strongest, intense espresso and ill def try the scuro pods!! Thank you!
Another great video!! Through watching your videos, you have taught me how to drink the capsules. I had written so many off ( I’ve tried Several of them)... because they were too strong... but after watching your videos, I now know how to adjust them to drink and now, there’s really none of them ( that I have) that I don’t like! Just have to fix them a bit different. Thank you😘
*edited to add- I LOVE the Scuro... but I too have to mix it with a cup of almond Milk and about 2 tablespoons of half and half. ( with some sweetener) and it’s so good! But the creamy half and half definitely makes the difference.
Im glad the videos help! Yes I think the creamer definitely helps!
I’m new to your channel. I have tried ice leggero with almond milk with vanilla for the first time and I loved it. And I’m not usually an iced coffee person and usually like my coffee hot but I really liked it.
That’s awesome!
I love doing two pumps Hollander white chocolate sauce, double espresso chiaro with ice and almond milk. Soooo good
Yummm
It's 3:30am and you make me want to go make an iced latte! ❤
Hehe 😄
I loved this! Thank you. I am also interested in a similar video for the iced coffee pod size.
Thanks! I’ll make sure to do a video on that!
Where did you get your syrup bottles ?
I love your videos!! Im brand new to nespresso and i just got my machine i got the Evoluo and i love it . Now I’m off to try different recipes i love iced coffee so this video is perfect!!
Awesome! Congrats on your new machine!
Scuro on Ice all the way!! RIch, dark flavour even on ice without diluting it!! High caffeine.
A Fast, high caffeine, great tasting coffee for a frequently demanding grump!!
Ok but just because it’s a dark roast does not mean it’s high in caffeine.
New subscriber!! Just got my nespresso machine I cant wait to use it. Thanks for all the info!! Love your videos.
Congrats on your new machine so exciting!
I received my Vertuo Plus machine!!! So happy lol.
Awesome video!
Omg I’m so excited for you! Make sure you do the initial cleaning and register it! Have fun!
@@_Alexmojica well I received it maybe a week ago lol. I did the initial cleaning and I registered it.
I really enjoy watching your coffee videos!
Im glad you enjoy them ☺️
Great video. Thank you for including pods for the OL
Of course! Thank you ☺️
Can’t wait to get ice leggero 🤤🤤🤤
It’s a nice one to try 🤗
Great video!!! Off topic but I love your nail color! Do you know the name of the shade?!
thanks again, great info. i didnt understand what a lungo pod was until now. need to get some. i purchased the iced chiller today, waiting on my order. is there a reason why you dont always use with the iced drinks? i want to avoid watering down my drinks...does the chiller take a lot of time?
I just think that the double espresso pods don't taste watered down so I don't find it necessary but other than that you can use it every single time if you prefer no watering down at all! Its super easy and quick to use.
Bianco Leggero, Columbia and Mexico are all back! 😍
Yes!
I’m a big fan of bianco leggero and ice leggero! They are great. I have a question though. Does your ice melt if you brew directly over ice one of the regular vertuo pods instead of an ice leggero pod? I find that I have to brew and set it in the refrigerator to cool before I add ice.
I brew it over ice and it does melt a bit but doesn’t bother me. I also sometimes use the hyperchiller I reviewed but only when I use the big coffee pods
Thank you so much! I got the vertuo plus last weekend and have binge watching your videos!
Aww yay! Congrats on your new machine I hope you’re enjoying it!
So I love vanilla iced lattes, or any other lattes. I had got a keurig Cafe. Doesn't give me the crema at all. So just bought a nespresso vertuoplus! Excited for it to come in!!
Nice!
ARONDIO is le best for iced coffee yummm 100 % recommend. Tastes like bianco leggero in my opinion
So yummmm
My absolute fav is Bianco Leggero. I just ordered 4 sleeves hahah
Yay!
The scuro reminds me of bustello , I loved it
Awesome! I’ve tried vístelo and liked it as well
Do you buy from there website?
Really enjoyed your video, great information for newbies like me!!
Aww yay!
Loved this video! Thank you Alex!!!
You’re welcome Jackie!
I’d love to see a video on recipes for the 230ml (mug sized) nespresso vertuo pods!
I just bought the nespresso vertuo plus and I'm new to nespresso any ideas for a good dark roast to get ? I used to buy Starbucks joes coffee and their expresso
I received my white VertuoPlus and I love it,this video helpful thank you so much
Glad you love it!
This is the video that I needed. I am trying to get my iced coffee collection and key recipes figured out since summer in Cali is coming.
Yay glad it helped!
I'm glad you reviewed Arondio. I just used a promo code to try a sleeve. I also stocked up on Bianco Leggero. I'm glad it went out of stock because I was forced to try some other great pods lol
Yeah there are tons of great pods out there!
Thank you for explaining what a gran lungo is, I need to try the arondio now 😊
You’re welcome! Let me know how you like it!
I like to have a good sized coffee in the am like a 12 oz coffee
Which Vertuo pod do you recommend for a regular iced coffee? Besides the new coconut one! Love your videos!😊
It depends on your taste but the barista series are good to start just let the coffee cool down a bit or use the hyper chiller so it’s not watered down since those pods already brew with more water
Love ALL your videos!!! I'd love to watch the best for iced coffe ❤
Thanks! It’s up on my channel already 🥰
Omg I finally got my hands on Bianca Leggero!! I can’t wait to try it
Yes! Let me know how you end up liking it
@@_Alexmojica it’s bomb!! No wonder why it’s always out of stock 🤣
@@_Alexmojica My ice coffee taste way better 🤣
Sucro from the vertuo line pairs well with chocolate/cocoa. I make a mocha latte with it. It also pairs well with pumpkin syrup purée. Either than that I don’t like it. On its own it’s very tabaco tasting. Maybe men who smoke cigars might like it, but honestly it’s not good plain or with milk alone. You need something strong to balance it out.
Totally agree! Otherwise it’s way too strong!
Is it worth making coffee ice cubes instead of plain ice?
Not for me but that’s personal preference
Do you have a video for best pods for hot lattes?
I have to dilute that scuro down with 1.5 cups of almond milk AND creamer. It's good but a lil too bitter for me.
I love it iced for that reasons because the ice will water it down a bit and it’s perfect
Voltesso is my favvv😍
Have they changed the intensity levels? I got the double espresso chiaro and it says intensity 8 not 6 and the double espresso scuro says intensity 11??
I haven’t noticed that, how interesting
Do you recommend ordering vertuo pods from Nespresso or Amazon ?
Nespresso, Amazon ones sometimes arrive damaged, I’ve done both but it’s better arrival from nespresso
@@_Alexmojica thank you. I just ordered my first Nespresso vertuoplus last night. You’re videos are very helpful thanks
The pods that are not double, the ones that are 1.35- do you just double them up or do you have to do two of them?
I use two of them because otherwise if I run a single pod twice the second time around is always watery
I’d love to see some videos on what the portion amount is when you make your drinks
Follow me on IG I have all the portions on my reels!
Hi Alex! I set up my verturo plus and tried the sample of bianco leggero hot with frothed milk and caramel syrup and sauce, soooo good! I am definitely going to order some of this! Thanks for this video! ❤️☺️
Yes one of my absolute fave pods! Yummm
Thank you for also sharing the original pod options! 🤍
You’re welcome!
I have both OL and VL. I’m looking to purchase the Freddo Delicato and Intenso. The Delicato is supposedly VERY fruity. What syrup do you recommend with this capsule for an iced latte? Have you used or tried any fruity flavored syrups and if so which brand do you recommend?
I’ve tried raspberry syrup from Torani a while ago and loved it maybe that will pair well. I haven’t tried fruity with that pod I’ve only done the classic flavors, it doesn’t really have a strong fruity so anything will work in my opinion
@@_Alexmojica Thank you for taking the time to respond Alex!! I may just try French vanilla and see how that works before I purchase anything else.
Hi! I’m confused, so do you personally normally use TWO of these pods at a time?
If it’s a double espresso capsule I only use one. If it’s a single espresso capsule I use two
I must be new to coffee because Ice Leggero is strong for me, but I’m just getting started.
That’s ok! Everyone’s pallet is different!
Thank you I needed this!
🥰🥰
Yes, please , please, please do a video for iced coffee! This was an excellent video, I loved it and I love your channel! So glad I found you.
Will do! Thanks! 🥰
Can you use the leggero to make Spanish cafe con leche?
I don’t see why not, give it a shot see what you think
Thank u!!! U deff helped me out!! 🥰
Awesome!
Thank you! I was about to buy the ice leggero. Definitely wouldn’t have liked it. Thanks for saving my money
Can you please show us the Starbucks pods that is compatible to virtuo machine? I can’t find it anywhere
I have a video on that it should be a few months back
my fav for iced lattes is definitely voltesso!
Voltesso yea! I just wish it was a double
@@_Alexmojica caffeine hits me like a truck so the single is perfect for me :)
😄 oh ok let’s leave it alone then lol
What Creamer would u have used for this drink ?
Probably chobani vanilla or caramel
@@_Alexmojica I have yet to try the Chobani Carmel but I’m looking for it
So so so helpful. Thank-you!!!!!!
You’re welcome!
Helped a lot thanks
I sort of wish they made 10oz coffee 7 is not enough and 14 is too much. Thoughts?
Use your 14 oz pods and stop the machine just when you feel it’s enough. You just press the button when you want the machine to stop. Watch my tips and tricks video to see how that works 😋
@@_Alexmojica ok I’ll try that
Just how I like my ice lattes. Thanks
Yay!
How much milk do you use for a ice latte, I got my Nespresso a few days ago and I think I used too much milk because the coffee was very watered down and I used the double espresso chiaro pod
Usually always a half cup for all of them, sometimes less depending on their strength
I’m just getting my nespresso and I’m so excited I love a medium roast coffee but also love espresso. I love the Starbucks pike place I need to try different coffee but I am scared to waste money if I don’t like it please help me lol
Watch all my taste test reviews!
@@_Alexmojica thank you I just got my nespresso and I tried the double espresso chiaro and it was so good! Now I know I’m going to order those and test out the coffee size pods that came with the nespresso! I saw your review on the Bianca leg hero and I can’t wait to taste !
I don’t think the iced leggero is “light”
I know that’s what they say it is but I think it tastes like a good medium and I like a strong coffee taste but I sometimes add a little water to it. I’m having such an issue finding a good frothing creamer that’s not so sweet and not dairy. I love to use creamer but man it makes my coffee too sweet and too much dairy milk kills my belly
Almond milk froths like a dream but it’s not nearly as creamy as other types of milks so you can always mix it with half and half or Oatmilk maybe
@@_Alexmojica so that’s the thing. I use almond milk for everything except my coffee lol but I’m surprised that it froths so we’ll. It makes me nauseous. However I just got the almond milk creamer and it’s good but so sweet.
I commented as I was watching right before the end but I saw you used extra creamy oat milk... I’ve never seen that one before. Is that sweetened?
It is sweetened so that’s the only bad thing but it’s super creamy, doesn’t froth well though
Coffee mate makes a brown sugar oatmilk creamer and it’s delicious!! I mix it with plain oatly oatmilk to make it less sweet. The barista version oatly is the best to froth but the plain blue version works pretty well and my daily go to ☺️.. I promise you will not disappointed if you don’t like super sweet coffee like me🥰
@@lyssa6704 thanks! That sounds delicious 🤤
Watching while i brew my ice leggero 🤤🤤
Yummmm
love your vids!!
Thank you Simone!
Loved the video. 😋😋
Thank you!
Where do you find the coffee pod notes?
i always go to Nespresso.com and they state them on there
I absolutely hate bitter strong coffee… I only drink it for the caffeine - a cup of tea isn’t enough. I like the voltesso capsules that’s 2nd the mildest one I’ve tried (orafio is the mildest but very watery where as voltesso isn’t) stick some milk in my aerocino 4 to foam, Chuck a few ice cubes in a glass dump the foam over top a bit of Monin vanilla then I let my machine work the voltesso capsule into a cup with sweetener (5 little sweetners - I like sweet coffee no bitter tangy coffee) then mix the coffee with a spoon and pour that over the iced milk in the glass. Bobs your uncle mild iced coffee also works well with melozio (but I only use a bit of the coffee so I maybe have 2-3 iced coffees with that because it’s really bitter and strong)
Need one for iced coffee
I mi longer have vertuo line machine but I think there is a video somewhere I did
Love your vids💖💖✨
Thank you!
Weren't the Freddo Leggero (and any of the actual iced variants) only limited editons? I really miss my Salentina pods from years ago :/
I don’t think they were limited editions, I never tried that pod
I’m getting my machine on the 5th
You should try white chocolate or creme de cacao or dark chocolate with the scuro since cacao is a note. Maybe it will make it taste better even caramel can bring out the notes
Will try!
Thank you so much
I have a dilemma. My first Vertuo plus recently broke. I did order another machine with their 35% off offer. Well, the crema is almost non-existent. I called Nespresso back, we made 10 capsules of coffee/espresso. Still with very little crema. I thought you had the same problem with the crema too. What finally worked for you? I do have now, 27 days to return it for a refund.
It was my creatista, the more I used it the better the Crema got. They are different machines though
@@_Alexmojica thanks so much for responding. It was you that got me to purchase my first machine. I love your videos and do appreciate the time you put into your videos. I hope this time, preferably before 30 days, lol, that I get better crema. Thanks again Alex. 😉
Do a ice coffee video, please!!
I will!
Okay but why did Bianca leggero go in stock the day AFTER I put a huge order in 🥴🙄
😭 darn it!
Omg and here I thought that the ice leggaro was the best for ice 😭😭🥲
It is if you love it! Don’t let me convince you otherwise!
Yea I don’t understand how people advertise “ice cold brew latte” or “ice Carmel macchiato” without any espresso 😭🥺
Exactly!