Real Coffee Organic Variety Pack | 4 Different Varieties | 100 Nespresso Compatible Aluminium Pods | Explorer Pack

I've tried a variety of Nespresso and Nesspresso compatible pods over the last year or so. This set of 100 have definitely been one of my favourites, and I will be buying again. The pods fitted in my coffee machine with no problems. They are presented very nicely in separate, tastefully decorated boxes. (See photo.) Because of the bulk buy, you do end up with 10 (small) boxes, so be prepared that you may have to stash several boxes at the back of a cupboard whilst you work your way through them!In terms of taste, I've found some pod drinks I've tried to be rather bitter. I suspect this may be in part due to British way of preparing coffee Vs Continental. I usually like a mug of coffee, whereas often the pods often create a small espresso or lungo. (And even the lungos are still a little smaller than we would prepare ourselves.) I therefore end up adding some water and milk and probably contaminating the intended taste! I should imagine some of them are probably supposed to be drunk in a small cup with no added water or milk...? But that just doesn't cut it for me first thing in the morning! Anyway, this leads me onto the fact that I was really pleased with the San Marino (medium strength) lungo. It made a really quite smooth, reasonably long and enjoyable brew. It's definitely one of the nicest lungos (longer drinks) I've had from my machine. I would still usually add a splash of boiling water from the kettle along with some milk whilst brewing and it came out a very enjoyable drink. I also enjoyed the Bologna - seemed a little stronger, but still very nice. I then personally found the Sumatra a little too strong/bitter for my taste. (It is supposed to be the strongest of the 3.) But even those were by no means bad - I still drank them all! I just preferred the other two.Overall, the packs were very nicely presented, the pods fitted the machine absolutely fine and the quality seemed good. Nice to see it's Fair Trade as well. I would recommend. I'm about to place a return order. I might choose a different pack configuration with the focus on lungos this time. Cheers.

I am writing this review in respect of Sumatra and Bologna capsules from this range, although I have sampled most of the range in recent months (and enjoyed them all).The coffee is enjoyable and certainly represents excellent value for money, particularly factoring in that it is organic and fairtrade. Like Nespresso's own range, there are coffees of various strengths and flavours, though it may take some experimentation to find your favourite. The flavours are readily discernible and distinctive, from fruity, nutty, all the way to liquoricey... I am no coffee expert but I am happy with these pods.One of the issues that seems to plague 3rd party capsules in general is the fit with the machine. In some cases I have even had the machine stop working due to pressure problems. Thankfully no such problems with realcoffee capsules, which fit tightly and afford the same flow as the original range.however, I am knocking a star off, because they are not *perfect* in this regard - there is still a small amount of water seepage. In fact, I did my best to scientifically measure this, and discovered that there is about 1ml (or just over) produced when using a Sumatra capsule.Now, I have learned from another manufacturer in the past that supposedly "I am part of the problem" because I tend to use the espresso capsules to make a lungo size drink. Well, so be it: but I bought this machine for convenience, not to become a barista ;-) So, I may not be alone in making longer drinks from espresso capsules.So, I measured leakage after one espresso shot, then again after making a lungo size drink (another shot from the same capsule). In fact, most leakage occurred in the first phase of the cycle. See pics.I just keep a small piece of kitchen roll in the base of my capsule tray.

I’m so glad I discovered this fabulous company. The organic/Fairtrade variety pack is now on repeat order. The taste is fantastic, the pods are perfect in my Nespresso machine, no leaks, no jamming or failing to work. The pods are recyclable and amazing value for money! What’s not to like 😀