LOVE THESE! Repeat purchase! The flavor is smooth, rich, and balanced without tasting too strong or bitter. Perfect for making iced lattes or stronger coffee drinks at home. The crema is great and the pods consistently brew a really high-quality espresso. Definitely one of my favorite Vertuo flavors.

A sampler came with the purchase of my Nespresso, and I identified the Chiaro as a favorite immediately. I know i like a dark roast and gravitated towards those options in the sampler. They were all tasty, but chiaro was a clear favorite. I'm not good with notes but I will say it's robust, bold and smooth, producing a delightful crema and providing me with a nice wake up in the morning. It's so tasty, i use some steamed oatmilk, a dash of splenda, and Starbucks hasn't seen a dime from me in over 2 weeks!I also sought out reviews when choosing which flavor of nespresso capsules to purchase first. Most are sold in groups of 30, that being one of the better values anyway on amazon. Chiaro was one of the most highly rated amongst reviews of dark roast capsules! It was a clear choice for me after tasting the one sample that came in the sampler pack. I also really enjoyed the Dioppio Blanco, and Fortada, both dark roasts and espresso options. I am already on my 2nd order of 30 capsules...i have to remind myself these are double shots and to pace myself so as to keep my caffeine intake in check...it's that good!I highly recommend this flavor of capsule. It hits all the right spots. I'm not well versed in coffee, I don't quite understand notes but I do know I like a good dark roast, and I certaintly like certain brands and flavors of coffee from popular brands like Peets, Starbucks, Green Mountain and a few smaller local brands. As someone who used to frequent Starbucks, Peets Coffee or other barista almost daily, the Chiaro has made my switch to homemade espresso beverages so easy and delightful! I look forward to my morning coffee ritual so much, it smells like my very own coffee house every morning! The espresso brews quickly, in about 40 seconds or less.I did see some mention in reviews for this capsule, or the Nespresso itself about the size of the output this capsule makes. On the sampler package, there was an informative diagram on the back that broke down the flavors into categories of type of beverage. Some categories were espresso,double espresso, coffee and one other. There was also included volume amounts in ounces. The espressos make about 1 ounce where the double espressos makes about about 2 ounces, double the size of an espresso. The capsules meant for coffee beverages made 5-7 ounces of coffee. Whomever left those reviews didn't understand that and thought there was something wrong. The beverage is meant to be enjoyed wirh extra liquid, either milk or water (if making an americano). As I stated, I made a latte, using about 6 oz of steamed oatmilk. The chiaro double espresso and oatmilk together produce a strong, smooth coffee beverage totalling about 8 ounces, closer to the expected size.I do plan to branch out and expand my experience with other flavors I tried in the sampler. Another feature of the diagram on the sample packsging were included flavors "you may also like" listed below each flvor. So that if you enjoyed one flavor, you were given recommendations on others to try. I've kept that diagram and plan to reference it along with Amazon reviews when selecting my next package of nespreaso capsules. I do suggest you start with chiaro if you like dark roast. This is a good roast you cant really go wrong with.

Coffee Dark, strong, perfect roast, delicious blend times 2! This was the perfect size pod for the long meetings. Nobody was gonna fall asleep on my watch.

Its strong coffee. I don't know much about coffee but it seems good. Some of my friends with palates that are more refined than mine said some fancy words about it that lead me to believe this stuff is really good.

These are my favorite espresso pods! I have them on subscribe and save. I love them for my daily coffee at home! The rich and creamy flavor is the best.

It's simply the Best tasting espresso coffee. I have 3 different espresso makers, and this one is my all time favorite, if it were cheaper per cup, I'd buy a whole lot more capsules per month.Use one capsule in the espresso maker, fill seperate heated frother with heavy cream, add 2 spoon scoops of sugar... it's like heaven in a cup! SERIOUSLY!!!

These Nespresso Vertuo Double Espresso Chiaro capsules work exactly as expected — pop one in and it brews perfectly every time. The functionality is super convenient, especially when I want a consistent double espresso without any effort. The capsule size is just right for a solid double shot, and the storage capacity is easy to manage since the sleeves don’t take up much space at all.The coffee strength is well balanced, giving a bold but smooth flavor that’s easy to drink. The texture is creamy with a nice layer of foam on top, which makes it feel café-quality at home. Caffeine content is spot on too — enough to give a good boost without feeling overwhelming. Overall, it’s a great everyday espresso option that I keep coming back to.

Addicted to this flavor. Nespresso coffee makers make exceptional coffee similar to brands costing upwards of 10x. Add this to regular Vertuo pod for boost of caffeine and strong flavor. On auto order. Smooth, frothy, double espresso.

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