Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast

I've been looking for a cheaper option to the Nespresso pods but have been disappointed with all the other brands until I discovered these from Starbucks, they're easily the same quality as the original Nespresso pods or maybe even better and they're a much lower price. They also have a big variety so there's plenty to choose from, I like the Blonde Roast and Pike Place, I would compare them to the Roma from Nespresso.

These pods bring a pleasant brightness to my espresso with subtle citrus and caramel notes. They’re roasted to coax out sweet, vibrant notes, and I can really taste that, especially in iced lattes.Highlights:Mild yet flavorful, no overpowering espresso burn, even in iced drinks.Low acidity makes it easier on the stomach.No harsh aftertaste, just a clean finish with lingering sweetnessPair it with a dash of vanilla syrup, and you’ve got a refreshing, café-style treat.

These espresso pods deliver rich, bold flavor with every cup, making it easy to enjoy café-quality coffee at home. They're incredibly convenient and save me time during busy mornings. The aroma and crema are impressive, especially for something so quick and mess-free. I highly recommend them to any coffee lover looking for both quality and simplicity.

I absolutely adore these coffee pods! The quality is exceptional, and the value you receive when purchasing the bulk size is simply unmatched (try to get the deal with subscribe and save too). What stands out to me most is the minimal bitterness in this particular blend. I've enjoyed it in various ways – from a quick espresso shot to a more relaxed lungo cup. I've even experimented with making a delicious coratodo and, my personal favorite, recreating the Starbucks Shaken Espresso at home, and it always turns out fantastic! Another great thing is that they fit perfectly in my Ninja Coffee Barista System, making my morning coffee routine incredibly smooth and convenient.

I've been using a Nespresso Original machine for a few months. The flavor is exactly what I look for in the morning: it's a smooth, lighter roast, so you get that nice coffee flavor without any harsh bitterness. It's just a pleasant, mellow shot of espresso that's perfect on its own or as a base for a latte.These pods work perfectly in my machine every time, and buying the 50-count pack is way more convenient and economical than grabbing boxes from the grocery store. It's nice to have a good stock of my favorite pods ready to go.

Update: I love the coffee and this is by far the cheapest place to get them. I am changing my rating from 2 stars for poor shipping to 5 stars for the actual pods. I contemplated how to force Amazon to ship it better and came up with a plan - buy more than will fit in a mailer to make them use a box and make sure you don't order anything heavy that they can put in the box with them. To be safe, I didn't order anything else that week to make sure my pods came alone. It worked! For the first time in 3 shipments we did not have a single crushed pod and now we have enough pods to last a few months. We ordered 3 of the 50 packs (total of 150 pods) and that was perfect. Dates were all good and none expire in less than 10 months.Update: we gave them a second chance and another set of pods came crushed (even worse than the first ones). I don’t understand why they can’t figure out how to put these in sleeves that don’t crush or ship them in a hard side package. We will no longer be buying them from Amazon because I’m tired of throwing away pods. The last pic with the completely crushed pod in the center was our newest batch. That one will have to be thrown away and some of the other ones are questionable as to whether they will work. Takes away from the cost-effectiveness of buying them through Amazon if you have to throw away almost a whole sleeve. very disappointed.This is our third or fourth order of these pods and we’ve had a few that were slightly damaged but usable. This is the first sleeve out of this new box and seven out of 10 pods are essentially unusable. If you’re not familiar with an nespresso machine - the pods have a rubber seal that goes around the edge to make a seal and then water is forced through the pod and if the rims cannot connect with that seal you lose a lot of the coffee into the collection chamber in the bottom instead of going into your cup. They essentially don’t work when they look like this. There’s a no refund and no return policy so I will be contacting Amazon independently to see what they will do about this because it’s completely unacceptable.

I’ve been using the Starbucks by Nespresso Original Line Blonde Roast for a few weeks now, and I’m really enjoying it. The coffee is smooth, well-balanced, and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that’s perfect for my morning cup. It’s not too strong or bitter, making it a great choice if you prefer a lighter roast. The convenience of Nespresso pods means I can quickly brew a cup without any mess, which I love.

I love these espresso capsules. Great aroma, rich, smooth flavor. My husband and I enjoy our daily expresso coffee and these make life so easy at a press of a button you have great quality and an excellent cup of coffee.