Amazon Brand - Solimo Lungo Capsules, Compatible with Nespresso Original Brewers, Medium Roast, 50 Count (Pack of 1)

I use a CHULUX machine that's compatible with Nespresso Original pods, and I’ve been looking for a more affordable alternative to the official Nespresso Lungo capsules. I found these and decided to give them a try. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when brewing them as a Lungo. The taste was weak and watery—more like a diluted Keurig coffee than a true Nespresso experience. While the caffeine content is definitely there, the flavor just didn’t hold up in a longer brew. However, when I used the same pod to make a standard Espresso shot, the result was excellent. Full-bodied, smooth, and exactly what I was hoping for. I now brew it as an Espresso and simply add hot water if I want a longer drink. That workaround works perfectly. The price is great, which makes this a good budget option overall. My only other issue is that you have to buy a large quantity—50 pods at once—which is a bit much if you're unsure about the taste. Bottom line: Not suitable as a Lungo, but makes a solid Espresso. Worth it for the price, so I’m giving it 4 stars. Half a year later, I revise my opinion. It is a great Lungo, if you just allow the taste to be what it is. Distinct bitterness without the heaviness. By now, I really enjoy the experience. The plastic container and the thin filter are not an issue, they don't break, and they don't affect the taste. So I will give it the fifth star.

Good coffee wish it didn’t cost as much

Decent. Especially if you're trying to save money. It'll do the job. Four stars because I got the Lungo variety (Nespresso compatible) and it tastes a little weak. Definitely recommend you get the stronger flavor variety. Was compatible with my Pixie machine, but flow as vigorously as branded pods. Caffeine is good. It's not going to make you shake like a french press, but none of the Nespresso pods do. One big con is that the pods are made of plastic. And there's no info on whether the plastic type used is recyclable. I'd be happy to open and clean out the pods to recycle them, so would love to have info about that.

It truly mystifies me how these coffee pods are rated so highly. I purchased them because of the high reviews, the many thousands of high reviews, and it has broken my faith in the Amazon review system because I'm soooo incredibly disappointed with them. This review is for the 50-count box of Lungo capsules. First, while they are Nespresso capsule sized capsules, they are barely compatible. Meaning, they FIT, yes, but they give a really bad experience. They lack whatever is necessary to seal the capsule when it's locked into the brewing chamber. After just ONE brew, there is A LOT of water down below the catch-bin of empty capsules. That means that a lot of water is going around the capsule during brewing. I NEVER get this much water, not nearly this much if any at all, with other non-Nespresso capsules. I mean, just look at the capsules and you will see how basic they are and how they're definitely made to a price point, not for appropriately equivalent compatibility. Other 3rd party Nespresso capsule vendors have figured out how NOT to get some much leaked water. Figure it out. Another bummer about these capsules is that they brew SO slowly. ONLY with these capsules does the water just trickle out of the spout into the cup. So it takes FOREVER to brew a cup of Lungo-sized coffee with its trickle trickle trickle. Again, NOT an issue with my coffee machine -- it works fine with every other capsule but these. The other major bummer about these capsules is the taste. Put a bunch of dirt and leaves in your gutters, spray some water up there, capture the water after it flows through the dirt and leaves, warm it up, and you kind of get what these Lungo capsules produce. It's noticeably not great coffee, and I'm not a coffee snob. I like all sorts of 3rd party compatible Nespresso Lungo capsules, from Peet's to Iily to Lavazza and Starbucks, all the way to the basic store-brand stuff I can find at my local grocery store. At a minimum those all produce passable coffee. These are way below that. And I make a latte every morning, so the coffee's awful taste is masked by both sweetener and milk, yet still it shines through as murky and weird. Yes, these are inexpensive. But they're also cheap, both in taste and in physical quality. Steer clear, folks.

These are OK if you just need a quick way to make coffee on your Nespresso and want to save more than 50% from other namebrand copies. They are OK for a coffee fix, but they do not buy any means, have the bold and complex flavor profile of Nespresso brand, or other good quality brand coffee pod makers. If you are used to Nespresso brand coffee pods or other high-quality coffee pods, and are picky about the flavor of your coffee, you might be disappointed. They definitely disappointed my taste buds, but I won’t let them go to waste, and I’ll just get through the box, and never buy these again. Like I said though, they may be OK to just get a caffeine fix, or to maybe use as a shot or double shot to make espresso drinks like lattes or cappuccinos .

Very strong flavor and aroma. I brew regularly and refrigerate for iced coffee. Good dupe for mor expensive brands. You may have to try positioning, depending on your coffeemaker brand.

I was honestly surprised to see such a low rating for this coffee. My office provides these pods in the kitchen, and I used them every day. After buying a Nespresso machine for home, I ordered the same brand because I already knew I liked it. I mainly use the pods to make lattes, and they taste amazing. In my opinion, the flavor is even better than Peet's and many other coffee pods I've tried. Everyone has different tastes, of course, but I definitely recommend giving these a try!

Nespresso original pod variety - Lungo - This is extremely bland and low quality. Doesn't have any flavor or aroma. Doesn't form a smooth crema as well. You can feel the cheap materials used for the pod casing. Value for money is great in terms of number of pods, but you get what you pay for. I'd rather pay $5-10 more (per 50pack) for a significantly better taste with a different third party brand.