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Lavazza
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Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Tales of Roma
Intensity 10/13
£4.50 £0.45/capsule
10
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Tales of Napoli
Intensity 12/13
£4.50 £0.45/capsule
10
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Gourmet Caramel
Intensity 8/13
£4.50 £0.45/capsule
10
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Gourmet Chocolate
Intensity 10/13
£4.50 £0.45/capsule
10
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Crema e Gusto
Intensity 12/13
£11.45 £0.38/capsule
30
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Maestro Classico
Intensity 9/13
£11.45 £0.38/capsule
30
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Crema e Gusto Dolce
Intensity 10/13
£11.45 £0.38/capsule
30
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Gourmet Vanilla Affogato
Intensity 8/13
£4.50 £0.45/capsule
10
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Maestro Intenso
Intensity 11/13
£4.25 £0.42/capsule
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Maestro Ristretto
Intensity 12/13
£11.45 £0.38/capsule
1
10
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Qualità Rossa
Intensity 10/13
£11.45 £0.38/capsule
1
Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original
Espresso Maestro Lungo
Intensity 5/13
£4.25 £0.42/capsule
10
1
Coffee capsules: choosing a Lavazza blend for espresso at home
With coffee capsules, the system comes before the blend. Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules work only with Lavazza machines built around the same system, whereas aluminium capsules compatible with Nespresso Original machines slot into the Nespresso already sitting on your counter. Once the system is settled, the choice of blends opens up in both directions: short and intense espressos at one end, longer and more delicate cups at the other, light roasts through to dark. What the format guarantees is repeatability, since dose and grind arrive already calibrated and the same capsule lands the same result in the cup time after time.
Reading a capsule: aroma, intensity and pack size
Compatibility aside, two things carry the most weight: the aromatic profile and the length of cup you tend to drink. Each pack signals its character through tasting notes, from chocolate to floral, read together with the roast level, light for delicate palates and dark for bolder cups. A pure Arabica tilts towards floral and fruity tones, while Robusta brings structure and cocoa. The intensity scale, internal to the range, tracks body and aromatic persistence rather than quality, which makes it a practical way to compare capsules and judge whether a blend sits more delicate or more intense than your usual one. Pack sizes split along the systems: A Modo Mio capsules ship in boxes of 16, the Nespresso-compatible ones in packs of 10, with selected blends offered in 30.
The Lavazza capsule range across every routine
A Modo Mio capsules for the daily espresso
For the espresso pulled each morning on the A Modo Mio system, Qualità Rossa pairs Brazilian Arabica with African Robusta for a full-bodied cup marked by chocolate notes. Where a pure Arabica is preferred, Delizioso answers with a medium-roast espresso, floral on the nose and sweet on the finish. Both arrive in packs of 16 capsules.
A Modo Mio capsules for bold, dark profiles
When the aim is a short espresso with real character, Intenso takes the most pronounced profile in the range, layered with cocoa and spice. Crema e Gusto follows a similarly full line with chocolate and spice, while Passionale draws on dark-roast depth and chocolatey notes within a pure Arabica.
Coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso Original machines
The signature Lavazza blends carry over into aluminium capsules for the Nespresso system. Qualità Oro presents a 100% Arabica, floral and fruity under a light roast, whereas Espresso Maestro Ristretto, dark-roasted with caramelised chocolate notes, suits anyone who orders a short, strong coffee. The compatible range also takes in Qualità Rossa, Espresso Maestro Lungo for longer cups, and the Tales of Italy capsules devoted to Rome and Naples.
Capsules for longer cups, milk drinks and reduced caffeine
For the large cup at breakfast, Lungo Dolce, an A Modo Mio capsule, is a pure Arabica with fruity notes, built for long extractions and milk-based drinks. Anyone keeping caffeine in check will find the Decaf capsules across both systems, where a decaffeination process lowers the caffeine while leaving the origin characteristics and the aromatic profile intact.
Frequently asked questions about Lavazza coffee capsules
Do A Modo Mio capsules work in Nespresso machines?
No. The two systems are not interchangeable. A Modo Mio capsules work only with Lavazza A Modo Mio machines, while Nespresso Original machines have their own dedicated line of Lavazza aluminium capsules.
What pack sizes are available?
A Modo Mio capsules come in boxes of 16. Nespresso-compatible capsules are sold in packs of 10, with selected blends such as Espresso Maestro Ristretto and Qualità Rossa also available in packs of 30.
What does the intensity number on the pack mean?
It tracks the body and aromatic persistence of the blend on a scale internal to the Lavazza range. It is not a quality judgement, but a way to compare capsules and tell whether a blend runs more delicate or more intense than the one you usually drink.
Do Lavazza decaf capsules still contain caffeine?
Yes, in trace amounts. Under European regulations, decaffeinated coffee is classified as a reduced-caffeine product. Lavazza Decaf capsules go through a decaffeination process that lowers the caffeine content while keeping the aromatic characteristics of the blend.
Are Lavazza capsules compatible with Nespresso Vertuo machines?
No. The compatible capsules are designed for Nespresso Original machines only. They are not suitable for Vertuo or any other capsule system.
Which capsules work best with milk?
Blends with fuller body and persistent notes, such as Qualità Rossa or Crema e Gusto, hold their character alongside milk. Lungo Dolce, a pure Arabica built for longer cups, also lends itself to milk-based preparations.
*Lavazza is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nespresso
**The capsules are not compatible with the following A Modo Mio coffee machines: Espria, Espria+, Magia, Magia+, Fantasia, Fantasia+
