| Blend | Intensity | Sweetness | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Blend | Full-bodied, intense, thick crema | Classic strong espresso, milk drinks | ||
| Blue Blend | Balanced, aromatic, velvety crema | Smooth everyday drinking | ||
| Black Blend | Dark, bold, lingering finish | Maximum intensity, short black | ||
| Dek (Decaf) | Rich body, full crema, caffeine-free | Caffeine-free, any time of day |
Why you'll love it
- Authentic Neapolitan espresso — bar-quality coffee from Italy's best-selling brand
- Dolce Gusto® compatible — drops straight into your NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® machine
- Sealed in Naples for freshness — every capsule locks in the aroma and crema of a just-roasted blend
- A blend for every taste — from the bold Black Blend to the smooth Blue and caffeine-free Dek
- Café-quality at a fraction of the price — premium Italian coffee for everyday drinking
- Ready in under a minute — no grinder, no mess, just pop and brew
How to use the capsules
- Switch on and warm up — turn on your Dolce Gusto® machine and wait for the light to stop flashing.
- Load the capsule — open the locking handle or pull out the capsule holder and drop the pod in, printed side facing you.
- Lock it in — slide the holder back and close the handle until it clicks into place.
- Choose your size — set your cup size on the machine (or watch the cup on manual models) for a short, intense espresso or a longer coffee.
- Brew & eject — start the extraction, then open the handle and drop the used capsule into the bin.
Frequently asked question
Black Blend is 100% Robusta, full body, thick crema. It's the strongest in the
range. If you want bold and dark with chocolate notes, you found your coffee
Caffè Borbone capsules are compatible with Dolce Gusto Original Line machines. They are not compatible with any other pod machines, which use a different capsule format.
Caffè Borbone capsules contain high quality ground coffee for espresso. A different coffee profile to Dolce Gusto's blends. Many drinkers find Borbone fuller, bolder and more characterful than the standard range.
Our Dolce Gusto compatible capsules are plastic, airtight and oxygen-sealed for freshness. If you'd prefer a compostable option, our Caffè Borbone E.S.E. pods are fully compostable — but they need an E.S.E. pod machine, not a Nespresso machine.
Bolder blends carry through milk better. We recommend Black Blend or Red Blend for a more smoother and gentler apporach with milk
Each capsule is individually airtight and oxygen-sealed at the factory in Italy, so the coffee inside stays fresh until you brew it. Use-by dates are clearly marked on each pack.