| Blend | Intensity | Blend Ratio | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 100% Robusta | Bold, dark chocolate, caramel, low acidity | Strong cups, milk drinks | |
| Blu | 70% Robusta / 30% Arabica | Smooth chocolate, hint of nuttiness, balanced | Everyday espresso, Americano | |
| Gold | 70% Arabica / 30% Robusta | Refined, creamy, sweet, toasted nuts | Smooth, aromatic espresso | |
Why you'll love it
- Authentic Neapolitan espresso — bar-quality coffee from Italy's best-selling brand
- Nespresso Original compatible — drops straight into your existing Original-line machine
- Aluminium capsules — seal in aroma and crema better than plastic pods
- A blend for every taste — from bold Intenso to smooth 100% Arabica and caffeine-free Decaf
- 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 pods
- Switch on and warm up — turn on your Nespresso Original machine and let it reach temperature.
- Lift the lever — raise the handle to open the capsule chamber.
- Drop in the pod — place one capsule in the chamber, foil side up.
- Close and select — lower the lever fully, place your cup, and choose espresso or lungo.
- Brew & eject — press the button to extract, then lift the lever to drop the used capsule into the container.
Frequently asked question
Red 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 Nespresso Original Line machines. They are not compatible with Nespresso Vertuo® machines, which use a different capsule format. Most Nespresso machines in Australia are Original Line — if you're unsure, check your machine.
Caffè Borbone capsules contain high quality ground coffee for espresso. A different coffee profile to Nespresso's blends. Many drinkers find Borbone fuller, bolder and more characterful than Nespresso's standard range. They're also better value per capsule
Our Nespresso 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 Red Blend or Blue 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.