When Starbucks collaborated with Nespresso, it was a total gamechanger for Starbucks lovers. Now, we could recreate our favorite drinks using the ease of Nespresso and the flavors of Starbucks. And, since pods average around a dollar or less each, it also gives us the opportunity to enjoy them while saving some money.
I’ve been using my Nespresso to recreate my favorite coffeehouse drinks for awhile and couldn’t wait to try out the Starbucks Nespresso pods when they were released. Now, one of them has become my all-time favorite espresso pod and the one I use most of the time.
So, today I’m sharing all of the Starbucks Nespresso pods you can buy for your Nespresso machine. All flavors are available for the original and vertuo machines.
Starbucks Nespresso Espresso Pods:
There are currently two flavors of Starbucks Nespresso espresso pods. Each pod creates one shot of espresso, so you’ll need to use 2 pods to recreate most drinks on my site and to get a similar flavor profile to Starbucks drinks. But, even using two pods, the cost of pods plus additions is still going to only be around $3 a drink to make at home, $4 on the high end, if you use a lot of ingredients. That’s going to be less than half the cost of most Starbucks drinks. If you buy the pods in 50-packs, you get that cost down even more.
1. Starbucks Blonde Roast Espresso Pods:
This has been my favorite pod lately. I use two for most of my recipes. The blonde roast is a 100% Arabica coffee with a light to medium intensity and smoooth, sweet notes. It pairs so well with syrups and oatmilk for delicious espresso based drinks.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Target and Amazon
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2. Starbucks Espresso Roast Espresso Pods:
I used the espresso roast pod for a long time, too. I usually keep both of the espresso pods in stock, if I can. There is a really deep, rich, intense flavor to the espresso pod that is so delicious. It has caramel and molasses notes, so it goes very well with caramel flavors and seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice. It is a dark roast, with a level 11 intensity, so be aware.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Target and Amazon
Starbucks Nespresso Coffee Pods:
If you’re not looking for espresso shots, then you will love that they also have Starbucks coffee pods, which create a 7.77 oz. mug of coffee, similar to what you’d get at Starbucks. They’ve created most of their most popular flavors, including some flavored options, too. There’s even a holiday coffee release this year, which I’m guessing will be a limited edition offering, so stock up if that’s your favorite Starbucks coffee!
1. Starbucks Nespresso Holiday Coffee Pod:
Look how cute this packaging is! I love the red! Would be perfect displayed in a glass jar for your holiday coffee bar. This is a medium roast with notes of sweet maple and herbs. The holiday pod is going to pair perfectly with those holiday flavors and drinks.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Target and Amazon
2. Starbucks Pike Place Nespresso Coffee Pod:
The blend that started it all! The Pike Place blend is a fan favorite. With universal appeal, thanks to the medium roast and notes of cocoa and toasted nuts. It’s a rich, satisfying and balanced flavor.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Target and Amazon
3. Starbucks Vanilla Nespresso Coffee Pod:
I love flavored coffees, but I think what I really love most about this one is that they combine vanilla with the blonde roast in coffee form. Two things I like put together. Can’t go wrong.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Target and Amazon
4. Starbucks Caramel Nespresso Coffee Pod:
More of a caramel lover? They’ve got you covered. The caramel pod infuses a delicious light roast, blonde coffee with caramel flavor to create a smooth, buttery coffee that will go so well with many flavors, particularly fall flavors like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, apple, and more.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Target and Amazon
5. Starbucks Caffe Verona Nespresso Coffee Pod:
The Caffe Verona blend is another one of my favorites. It’s another dark roast with distinct cocoa/chocolatey flavors. I love using it with mochas and chocolate/caramel flavors.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Amazon
6. Starbucks Sumatra Nespresso Coffee Pod:
Sumatra is another delicious dark roast. This is a spicy dark-roast coffee with a profile level intensity of 10 with earthy and herbal notes and is crafted with coffee beans from Sumatra.
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Amazon
7. Starbucks Colombia Nespresso Coffee Pod:
Big fan of Colombia? Bring it to your Nespresso machine! This roast has great reviews and a wide appeal, due to the medium roast with balanced and nutty notes, crafted with 100% Colombian coffee beans!
Shop Vertuo line at Target and Amazon
Shop Original line at Amazon
8. Starbucks House Blend Nespresso Coffee Pod:
This one is not as widely available as the others, but does show up in some of the sets and also on Amazon. The House Blend has cocoa and toffee notes, which frankly, sounds amazing to me. Lots of reviewers agree. This blend has almost perfect scores across the board.
Shop Original line at Amazon
Decaffeinated Starbucks Nespresso Pods:
There’s currently only one option for a decaf Starbucks Nespresso pod.
1. Starbucks Decaf Espresso Roast Nespresso Coffee Pod:
You may only have one decaf option right now, but at least they used one of their best roasts, in my opinion. The espresso roast is so delicious, with such a rich, smooth flavor. So, you can use your Nespresso to get a Starbucks roast in decaf. Who said you can’t have your cake and eat it, too?
Shop Original line at Amazon
Nespresso Espresso Drinks You Can Make at Home:
Ready to whip up some delicious Starbucks drinks using your new pods? Tired of clicking through a zillion recipes and tons of ads? After many reader requests, I compiled my best recipes into a digital ebook that you can download on to your computer, ipad or phone and use to make your coffee drinks! Here are some of the things that are included in the ebook:
- Starbucks copycat recipes
- Viral coffee recipes, like the iced white mocha with vanilla sweet cream and caramel drizzle
- Dunkin’ Butter Pecan copycat
- Dutch Bros copycat recipes – Golden Eagle, Iced Mocha, Caramelizer
- The easy way to get vanilla sweet cream cold foam right EVERY TIME
- Simple syrup recipes with just a few ingredients you can make at home, with less chemicals and added ingredients, for even more delicious coffees
- and more!
CHECK OUT THE COFFEE RECIPE EBOOK HERE
If you’re happy to click around to find recipes you love, there’s plenty of those on the blog, too! Here are just some of the copycat coffee recipes on the blog!
- Pumpkin cream cold foam shaken espresso
- The viral iced white mocha with vanilla sweet cream and caramel drizzle drink made at home
- Best Iced Caramel Mocha
- Iced butter pecan copycat (dunkin’ coffee)
- Starbucks iced caramel brulee latte copycat
I hope you found something delicious to try today!
Get roasted,
A
