![]() ![]() Sugar-sweetened beverages - including sweet coffee drinks - are a major source of added sugars for many people ( 1, 2, 3).Īdded sugars go by many names, including some of the sweeteners used in these Starbucks drinks, like honey, cane sugar, and brown sugar. If you like this type of coffee then check out my review of the Starbucks Decaf Espresso version as the taste profile of these two coffees have a very similar taste profile.It’s perfectly fine to enjoy a sweet Starbucks drink from time to time, but be aware of the added sugars they contain and try to enjoy them occasionally rather than daily.Īdded sugars are added to foods and beverages during the cooking or manufacturing process. In terms of richness of flavour it is definitely up there compared to other coffee brands although I believe there are some Nespresso options that are stronger still. I have not found caffeine content on Starbucks Nespresso packages and so in that sense this is unknown. Well it depends as ‘strength’ can be a subjective question depending on what you mean. These capsules are designed to be used as an ‘espresso’ shot, meaning you are meant to use a 40ml shot of water to make the coffee. This is how the ‘creama’ is created that you see at the top of the coffee shot.Ī Nespresso does mimic this look by creating foam in the coffee when it is made however. An espresso machine makes coffee though high pressure. It is not possible to make an actual espresso through a Nespresso machine. Is Starbucks Espresso roast actually espresso? The coffee beans for these Nespresso capsules are a darker roast, which is what gives them such a rich flavour. If you want a mellower coffee with a more complex array of tasting notes then try a lighter roast. I felt the drink tasted really one dimensional. Pick another option if you are new to black coffee. Who is this drink not for?Īvoid if you do not like strong tasting coffee. The caramel notes taste really nice if you use milk and are happy with a more heavy bodied drink. You really have to be used to drinking powerful coffee with a strong acidity if you want to drink this black. I felt like I needed to grab a glass of water although I do prefer lighter roasts. ![]() Whichever way you choose to drink this coffee, you may find it quenches your thirst. I still detected the heavy bodied impact of the coffee despite watering this down with milk although it tasted lighter this time. You may or may not see this as a good thing depending on how strong you like your coffee. The flavour of the coffee was strongly present although it did not give me the same flavour hit when drinking it black. Naturally, putting milk in this coffee makes it go down much smoother. ![]() I did not detect any caramel drinking notes when no milk was used. Trying the coffee as a lungo (long) coffee does smooth its edges over somewhat but it still packs a punch. The taste and flavour really does impact you and linger for a while. It took me quite a while to adjust to the rich and heavy bodied flavour. It is very strong and the flavour overwhelmed my taste buds. Drinking Starbucks Espresso Pods Black.īeing an espresso I tried it this way first and detected a pungent and earthy aroma. Being a dark roast with a strength rating of 11 out of 12 means you should expect a rich burst of flavour when drinking this coffee. Coffee: Starbucks Espresso dark roasted coffee pods Flavour: Rich with caramel tasting notes. This drink is probably going to be something you either love or hate so read further to find out which one applies to you. If you are wondering what makes Starbucks Espresso Pods for Nespresso different to the others then you have come to the right place. There is quite a lot of choice between different Starbucks pods and it can get quite get quite confusing to learn the difference between each one. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ![]()
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