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Read on to find out which capsules impressed our expert tasters and which you should leave on the shelf. eco-pod results were judged by Giles Hilton, Charles Love, Marc-Pierre Dietrich and Charles Metcalfe). We made each coffee using a Nespresso machine that had performed well in our coffee machine tests, and asked our experts to taste it both with and without milk. This is a strong, full-bodied coffee with some complexity of flavour and a mild sweetness. It’s robust and may not be for all tastes, but milk adds roundness. One expert praised its pleasantly rich flavour with notes of dark chocolate. Another commended the lovely aroma and crema. Find out which compostable pods we loved - log in or join Which?.
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Mike Nunn – head of training at Monmouth Coffee Co, which has been roasting and selling coffee since 1978 Whether you prefer a flat white or a straight-up espresso, we’ve uncovered pods that will get your taste buds tingling. And if you want to switch to a cheaper or compostable pod, we've uncovered the best of those too. Need to decide which Nespresso machine to buy first? See Best Nespresso machines for advice on choosing one to suit your needs – and your budget – perfectly. Best Nespresso pods To help you find the best coffee for your Nespresso machine – and save money on your morning brew – we've put Nespresso-compatible coffee pods to the test, asking a panel of independent coffee experts to blind-test them and rate how tasty they are. Colin Smith – artisan coffee roaster and former president of the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe