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Ranking Nespresso Pods That Give Coffee A Sweeter Flavor
BY EMILY HUNT
8. Vivida
Nespresso claims that its Vivida pods boast "honeyed sweetness" and cereal notes and that one cup will also give you 20% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin B12.
Although the cereal notes definitely come through well, the sweetness is hard to find. Moreover, the notes of honey are too intertwined with those of the cereal to stand out alone.
7. Gran Lungo Costa Rica
Nespresso's Gran Lungo Master Origins Costa Rica pod claims to boast a "malty sweet cereal note." It has some sweetness but hardly any notes of cereal.
Although it might seem unpalatably bitter to anyone who only drinks sweet coffee, it's still a great choice for those who want to flavor their coffee without overwhelming it.
6. Almond Croissant
It’s hard to guess that this Nespresso holiday pod by Michelin star chef Jean Imbert was inspired by an almond croissant, but it is quite smooth and palatable.
Although this pod doesn't quite exude the sweetness and butteriness of a croissant, each sip will welcome you with almond notes, which taste pleasantly natural.
5. Rich Chocolate
The chocolate taste and scent definitely do come through in Nespresso’s rich chocolate pod, but both the fragrance and the taste seem artificial.
The rich chocolate pod has been labeled one of the worst Nespresso pods, but it ranks higher than other pods on this list because it is indeed sweet without being overly cloying.
4. Pumpkin Spice Cake
The pumpkin spice cake pod boasts notes of cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom, along with a warm pumpkin flavor. This brew will also satisfy sweet coffee fans.
You'll get some sweetness at the beginning of the sip, but the spice will linger for longer. The pod ranks high on this list because dolling up and making it sweeter is very easy.