FOOD NEWS
Which Double Espresso Nespresso Pod Has The Boldest Flavor?
BY WENDY LEIGH
Many Nespresso blends appear in both the original capsules and Vertuo pods, but the Nespresso coffee with the boldest flavor is available only in pods: the double espresso Scuro.
The double espresso Scuro is dark and bold with a powerful punch. It has 2.7 ounces of coffee per pod, and Nespresso gave it an intensity of 11, one of the highest across the line.
The Scuro is created with a blend of Robusta beans from Guatemala, which carries the deep, robust flavor and intensity, and Arabica from Costa Rica, which balances it out.
Rather than roasting Arabica and Robusta beans together from the beginning, they are roasted separately in the first round of the process, then combined for a second round.
This roasting process results in a double-roasted, full-bodied intensity and boldness with smoky cocoa undertones. Notes of vanilla help temper the intensity and complexity.