10 Best Nespresso Pods in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Nutritionist-Dietitian

If you enjoy the decadence of a smooth and milky coffee with notes of almond, then you'll love Nespresso's Vanilla Éclair. It is a blend of lightly roasted Robusta beans from Brazil and Colombia, which are short-roasted for optimal aroma. This fusion produces a smooth and round mouthfeel. Meanwhile, the vanilla mellows out the overall flavor for a rich and velvety taste.

This would surely suit people who have a sweet tooth because it has that custard aftertaste. You can use this Nespresso pod to recreate your go-to sweet beverage. Due to its smooth and well-rounded mouthfeel, some reviewers pointed out how its milky flavor can be a good pair with pastries like croissants.

This Nespresso pod is a treat for those who take pleasure in sophisticated and fragrant coffees. It is made with a blend of 100% Arabica beans known for their unbeatable aroma and clean mouthfeel. It also underwent a special roasting method to bring out its mild taste with a sweet, floral, and fruity aroma. 

On top of that, its flavor is infused with the right amount of acidity and bitterness, making its overall taste elegant and refined. It also has that Italian Espresso flavor profile without excessive bitterness. Several buyers commented that although good as stand-alone coffee, they are particularly good for brewing latte and cappuccino. 

If we're talking about coffee, we can't possibly leave out Starbucks. This well-loved coffee chain is known for its wide variety of beverages that people from all over the world love. You can now bring home the authentic shots of Starbucks espresso with this coffee pod. Just pop it in your coffee machine and experience that familiar taste!

This is decaffeinated, making it suitable for people who want to enjoy their morning cup with just a slight jolt. It is also ideal for those who are sensitive to caffeine and tend to experience palpitations or affected sleep cycles. You might be skeptical of its taste but fret not because even their decaf versions deliver the same great taste and quality. 

This pod is perfect for adults with a playful palate who seek some "punch" in their cup of coffee. This capsule is not intended for your everyday drink as it is infused with the sumptuous Bailey's Original Irish Cream. Yes! You read it right—it is blended with Bailey's liquor, resulting in a velvety, smooth, and creamy cup of coffee with a twist. 

It's made of coffee beans from Brazil, Nicaragua, and India roasted in the traditional Italian style. It's also blended with a subtle mocha flavor that produces a creamy and milky taste. Moreover, it contains 0.01% of alcohol, so instead of incorporating it into your morning routine, best to drink it during your 3 pm coffee session to get you out of that afternoon slump.

Do you like your coffee extra strong? Well, this one's for you! Podista's Nespresso-compatible pod can serve as a quick pick-me-up when you're feeling spiritless. It has high caffeine content, almost twice the amount in standard coffee pods! 

Its intense and rich flavor stems from freshly ground roasted coffee beans infused with guarana extract, an energy-boosting ingredient. For those who are highly active, instead of opting for energy drinks as your pre-workout drink, this is also an ideal substitute as it can provide you with the same jolt but without sugar and chemical components.

If you're one of those who enjoy the strong flavor of honey blended with the rich taste of coffee, Duchess' Massimo blend is for you. This Nespresso-compatible pod features a mix of honey-like coffee from South America and Arabica coffee beans from Thailand.

It also has an intensity of 10, so generous aromas and a full-bodied mouthfeel is guaranteed. The coffee beans in this pod are enclosed in a food-grade aluminum capsule to ensure the beans' longer shelf life. It also shields the beans against oxygen, moisture, and light that might get in the way of the coffee's quality and freshness.

If you love the indulgent and gooey flavor of caramel infused in your cup of coffee, you will surely love this pod. This can brew your favorite caramel iced latte with its coffee that has a balanced taste of coffee beans and caramel overtone. The flavor adds just the right touch of sweetness to the smooth-roasted beans from Colombia and Brazil.

Moreover, unlike usual coffee pods that are made with non-compostable materials, this particular coffee pod is 100% plant-based and compostable, so you wouldn't have to worry about the proper disposal of your used capsules. You can just place it alongside your food waste or compost heap!

Missing that cup of iced hazelnut that the barista from the nearby cafe makes for you? Worry not, as you can recreate that cup of sweet and nutty brew with this Hazelnut Coffee pod. It delivers an irresistible combination of 100% Arabica beans and roasted hazelnut that produces an intense and decadent flavor. 

The coffee beans are also mid-roasted, so you can taste the original and classic taste of coffee, but it is complemented with a fuller mouthfeel. It is also not sweetened, meaning the sweetness you'll taste is from the natural and balanced sweet taste from roasting. Reviewers noted that this particular pod would go well with some milk froth as it is ideal for making lattes.

Those looking to switch up their cup of coffee will surely appreciate this Intenso Cappuccino Nespresso pod. It has that intense coffee flavor mellowed out by notes of cocoa. It is made from single-origin Arabica beans from Brazil for that balanced flavor profile. 

The brand gives it a 5 out of 5 intensity, so this is great for that morning or afternoon pick-me-up. Moreover, this coffee pod is locally made! Aside from Nespresso machines, B Coffee Co.’s coffee pods are also compatible with their proprietary Freshman Coffee machine.

Dunkin' Coffee is probably one of those coffees that we love to order to-go when we're running some errands. If you want to recreate that experience or skip the long line, you can just brew your own iced coffee at home. This features a special blend of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.

It is made with blended beans from Uganda, Colombia, and Papua New Guinea. These beans are sealed in an aroma-sealing pack to retain their taste and aroma. Additionally, it has a refreshing acidity and the right amount of sweetness that would do well as a hot or cold beverage.