There are so many different coffee machines out there nowadays, but the Nespresso Vertuo truly is unique. It’s Nespresso’s most advanced system, with an innovative barcode technology that automatically adjusts the machine’s settings depending on the capsule inserted. There are a lot of these clever little capsules to choose from, but the Vertuo Signature range is especially suited to those who enjoy larger-sized coffees. We ranked every Nespresso Signature pod to help you narrow it down, and there was one that stood out — the Half Caffeinato.
It might sound like an unexpected choice, seeing as the Half Caffeinato only contains 50 percent of the caffeine of a normal pod. To be honest, even our expert tester was taken aback by how much they enjoyed this coffee. But the Arabica bean blend is incredibly smooth and flavorful. With a level five rating on Nespresso’s intensity scale, the Half Caffeinato is a mild coffee with notes of sweet biscuit. It’s nutty, velvety, and easy to drink black. In fact, it really doesn’t need any additions at all, and its caffeine level makes it perfect for your second cup of the day.
Exploring the capsules unique tasting notes
It seems like we aren’t alone in our newfound love for the Half Caffeinato. There are multiple Reddit threads dedicated to the coffee, where users have called it their favorite capsule and go-to order from Nespresso. People enjoy the smoothness and intensity of the coffee, with one person mentioning “some caramel notes with sweetness at the end.” Another Reddit user said the flavor was a lot more interesting than they expected and called it “truly unique.” People even want Nespresso to make more half-caff flavors.
Even though it’s great served black, Nespresso customers have, of course, been experimenting with the Half Caffeinato. Tiktok users have created a variety of lower caffeine drinks using the pod, like an iced white mocha, an iced pumpkin coffee, and an iced marshmallow latte.
Its roast level and mild taste make it perfect for pairing with milk and syrups, so you really could use to make anything from a simple homemade caffe latte to a deluxe pistachio latte. Or, take our advice and drink it as is. Either way, your morning caffeine routine could be changed forever if you take a chance on this surprising half-caff pod.
