Several posts ago we have published a short review for several Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee pod types. This article has become the first of three posts about Dolce Gusto single-use coffee capsules and was devoted to the espresso-based beverages that can be made thanks to the single-serve coffee brewing technology.
In this post, the second of three, we will speak about black (not espresso) coffee drinks that can be brewed by Dolce Gusto coffee machines. Those are:
- Dolce Gusto Grande Mild;
- Dolce Gusto Grande Intenso;
- Dolce Gusto Americano;
- Dolce Gusto Lungo;
- Dolce Gusto Lungo Decaffeinato.
So, let’s get started.
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Nescafe Dolce Gusto Grande Mild
Grande Mild is one of the most popular Nescafe Dolce Gusto black coffee blends. If you look something special and soft for breakfast, be sure ― this blend was created for you.
So, each the Grande Mild pod contains 8g of perfect coffee and can produce over 320ml (large mug) of the beverage. The pods are collected in brand boxes and are counted by servings.
- Number of servings: 16
- Roast intensity: 3/12
- Ingredients: roast and ground coffee of 100% Arabica
This ideal for breakfast medium roast blend is made from 100% Arabica beans. Its smooth and balanced taste with subtle cereal notes is topped with delicate crema layer. And although it’s less intense than regular Grande it still delivers the experience you’d expect from Nescafe Dolce Gusto series.
Grande Mild can be enjoyed with or without milk.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Caffe Grande Intenso
Grande Intenso is a very strong and astringent beverage which still can be soft and mild in one and the same time. It is perfect for breakfast time and minutes when your body and brain need some kind of shaking up. Each pod contains 10g of perfectly roasted coffee and can produce full mug (320ml) of the beverage.
The pods are collected in brand boxes and are counted by servings.
- Number of servings: 16
- Intensity: 7/12
- Ingredients: roast and ground coffee of 100% Arabica
Full bodied Grande experience with 100% Arabica beans that deliver intense taste with complex and rich roasted notes topped with aromatic crema layer. Full-flavoured and bold but not overwhelming, this blend is perfect for breakfast.
Grande Intenso can be enjoyed with or without milk.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Americano
An Americano is a very popular coffee beverage. We have a large post dedicated to this interesting and extraordinary drink.
Dolce Gusto Americano pods can be considered as a real devotion to the traditions of this beverage brewing. Each Dolce Gusto Americano pod contains 10g of perfectly roasted coffee and can produce a full mug (320ml) of the drink. The pods are collected in brand boxes and are counted by servings.
- Number of servings: 16
- Intensity: 4/12
- Ingredients: roast and ground coffee of 100% Arabica
An Americano is an espresso-based drink that is topped with hot water to produce a fine crema layer. This medium roast blend made from 100% Arabica beans possesses light chicory notes and subtle body that make it perfect to savor this velvety long black at any time of day. It possesses less intensity than a Lungo but doesn’t compromise the richness of flavor you’d expect from Nescafe Dolce Gusto collection.
Americano can be enjoyed with or without milk.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Lungo
Dolce Gusto Lungo is rather strong but still very mild beverage for those who likes something special. It is the espresso-based drink with smooth notes of other coffee beverages. Each pod of this drink contains 7g of perfectly roasted coffee.
Mind the intensity ― it’s 6 of 12. It means that the beverage rather strong and can harm people with weak heart and high blood pressure. This beverage takes a middle position between the espresso and Americano. Each pod can produce about 250 ml of perfect drink.
- Number of servings: 16
- Intensity: 6/12
- Ingredients: roast and ground coffee of 100% Arabica
The classic Lungo is a ‘long’ espresso with a rich and smooth taste and fruity and toasty aroma. It has a well-rounded body with the persistent coffee note and intense aromatic taste. A ‘stretched’ espresso, more water is used to pass through the pod to fill the bigger coffee cup, offering a subtle and tempting dark coffee for any occasion.
Lungo can be enjoyed with or without milk.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Lungo Decaffeinato
Have you heard the legend that decaffeinated coffee is not a coffee at all? Then you must know ― it is a lie. Especially if we speak about Dolce Gusto decaffeinated blends.
Dolce Gusto Lungo Decaffeinato pods contain over 7g of specially roasted coffee and produce a middle cup of the beverage. The drink is extremely popular among those people who have health problems.
- Number of servings: 16
Intensity: 6/12
Ingredients: roast and ground coffee
For those who don’t need all that caffeine without compromising the quality and taste of this popular blend. This decaffeinated roast and ground coffee with a toasty aroma and mild body possesses intense fruity and smooth taste. The literal ‘long’ espresso, it is a shot of decaffeinated espresso made with a little more hot water – perfect not only for the evening but also any time of day.
Lungo Decaffeinato can be enjoyed with or without milk.
In conclusion
We hope that this post enlightened the world of Nescafe Dolce Gusto pods for you. Soon we will publish the post about Dolce Gusto milk beverages with the same short reviews for these pods and capsules.