illy E.S.E. Coffee - Single-Serve Capsules & Pods - Intenso Dark Roast - Notes Of Cocoa & Dried Fruit - For E.S.E Machines - Extraordinary Aroma & Body – 18 Count

This is a great tasting and smelling espresso blend. Less cleanup than grinding and tamping grounds yourself as well. I would highly recommend this.

Not an espresso expert, but I really like the taste. Not too strong, and easy to use.

Before I get started, I want to warn people to READ THE PAGE CAREFULLY. These are ESE pods. They won't work in your Keurig or Nespresso, and you can't simply put them in your espresso machine and expect to get good results. You'll need an espresso machine that has an actual ESE pod insert for the portafilter. Otherwise, you won't get the results you're looking for. If you have this, I think you'll find these are a very good way to make espressos with virtually no fuss, and none of the eco-problems inherent with capsules. You can put these in your compost. While I do mainly use my espresso maker to make drinks the old way (i.e., ground coffee in the naked portafilter) I do sometimes just want an espresso quickly without the grinding and clean-up. These do the trick. If I have a complaint, it's that you can't always tell how fresh the pods are. This hasn't been an issue for me, but I can see where it might be.

These pods were my first into to espresso and they worked well. I've since moved on but if you want a quick shot or are just beginning, I recommend these.

I wasn't expecting to like these much. You know, for those of us who love coffee, we all get used to our regular coffee, and substitutes don't always measure up. But I ran out of my regular coffee pods, and needing to not miss my coffee fix, I ordered these because they would arrive the soonest. I was desperate.They are good! In fact, when my regular coffee finally arrived, I missed these. I'm thinking when I need to order again, it will be these that I order.Now, you may be wondering how someone can say they love espresso, and in the same breath, talk about ESE coffee pods. Let me offer an analogy: The difference between a $5 bottle of wine and a $25 bottle of wine is very noticeable to me. The difference between a $25 bottle and a $100 bottle would not be so much. There's a certain level where anything higher end isn't going to matter to my limited taste buds. So in terms of coffee, when it comes to a >really good< ESE pod vs. a freshly ground, tamped shot of espresso, it can come pretty close, but at far less effort.I really liked these and will buy them again. I would strongly prefer an organic option.

Coffee is very weak. Tried soaking it in water for a while first but still very weak. See through espresso. Fits my machine perfectly but will not buy again.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:It works best with my machine. Wonderful flavor!

Tastes great and a lot less messy than regular espresso with my home espresso machine!