Time to try something new, the Movenpick Intenso Espresso coffee pod. The aroma is strong with earthy and grassy notes that were quite overpowering. The coffee had a wispy thin consistency with a very acidic taste. While there were vague hints of fruitiness, they were not pleasing to the palate. The earthy smell dominated every mouthful, making it an unpleasant experience. The coffee also had a weird chalky texture, which only added to the unpleasantness of the drink.
If I tried really hard, I could detect a hint of something plummy or figgy, but that was really subtle. 0/5 - Unfortunately, I really didn't enjoy this one.
The manufacturer markets this pod as a typical Italian Style Espresso, consisting of a blend of beans roasted to an intensity of 8/10. These are packaged in compostable "green caps" - I'm not sure if that could've contributed to any degradation in flavor, especially since the tops of the pod seemed to be permeable to air.
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