Nespresso
Original Line Genova Livanto

Roaster Location: Lausenne

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  Veronica Fair

  12 roasts rated, avg score of 4.67

  4.00 - Average

  Nespresso's Livanto capsule is a type of coffee capsule that is compatible with Nespresso coffee machines. I have a Delonghi 680 that I break out on occasion.
  
  Livanto is one of Nespresso's classic espresso blends and is made from a combination of Central and South American Arabica beans. The Livanto capsule produces a balanced and smooth espresso with a medium intensity and a slight hint of caramel. I think its quite drinkable with a good crema. Its pretty smooth and balanced, but definitely lacking something. A coffee I dont have complaints about or sing the praises of either. So-so aftertaste compared to really great espresso, a little carbon in there.
  
  Its good for making cappuchinos and lattes. I try not to discriminate against big line products as I think they are well-engineered. I built up a large stock of capsules before I got into specialty roasts and sustainability and am still working through them.

  Cupping Method:Nespresso Delonghi 660

  1 year ago · See more from Veronica
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  Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

  1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

  3.50 - Average

  Not bad in my opinion. Though not super exciting, it always makes a nice crema. Drinkable, smooth, medium roast feel with good balance. Maybe a slightly metallic aftertaste.

  1 year ago · See more from Theodore (Ted)
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  Coffee Pod Thoughts

  79 roasts rated, avg score of 3.23

  3.50 - Average

  We're going back to basics today with an Ispirazione-series pod from Nespresso itself! This is the Italiana Livanto, and pod that immediately wowed me when I started the brew. The fragrance is incredibly intense, filling my kitchen with a nutty and chocolatey flavor. With a sip, I realized that the coffee is really quite intensely bitter, not unpleasant, but it could be overpowering if you're not expecting it - 3.5/5. If this pod was sweeter and less bitter, this would've been a perfect one!
  
  The Livanto is marketed by Nespresso as a balanced coffee with an intensity rating of 6, which I found rather surprising considering how bitter it tasted to me! Nespresso describes this coffee as one with cereal and caramel notes, and recommends brewing it as an espresso or with milk. At SGD$0.74 a pod, this coffee sits comfortably at an average price point, and would be a great option if you like your coffee intense, by every definition of the word!

  Cupping Method:This Nespresso capsule review was added to Coffee Roast with the permission of coffeepodthoughts. See profile for more information.

  

  9 months ago · See more from Coffee Pod