Nespresso Vertuo Melozio vs Nespresso Vertuo Stormio

The default Vertuo mug coffee, and the one most machines ship with

Scores higher on system, range & availability.

The darkest Vertuo mug coffee, with acidity rated 1 of 5

• +Both B Corp and Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality certifications apply, giving buyers two independent sourcing commitments.
• +A direct decaf version, the Melozio Decaffeinato, matches the same flavour profile so switchers do not lose continuity.
• +The 230ml brew size means one capsule fills a standard mug without diluting a short shot with hot water.
• +AutoReplenish subscription is available, removing the friction of reordering for daily drinkers.

• −At $1.40 per cup, Nespresso prices the Melozio at a level that makes daily use expensive compared with ground coffee alternatives.
• −Vertuo's barcode lock-in means buyers cannot use third-party capsules to reduce cost or access different roasters.
• −The mild intensity 6 profile leaves buyers who want complexity or a bold, roasty character with little reason to choose this capsule.

• +Acidity rated 1 of 5, the lowest in the Vertuo range, which is what dark coffee drinkers are actually after
• +Both origin countries named, Nicaragua and Guatemala, where most Vertuo capsules name a region at best
• +All-Arabica, stated, rather than an unqualified blend
• +Same $1.40 as Melozio and Odacio, so choosing between them costs nothing

• −$1.40 a capsule, and Vertuo sells sleeves of ten and nothing larger
• −Acidity 1 of 5 means there is very little brightness to find
• −No decaf version of this capsule
• −Sleeves of ten only, with no larger box at a lower price