If you want to switch between tea capsules and espresso using the same machine, start by checking its system: the coffee and tea options featured for this purpose are compatible with Nespresso® Original. If you have a Lavazza A Modo Mio or illy Iperespresso machine, choose capsules designed for its system rather than assuming the formats are interchangeable. To enjoy with biscuits, then decide whether you’d prefer a short espresso, a lungo or a decaffeinated option, depending on what’s compatible with your machine.
You’d like to make coffee and, with a tea or herbal infusion option explicitly marked as compatible, another drink to enjoy with biscuits. The Carte Noire and Lipton ranges described by Carte Noire and Auchan illustrate these two uses.
Your first priority is finding capsules in the right format for your machine: Lavazza designs its A Modo Mio capsules for that system, while illy reserves its Iperespresso capsules for compatible machines.
You’re deciding between a short espresso, a lungo or a decaffeinated coffee. Once you’ve confirmed your machine’s compatibility, the drink type on the box can help you choose.
Your machine’s system determines which capsules you can use. Then you can choose between tea, espresso and lungo, depending on what you’d like to serve with your biscuits.
Consider this if : your machine uses this system and you want the choice of coffee capsules as well as compatible tea options.
Bear in mind : compatibility with Nespresso® Original doesn’t extend to other systems, and tea has its own preparation method.
Consider this if : you have an A Modo Mio machine and want to choose from the coffee profiles in this Lavazza range.
Bear in mind : A Modo Mio capsules are designed for this system and aren’t interchangeable with Lavazza capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original.
Consider this if : your machine uses Iperespresso and you’re looking for a coffee from this range, particularly a decaffeinated option.
Bear in mind : Iperespresso capsules and illy capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original belong to two separate ranges.
| Consideration | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Machine compatibility | Compare the system listed on your machine with the one on the box: Nespresso® Original, A Modo Mio or Iperespresso. | If I already own a machine, I want to avoid buying capsules I can’t use; around 36% of consumers prioritise compatibility. |
| Switching between tea and coffee | For tea, look for a capsule clearly labelled as tea, then check which machines it’s compatible with and how to prepare it. | I want to serve tea as well as coffee without changing machines; around 29% of consumers prioritise having both options. |
| Coffee to enjoy with biscuits | Check the cup type listed for the capsule — espresso, lungo or ristretto — then look at the flavour profile described by the brand. | With biscuits, I’d rather choose the length and character of my coffee to suit the occasion; around 21% of consumers prioritise this kind of choice. |
| Decaffeinated options and practical considerations | Check whether a decaffeinated option is available in the right format, then consult your machine’s manual and the product’s recycling instructions. | When I’d like a decaffeinated coffee, care and recycling matter too; around 14% of consumers highlight these considerations. |
This describes the coffee, not the capsule format. Lavazza, illy and Carte Noire distinguish between systems such as A Modo Mio, Iperespresso and Nespresso® Original.
Make a note of your machine’s system and check the box for the same compatibility information before choosing a coffee profile.
A tea capsule is a separate product. Auchan lists a Lipton Marrakech Mint option compatible with Nespresso®, with its own preparation instructions.
To serve tea with biscuits, choose a capsule labelled ‘tea’ or ‘herbal infusion’ and follow its instructions, particularly if they tell you to remove a seal or rinse the machine.
Lavazza states that its compostability claim for the relevant A Modo Mio capsules applies to industrial composting facilities only. This doesn’t mean they can go in your home compost bin.
Check the information on the product you’ve bought and its recycling labels before disposing of the capsule and packaging.
Limescale can affect how your machine works. How often you need to maintain it depends on the instructions for your model.
Follow your machine’s manual. For its Vertuo maintenance kit, Nespresso recommends descaling every three months or after around 300 capsules.
These brands offer different ranges and formats. Their inclusion here doesn’t mean that all their capsules will work with the same machine.
Lavazza distinguishes its A Modo Mio range from the capsules it describes as compatible with Nespresso® Original.
illy offers capsules for its Iperespresso system, as well as a separate range compatible with Nespresso® Original.
Carte Noire offers a range of capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original, with different types of coffee including espresso, lungo and decaffeinated options.
Carrefour offers coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso in a range of profiles and pack sizes.
E.Leclerc lists Plantation capsules under its Marque Repère brand alongside other pod and capsule formats.
Auchan offers coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso and also lists Lipton tea capsules for this system.
These Joybuy options are for the Nespresso® Original system. Coffee and tea capsules suit two different tastes for a break with biscuits. Check that your machine accepts this format, and choose one capsule of each type if you’d like to switch between the two.
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Worth considering if you prefer a lungo with your biscuits and have a Nespresso® Original machine.
The box contains 10 coffee capsules, with a stated weight of 55 g. If you’d also like to serve tea, choose a separate compatible tea capsule.
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Consider this decaffeinated coffee option if you’re looking for this type of drink for your biscuit break and use a Nespresso® Original machine.
The box contains 30 capsules. If you’d also like to make tea, you’ll need a separate tea capsule.
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This Classico coffee capsule is a good choice for the espresso part of your break if your machine uses Nespresso® Original.
The box contains 10 coffee capsules, with a stated weight of 55 g. It’s not a substitute for a tea capsule if you want to switch between drinks.
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This option is ideal if you fancy mint tea during your break, provided you have a compatible Nespresso® Original machine.
The box contains 10 capsules. Check the preparation instructions before use; if you’d also like to make an espresso, choose separate coffee capsules.
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This lemon tea option is for the tea part of your break if your machine uses Nespresso® Original.
The box contains 10 capsules, with a stated weight of 80 g. Check the preparation instructions for this product, and use separate coffee capsules if you’d like an espresso.
No. Choose a capsule that specifically states it’s compatible with your machine’s system. Lavazza designs A Modo Mio capsules for the corresponding machines, illy reserves Iperespresso for its own system, and Carte Noire lists Nespresso® Original compatibility for its compatible range.
Yes, as long as the tea capsule explicitly states that it’s compatible with your machine. Auchan lists a Lipton Marrakech Mint option for this system; check the list of compatible machines and the instructions on the box you choose, as tea may require a particular preparation method.
Choose a lungo if you’d like a longer cup, or an espresso if you prefer a shorter coffee with your biscuits. Carte Noire describes its Lungo Classique N°6 as balanced and aromatic. Whatever profile you’re after, check that the capsule is compatible first.
Yes. Carte Noire offers decaffeinated options in its range compatible with Nespresso® Original, while illy has a decaffeinated Iperespresso option. The Iperespresso capsule described by illy is designed only for machines in that system, so check the format before buying.
Follow your machine’s manual for descaling and the recycling instructions on each product or pack. Nespresso recommends descaling every three months or after around 300 capsules for its Vertuo maintenance kit. Lavazza states that the compostability of the relevant A Modo Mio capsules applies to industrial composting, and not necessarily to home composting.