Kona Blend

Excellent flavor. It tastes exactly as the Starbucks Verismo Expresso ones (for Latte). I am a coffee lover and side by side they are similar. The pods size is identical the Verismo ones. They DO NOT get stuck on the machine, just follow this tip: Wait at least 10 seconds after the coffee is done, so the pressure applied by the machine while brewing is released. Finally just open the level slowly and they will fall 100% of the times to the container. Even with he original pods, if you open the level quickly they will get stuck. There is a plastic filter inside the CBTL cups, but the Verismo 600 can make the holes without any problems. I always do a quick motion, to close it to be sure the pods are punctured good enough (Verismo and CBTL), BE SURE to push the Expresso Button, not the Brewing one at the Verismo machine. Finally remember to open slowly so they do not bounce and get stuck. You won't have ANY trouble at all, trust me. They are less expensive and probably the ONLY other brand with pods compatible (K-FEE) with the exclusive Verismo 600 machine. A package costs almost the same as the Verismo pods, but instead of 12 you get 16 with CBTL. More value for the money.Also warranty WON'T be voided, because in the very same Verismo 600 manual says, compatible with other K-fee pods too, so it is all good. Verismo and CBTL are the only K-fee pods in the market, so they work.Thanks and enjoy great coffee :)

The best espresso coffee bar none it taste amazing, wish Amazon will bring back the 16 ct boxes this coffee is pricey but the taste is superb

The CBTL Italian Espresso Dark Pods. Amazing in quality, strength, and taste. I love the quality of the espresso and the crema it leaves when it makes a shot. I will say I did purchase these because they are a tad cheaper than Starbucks Verismo Pods. Do they fit in the Verismo? Yes. However, I will say, I can usually get 2-3 shots of full strength espresso out of the Starbucks to brew for a Latte. It seems after the first shot for the CBTL pods, it gets a little slower and tighter. I wait, but it still comes out perfect. Sometimes, I don't like to wait so I will just use the Starbucks Verismo Pod. However, it is a great pod and excellent in flavor. It might stick in the pod holder, but you just need to nudge it to knock it loose. If you need a cheaper, delicious alternative .... CBTL Italian Espresso Dark Capsules are it!

My coffee profile for reference: Male dark coffee drinker, no sugar. Black or a little non-dairy liquid creamer is my preference. Cow milk allergy means I don't drink latte's, cappuccinos, espressos or anything except 'coffee'. I prefer to sip a big cup American-style over the tiny European-style.Machines: I have both CBTL and Keurig single-server brewers. The Keurig is a superior machine in most ways except size and heating time. However, my Keurig has been stored away since I discovered this flavor (Italian Espresso Dark). In my side-by-side tests, the CBTL flavors are usually only slightly better than Keurig flavors.Italian Espresso Dark Capsule: This is unlike any coffee that I've ever had. It is thick, a little foamy, and very complex in flavor. It is strong even though I usually use the "coffee" size buttons on the machine so that I can enjoy it for a while (the small espresso sizes are good for fast jolt of caffeine). An important thing to me is to add a bit of International Delight "Hershey's Chocolate & Caramel" creamer for more complexity and to tone down the bitterness.Wife's Opinion: She does not prefer dark coffee and her normal preference is a weak cup of Nescafe with LOTS of dairy milk. She has also become crazy about the Italian Espress Dark + International Delight Hershey's combination...rarely drinks the Nescafe anymore. Basically, it's the only coffee drink we agree on :-)

These pods do not work in the Verismo machine. My first pod attempt got stuck in the machine. My second pod burst and the water barely trickled through it; and I also heard a strange noise from my machine. I took the pod apart out of curiosity. This malfunction is likely due to a hard plastic insert at the bottom end (not the foil covered top) of the CBTL pod. Verismo pods do not have this insert. Or, it could be the plastic casing is especially hard. At any rate, it would have been too much trouble to return them, so I improvised. I cut off the bottom end, including the hard plastic insert. I then cut a used Verismo pod in 1/2 and placed that bottom 1/2 over the CBTL bottom. If you cut the pods each to the correct size (creating a new pod the same length as a Verismo pod), it will work; but I don't see it as a practical resolution. I won't buy them again for my Verismo. In all likelihood, continued use of these with the Verismo would ruin the machine. The coffee did have a very good flavor.