Coffee Capsule Compatibility Guide

The capsules that fit your coffee machine are the ones made for the same system as the machine, such as Nespresso Original, Nespresso Vertuo or Dolce Gusto. Coffee & Cream stocks coffee capsules for Nespresso Original and Dolce Gusto from Nespresso, Nescafé and other brands, plus Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules and E.S.E. paper pods, but no Vertuo capsules.

Nespresso Original, Nespresso Vertuo, Dolce Gusto, E.S.E., Lavazza A Modo Mio and Lavazza Espresso Point are separate systems, and a capsule for one does not fit a machine for another. For machines sold as multi-capsule, check the last step of How to identify your machine below.

Which capsules fit which machine

Find your system in the first column. Open the shop link, then confirm the same system name on the product page.

Your machine's system	Capsules that fit	Does not fit	Where to shop
Nespresso Original	Nespresso Original capsules and capsules marked compatible with Nespresso Original	Vertuo, Dolce Gusto, E.S.E., Lavazza A Modo Mio, Lavazza Espresso Point	Nespresso capsules
Nespresso Vertuo	Vertuo capsules only. The machine reads a barcode on each one	Nespresso Original capsules and capsules compatible with Nespresso Original	Not sold at Coffee & Cream. For a new machine, see Nespresso Original machines
Dolce Gusto, such as the Mini Me, Piccolo XS and Esperta	Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules and capsules from other brands made for Dolce Gusto	Nespresso Original, Vertuo, E.S.E., Lavazza A Modo Mio, Lavazza Espresso Point	Dolce Gusto pods
E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso)	E.S.E. paper pods	Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza A Modo Mio, Lavazza Espresso Point	E.S.E. pods
Lavazza A Modo Mio	Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules	Lavazza Espresso Point, Nespresso Original, Dolce Gusto, E.S.E., Vertuo	A Modo Mio capsules
Lavazza Espresso Point	Lavazza Espresso Point capsules	Lavazza A Modo Mio, Nespresso Original, Dolce Gusto, E.S.E., Vertuo	Check what is available on the Lavazza Espresso Point page

Nespresso Vertuo capsules in Egypt

Nespresso Vertuo is a separate system from Nespresso Original. A Vertuo machine reads a barcode on each Vertuo capsule and takes only Vertuo capsules, so Nespresso Original capsules and capsules compatible with Nespresso Original do not fit it. If you already own a Vertuo machine, buy only capsule boxes marked Vertuo.

Coffee & Cream does not stock Vertuo capsules or Vertuo machines today. Every Nespresso capsule on our Nespresso capsules page is for the Original line, both Nespresso's own and the capsules from Illy, Lavazza, Starbucks, Kimbo and Granell, and none of them fit Vertuo.

If you are still choosing a machine, the Original line has the widest choice of capsules on our shelves, from Nespresso and from other brands. The Essenza Mini, Inissia C40, Lattissima One and Gran Lattissima on our Nespresso machines page all take Nespresso Original capsules, and the Nespresso compatible capsules page compares the brands that sell capsules for them.

Nespresso Original

Nespresso Original machines take two groups of capsules, both mostly in boxes of 10. The first is Nespresso's own Original line, such as Arpeggio, Roma and Ristretto Italiano, on our Nespresso page. The second is capsules compatible with Nespresso Original from Illy, Lavazza, Starbucks, Kimbo and Granell. Compatible means the capsule carries another brand's name and is made to fit Nespresso Original machines.

Both groups are on our Nespresso capsules page, and the Nespresso capsule types guide explains the Original line.

Dolce Gusto

Dolce Gusto machines such as the Mini Me, Piccolo XS and Esperta take Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules, in boxes of 16, and capsules from other brands made for Dolce Gusto. The Nescafé range includes milk drinks made from the capsules in the box, such as Cappuccino, Flat White and Latte Macchiato. A Dolce Gusto capsule does not fit a Nespresso Original or Vertuo machine.

Shop Dolce Gusto pods and Dolce Gusto machines. Read the Dolce Gusto capsules guide and Nespresso vs Dolce Gusto for the drinks and the machines.

E.S.E. paper pods

E.S.E. means Easy Serving Espresso. These are paper pods for machines that take E.S.E. pods, and they do not fit Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, A Modo Mio or Espresso Point machines. We stock E.S.E. pods from Kimbo, Gimoka, Saquella, Lavazza, Caffè Vergnano, Illy and Karoma, decaf included. Shop E.S.E. pods.

Lavazza A Modo Mio and Espresso Point

Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules, such as Qualità Rossa and Crema e Gusto, fit A Modo Mio machines and come in boxes of 16. Shop A Modo Mio capsules.

Lavazza, Illy and Kimbo each sell capsules for more than one system, and the same coffee name, such as Lavazza Qualità Rossa, can appear on boxes for different systems. A Lavazza box marked compatible with Nespresso Original fits Nespresso Original machines, an A Modo Mio box fits A Modo Mio machines, and Lavazza E.S.E. pods fit E.S.E. machines. The system name on the box decides which machine it fits.

Lavazza Espresso Point is its own system. Its capsules fit machines marked Lavazza Espresso Point and do not fit A Modo Mio or Nespresso Original machines. Check what is available in our Espresso Point collection.

Refillable capsules

Refillable capsules are for filling with your own ground coffee, and each one is made for one system. The Cook Concept reusable capsules for Nespresso are a set of 3 in the Nespresso Original capsule size. The Cook Concept reusable capsules for Dolce Gusto are a set of 3 for Dolce Gusto machines. A reusable stainless steel pod for Nespresso Original machines comes with 100 foil lids. Ground coffee for espresso is on our espresso ground coffee page.

How to identify your machine

Read the model name on the front, the base or the label. Essenza Mini, Inissia C40, Lattissima One and Gran Lattissima are Nespresso Original machines. Mini Me, Piccolo XS and Esperta are Dolce Gusto machines.
Read the system name in the manual or on the capsule box you already use. Look for Nespresso Original, Vertuo, Dolce Gusto, E.S.E., A Modo Mio or Espresso Point.
Treat the capsule shape as a backup check. The system named in the manual and on the box is the one to follow.
The One life and Hibrew H2B are sold as multi-capsule machines, and their product names do not say which capsule systems they take. Check the product page and the manual before you order capsules.

Delivery and payment

Orders reach Cairo and Giza in 1 to 2 business days and other governorates in 2 to 4 business days. You can pay cash on delivery or by card.

Fee details are on our shipping policy.

Frequently asked questions

Are any other coffee pods compatible with Nespresso?

Capsules marked compatible with Nespresso Original fit Nespresso Original machines. Illy, Lavazza, Starbucks, Kimbo and Granell sell them in boxes of 10, and we stock them next to Nespresso's own Original capsules. They do not fit Vertuo machines. Dolce Gusto, E.S.E. paper pods, Lavazza A Modo Mio and Lavazza Espresso Point are separate systems and do not fit a Nespresso machine. See Nespresso capsules.

Does Lavazza make Nespresso compatible capsules?

Yes. Lavazza sells capsules compatible with Nespresso Original, such as Qualità Rossa, Crema e Gusto Classico and Crema e Gusto Risveglio Forte. Nespresso did not make them. Lavazza also sells A Modo Mio capsules and E.S.E. paper pods, and each fits only its own system's machines. The coffee name Qualità Rossa appears on Lavazza boxes for more than one system, so read the system name on the box. Shop the Original compatible ones on Nespresso capsules.

What capsules fit a Vertuo machine?

Only Vertuo capsules. A Vertuo machine reads a barcode on each Vertuo capsule, so Nespresso Original capsules and capsules compatible with Nespresso Original do not fit. Coffee & Cream does not stock Vertuo capsules or Vertuo machines today, and every Nespresso capsule we sell is for the Original line.

What is the difference between Nespresso pods and capsules?

For Nespresso machines, pods and capsules mean the same thing. E.S.E. paper pods are a different system. They fit E.S.E. machines and do not fit a Nespresso machine. See E.S.E. pods.

Do all Nespresso capsules fit all Nespresso machines?

No. Nespresso Original capsules fit Nespresso Original machines, including the Essenza Mini, Inissia C40, Lattissima One and Gran Lattissima. Vertuo machines take only Vertuo capsules. Match the word Original or Vertuo on the capsule box to the system named in your machine's manual. Our Nespresso capsule types guide covers the Original line.

Can Dolce Gusto capsules be used in a Nespresso machine?

No. Dolce Gusto capsules fit Dolce Gusto machines such as the Mini Me, Piccolo XS and Esperta. They do not fit Nespresso Original machines or Vertuo machines. See Nespresso vs Dolce Gusto and our Dolce Gusto capsules guide.

Editorial owner: Coffee & Cream merchandising team. Reviewed October 17, 2026. Live prices and stock are on each product page.