About The Capsules

Are the capsules recyclable?
At Nestlé UK and Ireland, 90% of the packaging used for our products is recyclable. NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules are made of mixed plastics and although the technology exists to recycle these materials, it is not widely available in the UK. We are exploring a number of possible solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules, without compromising on safety, quality or enjoyment of our products. We are working to reduce the weight of materials in our capsule whilst ensuring our products are safe and the best quality. Together with material suppliers, we are working to develop plastic materials made from responsibly managed, renewable resources which have a lower environmental impact.

How much coffee will I need for one cup?
All our drinks require one or two capsules. The amount of water you add to each is of course up to you, but our suggestion for how to prepare each hot drink is printed on the box. If you have an automatic machine, you can follow the bars on the pods and match this up to the number of bars you select on your machine's volume selector. This gives you the right serving every time.

How do I know which capsule to use for which drink?
The top of the capsule will tell you which drink it is, but you will need to look at the colour of the base to see which kind of capsule it is, whether milk, coffee, chocolate or a cold variety:

● Milk capsules have a white base

● Coffee capsules have a black or dark brown base

● Chocolate capsules have a light brown base

● Cold drinks have a silver base

Will you produce any other kinds of capsules in the future?
We are always looking to add new drink varieties to the range and we launch on average one to two new products a year.

My box of capsules does not contain any milk
For milky drinks such as our lattes, cappuccinos or hot chocolates and milky teas, you will need to use two capsules - one of which contains the milk. Many of our varieties do not come with milk, such as our espressos, lungos, our grande range and non-milky teas.

DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE ART
THE PERFECT PRESSURE FOR THE PERFECT CUP

It's easy to let your thoughts float away after that first sip of NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto®.

But have you ever wondered how we've managed to squeeze coffee shop quality into every pod?

Through innovative technology and clever design, our pods automatically regulate the pressure that goes into them. So whether it's high pressure that's needed to create a bold shot of espresso or just a delicate touch for the frothy milk in a latte macchiato, every NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® drink comes out exactly how it should - perfectly delicious!