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Lavazza sells three separate pod formats and none of them fit each other's machines: aluminum capsules for Nespresso Original machines (seven blends, $8.50 per box of 10 on lavazzausa.com in September 2026), Keurig K-Cup pods (eight blends, also $8.50 per 10), and the A Modo Mio capsule for Lavazza's own machines, which the US site does not carry. If you own a Nespresso Original machine, start with Espresso Maestro Classico at intensity 9/13; a Keurig owner who wants the most Lavazza-like cup should pick Dolcevita Classico or Italian Roast over the flavored pods. Nothing on the US site is made for Nespresso Vertuo.
Match the pod to the machine first
| Lavazza format | Fits | Does not fit | Blends on lavazzausa.com | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum capsules compatible with Nespresso Original | Nespresso Original line machines | Nespresso Vertuo, Keurig, A Modo Mio | 7 | $8.50 per 10 |
| Keurig K-Cup pods | Keurig K-Cup brewers | Keurig Rivo (Lavazza's own exclusion), Nespresso | 8 | $8.50 per 10, $48 per 60 |
| A Modo Mio capsules | Lavazza A Modo Mio machines | Espria, Espria+, Magia, Magia+, Fantasia, Fantasia+ (per Lavazza), plus every non-Lavazza machine | Sold outside the US | Not listed on the US site |
Capsules for Nespresso Original machines
Lavazza's Nespresso-compatible collection lists seven blends, all priced at $8.50 for 10, which is 85 cents a capsule. The page carries Lavazza's note that it is not affiliated with Nespresso, and every listing says "Original machines," so do not buy these for a Vertuo.
| Capsule | Intensity (Lavazza scale of 13) | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso Maestro Ristretto | 12/13 | Short shots, the strongest of the line |
| Espresso Maestro Intenso | 11/13 | Milk drinks; Lavazza lists Arabica and Robusta, medium roast, cocoa and spice notes |
| Super Crema | 10/13 | The capsule version of Lavazza's whole bean best seller; hazelnut and brown sugar notes per Lavazza |
| Espresso Maestro Classico | 9/13 | The all-rounder; buy this one first |
| Tierra For Planet | 7/13 | Lighter cup |
| Decaf | 7/13 | Evening espresso |
| Espresso Maestro Lungo | 5/13 | Long pours on the lungo button |
The Intenso product page gives the net quantity as 2.01 oz per box of 10, which works out to about 5.7 g of coffee per capsule. That is a normal single-shot dose for this format, and it explains why the Ristretto and Intenso capsules taste bigger than the Lungo: same dose, less water. If you have been running Lungo capsules on the espresso button and finding them thin, that is the reason.
Keurig K-Cup pods
The K-Cup collection has eight pods. Five are straight coffee: Costiera Gran Aroma (100% Arabica, floral and citrus per Lavazza), House Blend Perfetto (100% Arabica, medium roast, caramel notes), Dolcevita Classico (an Arabica and Robusta blend with dried fruit notes), Italian Roast (extra dark, 100% Arabica) and Decaf. Three are flavored: Caramel Biscotti, Tiramisu and Vanilla Affogato. Lavazza rates K-Cups on a 5-point intensity scale rather than the 13-point capsule scale, so House Blend Perfetto's 3/5 is not comparable to a 9/13 capsule.
The House Blend Perfetto page lists a net quantity of 4.06 oz per 10 pods, about 11.5 g of ground coffee each, roughly double what the Nespresso capsule holds, which is why a K-Cup produces a mug of drip-strength coffee rather than a shot. The same page prices the 10-count at $8.50 and the 60-count at $48, so the big box drops the per-pod cost from 85 to 80 cents. It also carries Lavazza's compatibility note: the pods can only be brewed in a Keurig brewing machine, and the Keurig Rivo is not compatible.
For someone who drinks Lavazza espresso at a cafe and wants that in a Keurig, Dolcevita Classico is the closest match because it keeps Robusta in the blend, the way Lavazza's classic Italian blends do. Italian Roast is the pick for a dark, smoky mug. Costiera Gran Aroma is the lightest of the five.
A Modo Mio: Lavazza's own system
A Modo Mio is a proprietary capsule for Lavazza's own machines, sold in Europe and other markets. Lavazza's A Modo Mio page says each capsule holds up to 7.5 g of coffee, is single-use and compostable, and fits all A Modo Mio machines except the Espria, Espria+, Magia, Magia+, Fantasia and Fantasia+ models. It will not fit a Nespresso or Keurig machine, and the US site does not stock it, so US buyers who want Lavazza in a capsule are choosing between the Nespresso-compatible line and K-Cups.
Cost per cup
At $8.50 per 10, both the capsule and the K-Cup come to 85 cents per brew. The 60-count K-Cup box at $48 is 80 cents. Lavazza's site also lists a 25% subscription discount on capsules and pods, which brings the 10-count to about 64 cents per pod if you are willing to commit to deliveries. Prices are from lavazzausa.com on September 7, 2026 and change with promotions.
Lavazza Nespresso-compatible capsules on Amazon
Related reading
- Keurig vs Nespresso: which system to buy
- Best Nespresso machines
- Nespresso Vertuo pod sizes explained
Sources
Lavazza USA: Capsules compatible with Nespresso Original machines
Lavazza USA: Espresso Maestro Intenso capsule page
Lavazza USA: K-Cup pods collection
Lavazza USA: House Blend Perfetto K-Cup page
Lavazza: A Modo Mio capsules
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