Best selling Coffee capsules from Café Royal
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1. Café Royal Lungo
Sometimes it is precisely that perfectly balanced flavour that makes the day a little brighter. A delicate acidity meets harmonious spiciness, rounded off by a subtle hint of caramel. That is exactly what Café Royal Lungo stands for – the versatile lungo classic made from 100% Arabica.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, Café Royal Lungo’s Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity of 4 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a lungo (110 ml), as an espresso or as a full-bodied cappuccino.
Enjoy Café Royal Lungo with a brioche, the traditional French breakfast pastry.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 4/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 2/5
• Roast: 3/5
• Acidity: 2/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 110 ml (Lungo)
• Contents: 100 capsules
• Bean blend: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Lungo is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Flavour good, but not "strong"
- Very good coffee for us
- Qualitatively comparable with Nespresso
Contra
- way too much packaging!!!
- This results in a significantly more watery coffee compared to Nespresso capsules
- Flavour on the tongue
2. Café Royal Lungo Forte
Just one sip is enough. Deep roasted notes fill the palate, with a subtle hint of fresh walnut lingering on the finish. This is Café Royal Lungo Forte, premium Swiss coffee at its most intense.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, Café Royal Lungo Forte’s Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity rating of 8 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a Lungo (110 ml), as an espresso or as a robust cappuccino.
Enjoy this full-bodied Lungo Forte with a hearty butter or pretzel croissant – a combination that enhances any breakfast table.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 8/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 4/5
• Roast: 4/5
• Acidity: 1/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 110 ml (Lungo)
• Contents: 100 capsules
• Bean content: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Lungo Forte is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Balanced flavour, not sour or bitter
- Smells like good coffee should smell
- High-quality aluminium coffee capsules or equivalent to Nespresso.
Contra
- Packaging, 10 small boxes
- Capsules jam more than the originals when ejected
- Current chare runs through again decently fast, but the flavour is not so good
3. Café Royal Espresso Forte
Full-bodied, fruity, with a hint of dark chocolate. Café Royal Espresso Forte is the robust version of Café Royal Espresso, for those who enjoy their small cup of coffee with intensity and character.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, the Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules of Café Royal Espresso Forte combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity rating of 8 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a 40ml espresso, whether served as an espresso or a robust cappuccino.
A piece of dark chocolate or a fine dark chocolate praline perfectly complements the powerful aroma.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 8/10
• Crema: 2/5
• Body: 4/5
• Roast: 3/5
• Acidity: 4/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 40 ml (espresso)
• Contents: 100 capsules
• Bean blend: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Espresso Forte is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Fine flavour, round, not bitter
- Smells like good coffee should smell
- High-quality aluminium coffee capsules or equivalent to Nespresso.
Contra
- huge packaging of the entire order, completely oversized
- Pack arrived crushed and therefore 50% of the aluminium capsules were unusable
- Could have a little more flavour
4. Café Royal Caramel
Caramel and coffee: a love story. Café Royal Caramel delights the palate with a delicate acidity and a subtle hint of caramel, perfect as a lungo, espresso or creamy latte macchiato.
The Café Royal Flavoured Edition brings variety to every cup of coffee. In Café Royal Caramel, powder-fine, natural flavours are carefully blended with roasted Arabica beans, creating a sophisticated composition for aromatic coffee enjoyment. Perfect as an espresso, lungo, cappuccino or latte macchiato.
Particularly tempting as a latte macchiato or cappuccino, where the frothed milk brings out the caramel flavours perfectly.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 4/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 2/5
• Roast: 2/5
• Acidity: 2/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 40 ml (espresso) or 110 ml (lungo)
• Contents: 100 capsules
• Bean content: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: caffeinated
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Caramel is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Premium Swiss coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for moments of unrivalled enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Fine flavour, round, not bitter
- A coffee for everyone
- High-quality aluminium coffee capsules or equivalent to Nespresso.
Contra
- huge packaging of the entire order, completely oversized
- Pack arrived crushed and therefore 50% of the aluminium capsules were unusable
- Rather artificial flavour
5. Café Royal Espresso
A classic espresso, just as it should be. With its balanced flavour, subtle acidity and a delicate hint of turmeric, Café Royal Espresso is the perfect companion throughout the day.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, Café Royal Espresso’s Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity of 5 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a single espresso (40 ml), served as an espresso or a rich cappuccino.
A fresh chocolate chip muffin is the ideal accompaniment to this well-balanced espresso.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 5/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 4/5
• Roast: 3/5
• Acidity: 4/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 40 ml (espresso)
• Contents: 100 capsules
• Bean blend: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans grown on sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Espresso is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Fine flavour, round, not bitter
- Coffee prepared well and quickly
- Fits perfectly in the Nespresso machine
6. Café Royal Espresso Decaffeinato
If you don’t want to go without your evening espresso, Café Royal Espresso Decaffeinato is the perfect choice. A fresh acidity meets the harmonious aroma of roasted nuts, offering the full coffee experience without the caffeine.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, the Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules from Café Royal Espresso Decaffeinato combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity rating of 3 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a 40ml espresso, whether served as an espresso or a rich cappuccino.
Spitzbuben, the traditional shortbread biscuits filled with jam, go perfectly with this mild Espresso Decaffeinato.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 3/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 3/5
• Roast: 3/5
• Acidity: 3/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 40 ml (espresso)
• Contents: 36 capsules
• Bean blend: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: decaffeinated
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Espresso Decaffeinato is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for moments of unrivalled enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Good flavour
- It's not the coffee's fault that it's decaffeinated
- you don't notice the Decaffeinato
7. Café Royal Ristretto
Small, concentrated, powerful. Café Royal Ristretto boasts intense roasted aromas and a fruity note of dark forest berries – the perfect ristretto for connoisseurs.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, Café Royal Ristretto’s Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity rating of 9 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a ristretto (25 ml), as an espresso or as a powerful cappuccino.
A dark chocolate praline enhances this powerful Ristretto, creating a moment of perfect indulgence.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 9/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 4/5
• Roast: 4/5
• Acidity: 3/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 25 ml (Ristretto)
• Contents: 36 capsules
• Bean content: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Ristretto is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Very good and strong coffee
- strong flavour
Contra
- no crema
- too bright
- Not Delizio-compatible
8. Café Royal Lungo Decaffeinato
Anyone who enjoys a lungo but wants to avoid caffeine will love Café Royal Lungo Decaffeinato. Delicate aromas of blossom honey, complemented by subtle notes of cedar and a velvety body – an elegant Lungo Decaffeinato made from 100% Arabica.
Born from over 65 years of roasting tradition in Birsfelden, Café Royal Lungo Decaffeinato’s Nespresso®*-compatible aluminium capsules combine intense flavours with a distinctive crema. With an intensity of 4 out of 10, they are the ideal choice for a Lungo (110 ml), as an espresso or as a full-bodied cappuccino.
A delicate tea biscuit perfectly complements the honeyed, citrusy flavours of this decaffeinated Lungo classic.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 4/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 3/5
• Roast: 2/5
• Acidity: 2/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 110 ml (Lungo)
• Contents: 10 capsules
• Bean blend: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: decaffeinated
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Lungo Decaffeinato is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- not bitter
- Like a normal, good lungo
- Tastes like coffee
9. Café Royal Vanilla
Vanilla meets premium Swiss coffee. Café Royal Vanilla combines the light roasted aroma of Café Royal coffee with the sweet, spicy notes of real vanilla, creating a harmonious taste experience.
The Café Royal Flavoured Edition brings variety to every cup of coffee. In Café Royal Vanilla, ultra-fine, natural flavours are carefully blended with roasted Arabica beans, creating a sophisticated blend for aromatic coffee enjoyment. Perfect as an espresso, lungo, cappuccino or latte macchiato.
With frothed milk, Café Royal Vanilla becomes an irresistible vanilla latte, rounded off with a pinch of cinnamon.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 4/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 2/5
• Roast: 2/5
• Acidity: 2/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 40 ml (espresso) or 110 ml (lungo)
• Contents: 10 capsules
• Bean content: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Vanilla is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Flavour very good
- Great flavour
- Super vanilla flavour
Coffee capsules
Quantity discount
CHF5.90 per piece for 4 units CHF0.60/1x Port.
Café Royal Vanilla
10 x Port.
10. Café Royal Hazelnut
If you like your coffee creamy and nutty, Café Royal Hazelnut is the perfect choice. The flavours of freshly roasted hazelnuts fill the palate, rounded off by a subtle acidity.
The Café Royal Flavoured Edition brings variety to every cup of coffee. In Café Royal Hazelnut, powder-fine, natural flavours are carefully blended with roasted Arabica beans, creating a sophisticated blend for an aromatic coffee experience. Perfect as an espresso, lungo, cappuccino or latte macchiato.
Enjoy Café Royal Hazelnut with crispy prussiens, the traditional French puff pastry, or with homemade nutty biscuits.
Sensory profile
• Intensity: 4/10
• Crema: 3/5
• Body: 2/5
• Roast: 2/5
• Acidity: 2/5
At a glance
• Recommended cup size: 110 ml (Lungo)
• Contents: 10 capsules
• Bean blend: 100% Arabica
• Caffeine: contains caffeine
Rainforest Alliance certified: Made from beans sourced from sustainably managed plantations. The seal stands for organic coffee cultivation, fair working conditions and the protection of tropical forests.
Compatibility: Café Royal Hazelnut is compatible with all Nespresso®* Original Line machines (Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Essenza, Maestria, U and other models). Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo Line.
Café Royal: Swiss premium coffee from Delica AG in Birsfelden. Over 65 years of roasting tradition for unrivalled moments of enjoyment. Café Royal is the best-selling alternative in Switzerland for Nespresso®* Original Line machines. Our aluminium capsules are made from 80% recycled material and save over 20 tonnes of aluminium per year.
What our customers think
Pro
- Balanced flavour, not sour or bitter
- Very good coffee for us
- Fits perfectly in the Nespresso machine
Contra
- way too much packaging!!!
- Pack arrived crushed and therefore 50% of the aluminium capsules were unusable
- Rather artificial flavour
Coffee capsules
Quantity discount
CHF5.90 per piece for 4 units CHF0.60/1x Port.
Café Royal Hazelnut
10 x Port.
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