L'OR Espresso Pods - Ristretto Coffee

I was very excited to try L'Or Expresso Pods, and this time I chose to try the Ristretto. I look forward to the scent of the coffee as it brews, and it was ok, but nothing that I would go "Oh wow, can't wait to taste this!" As it’s turned out, it is a nice strong espresso. Now I'm a wimp and I know it, so I added raw sugar and half and half before I tasted it. It was too bitter for my taste, even with the added sweetener. I have had to conclude that it's nothing special and I have had better, which was disappointing. If all you are looking for is an 'ok' cup, then this is the pod for you. I received this for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

My morning go-to favorite.

The Ristretto is the second flavor I've tried by L'Or and it's just as delicious as the Onyx. So far I prefer these two flavors over most other brands. The pods are consistent in quality and freshness. Sometimes I've had brands where the pods break apart in the machine, and L'Or is simply not the case. The Ristretto is one of the more intense flavors, I love it with no mild or sugar and my wife enjoys it with frothed milk and sweetened. These pods do make a fantastic latte or cappuccinos. The espresso alone, I get chocolaty notes with a bold punch that's not too much for those that don't enjoy strong coffees.

The first thing you'll notice when you buy this product is how well it works with the machine, and how easy it is to use. Brewing a fresh cup of coffee is a breeze; you'll notice the aroma of the brew and it makes your mouth water. The taste does not disappoint, with the cocoa and a hint of a spice you can't exactly place coming through the flavors! Drink this coffee black to get the best taste - milk will just dilute the flavors. Disclaimer: *I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion*

I highly recomment this product to everyone. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. Of all the three I tested, Decaf Ristretto, Onyx and Ristretto. My #1 is Onyx, 2nd is Decaf and 3rd is Ristretto because of the acidity level they had though L'or Ristretto is richly flavored with very dark and rich and has ver chocolatey like it's perfectly paired with some milk chocolate.