#4 of 10 · OriginalLine-compatible
L'OR Espresso
JDE Peet's, France · the biggest compatible brand in the world
7.3 / 10 shootout score
- Price per pod
- n/a
- Coffee per pod
- ≈5.2–5.5 g (5.5 g stated on some blends)
- Capsule
- Aluminum
- Watery risk
- Medium
- Range
- 10+ blends including Ristretto, Onyx, Forza, Or Absolu
US Amazon price not verified on 2026-10-27; check the listing.
My take
L'OR's best blends are genuinely good: the Ristretto and Colombia came out near the top of an independent taste test, creamy and foamy. The problem is consistency across the range, with some blends called burnt or medicinal. Pick the Ristretto and you get an aluminum, 5.5 g-class pod that fits cleanly. Pick at random and you might get brown water with a nice label.
What buyers report
Richness7
Crema8
Strength vs. label7
Value per pod6
Machine fit9
Scores I derived from buyer reviews and published specs. Not a tasting.
My cup
Not brewed yet. My scores and photo land here after I've actually had it.
Buyers like
- Ristretto and Colombia rated among the best compatibles
- Good crema
- Fits cleanly, aluminum
Buyers complain about
- Inconsistent from blend to blend
- Onyx called 'burnt', Or Absolu 'medicinal' by testers