As others have described, some capsules are highly "inflated". But as they are perforated in the machine anyway, do not mind. A few times I have the capsules before I have done in the machine pierced with a needle. But is not really necessary. The taste I find the coffee OK. The original taste me a little better. That's why this is for us the coffee for every day and for Lavazza's "Sunday coffee". The shipping was fast (faster than specified). The package is limited to the most necessary really. I find good, less waste!