I think the problem is not that it is really hard but it leaves me back very unpleasant taste in the mouth. So I studied the box and I had a moment of "Aha" seeing the description "intense toasted notes, woody and smoky" ... what I will bring to "intense like the ashes of a forest after a fire. " After it is a matter of taste, so I did taste my mother who loves strong coffee, she loved but regrets that annoying aftertaste that remains after drinking.
In short, if the capsules themselves are fine, no jam in my machine (something that happens VERY often with cheap capsules). They are compatible with my inissia.
When you see the box is expected to see lots of capsules but no, there are only 10 capsules in this big box. Each one is packed in individual packaging. Long live ecology! ;) As against the opening of the package the smell is divine!
Price level it is a little bit cheaper than Nespresso capsules but we remain in the high end. I think it is just enough to find its intensity to taste something delicious.
I did find a use for my caps ... they are PERFECT for confectionery !! I tested no 1h muffins and coffee is great! This coffee is strong enough to be used to do a lot of cooking ... Moka, Eclair coffee ... there is plenty to do.
In short, the No. 12 is not for me but I recognize that this is a quality product.