Indeed these capsules are not to the level of Nespresso. The price not either and that's why for over 2 I test capsules retail. The capsules black cards are those elected TV in our office. We are 6 people who love differently dosed coffee. Certainly the boxes is large but only the aluminum capsules are perfectly emetics where individual bag to preserve the flavors. No. 8 has become my favorite because the taste remains intense even long coffee.