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E.S.E. is a 44 mm paper-pod standard, but DeLonghi machines differ: use only a model that has the proper E.S.E. filter basket and follow its manual. These are 44 mm E.S.E. listings, not capsules.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caffè Borbone Blue Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm | $12–$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Caffè Borbone Gold Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm | $15–$32 | Amazon |
| 3 | Caffè Borbone Black Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm | $11–$30 | Amazon |
| 4 | Caffè Borbone Red Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm | $12–$30 | Amazon |
| 5 | Caffè Borbone Dek Green Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm | $30–$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | illy E.S.E. Pods Classico Medium Roast | $16.29 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | illy E.S.E. Pods Intenso Dark Roast | $16.29 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | illy E.S.E. Pods Forte Extra Dark Roast | $16.29 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | illy E.S.E. Pods Classico Lungo Medium Roast | $16.29 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | illy E.S.E. Pods Decaffeinated Espresso Classico | $16.29 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Caffè Borbone Blue Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm
44 mm ESE paper pod; a 50-pod US listing was $12.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
Caffè Borbone Gold Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm
44 mm ESE paper pod; US listings start at $15.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
Caffè Borbone Black Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm
44 mm ESE paper pod; US listings start at $11.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
Caffè Borbone Red Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm
44 mm ESE paper pod; US listings start at $12.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
Caffè Borbone Dek Green Blend ESE Paper Pods 44 mm
Decaffeinated 44 mm ESE paper-pod blend.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
illy E.S.E. Pods Classico Medium Roast
Current illy 44 mm E.S.E. medium-roast option.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
illy E.S.E. Pods Intenso Dark Roast
Current illy 44 mm E.S.E. dark-roast option.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
illy E.S.E. Pods Forte Extra Dark Roast
Current illy 44 mm E.S.E. extra-dark-roast option.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
illy E.S.E. Pods Classico Lungo Medium Roast
Current illy 44 mm E.S.E. lungo option.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
illy E.S.E. Pods Decaffeinated Espresso Classico
Current illy 44 mm E.S.E. decaffeinated option.
- 44 mm E.S.E. paper-pod format
- Check the DeLonghi manual for the E.S.E. basket
- Clearly labelled E.S.E. format
- Requires a compatible E.S.E. basket
Buying tips
- Match the product specification to the equipment or use case.
- Compare the stated size, configuration and warranty before purchase.
- Use the manufacturer instructions for installation and use.
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