For first-time customers

Start with the two coffees our first-time customers choose most.

Jamaica Blue Mountain and Brazil Yellow Bourbon boxes with a gold espresso cup

The First Taste Pair

Two single-estate coffees, two Great Taste 2026 winners, one easy first order — brewed in the Nespresso machine you already own. 35 capsules, £60.

Free UK delivery · 1–2 working days

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Jamaica Blue Mountain and Brazil Yellow Bourbon boxes with a gold espresso cup
  • Nespresso® Original compatible
  • 30-day taste guarantee
  • Free UK delivery

The two coffees

Same strength. Two very different cups.

Both are Strength 7 — the difference is where they come from and what they taste like.

Great Taste Awards 2026, two stars
Jamaica Blue Mountain

Jamaica Blue Mountain

£35 · 10 capsules

From St Clouds Estate in Jamaica's Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Genuine Grade 1 beans — screen size 19 and above, zero defects, certified by JACRA. The estate supplies us with fewer than 15 barrels a year. A creamy, balanced cup with gentle acidity and tasting notes of dark cocoa and macadamia nut.

Two stars, Great Taste Awards 2026.

“I personally drink their Jamaican Blue Mountain capsules every day.”
Sat Bains · 2 Michelin Star Restaurant Sat Bains
Great Taste Awards 2026, two stars
Brazil Yellow Bourbon

Brazil Yellow Bourbon

£25 · 25 capsules

From the Daterra Estate in Minas Gerais — the world's first B-Corp certified coffee farm. An heirloom variety of Coffea Arabica: smooth and balanced with a full, creamy mouthfeel and tasting notes of dark chocolate and a hint of citrus. Suited to everyday espresso and milk drinks alike.

Two stars, Great Taste Awards 2026.

One for the everyday. One for the occasion. Thirty-five cups to find out which is which.

The First Taste Pair boxes beside a gold espresso cup in a kitchen

Why Difference?

Why this coffee costs more — and why it's worth it.

Our coffees are sourced directly from some of the world's most legendary growers. It is the same coffee served in over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants — the difference is that yours arrives at home, in a capsule, for the machine you already own.

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Single estate

Exceptional individual coffees selected for provenance and character.

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100+ Michelin-starred restaurants

Not a home version of it — the same coffee we supply to their kitchens.

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Great Taste 2026 ★★

Both coffees in the pair earned two stars in blind judging by more than 500 experts.

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Nespresso Original compatible

Made for the machine you already own.

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What customers say

Rated 5 out of 5 on Trustpilot
“Once you try difference coffee you wont go back. I have the yellow Bourbon as 1st coffee of the day every day.”
Roy Sommer · Feb 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 on Trustpilot
“It is such a smooth coffee, no sign of bitterness. Delivery was great, almost next day even to the Isle of Wight.”
Lock · Mar 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 on Trustpilot
“Nicest coffee Ive ever tasted. Had it at No 8 in Preston and managed to track it down. Its expensive but worth it.”
Lisa Hadfield-Law · Jun 2026

The First Taste Pair

Two remarkable coffees. One very easy first order.

35 Nespresso Original compatible capsules · 30-day taste guarantee · Free UK delivery

30-day taste guarantee

If the first cup doesn't convince you, tell us within 30 days and we'll refund your order.

How it works

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Order the pair.

One click, both coffees, free UK delivery.

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Slot in a capsule.

Works in your Nespresso Original machine — nothing new to buy or learn.

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Taste the difference.

If you can't, our 30-day taste guarantee has you covered.

Prefer to start smaller?

Brazil Yellow Bourbon

Brazil Yellow Bourbon

$45 · 25 capsules

Our most popular first order. Start with one coffee and see for yourself.

Delivery calculated at checkout

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Will they work in my machine?

Yes. They're compatible with Nespresso® Original machines. Vertuo machines use a different system and are not compatible.

What's included?

Two coffees: Jamaica Blue Mountain (10 capsules) and Brazil Yellow Bourbon (25 capsules). 35 capsules in total.

Can I drink them with milk?

Yes. The Brazil Yellow Bourbon is particularly good with it — smooth and chocolatey, suited to everyday espresso and milk drinks alike. The Jamaica Blue Mountain is wonderful either way, though its rarity shows best in a first cup taken black.

Why does Difference cost more?

These aren't blends. Each capsule contains an exceptional single-estate coffee, sourced directly from some of the world's most legendary growers. It's the same coffee we supply to over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants.

Is it 100% Arabica?

Yes. We never use Robusta — only specialty-grade Arabica, the highest classification of coffee: a score of at least 80 out of 100 from certified graders. Every coffee we buy clears it.

How does the coffee stay fresh?

Each capsule is sealed to protect the freshly ground coffee from air, light and moisture, preserving its flavour and aroma until you're ready to brew. And every box carries its own best-before date.

Is this a subscription?

No. The First Taste Pair is a one-time purchase — nothing recurring. If you find a favourite, our coffees are also available on subscription.

How does the 30-day guarantee work?

If the first cup doesn't convince you, tell us within 30 days and we'll refund your order.

When will my order arrive?

UK delivery on The First Taste Pair is free and takes 1–2 working days. Free delivery applies to every order over £50; under £50, delivery is calculated at checkout.

The world's rarest coffee, in capsules

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