Since the company only sells these pods in quantities of 150, I called the company for information on the quality of Vergnano coffee since I had not tried it before. The person providing information told me that the beans were of high quality and they had had no questions or negative input about these pods. So, being the Italophile that I am, I took the leap and bought the 150 load. I have been pleasantly surprised. This espresso is robust, full flavored and rates with the very best for me.