All OriginalLine, flavored Vertuo capsules, Vivida and Boost sleeves are stamped with a production and best before date. The best before date is approximately 12 months from the date of production. Please note that Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed, safe from light, moisture and oxygen, and do not actually expire. While the capsule remains sealed, the coffee retains its freshness and flavor after the best before date. The date simply acts as an indicator of optimal freshness, flavor and aroma.
As of October 22, 2022 the shelf-life of some of the Vertuo coffees was extended from 12 months to 15 months. This shelf-life extension does not apply to Flavored coffees or Ingredient coffees (such as Vivida B12 and Boost/Go).
We are monitoring our coffees very regularly, and noticed the aromatics and characteristics were stable past 12 months, and up to 15 months. This has been confirmed by our internal quality and sensory experts. The extension of the shelf life meets all the existing requirements of the markets where Nespresso coffees are distributed. That is why our internal quality experts are able to conduct the tests and confirm the extension of the shelf-life from 12 months to 15 months.
Flavored coffees and coffees with additional ingredients (such as Vivida B12 and Boost/Go) will continue having 12 months of shelf-life.
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