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L'OR Coffee Machines: UK Range & Buyer's Guide
L'OR occupies an unusual position: its aluminium capsules fit Nespresso Original machines, and its own Barista machines additionally take a larger double capsule that Nespresso machines cannot. That makes it one of the few pod brands you can adopt without abandoning a machine you already own.
The L'OR range explained
Where L'OR wins and loses
Strengths
- Capsules work in Nespresso Original machines as well as L'OR's own
- Among the cheapest aluminium capsules in the UK
- Aluminium is recyclable, unlike plastic T Discs
- Double-capsule option for longer drinks that Nespresso Original lacks
Weaknesses
- Smaller range than Nespresso's own
- XXL capsules only work in L'OR machines, which fragments the system
- No integrated milk system
- Lower UK brand recognition, so less retailer shelf space
Our verdict on L'OR
L'OR is the sensible budget route into the Nespresso Original ecosystem - the same machines, cheaper aluminium capsules, same recycling. Buying an L'OR Barista machine specifically only makes sense if you want the larger XXL capsules, since standard L'OR capsules work fine in any Nespresso Original machine.
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L'OR machines we cover
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L'OR Barista Machine
Pod & Capsule · More L'OR
★★★★☆ (950 reviews)
Aluminium capsule machine with a French coffee-house lean, tuned for espresso and lungo shots.
- Aluminium recyclable capsules
- Fast heat-up
- Compact single-serve design
Frequently asked questions
Do L'OR capsules work in Nespresso machines?
Yes. Standard L'OR aluminium capsules are designed for Nespresso Original machines. The larger XXL double capsules are the exception - those only fit L'OR Barista machines.
Are L'OR capsules cheaper than Nespresso?
Usually - around 25-35p against 30-45p for official Nespresso Original capsules, while still being aluminium and recyclable.
Who makes L'OR coffee machines?
Philips builds the L'OR Barista machines under licence. L'OR itself is a Jacobs Douwe Egberts coffee brand.
Is the L'OR Barista machine worth buying?
Only if you want the larger XXL double capsules for longer drinks. If you just want L'OR coffee, standard capsules work in any Nespresso Original machine you may already own.
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