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How Much Does Coffee Cost with Reusable Nespresso Capsules? Cost Calculation and Comparison
The variable cost of a coffee prepared with CAPFITO, the patented Made in Italy system compatible with Nespresso® Original, starts at approximately €0.10 and varies depending on the price of the coffee used. With premium blends, it can exceed €0.20 per cup.
The calculation is based on 5.7 grams of ground coffee, the reference quantity for filling a Nespresso® Original capsule, and a food-grade aluminium foil costing €0.055, without glue or adhesives.
How much does a coffee with a CAPFITO reusable capsule cost?
Coffee price ranges per kilogram
The price of one kilogram of whole-bean or ground coffee can vary considerably:
Economy range (€8–12/kg):
- Blends with a high percentage of Robusta (50–80%)
- Non-selected origins or standard-quality coffee
- Industrial roasting in large volumes
Mid-range (€13–18/kg):
- Balanced blends (60–80% Arabica, 20–40% Robusta)
- A good balance between quality and price
- Artisan or semi-industrial roasting
High-end range (€19–25/kg):
- 100% high-quality Arabica
- Selected and traceable origins
- Carefully controlled artisan roasting
Premium range (€26/kg and above):
- Specialty coffee and single-origin coffee
- Selected lots with SCA scores above 80
- Small-batch artisan roasting
How is the cost of a CAPFITO coffee calculated?
Cost per cup = (coffee price per kg × 0.0057) + €0.055 for the aluminium foil.
The calculation includes only the coffee and the sealing material.
Here is the cost per cup based on the purchase price of the coffee.
| Coffee range | Price per kg | Coffee 5.7 g | Aluminium foil | Cost per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €8–12 | €0.046–0.068 | €0.055 | €0.101–0.123 |
| Mid-range | €13–18 | €0.074–0.103 | €0.055 | €0.129–0.158 |
| High-end | €19–25 | €0.108–0.143 | €0.055 | €0.163–0.198 |
| Premium | From €26 | From €0.148 | €0.055 | From €0.203 |
Indicative values, rounded to the nearest thousandth of a euro. The calculation includes only the coffee and the aluminium foil.
Why choose CAPFITO?
CAPFITO is not simply a reusable capsule, but a patented Made in Italy system that allows you to prepare your own capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original.
It allows you to:
- Use the ground coffee of your choice, from supermarket blends to artisan roasters.
- Measure and tamp the coffee inside the capsule.
- Seal the capsule with a thin sheet of food-grade aluminium foil, without glue or adhesives.
- Change blends and experiment with new flavours whenever you like.
The cost of each cup therefore depends on your choices: you decide which coffee to use and how much to spend.
Your coffee. Your blend. Your ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a coffee prepared with a CAPFITO reusable capsule cost?
The cost ranges from approximately €0.10 to €0.20 per cup when using coffee priced between €8 and €25 per kg. With premium coffee costing €26/kg or more, the cost exceeds €0.20. The calculation includes 5,7 grams of coffee and an aluminium foil costing €0.055.
- How much coffee is needed for a CAPFITO capsule?
The reference quantity used in this calculation is approximately 5.7 grams of ground coffee.
- What type of coffee can I use?
You can use any ground coffee you prefer: commercial blends, branded coffee, single-origin coffee and artisan-roasted coffee.
- Does CAPFITO use glue or adhesives?
No. The capsule is sealed using food-grade aluminium foil, without glue or adhesives.
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