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Empty Coffee Capsules, Sealing Cups, and Roll Foil

To produce high-quality coffee capsules, not only is high-precision filling and packaging equipment necessary, but essential consumables like capsule cups and films are also indispensable.

The current market offers a diverse and abundant supply chain for coffee capsule cups, with a wide range of quality options. To assist our customers in achieving optimal production, we have carefully selected the best suppliers available, ensuring the production of reliable capsule cups and films.

We offer a comprehensive supply chain encompassing aluminum, plastic, and biodegradable materials to provide our customers with high-quality capsule cups.

Reliable quality and low minimum order quantity! Capsule cups can also be customized for large customers.

Nespresso

Offers and recommends the best Nespresso （www.nespresso.com）capsule cups in various materials

Low MOQ, Customizable design, Fast delivery.

Dolce Gusto

High-barrier empty capsules suitable for various beverages, including Dolce Gusto (www.dolce-gusto.com), are now available. If you are looking to produce Dolce Gusto-compatible products such as tea, coffee, instant powders, or milk powder, our capsules are the perfect choice. We also offer sealing films for small orders and accept customization requests.

K Cup

Empty K-cups use high-barrier, high-permeability filter materials, featuring high-barrier properties and uniform thickness. They can hold 8-15 grams of coffee inside and can also be used for other filling materials such as tea leaves, soluble powder, milk powder, cocoa powder, etc.

Packaging Cartons

Customized package boxes for nespresso, k cups, dolce gusto, lavazza capsules, etc..

Pre-cut Sealing Lids

All sealing film of Nespresso/K Cup/ Dolce Gusto can be customized and have special logos

 K Cup Capsule Sealing Lids

This new 2.0 Kcup sealing foil uses special photosensitive ink 

and is suitable for 2.0 coffee machines. 

Low minimum order quantity, custom printing available.

Roll Film

Roll film for seal Nespresso, K cup, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza, etc.. capsules

Customize service available.

Empty Coffee Capsules, Cups, and Lids: A Comprehensive Guide

Types of Coffee Capsules

(Image Placeholder: Comparison of Nespresso, K-Cup, Dolce Gusto, and Lavazza capsules)

The coffee capsule market is dominated by four major systems:

• Nespresso – Espresso-focused

• K-Cup (Keurig) – Drip-style coffee

• Dolce Gusto – Multi-beverage (coffee, milk drinks, tea)

• Lavazza – Italian-style espresso blends

Each system is designed for a different brewing method and is not cross-compatible.

Nespresso Capsules

(Image Placeholder: Nespresso OriginalLine vs. VertuoLine capsules)

• OriginalLine:

• Compatible with 3rd-party brands (patents expired).

• Uses 19-bar pressure extraction.

• Sizes: Ristretto (0.7 oz), Espresso (1.4 oz), Lungo (3.7 oz).

• VertuoLine:

• Barcode system (Nespresso exclusive).

• Uses centrifusion technology.

• Sizes: Espresso (1.4 oz), Double Espresso (2.7 oz), Gran Lungo (5 oz), Coffee (8 oz), Alto XL (14 oz).

Best for: Espresso lovers who want machine flexibility (OriginalLine) or larger drinks (VertuoLine).

K-Cup (Keurig) Pods

(Image Placeholder: Keurig 1.0 vs. 2.0 pods with lid comparison)

• Keurig 1.0: No restrictions; works with all K-Cups.

• Keurig 2.0: Originally required licensed pods, but most newer models now accept all K-Cups.

• Materials: Usually plastic (reusable K-Cups available).

• Brewing: Drip-style coffee, not espresso.

Best for: Office or home use with quick, single-serve brewing.

Dolce Gusto Capsules

(Image Placeholder: Dolce Gusto machine with milk and coffee capsules)

• Designed by Nestlé for multi-beverage options (cappuccino, latte, iced coffee).

• Uses pre-filled milk capsules for specialty drinks.

• No built-in milk frother (unlike Nespresso).

• More affordable machines than Nespresso.

Best for: Those who enjoy milk-based drinks without a separate frother.

Lavazza Capsules

(Image Placeholder: Lavazza Blue, A Modo Mio, and Espresso Point capsules)

• Lavazza Blue:

• Single/double shots (7g coffee).

• Designed for Lavazza Blue machines.

• A Modo Mio:

• European market (harder to find in the U.S.).

• Three brew sizes.

• Espresso Point:

• Bulk packaging (50-100 capsules per box).

Best for: Italian espresso lovers.

Capsules vs. Pods

(Image Placeholder: Soft vs. hard coffee pods compared to capsules)

➤ Key Point:

• K-Cups ≠ Soft Pods (K-Cups are rigid & machine-specific).

• Nespresso ≠ ESE Pods (different brewing mechanisms).

Compatibility and Interchangeability

(Image Placeholder: Infographic showing incompatible systems)

No capsule system is cross-compatible between brands.
Even within brands (e.g., Nespresso OriginalLine vs. VertuoLine), capsules do not work interchangeably.

Common compatibility pitfalls to avoid:
✔ Keurig 1.0 & 2.0: Modern 2.0 machines now accept all K-Cups.
❌ Dolce Gusto in Nespresso: Impossible.
❌ Lavazza Modo Mio in Lavazza Blue: Not supported.

Conclusion

When choosing empty coffee capsules or lids, ensure they match your machine’s system:
✅ Nespresso – Best for espresso lovers.
✅ K-Cup – Best for drip coffee convenience.
✅ Dolce Gusto – Best for milk-based drinks.
✅ Lavazza – Best for traditional Italian espresso.

(Need a custom quote? Check out HIJ Coffee Pack for bulk empty capsule solutions!)