Vertuo BARISTA CREATIONS Bianco Piccolo

About Bianco Piccolo

The Nespresso Vertuo Barista Creations Bianco Piccolo is an intense, lightly-roasted Single Espresso made only for Vertuo machines — and built for milk. It brews at 40 ml / 1.35 oz and blends 100% Arabica beans from China, Colombia, Brazil and Ethiopia. Also, a split-roast brings out rich roasted notes, so you get a nutty, biscuity cup with caramel sweetness and a smooth, creamy texture in every shot.

Nespresso developed Bianco Piccolo for shorter milk recipes where coffee and milk work in harmony. Because it is thicker and darker than Bianco Doppio, this capsule pairs beautifully with foamed dairy or barista oat milk in cappuccinos, espresso macchiatos and flat whites.

At a Glance

Key Features

• DESIGNED FOR MILK — INTENSE YET SMOOTH RECIPES
• SINGLE ESPRESSO — 40 ML / 1.35 OZ BREW SIZE
• 100% ARABICA — CHINA, COLOMBIA, BRAZIL & ETHIOPIA
• SPLIT ROAST — MEDIUM-DARK MAJORITY WITH LIGHT BALANCE
• NUTTY, BISCUIT, CARAMEL & CREAMY NOTES
• THICKER & DARKER THAN BIANCO DOPPIO
• SMOOTH TEXTURE WITH MILK
• IDEAL FOR CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO MACCHIATO & FLAT WHITE
• APPROX. 60 MG CAFFEINE PER CAPSULE
• 10 VERTUO CAPSULES PER SLEEVE — 62 G / 2.19 OZ
• 80% RECYCLED ALUMINIUM CAPSULES

Product Details

Where the Beans Come From

Bianco Piccolo uses a 100% Arabica blend from China, Colombia, Brazil and Ethiopia. First, Nespresso picks beans from diverse origins that each bring their own aromatic profile. Then, the split-roast balances rich roasted notes with natural sweetness. As a result, you get a coffee that was built from the start to shine with milk in shorter cups — not fight against it.

How It Is Roasted

Nespresso roasts this blend in two splits. The first split is medium-dark and takes the majority of the coffee. The second split is light to very light and balances the overall roast. So the roast level sits at 3 out of 5 — thicker and darker than Bianco Doppio, with more texture and intensity while staying smooth.

How It Tastes

On its own, Bianco Piccolo is intense yet smooth with clear nutty, biscuity and caramel notes and a creamy texture. Bitterness rates 2 out of 5, acidity 1 out of 5, and body 3 out of 5. Also, each capsule has roughly 60 mg of caffeine — a gentle boost for your morning cappuccino or afternoon flat white.

How to Serve It

Cappuccino (recommended): Foam 120 ml of milk — dairy or barista oat milk both work well. Then, brew the Bianco Piccolo capsule (40 ml) directly over or under the foamed milk. So you get a naturally creamy, sweet milk-and-coffee combo in a classic short serve.

Espresso Macchiato: Add a small dollop of foamed milk to the 40 ml shot for a bold espresso with a soft, creamy finish.

Flat White: Use silky microfoam and less volume for a smooth, caramel-forward milk coffee that highlights the biscuity notes.

Nespresso ratio: For a classic serve, pair 40 ml coffee with 120 ml milk — the balanced cappuccino Bianco Piccolo was designed for.

Reverso style: Pour milk first, then brew the capsule over it for extra creaminess and a dessert-like finish.

Full Specifications

Brewing Recommendations

Single Espresso (40 ml): Brew as intended, then add milk for the full Bianco Piccolo experience.

Cappuccino: Foam 120 ml milk, then pour the 40 ml coffee over or under the foam for a sweet, creamy short cup.

Espresso Macchiato: Top the 40 ml shot with a spoonful of foamed milk for intensity with a soft finish.

Flat White: Use silky microfoam and less volume for a smooth, nutty milk coffee.

Plant-based milk: Barista oat milk works well because it foams cleanly and keeps the sweet, biscuity character of the blend.

Black: While designed for milk, Bianco Piccolo can be enjoyed black if you prefer a nutty, caramel-forward espresso on its own.

Directions and Safety

Directions: Use only with Nespresso Vertuo machines. Insert the capsule and select Espresso — the machine reads the barcode and brews at 40 ml. Do not use with Original Line machines.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use by the best-before date on the sleeve.

Note: Contains caffeine (approx. 60 mg per capsule). Each sleeve includes 10 roast and ground coffee capsules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Machine and Brew Size

What machine works with Bianco Piccolo?
These capsules work only with Nespresso Vertuo machines, including Vertuo Pop, Vertuo Next, Vertuo Plus and Creatista Vertuo. They do not work with Original Line machines.

What brew size should I use?
Brew as a Single Espresso at 40 ml / 1.35 oz. So you get the cup size Bianco Piccolo works best for on Vertuo machines.

Taste and Milk Recipes

Is Bianco Piccolo meant to be drunk with milk?
Yes. Nespresso designed this capsule for milk recipes. Therefore, it truly shines in cappuccinos, espresso macchiatos, flat whites and other short milk drinks.

What does Bianco Piccolo taste like?
You get an intense yet smooth cup with nutty, biscuity and caramel notes and a creamy texture. Also, the split-roast adds rich roasted character that feels naturally balanced once you add foamed milk.

How much caffeine is in each capsule?
Each capsule has roughly 60 mg of caffeine. So it delivers a gentle energy boost in one 40 ml single espresso.

How does it compare to Bianco Doppio or Bianco Forte?
Bianco Piccolo is thicker and darker than Bianco Doppio — ideal for shorter milk cups like cappuccinos. Bianco Doppio suits larger double-espresso milk drinks, while Bianco Forte brings more intensity for bold latte lovers.

Buying and Recycling

How many capsules are in a sleeve?
Each sleeve contains 10 Vertuo capsules (62 g / 2.19 oz net weight). Nespresso seals them in a protective atmosphere for freshness.

Where can I buy Bianco Piccolo in Nairobi?
You can buy it at Coffee Fix Nairobi with local delivery options. Also, check in store for other Barista Creations For Milk Vertuo pods.

Are the capsules recyclable?
Yes. Nespresso Vertuo capsules use 80% recycled aluminium. So you can return used capsules through the Nespresso recycling programme.

Brand: Nespresso | Available at: Coffee Fix Nairobi