Originally created in a Seattle restaurant in 1975, Caffe Verona was known as Jake's Blend, then rolled into stores under the name 80/20 blend, before being renamed Verona. Nespresso Starbucks Caffe Verona Espresso Coffee is a well-balanced and rich blend with a dark cocoa texture. The aluminium pods are protective, lightweight and recyclable and are suitable for use in Nespresso pod coffee machines.