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COFFEE AT Nespresso
THE EXCELLENCE
OF A COFFEE
Our passion for perfection is truly reflected in our unsurpassed coffee quality.
We leave nothing to chance. Quality is rigorously managed at every step of the Nespresso value chain, from the sustainable sourcing of highest quality coffee from the world? most well-renowned coffee growing regions to the distribution to consumers worldwide. Our range of exceptional blends and pure, single origin coffee is specially developed to suit taste preference.
DiscoverTHE TASTE OF A Nespresso COFFEE
Select your Grand Cru, savor its appearance, inhale its aroma, delight in its flavor.
Welcome to the art and ritual of tasting your Nespresso Grand Cru.
The taste of each Grand Cru is unique and shapes by the factors below:
ORIGIN/SPECIES
- Green Coffee species and variety (various types of Arabicas and Robustas)
- Country of origin/terroir
The taste of a Grand Cru depends on its blend composition and terroir.
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
At Nespresso, we define intensity as being a combination of roastiness, body and bitterness, not caffeine content.
Like the bitterness, the body and the roastiness, the acidity is one parameter that allows us to describe the taste.
- Altitude
- Soil Composition
- Climate Temperature, exposure to sun/rainfall, humidity, etc.
CUP SIZE
Each Grand Cru is developed in a given cup size to deliver an optimal taste and texture.
OVER-EXTRACTION: cup size is critical as too much water through too few grounds results in unbalanced flavour extraction.
- Cup Size: 1 oz
- Cup Size: 1.5 oz
- Cup Size: 4 oz
INTENSITY
Intensity results from the combination of:
- Coffee fullness or weight in the mouth. A coffee with body is thick and dense, whereas a light-bodied coffee is perceived as watery, fluid
- Think of dark chocolate, baking cocoa, aspirin, chicory. Coffee is bitter.
- Perception of a coffee roast flavor, independent of the roast level.
At Nespresso, we define intensity as being a combination of roastiness, body and bitterness, not caffeine content.
Like the bitterness, the body and the roastiness, the acidity is one parameter that allows us to describe the taste.
AROMATIC NOTES
Dominant aromatic notes define the aromatic profile, the character of the Grand Cru, regardless of its intensity.
Aromatic notes are clustrered into 3 main families:
- Fruity / Flowery
- Flowery
- Citrus
- Fruity-winy
- MILD
- Honey
- Cereals
- Roasted
- INTENSE
- Cocoa
- Spicy
- Woody
- Intensely roasted
MILK RECIPES
Each coffee creates a unique alchemy with milk
Most people typically use intense espresso blends in their coffee drinks in the belief that the aroma of subtler blends will be diluted by the milk. Each Grand Cru, even with a delicate and subtle character when black, develops new dimensions when combined with milk.
The result ? This creates an almost infinite palette of taste variations starting from the same Grand Cru. Depending on which Grand Cru you use, a Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato can have many different, delicious flavors.
- Intenso
- Espresso
- Pure Origin
- Lungo
- Decaffeinato
- Variations
Kazaar
A daring blend including Robustas from Brazil and Guatemala, specially prepared for Nespresso, and a separately roasted Arabica from South America, Kazaar is a coffee of exceptional intensity. Its powerful bitterness and notes of pepper are balanced by a full and creamy texture.
- Dash of milkKazaar's coffee roasted and bitter strength is complemented by gentle chocolate notes with the addition of milk.
- CappuccinoThe intensity of Kazaar's coffee roasted blend is perfectly preserved when prepared as a cappuccino.
- LatteThis delicate balance of roasted and biscuit notes are elevated with a subtle finish and delicious caramel note wrapped in a velvety foam.
Dharkan
This blend of Arabicas from Latin America and Asia fully unveils its character thanks to the technique of long roasting at a low temperature. Its powerful personality reveals intense roasted notes together with hints of bitter cocoa powder and toasted cereals that express themselves in a silky and velvety texture.
- Dash of milkWith a dash of milk, Dharkan's roasted, bitter blend delivers a dark crema and a rich nutty flavour.
- CappuccinoDharkan 's long roasted, smoky notes infuse the cappuccino slightly soften by hints of cereal, chocolate and nuts.
- LatteDharkan Latte Macchiato's sweet, light body delivers new nutty, chocolate notes in luxurious foam.
Ristretto
A blend of South American and East African Arabicas, with a touch of Robusta, roasted separately to create the subtle fruity note of this full-bodied, intense espresso.
- Dash of milkThis full-flavoured and well-rounded blend keeps its intense roasted aroma with a drop of milk.
- CappuccinoA strong blend of rich roasted beans balances with mild milky notes to create a full-bodied cappuccino.
- LatteA satisfying aroma of freshly roasted coffee is preserved and enhanced in a rich milky foam.
Arpeggio
A dark roast of pure South and Central American Arabicas, Arpeggio has a strong character and intense body, enhanced by cocoa notes.
- Dash of milkArpeggio's coffee robust flavour and strong, dark-roasted character is subtly reinforced with just of a dash of milk.
- CappuccinoThis confident, intensely dark roast coffee perfectly delivers a strong, characterful cappuccino.
- LatteThe sweet, distinctive roasted notes of dark Arabica are ever present, while immersed in creamy froth.
Roma
The balance of lightly roasted South and Central American Arabicas with Robusta, gives Roma sweet and woody notes and a full, lasting taste on the palate.
- Dash of milkEven the smallest drop of milk blends perfectly with the intense Roma's coffee notes, resulting in a surprisingly smooth, creamy blend.
- CappuccinoCaramel notes accentuate an enticing sweetness, which blends elegantly to create a warm, creamy cappuccino.
- LattePreserving Roma 's coffee sweet, woody, delicious aroma, caramel notes arise when lightened with a milky froth.
Livanto
A pure Arabica from South and Central America, Livanto is a well-balanced espresso characterised by a roasted caramelised note.
- Dash of milkLivanto maintains its strong roasted character, while a dash of milk reveals its smotth texture and a subtle sweetness.
- CappuccinoThe balanced harmony of mild and roasted notes is enriched by the delicacy of milk froth.
- LatteThis well-balanced espresso is characterised by roasted caramel notes when covered in smooth, milky foam.
Capriccio
Blending South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta, Capriccio is an espresso with a rich aroma and a strong typical cereal note.
- Dash of milkA drop of milk reveals Capriccio's coffee smooth, sweet character and enhances its medium roasted flavours.
- CappuccinoReknowned for its biscuit and caramel notes, a Capriccio cappuccino delivers indulgence and sophistication.
- LatteA Latte Macchiato with Capriccio maintains its rich aroma, strong cereal but is enriched with divine caramel notes.
Volluto
A pure and lightly roasted Arabica from South America, Volluto reveals sweet and biscuity flavours, reinforced by a little acidity and a fruity note.
- Dash of milkVolluto's coffee well-balanced flavours and gentle acidity are brought to the fore by adding a drop of milk.
- CappuccinoThis irresistibly sweet, biscuity espresso delivers a full-bodied impact on the palette and marries perfectly with a light milky foam.
- LatteSweet biscuity flavours, reinforced with a little acidity, combine with delicious fruits to reveal caramel notes engulfed in creamy foam.
Cosi
Pure Arabicas from East Africa, Central and South America make this coffee a delicate and balanced blend with cereal and lightly toasted notes enhanced by subtle fruity notes.
- Dash of milkThe cereal and lightly toasted notes of Cosi are reinforced by the addition of a dash of milk.
- CappuccinoA Cappuccino with Cosi brings out the cereal and toasted notes, while revealing biscuit flavours, enriched by a mellow and unctuous texture.
- LatteAs a Latte Macchiato, Cosi becomes light and silky, while preserving its cereal and toasted notes for a mellow milky indulgence.
Indriya from India
Indriya from India is the noble marriage of Arabicas with a hint of Robusta from southern India. It is a full-bodied espresso, which has a distinct personality with notes of spices.
- Dash of milkThis strong and full-bodied blend from India, with its dark roasted flavours, is reinforced thanks to a dash of milk.
- CappuccinoExotically spicy with woody notes, Indriya from India brings its distinct personality to a cappuccino.
- LatteThe subtle robustness is inspired by the play of woody, roasted notes in a rich, smooth latte foam.
Rosabaya de Colombia
This blend of fine, individually roasted Colombian Arabicas, develops a subtle acidity with typical red fruit and winey notes.
- Dash of milkA colombian blend, with very bright and winey notes, is softened and lightened with just a touch of milk.
- CappuccinoThe sweet side of the espresso is reinforced by an assertive caramel note, delivering a distinctive, creamy cappuccino.
- LatteRosabaya De Colombia keeps its subtle acidity, red fruit and winey flavours, revealing sweet caramel notes when immersed in milky froth.
Dulsão Brasil
A pure Arabica coffee, Dulsão Brasil is a delicate blend of red and yellow Bourbon beans from Brazil. Its satiny smooth, elegantly balanced flavor is enhanced with a note of delicately toasted grain.
- Dash of milkWhen combined with a dash of milk this delicate blend develops a creamy, sweet and smooth light-roasted character.
- CappuccinoAn unparalleled delicateness is reinforced by subtle fruity notes thanks to the addition of milk foam.
- LatteSatiny smooth, elegantly balanced flavours, full of toasted grain and caramel notes, are preserved when wrapped in milky foam.
Bukeela ka Ethiopia
Composed of two very different Arabicas from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, this delicately fresh and floral Pure Origin Lungo reveals unexpectedly wild notes of musk and wood.
- Dash of milkCombined with the creaminess of milk, Bukeela Ka Ethiopia Grand Cru becomes smoother and more bodied revealing caramel-like notes without losing its distinctively floral character.
- LattePrepared as Caff?atte, Bukeela ka Ethiopia Grand Cru surprises the taste buds with its remarkable lightness.
Fortissio Lungo
As in the age of sailing ships, Indian Malabar Arabica beans are exposed to monsoon winds after harvest to reveal a distinguished aromatic profile, rich with cereal notes. We blend these with Latin American Arabica beans to create a lungo with a truly intense character.
- Dash of milkWith just a dash of milk, the strong roasted cereal notes open up to enhance a subtle bitterness, with a silky finish.
- LatteWhen the milk foams to froth, Fortissio Lungo reveals a complex yet balanced combination of flavours, as toasted cereals mingle with biscuit and sweet toffee notes, in a smooth, silky and round body.
Vivalto Lungo
Vivalto Lungo is a balanced coffee made from a complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas, combining roasted and subtle floral notes.
- Dash of milkA touch of milk increases the bitter notes of this smooth drink that boasts a diverse array of cereal, toasted, roasted nut and fruity notes.
- LatteLong and topped with froth, Vivalto Lungo has a silky smooth texture, with well-balanced properties and notes that include biscuit, toasted-cereals and just a hint of fruity florals.
Linizio Lungo
Mild and well-rounded on the palate, Linizio Lungo is a blend of fine Arabicas enhancing malt and cereal notes.
- Dash of milkA touch of milk increases the bitter notes of this smooth drink that boasts a diverse array of cereal, toasted, roasted nut and fruity notes.
- LatteSweet, smooth and full of creamy flavour, this long, frothy drink balances light toasted cereals with biscuity and caramel notes.
Vivalto Lungo Decaffeinato
- Dash of milkWith a dash of milk this deep and powerful espresso develops slight fruity notes, harmoniously blended with a touch of caramel.
- CappuccinoThis mild blend is enlivened by subtle, fruity notes, which reveal themselves fully with warm milk froth.
- LatteThe blend of subtle cocoa, roasted cereal and sweet caramel notes come veiled in a comforting milky froth.
Arpeggio Decaffeinato
- Dash of milkAdding the slightest drop of milk brings out a distincly fruity flavour, which blends to perfection with toasted cereal, roasted and milky notes that settle in a light, smooth cup.
- CappuccinoThis bitter-sweet brew balances biscuit, bruit and butter caramel notes in a smooth long drink that's topped with delicious milky froth.
Volluto Decaffeinato
- Dash of milkThis delicately balanced fruity blend, with caramel and biscuit notes, is softened and sweetened by a dash of milk.
- CappuccinoThe caramel notes and slight fruitiness of the Decaffeinato coffee deliver a mild, milky cappuccino.
- LatteThis lightly-roasted blend holds its aroma of red fruits and a just hint of caramel when covered with creamy foam.
Vanilio
A balanced harmony between the rich and the velvety aromas of vanilla and the mellow flavour of the Livanto Grand Cru. A blend distinguished by its full flavour, infinitely smooth and silky on the palate.
- Dash of milkThis rich combination of Livanto flavour and vanilla aroma releases delicous caramel notes when a touch of milk is added.
- CappuccinoThe texture, reminiscent of a vanilla desert, makes this capuccino a truly sophisticated indulgence. Elegantly flavoured coffee meets milky-sweet notes in a tantalizing composition.
- LatteThe Vanilio latte macchiato resembles an upscale version of a milkshake. Gourmands appreciate the subtle sweet vanilla aroma in this milky barista classic.
Ciocattino
Dark and bitter chocolate notes meet the caramelized roast of the Livanto Grand Cru. A rich combination reminiscent of a square of dark chocolate.
- Dash of milkTouches of bitterness and dark chocolate cocoa fuse to give the perfect blend with just a drop of milk.
- CappuccinoIn the Ciocattino cappuccino, perfectly balanced coffee and milk reveal notes of dark chocolate, cocoa and subtle sweetness.
- LatteThis milk-based classic brings the fine notes of hazelnut, cocoa, tiramisu and caramel to mind. Made with Ciocattino , a latte macchiato gets elevated to a sophisticated chocolaty level.
Caramelito
The sweet flavour of caramel softens the roasted notes of the Livanto Grand Cru. This delicate gourmet marriage evokes the creaminess of soft toffee.
- Dash of milkThe brown caramel bitterness is given an added creaminess with the addition of a dash of milk.
- CappuccinoSubtle notes of caramel, toffee and a touch of vanilla appear when the Caramelito Grand Cru merges with the milk froth.
- The smooth texture of the milk blends in perfect harmony with Caramelito to suggest notes of caramel and biscuit. The touch of toffee-scented sweetness will remind you of your childhood dreams.
The coffee journey to perfection
The fruit of the Coffea Rubiaceae tree, coffee grows between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer.
As with wine, great coffee draws its characteristics from its terroir: the result of harmony between soil, weather conditions, variety, aspect and altitude. We call the tree? fruit a ?herry?for its luscious red color when ripe and its cherry-like shape. As with any fruit, coffee tastes best when harvested perfectly ripe.
Discover moreFAQ
How much caffeine is in each Nespresso Capsule?
Moderate coffee consumption has its place in a healthy and balanced diet. A moderate coffee consumption corresponds to around 300-400 mg caffeine. Pregnant and lactating women are recommended to reduce their caffeine intake to 200-300 mg per day.
The caffeine content per brewed Grand Cru will vary between 50 and 120 mg. This variation between the Grands Crus depends on the proportion of Robusta in the blend and the quantity of coffee used to prepare a cup (the capsule load). For consumers who want to limit their caffeine intake, Nespresso offers a full decaffeinated range consisting of 3 Grand Crus with various tastes and cup sizes. Our decaffeinated blends contain 2-3 mg caffeine per cup. The intensity of a coffee is defined by the roasting degree, the body and the bitterness, not by the caffeine content. If you are concerned about potential sensitivity to coffee we advise you to consult your health practitioner.
- The ristretto range (25 ml) ranges from 60 to 80 mg caffeine per cup. Kazaar is an exception as it is very high in Robusta and contains 120 mg caffeine.
- The espresso coffees (40 ml) range from 50 to 80 mg caffeine per cup.
- The Lungo coffees (110 ml) range from 60 to 80 mg caffeine per cup.
- The decaffeinated coffees contain 2 to 3 mg caffeine per cup.How many calories are in each Nespresso Capsule?
Coffee is a pure and natural product, consisting only of water and roasted coffee bean extract. Unsweetened black coffee is naturally low in calories ( <1 kcal). No additives are present in our capsules. Adding milk to the coffee can bring additional nutritional benefits to the coffee. Milk is a good source of various essential nutrients. Nevertheless, milk, cream and sugar provide calories which might become significant if regularly consumed.
Do Nespresso Capsules contain Allergerns or preservatives?
Nespresso Grands Crus, as well as the Limited Editions and the Holiday Variations, do not contain any allergens, including but not limited to gluten, lactose or nuts. Nespresso Grands Crus blends are purely composed of 100% coffee, and hermetically sealed to prevent exposure to air and moisture, further protecting them from any contamination. Any references to 'malt', ?ilk? or ?ocoa?notes are components of the aromatic profile (naturally occurring within the bean) and do not suggest their physical presence in the capsule.
The Variations are 100% allergen free. Based on our intensity 6 Grand Cru, Livanto, the Variations are exquisitely crafted with naturally extracted ingredients with no added sugars or preservatives.