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| Nespressso : espresso grand cru Arpeggio decaffeinato |
Nespresso never fails to impress me and once again they have launched another amazing new series of products, the decaffeinated Grands Crus If you follow this blog you know I am a fan and having visited the Nespresso HQ in Lausanne you can read all about it here
Nespresso, Swiss-based coffee company. The total Nespresso range offers 23 unique and delightful Grand Crus. This consists of espresso, lungo and decaffeinated blends as well as Pure Origins, exclusively made of coffee from a single country of origin, and permanent variations. Additionally, Nespresso creates several rare limited edition Grands Crus every year. A collection of accessories for coffee connoisseurs to enjoy a very high-end coffee experience at home or office is also available to buy at boutiques worldwide and online.
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| Nespresso decaffeinated grand crus |
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new decaffeinated grand crus have been developed to cover a gap in the
market for good quality decaf coffee for customers that for heath
reasons (i.e.: pregnancy) or for those who can’t drink regular coffee after
certain hours as it will keep them awake. Nespresso developed a
high-end coffee that has been decaffeinated using water and CO2 methods,
that are gentle processes that keep the structure of the beans therefore, maintaining the high standard of Nespresso regular coffee. No
compromising in quality. Something to be noted is that the decaffeinated methods don’t remove all caffeine, there is still a very small percentage of caffeine present in the pods.
The new decaffeinated packaging is clearly distinctive from the original Grand Crus and still retains the Nespresso branding. A red dot and description have been placed on the packaging and pod, so if it gets mixed up you can still tell which ones are the decaff pods. The packaging description and intensity ruler is also very helpful when making coffee of choice.
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| Nespresso decaffeinated grand crus |
New decaffeinated grand crus as decribed by Nespresso:
Grand Cru. The split roasting reveals the specificities of each origin:
longer roasting yields a darker bean and releases the intense,
cocoa-like flavours of the Brazilian and Costa Rican Arabicas; a shorter
and lighter roasting of the selected Arabica from South America
highlights its softer fruity notes. Intensity 9
Volluto Decaffeinato: Delightfully sweet and smooth, Volluto Decaffeinato has the same rich flavours and round body as the original Volluto
Grand Cru. The selected pure Arabica beans are roasted separately to
highlight their specificities: a shorter roast unfolds the sweet
biscuity notes of the Brazilian Arabica, while a longer but lighter
roast preserves fresh and fruity notes of the Colombian beans. Intensity
4
Grand Cru: roasted, lightly woody with sweet cereal and subtle floral
notes. It is a pure Arabica blend from several origins including South
America and East Africa. Separate roasting of the beans brings out the
characters of the different origins and develops the complexity of the
flavour: a shorter and lighter roast preserves the subtle flowery
bouquet of the Ethiopian beans and the fruity notes of the Colombian,
while a darker and longer roast reinforces the character of the blend
and develops its bitterness. Intensity 4
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| Nespresso new decaffeinated coffee at home: espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato, when add milk the new decaffeinated Grand Crus develop new taste dimensions.
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Verdict:
delicious decaffeinated coffees with a superb finish made at home/office, incredible quality, character and aromas without loosing the quality of original Grand Crus. Drink coffee anytime of the day without worry about caffeine effects. On sale from January in the UK and worldwide online and at their boutiques.Where to buy:
online and at your nearest Nespresso boutique, there are over 320 exclusive boutiques all over the world.
I had the pleasure to test-drive the Lattissima+ from Nespresso
Easy to use, sleek and beautifully masculine, square looking machine. Compact size: efficient design with compact technology. Use filtered water as the water tank hasn’t got a filter. The milk container is fantastic, it can be store in the fridge and there are two options for more or less foam and a clean button. Espresso, Lungo, one-touch Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato drinks on automatic settings or make your settings.
