Nespresso has launched new Limited Edition coffees inspired by the world’s very first coffee houses: Café Istanbul and Caffè Venezia. Available on both Original and Vertuo systems, these coffees aim to bring the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of the very first coffee houses directly to your homes.
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Café Istanbul
Istanbul has always been the entry point from Asia to Europe. A melting pot of colliding cultures, flavors, tastes and ideas. With no printing press, Istanbul’s coffee house was seen as the mouthpiece of the city, where wild, and rich theories were challenged, with coffee as the natural elixir.
Café Istanbul is an Arabian Mocha coffee from Yemen mixed with East Indies and Indian treasures. This
For the Original System, Café Istanbul comes in Ristretto (25 mL) or Espresso (40 mL) and is priced at $9 per sleeve of 10 capsules. For the Vertuo system, Café Istanbul comes in Espresso (40 mL) and is priced at $9.50 per sleeve of 10.
Caffè Venezia
Venice has always been the creative gateway to Europe. Home for the arts, music
Caffè Venezia is a blend of coffee from the Ethiopian region of Harrar mixed with Indian Arabica. The
For the Original System, Caffè Venezia comes in Espresso (40 mL) or Lungo (110 mL) and is priced at $9 per sleeve of 10 capsules. For the Vertuo system, Café Istanbul comes in Coffee Mug (230 mL) and is priced at $12 per sleeve of 10.
I enjoyed both the Café Istanbul and Caffè Venezia which took me on a journey back in time. However, I liked the Venezia just a bit more as I prefer coffee with floral notes.
Café Istanbul and Caffè Venezia will be available for a limited period from Nespresso boutiques worldwide, as well as through orders from the Nespresso Customer Relation Centres and online at www.nespresso.com