Okay, I’ll admit it. The fairy lights and Christmas carols around every corner are some of the things that brighten up my day this time of the year. Not the kitsch Santa toys, bright red and green decorations and one-line Christmas jingles – the more sophisticated kind of Christmas things. I mean, have you seen the beautiful decor items at @Home this year? Even Santa’s Warehouse has a few more sophisticated wooden Christmas items among all the brightly coloured and flickering lights.
And, have you seen what Nespresso has to offer for the Season? They’ve got a few options to choose from too:
Parisian-Inspired Coffee and Petit Fours
There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about the Festive Season that tantalises our senses and heightens our expectations, so why not up the ante and treat your loved ones to Parisian-inspired coffee and petit fours? Nespresso has launched their annual Limited Edition Variations coffees, made with Parisian treats in mind. These coffees, inspired by the traditional French flavours of Parisian patisseries, including Macaron and Praliné, are the crème de la crème of decadent delight. These treats are perfect for any summer soiree.
Try this recipe:
Paris Praliné Indulgence
1 Capsule Variations Paris Praline, brewed as an espresso
100 ml Milk
1 tsp Hazelnut Crumbs
1 tsp Dark Chocolate Shavings
2 tsp Chocolate Spread
How to:
Pour 2 tsp of chocolate spread into a cup. Extract the coffee over it. Froth your milk and pour on top of the coffee. Sprinkle some hazelnut crumbs and dark chocolate shavings on top.
Enjoy!
Picnic with Iced Coffee
A tip for your iced coffee: Infuse ice cubes with interesting flavoured syrups. As the day gets warmer and the ice melts, your drink will slowly, but surely change flavour.
Road Trip!
Appreciate what our country has to offer and take on the open road with a great playlist, good company and a couple of charged Nespresso travel mugs with your favourite brew.
Pool Plunger
Who said you can’t have coffee by the pool? A refreshing iced coffee cocktail sounds like the way to go. Here is a recipe to try:
Variations Paris Macaron with Almond Milk
1 capsule Variations Paris Macaron, brewed as Espresso
30 ml Almond Milk
10 ml Almond Syrup
4 Ice cubes
How to:
Pour the almond syrup into a cup. Place 4 big ice cubes in the glass. Pour in the almond milk. Extract the coffee over it. Add the remaining two ice cubes and mix.
There you have it. A coffee-filled Christmas – two of my favourites at once. Bam!
Buy these Variations at Nespresso Boutiques and Booths nationwide, from The Nespresso Club on 0800 637773 or online at https://www.buynespresso.com/
Travelling Mystery 