The Nespresso Grand Cru Coffee, Offers Distinct Aromas and Flavour

Nespresso is committed to offering its consumers only the finest gourmet coffees. Only the top 1% of the world’s green coffee crop meets Nespresso specific taste and aroma profiles. Throughout the year, Nespresso green coffee experts and their green coffee supply partners ensure these highest quality standards by actively seeking out such coffees cultivated in farm communities in the world’s premium coffee-producing areas. These are often remote regions, where a delicate combination of altitude, climate and rich soil produce the distinctive flavours, aromas and complex character that make up Nespresso Grands Crus.

Once the beans are selected and transported to the state-of-the-art Nespresso Production Centres located in Avenches and Orbe, Switzerland, expert staff apply extreme care and skilful attention to precise blending, roasting, and grinding phases of the production process. Ultimately, during final packaging, the coffee is hermetically sealed in 100% recyclable aluminium Nespresso capsules to keep all air, light and moisture at bay. All of the aroma, freshness and flavour of the perfectly roasted and ground Grand Crus are absolutely preserved, awaiting release for consumers to enjoy.

The Nespresso Grand Cru coffee range offers distinct aromas and flavour notes to appeal to a wide range of preferences. Just as with fine wine, each Nespresso Grand Cru offers unique aromatic notes – from roasted to woody, cereal, buttery and fruity-winey and citrus – to meet individual preferences and tasting occasions. Just as with fine wine, each Nespresso Grand Cru offers distinct aromas and flavour notes – from roasted to woody, cereal, buttery, fruity-winey and citrus – to meet a wide range of individual preferences and tasting occasions. The full coffee range comprises:

• A permanent collection of 16 premium coffees for enjoyment at home: 7 Espresso blends (best enjoyed in a 40 ml cup), 3 Lungo blends (mild but intense coffees for enjoyment in a larger 110 ml cup), 3 Decaffeinated blends (2 Espresso, 1 Lungo) and 3 Pure Origins (three extraordinary espressos, each exclusively composed 100% of coffees sourced from a single country of origin).
• A permanent collection of 7 premium coffees for enjoyment at leisure and work: 7 premium Grands Crus specially packaged to work in Nespresso coffee machines
• Exceptional specialty coffees: two extraordinary and rare Nespresso Grands Crus are typically introduced for a limited period each year: the Limited Edition (spring) and Special Club (autumn)
• Exceptional specialty coffees: two extraordinary and rare Nespresso Grands Crus are typically introduced for a limited period each year: the Limited Edition (spring) and Special Club (autumn)

Nespresso maintains its unparalleled level of coffee quality thanks to long-term relationships developed with farming communities where the world’s finest coffee is produced. In 2003, Nespresso established its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program in collaboration with Rainforest Alliance, through which only the highest-quality beans are sourced and where farmers are paid a premium. In 2009, 51% of the total green coffee beans Nespresso purchased came from its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, and Nespresso has committed to increase this to 80% by 2013.