Like it or loathe it, for many of us the commute to work is an essential part of the week. Yes, on a good day it can offer up a precious slice of me-time between the pressures of homelife and the office, but on a bad day it can be frustrating and tiresome.
Either way, at Nespresso we believe every commute can be improved by one thing: coffee. And that doesn’t mean standing at the back of a barista queue somewhere on the way to work when time is of the essence. In fact, it should start at home.
Your Nespresso machine gives you access to exceptional and high-quality coffee at the touch of a button or two – and even with time against you, it’s always quick and easy to use. If you’ve got a travel mug, you can pour your favourite capsule direct from your machine before you leave for the day and take it with you on your commute. And if you haven’t got a travel mug, now’s probably the time to get one.
Because nothing’s going to get your day off to a better start, or make your journey to work more satisfying, than enjoying the flavours of your favourite coffee.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
There are a few essential products you’ll need for an enjoyable Nespresso coffee on the go and a variety of capsules best drunk on your commute, too.
As well as promising a great coffee experience, making coffee from home can also save you money. And by filling and refilling your travel mug – rather than drinking from a single-use cup – you’ll be doing the planet a favour, as well.
Lavender Nomad Travel Mug
With a sleek, eye-catching design, the Lavender Nomad Travel Mug is the ideal companion for the morning commute. This limited-edition cup will keep your hot coffee hot (and your cold coffee cold), and you can pour your brew straight into the mug from your Nespresso machine. As well as sporting an attractive lavender hue, it’s practically designed too, with a stainless-steel, double-wall build and a push-to-open lid that’s super simple to use. With a capacity of 400ml, the Lavender Nomad Travel Mug will hold most sizes of coffee, including long cups, giving you added choice when it comes to selecting your best commuting capsule.
Iced Coffee Tumbler
Iced coffee is a popular Australian go-to drink on hot summer mornings and sultry afternoons. But instead of getting one at a beach bar or laneway café, you can make a café-quality one with your Nespresso machine and take it with you. That’s thanks to the Iced Coffee Tumbler, a beautifully designed travel mug that’s transparent with coloured silicone elements and a straw cap that makes it spill-proof. It’s the ideal marriage of form and function – giving you a permanent home for your cold coffees that’s as pretty as it is practical.
Loop Mug with Lid
Bringing you closer to the roots of your coffee, the Loop On the Go Mug and Lid is crafted from up to 30% coffee bean husks, and the lid up to 22%, giving it a pleasingly natural look and feel. The loop itself describes the essential cycle from coffee bean to coffee, with the husks being used to create a mug and lid that provides a perfect travel companion. This is a product made for everyday travel, with the lid designed for easy sipping. And its striking aesthetic doubles up with a functional purpose: the thin ridges that streak the surface of the mug offer an easier grip and better insulation for your hot coffee. A 390ml capacity makes a handy size, too.
Vertuo Intenso
For a Vertuo treat on the go, opt for the rich, dark flavours of our Intenso capsule. Nespresso’s most intense mug-sized coffee is a full-bodied blend of Guatemalan Robusta and Central and South American Arabica beans that’s beautifully rich in roasty, caramel notes. Because of its long, dark roast, the Intenso is a coffee that’s lower in acidity while retaining a robust bitterness. But, never overpowering, that bitterness is tempered by sweeter notes of brown sugar.
This is the perfect choice for a longer cup on your commute, and one that will wake up the senses long before you’ve arrived at work.
Original Stockholm Lungo
Malty, with a rich hint of bitterness, the Original Stockholm Lungo could be the perfect commute coffee. It’s lively, dynamic and energetic, but with a subtlety of flavour that will make you forget how busy the train or bus is. Sweet and savoury partner perfectly in this aromatic brew, while its delicious malty notes reflect the tastes of another proud coffee-drinking nation – Sweden. But it’s from the delightful mix of Indian Monsoon Arabica and Colombian Arabica beans that this blend gets its exciting, complex character. Intense but sweet, it’s a coffee to truly savour on the journey to work.
Booktopia book recommendations for your commute
While a Nespresso coffee might help make your commute a far smoother and more enjoyable journey, reading a book will ensure the time glides by.
Thanks to our partners at Booktopia, we’ve helped to create a quick list of the best books to read while you’re travelling between home and work.
These include Japanese writer Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s moving time-travel tale, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and a hilarious look at the history of human stupidity – Idiots, Follies and Misadventures – from well-known Aussie comedian and broadcaster Mikey Robins.
Check out the full list here to find the ideal travel companion for your next trip to the office.
