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10 Drink Recipes You Can Make With Nespresso Coffee Capsules
Coffee is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many recipes, both in food and beverage form. While coffee is sometimes added to food recipes, it truly shines when crafted into a delightful drink.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the finest coffee drink recipes that can be made using Nespresso coffee capsules and pods, including how to make lattes and more.
Exploring The Classic Espresso
We have espressos and their variations to start off our list. Iced or non-iced, sugar or honey, with milk or even soft drinks, espressos serve as the foundation for many of the recipes on this list. Better yet, making espressos and coffee is easy with Nespresso’s coffee machine!
There are a few variations of espressos ranging from ristretto to lungo to milk-based creations such as cappuccinos and lattes that you can try out.
Espresso Macchiato
Macchiatos are a mix of espresso and frothed milk. This recipe results in a balanced flavour where the milk foam helps to soften the bitterness from the espresso.
To Make It:
i. Prepare the milk froth using a milk frother or the steam wand of your Nespresso machine.
ii. Brew a shot of espresso (40 ml) using your Nespresso coffee machine. Add sugar if preferred.
iii. Top the espresso with about 20ml of frothed milk. You can increase the amount for a milder taste.
Iced Latte
For the warmer days, there’s nothing quite like the refreshing taste of an iced latte to stave off the heat. And adding milk or soy milk gives a delightful creamy touch to this iced coffee recipe. Here’s how to make an iced latte with Nespresso.
To Make It:
i. Brew coffee in a cup. A coffee with an intense flavour and subtle fruity notes would work well with this recipe.
ii. In a tall glass, add ice cubes and pour cold milk of choice (50 - 60 ml) in.
iii. Pour the coffee into the glass of cold milk of choice slowly.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is a beloved classic that brings together coffee with milk, combining a crown of velvety milk froth and espresso to create a masterpiece. The Spanish latte is also a popular coffee recipe that you can consider making if you love cappuccino.
To Make It
i. Brew a shot of espresso coffee (40 ml) with your Nespresso coffee machine in a cup. An intense, light or short roasted coffee would be great to use here.
ii. Pour some cold milk (about 100 ml) into a milk frother to make some milk foam.
iii. Pour the milk foam on top of the coffee and enjoy.
Flat White
Similar to a cappuccino, a flat white recipe marries the richness of coffee with perfectly frothed or steamed milk for a truly delectable flavour profile.
To Make It:
i. Brew a cup of espresso (40 ml) in a cup. We suggest using a coffee that has a balanced taste between intensity and subtle woodsy notes for this recipe.
ii. While your coffee is brewing, froth milk using either a steam wand from your Nespresso machine or a milk frother.
iii. Add the milk to the espresso shot, then add a few spoons of froth on top.
Affogato
The affogato blurs the line between beverage and dessert. The best thing about this coffee recipe is that it’s really easy to make!
To Make It:
i. Take a scoop of vanilla ice cream and put it in a glass.
ii. Brew a shot of espresso (40 ml). We suggest using something with a bit more body and slightly spicy notes for this recipe.
iii. Pour the coffee over the ice cream and enjoy!
Iced Cocoapresso
For lovers of chocolate, this Iced Cocoapresso recipe offers you the best of both worlds — a luscious, velvety cocoa flavour complemented by a tinge of intense boldness from the coffee.
To Make It:
i. Add one tablespoon of chocolate powder to a cup and add warm milk (150 ml) to the same cup. Stir well.
ii. Add condensed milk (about 15 g) into a glass of ice. Add the combined mixture of warmed milk and chocolate powder into the glass.
iii. Brew a shot of espresso and pour the espresso shot into the glass.
Tangy Cola
Who would have thought Cola would pair so well with coffee? This recipe’s unique pairing complements each ingredient’s strengths perfectly, much like the harmony found in a honey coffee drink. In fact, Tangy Cola might just be your new favourite coffee drink!
To Make It:
i. Add mandarin syrup, fresh lime juice, and ice in a glass.
ii. Pour in Coca Cola Zero (~100 ml). Then brew and add in your coffee on top. We recommend going with a full-bodied coffee with a rich flavour for this recipe.
iii. Garnish with dried orange and rosemary before enjoying.
Pandan Mocha
This Pandan Mocha recipe adds an exotic touch and local flair to your coffee to create a sensory delight perfect for any coffee connoisseur.
To Make It:
i. Brew your espresso into a cup and add a dash of chocolate powder. Mix well to create a mocha.
ii. Pour the pandan syrup and fresh milk into a milk frother. Turn on the device to froth.
iii. In a glass of ice, add the froth mixture. Add in the mocha mixture and garnish with a pandan leaf.
Bandung Pandan Coffee
Bandung Pandan Coffee marries the fragrance of pandan with the sweetness of rose syrup, and the intense boldness of espressos to create a delightful twist on a beloved traditional drink.
To Make It:
i. Pour rose and pandan syrup, along with condensed milk into a glass. Add hot water and stir well.
ii. Brew a shot of coffee (dark roasted would work exceptionally well with this recipe) and add to the glass.
iii. Garnish with rose petals.
Enjoy These Coffee Recipes With Nespresso
Coffee is an incredible ingredient that can be used in many drink recipes and in many more ways. Whether you like the pure espresso flavours or crave the creaminess of milk-based creations such as cappuccinos, Spanish lattes, and more, Nespresso is here with you on this journey to discover the best recipes to try out today.
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