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Kickstarter

Full force ahead

Black and powerfull: You won't back away from an intens shot. To make it even better, your daily powerboost couldn't be too intense. We created these blends, often with a bit Robusta, to really give you a dynamic an flavorfull cup.

  • Nespresso Koffiecups World explorations Cape town Envivo Lungo Rood

    Cape Town Lungo

    Potent and caramelized coffee
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.46
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Powerfull coffee with hints of caramelized wood More information
  • Stormio

    A delightfully surprising long black or Americano
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.65
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    A thick coffee with roasted notes and has a lingering finish More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecapsules Ispirazione Napoli Red

    Ispirazione Napoli

    Intense with full body
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    Ristretto 25 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Ristretto
    (25 ml)
    Icon for Espresso.
    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Intensely roasted with a full body More information
  • Intenso

    Dense & Deep
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.65
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    Our most intense Mug Coffee. Under Intenso's thick crema, the brown sugar and roasted notes linger long. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecup Master Origin Indonesia Groen

    India

    Intense and spicy
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    The Master Origin India is processed after harvesting according to a technique that is called 'monsooning.' It's made especially by Indian coffee masters. And you can taste it: it produces a special coffee with a heavy body and a spicy character. More information
  • Scuro

    Dark & Bold
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    Double Espresso 80 ml
    €0.57
    Best served as
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    Double Espresso
    (80 ml)
    The more intense double shot that gets its full-bodied power from the Guatemalan Robusta and the dark cocoa and smokey notes. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecapsules Ispirazione Palermo Kazaar Blue

    Kazaar

    Exceptionally intense and syrupy
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    Ristretto 25 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Ristretto
    (25 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    A dark roasted and spicy coffee More information
  • Diavolitto

    Long roasted & silky soft
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Oak and leather aromas punch through the creamy texture of DIAVOLITTO's blend . More information
  • Frontview Barista Creations Corto

    Corto

    Powerful espresso, perfect with milk
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    Cortado 25 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Cortado
    (25 ml)
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    Cappuccino
    (40 ml)
    A strong espresso with a hint of sweetness More information

Funky rebel

Life is a party!

Some red berries, a slice of lemon or a big, green, brightgreen apple: You enjoy the flavors will almost make your eyes squeese tight. Fresh and sour flavors bring everything to live and that is exactly what is happening with these coffees. They sparkle!

  • Nespresso Koffiecup Master Origin Colombia Pink

    Colombia

    Fruity and vibrant
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Master Origin Colombia washed Arabica showcases the farmers’ skill in tweaking the classic washed process to accommodate the high altitudes at which their Arabica grows. The reward is a fruity, sweet cup with a juicy acidity and red berry aromas. More information
  • Peru Organic

    Fruity & elegant
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.55
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    The farmers grow this organic Arabica with meticulous care to deliver the contrasting and beautifully balanced aromatics. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecups World explorations lungo Shanghai Lungo Red

    Shanghai Lungo

    Fruity with fine acidity
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.46
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Light-roast blend with its berry notes and fine acidity More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecups World explorations Tokyo Vivalto Lungo Blauw

    Tokyo Lungo

    Cereal and flowery
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.46
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Complex and balanced coffee More information
  • Colombia

    Fruity & Winey
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.73
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    The longer fermentation of high-grown Colombian Arabica delivers a particularly juicy and fruity, sweet cup. More information
  • Frontview Barista Creations Scuro

    Scuro

    Harmonious coffee, perfect with milk
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
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    Cappuccino
    (40 ml)
    Add some milk to this coffee and the roasted notes of grain and nuts will come to you from your cup. More information
  • Bianco Forte

    For intense recipes with milk
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.73
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    The rich roasted and cereal notes of the dark-roasted Arabicas make this our most intense blend for coffee with milk. More information
  • Frontview Cosi

    Cosi

    Mild and delicately toasted coffee
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Enjoy a twist of ripe fruit and sweet grains. More information
  • Caramel Cookie

    Coffee with caramel aroma
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.75
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    A touch of caramel flavour, with a buttery biscuit note. More information

Sweet surrender

To drift away with

Close your eyes and think about ... absolutely nothing. The soft, full and creamy flavors these coffees give take you to a place where nothing has to be done & you can enjoy these treats endlessly. With and without milk.

  • Nespresso Koffiecup Master Origin Nicaragua Gold

    Nicaragua

    Sweet and harmonious
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Our Master Origin Nicaragua is made according to the rare 'black-honey' method, where the coffee berries are placed in a thin film to dry them, making them very sticky. This leads to a wonderfully soft coffee with a balanced and slightly sweet taste. More information
  • Melozio

    Smooth & balanced
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.65
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    The easy-drinking blend of Latin American Arabicas with delightful smooth cereal notes and a honeyed sweetness. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecup World explorations lungo Buenos Aires Lungo Zilver

    Buenos Aires Lungo

    Sweet & cereal
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.46
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Our mildest and sweetest Lungo More information
  • Solelio

    Soft morning coffee
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.65
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    Toasted cereal notes enriched by fruity notes from Colombia. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecup Master Origin Ethiopia Orange

    Ethiopia

    Flowery and light
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Master Origin Ethiopia consists of a dry processed Arabica that is cultivated in Ethiopia. The result is aromatic coffee, with a hint of jam and orange blossom. More information
  • Ethiopia

    Floral & Delicate
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    Gran Lungo 150 ml
    €0.69
    Best served as
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    Gran Lungo
    (150 ml)
    A medium-light roast that reveals the distinct flowery aromatics of the signature dry-processed Arabica in this blend More information
  • Hazelino Muffin

    Sweet & Velvety
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.75
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    A hearty flavoured coffee whose hazelnut flavour fills out a velvety-textured Latin American and African Arabica blend. More information
  • Frontview Barista Creations Chiaro

    Chiaro

    Sweet notes of caramel, perfect with milk
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    Cappuccino 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Cappuccino
    (40 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    The coffee reveals the warm tones of caramel and sweet biscuit when you add milk. More information
  • Half Caffeinato

    Sweet & Velvety
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.68
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    Our only coffee to blend both decaffeinated and regular Arabica beans into one smooth cup. More information
  • Frontview Barista Creations Caramel Creme Brulee

    Caramel Crème Brûlée

    Creamy with caramel flavor
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    Cappuccino 40 ml
    €0.51
    Best served as
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    Cappuccino
    (40 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Rich, creamy espresso which will sweeten your day More information

Nespresso Classic

What else?

What the Eiffel tower is for Paris and what the canals are to Amsterdam, tha is what these coffees are for Nespresso. These are our worldfamous icons, our Greatest Hits, the blends that made us immortal. Take a sip and you will know why.

  • Nespresso Koffiecups World explorations Fortissio Lungo Green

    Stockholm Lungo

    Rich and full-bodied coffee
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.46
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Rich coffee with roasted notes and a round texture More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecapsules Ispirazione Ristretto Italiano Black

    Ristretto

    Powerful and contrasting coffee
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    Ristretto 25 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Ristretto
    (25 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    The combination of a long and short roast ensures a full body and fresh fruit tones. More information
  • Fortado

    Intense with full body
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    Gran Lungo 150 ml
    €0.57
    Best served as
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    Gran Lungo
    (150 ml)
    Its Indian Robusta comes at you in full force, and cocoa and oak wood notes emerge from the Colombian Arabica. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecapsules Ispirazione Firenze Arpeggio Purple

    Arpeggio

    Intense and creamy coffee
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    Ristretto 25 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Ristretto
    (25 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Intensly roasted notes and subtle hints of cacao More information
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    Altissio

    Full-bodied & Creamy
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    A full-bodied espresso with intensely roasted Latin American coffees delivering both boldness and a creamy texture. More information
  • Voltesso

    Mild espresso with notes of biscuit
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Light and sweet, you’ll already catch the scent of its biscuity aroma in the crema. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecapsules Ispirazione Roma Grey

    Ispirazione Roma

    Full and balanced coffee
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    Ristretto 25 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
    Icon for Ristretto.
    Ristretto
    (25 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Through the light roast you can taste the woody, roasted and soft tones. More information
  • Costa Rica

    Malty & Sweet coffee
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    Gran Lungo 150 ml
    €0.69
    Best served as
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    Gran Lungo
    (150 ml)
    A blend of medium and dark roasted Arabicas that highlights the aromatic complexity and crystal clean finish of this uniquely processed coffee. More information
  • Frontview Capriccio

    Capriccio

    Cereal notes
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    A espresso with a rich and unique taste More information
  • Melozio Decaffeinato

    Smooth and balanced
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.68
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    The decaffeinated take on our easy-drinking blend of Latin American Arabicas with a delightful smooth cereal note and honeyed sweetness More information

Trusted compagnon

Delighfully normal

Meeting the fresh scent of coffee in the kitchen is what coffee is all about. Don't distract me, coffee should taste like coffee. These recognizable blends are all based in grain notes, which says: I'm a delightfully normal coffee.

  • Nespresso Koffiecups World explorations lungo Vienna Linizio Lungo orange

    Vienna Lungo

    Balanced with cereal notes
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    Lungo 110 ml
    €0.46
    Best served as
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    Round, smooth and balanced coffee with cereal notes More information
  • Inizio

    Floral & Cereal
    Icon for Gran Lungo.
    Gran Lungo 150 ml
    €0.57
    Best served as
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    Gran Lungo
    (150 ml)
    An accessible blend of East African Arabicas – smooth and juicy, with floral and grainy notes. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecup Master Origin Indonesia Blue

    Indonesia

    Rich and woody
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
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    Lungo
    (110 ml)
    With the first sip you experience a soft texture and a rich taste. These arose because the wet-hulled method used ensures that the beans dry faster, which leads to a variety of aromas. More information
  • Arondio

    Arondio

    Cereal & mild
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    Gran Lungo 150 ml
    €0.57
    Best served as
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    Gran Lungo
    (150 ml)
    The Gran Lungo with the mild smooth cereal note rounded off by the strength of Guatemalan washed Robusta. More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecups Ispirazione Genova Livanto Braun

    Livanto

    Round and balanced coffee
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
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    Cappuccino
    (40 ml)
    Through a medium roast tones of caramel and grains developed with a round mouth feel. More information
  • Odacio

    Bold & Lively
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    Signature 230 ml
    €0.65
    Best served as
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    Signature
    (230 ml)
    The surprising blend of a soft cereal note from Nicaragua encountering the lively fruity acidity of Ethiopian Arabica. More information
  • NL_Koffiecapsules_Espresso_Volluto_goud

    Volluto

    Sweet and light coffee
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    Espresso 40 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    Taste the soft taste of biscuit and fresh fruit yourself. More information
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    Decaffeinato

    Full-bodied & creamy
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    Decafé ml
    €0.51
    Best served as
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    Decafé
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    A full-bodied and creamy decaffeinated espresso with its boldness emanating from the intense roast of Latin American Arabicas More information
  • Nespresso Koffiecups Ispirazione Venezia Goud

    Ispirazione Venezia

    A coffee with a full body and a bitterness
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    Ristretto 25 ml
    €0.44
    Best served as
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    Ristretto
    (25 ml)
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    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    A coffee with full body and a small bitterness More information
  • Frontview Barista Creations Chiaro

    Chiaro

    Sweet notes of caramel, perfect with milk
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    Cappuccino 40 ml
    €0.49
    Best served as
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    Cappuccino
    (40 ml)
    Icon for Espresso.
    Espresso
    (40 ml)
    The coffee reveals the warm tones of caramel and sweet biscuit when you add milk. More information
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