Our Story

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OUR STORY

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Nespresso was founded on a simple yet revolutionary idea: to create the perfect cup of coffee just like skilled baristas. Learn about our rich heritage, our sustainability initiatives and why every cup of Nespresso can have a positive impact.

Our History

The Nespresso story is steeped in Italian heritage and culture. Founded in 1986, we pioneered the coffee capsule system to enable coffee lovers at home to craft the perfect cup of espresso coffee every time at the touch of a button.

We consciously strive to reduce our carbon footprint and waste, which is why the Nespresso capsule and machine system uses just the right amount of coffee, water and energy to brew a single cup of coffee.

History of Nespresso started in Italy.

Our Coffee Expertise

Nespresso was built on the premise of doing things differently. Over the past 30 years, we have fine-tuned our know-how to realise that it’s what’s inside that counts, from sourcing the highest quality beans to developing coffee capsules with the right origins, roasting level and grind to ensuring the freshness and aroma are sealed inside the capsule.

Nespresso coffee capsules are:
Intelligent Brewing Technology

Ethically sourced with more than 80% of our coffee from AAA farms and over 40% of our coffee from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.

Exceptional Quality Coffee

High-quality 100% roast and ground coffee.

Café-Inspired Menu

Aluminium protected and hermetically sealed to deliver the signature aromatic enriched Nespresso crema.

A Sustainable Choice

Wide in range ensuring there is capsule to suit every coffee style and taste.

Our Recycling

Nespresso is the first business of its kind to use aluminium for coffee capsules. Aluminium as a material can be repeatedly recycled without losing its properties.

Coffee grounds are used in locally produced coffee compost while the aluminium from capsules can find new purpose in everything from Vélosophy bicycles to Caran d’Ache mechanical pencils.

Our ambition towards a more circular economy is designed to use less and keep materials in use for longer. Are you with us?

Discover more about our sustainability initiatives.
Sustainability Initiatives

Our Machine Magic

Every Nespresso coffee machine is beautifully designed, built with innovation in mind and based on the promise that it must be easy to use. We have perfected the interaction between our coffee capsules and machines, creating a unique system that controls every variable, ensuring the perfect cup of coffee every time.

Using only the coffee from your chosen capsule and the exact amount of water and energy needed to brew your coffee means nothing is wasted. From integrated milk systems to a range of capsules with different blends, you can choose your coffee capsule and machine to suit you. There truly is a machine to suit every coffee lover.

Find Your Match
Coffee profiler quiz

Already have a machine? Take our coffee quiz to find your perfect Nespresso coffee.

Choose your system

Ready to start your Nespresso journey? Learn which coffee machine is best for you.

What Else?

Exclusive roast & ground coffeeDiscover our wide range of quality coffee exclusive to Nespresso, sealed for freshness.
Capsule recyclingNespresso’s dedicated capsule recycling program has four ways to get involved.
Delivery your wayOur delivery options include standard, same-day, express or click & collect at your nearest Nespresso boutique in 30mins.
No minimum orderOrder what you need, when you need it.