Sips & Trips: Nespresso Debuts World Explorations Line Featuring Paris, Istanbul & Rio

Nespresso has launched three new espressos in its Nespresso World Explorations line, representing the cities of Paris, Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro. The new World Exploration Espressos collection takes coffee lovers on a journey to enjoy coffee the way people do in each of those cities.

Nespresso World Explorations highlights each city’s favourite coffee characteristics in every cup, influenced by each city’s rich coffee legacy. From there, coffee enthusiasts could explore World Explorations Paris Espresso’s rich café culture, World Explorations Istanbul Espresso’s old Turkish brewing history, and World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso’s deeply ingrained legacy.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and here are some of the ways you could enjoy local espressos in the same manner as Parisians, Turks and Brazilians do – with the simple push of a button.

World Explorations Paris Espresso 

The World Explorations Paris Espresso, with its balanced mix of lightly roasted Latin American Arabicas, emboldened by Vietnamese Robusta, transports coffee enthusiasts right to the Parisian terraces with its rich café culture where residents enjoy philosophising over a coffee. This cup is delicately bitter, with cereal and citrus flavours, and it matches the Parisian café ambiance.

It is best served with a French dessert and either black or with milk as a café au lait.

World Explorations Paris Espresso recipes to try on your own: 

Paris Café Gourmandise Ingredients: 1 capsule of World Explorations Paris Espresso (40ml) 30ml of 1.5% Milk Foam Macaron Materials: VIEW Espresso Cup Nespresso Barista Device Steps: Fill your Nespresso Barista Device with 100ml of 1.5 % milk. Close the lid and press the start button on the device’s “Cappuccino” recipe. In a VIEW Espresso Cup, pour 40ml of World Explorations Paris Espresso. Using the Nespresso Barista Device spoon, drizzle the milk foam over the coffee. Serve with half a macaron as a garnish.

Paris Chocolat Noir Ingredients: 1 capsule of World Explorations Paris Espresso (40ml) Nespresso dark chocolate square Cocoa powder Materials: VIEW Espresso Cup Steps: Place a square of Nespresso Dark Chocolate in the bottom of a VIEW Espresso Cup and break it into four pieces. Over the chocolate bits, pour 40ml of World Explorations Paris Espresso. Add a pinch of chocolate powder to the coffee.

World Explorations Istanbul Espresso

This powerful ambrosial drink, reminiscent of ancient Turkish coffeehouses, bursts with intensity, wild ripe fruits, and a subtle almond touch. The World Explorations Istanbul Espresso, like traditional Turkish coffee, combines Ethiopian Arabica and Indian Robusta to create a rich, velvety flavour profile that reminds coffee drinkers of the city that was once at the crossroads of old coffee trade routes.

It is best served as an espresso with a glass of water and a piece of Turkish Delight, or as a latte macchiato with milk.

World Explorations Istanbul Espresso recipes to try on your own: 

Istanbul Silky Crunch Ingredients: 1 capsule World Explorations Istanbul Espresso (40ml) 5g honey 100ml 1.5% milk Pistachios Materials: VIEW Recipe Glass Nespresso Barista Device Steps: Fill the Nespresso Barista Device with 100ml of 1.5 % milk. Press the start button after closing the lid and selecting the “Latte Macchiato” recipe on the device. Pour the hot milk and froth into a VIEW Recipe Glass with 5g of honey. In the VIEW Recipe Glass, pour 40ml of World Explorations Istanbul Espresso. Place the pistachio pieces on top of the milk foam and drizzle with more honey.

Istanbul Citrus Spice Ingredients: 1 capsule of World Explorations Istanbul Espresso (40ml) Cardamom seeds Fresh lemon peel Materials: VIEW Espresso Cup Steps: Pull the seeds from a cardamom pod shell by cracking them apart. In a VIEW Espresso Cup, place the cardamom seeds and wipe the rim of the cup with fresh lemon peel before adding the seeds. In the VIEW Espresso Cup, pour 40ml of World Explorations Istanbul Espresso.

World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso 

The World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso highlights the country’s deep-rooted legacy of coffee farming and consumption, evoking the character of this vibrant, colourful metropolis. This espresso is rich, exotic, and velvety, with a special touch of sandalwood and herbal notes, and is made entirely with Brazilian Arabicas.

It is best served as a double espresso with hot water to bring out the smooth Carioca coffee flavour, or as a delightful cappuccino with milk.

World Explorations Rio de Janerio Espresso recipes to try on your own: 

Tropical Iced Rio Ingredients: 1 capsule of World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso (40ml)  4 ice cubes (131ml) Fresh lime 2 sticks (8g) brown sugar 2g gum syrup 60ml still water Materials: VIEW Recipe Glass Steps: In a VIEW Recipe Glass, combine 16 fresh lime wedges and 8g brown sugar (2 brown sugar sticks). Mix the ingredients. Add 2g of gum syrup. Add four (30g) ice cubes and pour in 60ml of water. Stir slowly with a spoon. In the cup, pour 40ml of World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso. On the rim of the glass, place a slice of fresh lime.

Tropical Sweet Lime Ingredients: 1 capsule of World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso (40ml)  1 stick (4g) Nespresso brown sugar Fresh lime peel Materials: VIEW Espresso Cup Steps: In a VIEW Espresso Cup, place 1 stick (4g) of brown sugar. Before placing the glass in the cup, rub the rim with a new peel. Over it, pour 40ml World Explorations Rio de Janeiro Espresso.

The World Explorations coffees are available for RM24.50 each at Nespresso Boutiques at The Gardens Mall, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, IOI City Mall, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and Gurney Plaza in Penang; as well as through the Nespresso mobile app and the official Nespresso website (http://www.nespresso.com/).