The warmth of winter

A forest of flickering candles. Atmospheric accessories. Delectable drinks. Nespresso invites you to immerse your year-end celebrations in the comforting warmth of Danish living.

From left to right: The Almond Cake Inspired recipe made with a Nordic Almond Cake Flavoured Variations in a View Recipe glass. The Blueberry Lungo recipe made with a Nordic Black in a Pixie Lungo cup, Festive.

Pixie Espresso cups set, Festive, and Pixie Lungo cups set, Festive. Nordic Cloudberry Flavored Variations, Nordic Almond Cake Variations and Nordic Black coffee sleeves. The View Cube capsule dispenser in its ready-to-give Festive box. Grey sweater by Éric Bompard

Creatista Plus machine. Pixie Lungo cup, Festive. View Cube capsule dispenser, Festive. Nordic Cloudberry Flavoured Variations, Nordic Almond Cake Variations and Nordic Black capsules.

Turn the lights down to a gentle glow. Turn your attention to the present moment. Savour a good cup of coffee and a slice of home-made cake. Without even knowing it, you instinctively practice hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”), the art of relaxing and pampering yourself in a private, cosy place, whether you’re with family and friends or just taking some time for yourself. It is one of Denmark’s cultural hallmarks, and their Scandinavian neighbours have adopted – and adapted – the concept in their own way. Winters are harsh in this northern climate, leaving people no choice but to turn their homes into welcoming retreats in which to warm themselves around a soul-soothing coffee. This season, Nespresso is embracing the hygge way of life with three limited-edition coffees perfect for the holiday season, celebrating the Nordic coffee culture, and including two new novelty flavours. This season, Nespresso is embracing this way of life with three limited-edition coffees that are perfect for the holiday season. Two of them are flavoured and all celebrate the Nordic coffee culture. Nordic Cloudberry Flavoured Variations is full and fruity, with a flavour inspired by a small berry of a rich golden-yellow colour that is found on the tundra. Nordic Almond Cake Flavoured Variations captures the taste and texture of the classic pastry known as kvæfjordkake (pictured left). This delectable creation, which Norwegians consider the best cake in the world, has alternating layers of sponge cake, meringue, almond and vanilla-tinged cream. Lastly, Nordic Black pays homage to black coffee the way the Scandinavians drink it: fruity, long (in 150 ml), light-bodied, of medium intensity. For soothing sips of pure comfort. Whether enjoyed straight or with milk, these three exquisite creations are truly an ode to hygge. Their capsules and sleeves are embellished with delicate decorations by designer Louise Campbell (page 26), the pattern’s curves echoing the topography of the northern territories, and the colours reflecting the golden hues of the Scandinavian pastries that inspired the aromas. In honour of the festive season, the artist also dreamed up a new look for Nespresso’s existing accessories. The Pixie cups are now available in two-tone pastels, and the limited-edition View Cube dispenser has two mirrored sides to reflect the curves of the capsules within, found also on its ready-to-give box. There’s also a new travel mug, now with an intuitive, updated design. It is now part of the permanent range and available in cobalt blue (medium, 400 ml) or lichen green (small, 300 ml).

Medium-sized cobalt blue Travel Mug (400 ml)

Cocooning recipes

Almond Cake Inspired • Pour 100 ml semi-skimmed milk and 10 ml vanilla syrup into your Barista • Close the lid, select the “Latte Macchiato” recipe and press the “Start” button • Place the vanilla mousse in a View Recipe glass • On top of the mousse, extract a 40 ml serving of a Nordic Almond Cake Flavoured Variations coffee capsule. • Garnish with a pinch of slivered almonds (40 g).

Blueberry Lungo • Place a teaspoon of blueberry jam (5 g) in a Pixie Lungo cup, Festive. • Extract a Nordic Black capsule (110 ml) on top of the jam.

From left to right: The Almond Cake Inspired Recipe in a View Recipe glass. The Lungo Blueberry recipe in a Pixie Lungo cup, Festive.

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