Nespresso has launched 2 new capsules from their Ispirazione Italiana collection – Ispirazione Venezia and Ispirazione Napoli. These will be joining Ristretto Italiano, Firense, Roma, Genova, and Palermo capsules.
These are only for the original machines and not the Vertuo.
We were invited to a media night to try these two capsules in an assortment of beverages.
Ispirazione Napoli
This is one of the most intense capsules with an intensity of 13. This is a dark roast and it is creamy. It makes an excellent espresso and it has low acidity. It’s not for everyone but I was personally drawn to this as I enjoy dark roasts with low acidity.
You can also spice things up by creating a Siciliano Cocktail using:
- 2oz Sweet Italian Vermouth
- 1.5oz of Averna amaro
- 1.5oz of Cooled Nespresso Ispirazione Napoli
- Sparking Water
- Orang swath
You pour all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice to chill completely. Then you stain into a chilled glass and garnish with an orange swath.
Ispirazione Venezia
This comes at an intensity of 8 and is a middle dark roast. It is very well balanced with a good mouthfeel. Also excellent if you enjoy darker roasts. I had this in an affogato as well as an espresso and it was really easy to drink. Don’t forget to ad some cherries or shaved chocolate on top to sweeten the deal.
Final Thoughts
My favourite way to enjoy both is to have it as a shot of espresso and then adding some frothed milk to it was a dash of sugar. Simple and delicious.
You can now get the Ispirazione Venezia and Ispirazione Napoli capsules in-stores or online.
Website:
https://www.nespresso.com/ca/en/order/capsules/original
