One of the great things about owning a Nespresso coffee machine is the huge range of different coffees, well over 30 different styles.
Whenever I put an order in for new pods I always add some new flavors in along with my tried and tested regulars.
It's always an exciting time to try a new one out in the morning and today opened up a pack of Ispirazione Ristretto Italiano.
I always try a new coffee as an espresso as is the best way to get the full intensity of the aroma and the flavor.
Nespresso describes this one as a Medium-dark roast with 10 on the intensity scale not quite 12 which is the strongest but not far off.
So what can I say about it? It certainly was a strong caffeine hit an hour later I'm still buzzing. The aroma reminds me of standing at a smoky Italian coffee bar in Venice waiting for the Barisa to take your order for that first espresso in the morning. the flavor is rich and very smooth and not a hint of bitterness you can get if the beans have been over-roasted.
This one will certainly be one of my regular orders in the future.