September 12, 2023
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N°20 is a bespoke Arabica coffee cultivated exclusively for its superlative taste. It is the culmination of 20 years of research and dedication to create the perfect cup of coffee. The coffee is Q certified by the
Key Highlights: * N°20 is a bespoke coffee cultivated exclusively for its superlative taste. * The coffee team at Nespresso identified the finest Arabicas from its Coffee Collection Catalogue to create N°20. * N°20 has an exquisite taste profile with orange blossom aromas and fresh citrus notes. Original Press Release:
- METICULOUSLY SELECTED FOR ITS EXQUISITE TASTE, N°20 IS THE RESULT OF 20 YEARS OF RESEARCH AND DEDICATION. Nespresso has announced the launch of N°20, a new and bespoke coffee cultivated exclusively for its superlative taste to surprise and delight coffee drinkers and the culmination of 20 years of research and dedication. About
CQI is a non-profit organization working internationally to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of people who produce it. CQI is also the only third-party green coffee quality verification and certification in specialty and fine coffee that is globally recognized. More info can be found here: www.coffeeinstitute.org Source: Nestlé Nespresso [Category: Soft Drinks, Beverage & Tobacco, New Offerings]
Born of a dream to create the ultimate cup of coffee in response to consumers’ increasingly discerning palates and penchant for rare and high-quality varieties, Nespresso’s coffee team began by identifying the finest Arabicas from its Coffee Collection Catalogue.
Since 2003, Nespresso’s coffee masters have worked tirelessly to create this high-quality Arabica coffee plant and identify the ideal terroir in which the new variety would flourish.
The result is a coffee which boasts an exquisite taste profile, featuring enticing orange blossom aromas and fresh citrus notes. N°20 is Q certified by the
A decades-long quest for perfection
Taking inspiration from generations of farmers who have traditionally cross-planted coffee varieties to create more resilient plants, Nespresso’s experts decided to use this common practice in their quest for taste perfection.
Once they settled on a combination which yielded this high-quality taste, the team set about looking for the ideal environment to plant the variety.
After experimental plantings in
In keeping with Nespresso’s commitment to making coffee a force for good, the 59 farmers who cultivated the new variety are all part of the
Karsten Ranitzsch, Head of Coffee at Nespresso, said: “They say good things are worth waiting for, and that’s certainly true when it comes to N°20. Notes of orange blossom, accompanied by rich flowery and fruity aromatics and a bright, citric acidity combine to create a coffee with a rare, elegant and subtle personality. Developed with creating the perfect taste front of mind, N°20 is guaranteed to delight even the most discerning drinker.”
N°20 is a seasonal coffee, meaning that coffee lovers can enjoy its elegant and aromatic profile for a limited amount of time each year. To fully enjoy its rare and refined taste, Nespresso recommends that the subtle flavours of N°20 be best enjoyed as an espresso.
As it is a limited edition with a limited volume, it will initially launch in Nespresso Original capsules in 2023, before becoming available in Vertuo capsules next year.
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