Nespresso Variations Capsules 2012 - Hazelnut, Coconut and Macadamia

UPDATE: See My Nespresso Variations 2012 Full Review

Nespresso also just announced their Holiday celebration flavors, the Nespresso Variations 2012, helping to wrap up the year in espresso. The capsules are always around for the holidays, and even if you are not a huge fan of flavored coffee (like me), these tend to be a fun experiment in espresso that I find worth the trip.

For the 2012 holidays, Nespresso has brought us a nutty set; Hazelnut, Coconut and Macadamia nut flavors. Nespresso always offers a fantasy-based over the top site that hypes the Variations; this year is no different. Not only do they offer flavor details, but recipes too. According to Nespresso:

Coconut - perfect harmony between the coconut notes and the Livanto Grand Cru creates a gourmand experience reminiscent of coconut macaroons.
Hazelnut - The combination of lightly roasted hazelnut notes with the Livanto Grand Cru reveals a praline flavor, giving it balance in the mouth
Macadamia - Rich savors of the Macadamia nut combined with the roundness of the Livanto Grand Cru develop a surprising freshness, revealing citrus notes.

They are available with the Kona Special Reserve capsules for a limited time at the Nespresso USA Site

What were the Nespresso Variations for the past years?

Hit the jump for more information…...

Nespresso Variations 2006

Absolute Vanilla - clean and obviously vanilla
Spicy Apple - hints of cinnamon
Anise seed - surprisingly good flavors

Nespresso Variations 2007

Almond- Nice Roasted true almond flavor
Cardamon - delicate but polarizing
Chocolate Orange - classic holiday flavor

Nespresso Variations 2008

Caramel - subtle, best with sugar and milk
Mandarin - bright, basic orange flavor
Crystalized Ginger - true ginger flavor that lingers; breakthrough favorite that I drank for months

Nespresso Variations 2009

Chestnut Creme - intense aroma from this one was better than the flavor
Gingerbread - strong ginger with subtle spice, not nearly as good as the Crystalized Ginger
Apricot - juicy and intense apricot flavors were my absolute favorite this year and surprisingly wonderful

Nespresso Variations 2010

Vanilla - balanced and full taste
Caramel - creamy and best slightly sweetened
Almond - lightly toasted and good.

Nespresso Variations 2011

Vanilla Blossom - light and aromatic
Cherry - full flavor of ripe cherries
Dark Chocolate - slightly bitter and semi-sweet

What were your favorites?

I happened to like the Ginger of 2008 for its unexpected goodness, and the Apricot of 2009 was my all time favorite. Again, unexpected and amazingly bright flavors that made the sweet flavors wonderful.y delicious. What were yours?

November 14, 2012

Nespresso Variations Capsules 2012 - Hazelnut, Coconut and Macadamia