The story of Nespresso

Chapter 1

The secret history of the capsule

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Chapter 2

The physics inside your cup

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Chapter 3

The global footprint and recycling puzzle

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Ch 2 · The physics inside your cup

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Stripes to Sips

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Coffee pod spins fast and free, Up to seven thousand RPM, Brewing rich, velvety crema!

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What actually is espresso crema

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Fun Fact

Vertuo barcode tech: The barcode on a Nespresso Vertuo capsule is read by an optical sensor using a laser to customize every single brew.

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The magic of the pyramid plate

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Glossary

crema (noun)
The creamy, golden-brown froth of emulsified coffee oils and microbubbles formed under high pressure. It's the velvety blanket that keeps your morning espresso warm and aromatic.

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How much pressure do Original Nespresso machines use to brew coffee?

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Gossip

Do barcodes make brewing too lazy?

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What gas is trapped inside the Nespresso crema foam during the high-pressure extraction process?

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Why is Nespresso coffee packaged in aluminum rather than plastic?

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Up to how many revolutions per minute do Nespresso Vertuo capsules spin during brewing?

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What is the name of the frothy, golden layer on top of a Nespresso espresso?

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How does a Nespresso Vertuo machine know the correct water temperature and volume for a capsule?

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What physical barrier inside a Nespresso machine causes the capsule's foil seal to burst open?

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How does the Vertuo system extract coffee instead of using traditional high pressure?