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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Master of The story of Nespresso
Ch 1 · The secret history of the capsule
Quiz
What major event in 2012 legally allowed competing brands to begin producing and selling their own coffee capsules compatible with Nestlé's Nespresso machines?
Fun Fact
Nespresso's origin: Inventor Eric Favre's wife mocked his Swiss coffee, prompting him to invent the capsule system to prove Swiss coffee could be great.
Glossary
capsule (noun)
A sealed aluminum pod containing pre-measured coffee grounds designed to brew espresso under high pressure. It's the reason you can make barista-quality coffee without leaving your pajamas.
A sealed aluminum pod containing pre-measured coffee grounds designed to brew espresso under high pressure. It's the reason you can make barista-quality coffee without leaving your pajamas.
Quiz
What material did Nespresso choose for its capsules to protect coffee from light and air?