Coffee with holiday aromas has become my new morning ritual

There are not many scenes in series or films I have instantly identified with, but the one where Rory Gilmore bursts into tears in therapy because she will have to give up coffee to avoid running into her ex is certainly one of them. I am not a morning person and I envy people who find something romantic in early hours, waking up several hours before work just to read and write in their journals. So I am not exaggerating when I say that coffee is often the only reason I feel excited to get out of bed. Still half asleep and unwilling to move, hiding under the covers, I think about an aromatic cup with milk foam and suddenly the start of the day feels much less overwhelming. During the cold season this is especially true, since only intriguing winter coffee flavors can convince me to leave the warmth and comfort of my bed.

Holiday coffee aromas

If I wore green more often, there would be a good chance someone might confuse me with the Grinch in winter, because I truly have never related to the holiday mania that seems to begin the moment the first yellow leaf touches the ground. However, even though I am not a fan of seasonal decorations appearing months before I even have time to think about the holidays, I wish limited holiday collections and sweet, festive flavors were available all year long. Honestly, who can resist warm notes of almond, cinnamon and caramel? If you ask me, they should be available throughout the year. For that reason, as soon as holiday collections start appearing on store shelves, I buy them as if tomorrow does not exist. And this year, my biggest obsession is holiday coffee.

Coffee already has a flavor I love on its own, but when it is enriched with a special aroma, I genuinely believe there is no better drink or sweet treat. This year, Nespresso impressed me once again with its selection of holiday coffee flavors, and the best part is that they come in capsules that make preparation incredibly easy. Perfect for winter mornings when we stumble into the kitchen with barely open eyes, looking for a warm cup that will give us a spark of energy. The new Nespresso aromas from the Festive collection Magic in the Making are a little unexpected, yet completely festive and delicious.

Sweet Almond and Hibiscus is a blend of sweet almond with an unexpected floral finish of hibiscus, while Cinnamon and Candied Tamarind is made for true sweet lovers, combining spicy cinnamon with the sweet, jamlike taste of tamarind. And for those who prefer simpler flavors but still want to add a festive note to their morning coffee, there is Festive Espresso with sweet caramel, ripe fruit and soft woody undertones. All the holiday flavors are unique blends of arabica coffee from Rwanda, Congo and Kenya, infused with notes of fruit, grains and caramel.

For a complete experience and a guaranteed dose of holiday spirit, the collection also includes Barista Mixologist glasses, specially designed mugs and advent calendars. The elegant festive visual identity with warm, vibrant patterns inspired by the coffee flower was created by Kenyan artist Thandiwe Muriu.

Nespresso Atelier wonders

With Nespresso capsules, making the perfect holiday coffee is truly simple, and after the Masterclasses held at the Nespresso Atelier wonders in Belgrade and Zagreb, we all wanted to bring a touch of holiday magic into our own homes. At the Nespresso boutique on Knez Mihailova Street in Belgrade, a Masterclass was held dedicated to all the charms of the festive season, from exchanging gifts to preparing great recipes and, of course, holiday coffee.

At the Zagreb Nespresso boutique, a Nespresso Masterclass was held to mark the launch of the collection, an exclusive morning gathering attended by Nespresso ambassadors such as Nika Turković, Doris Valković and Luka Nižetić, who were among the first to try the new holiday aromas. Creative festive coffee recipes were presented, and the flavors of food and coffee were brought into perfect balance by Garden Restaurant Cantilly Samobor, whose carefully crafted specialties highlighted the festive notes in Nespresso coffee even more.

If you want to try intriguing holiday coffee flavors and add a little festive magic to gloomy mornings, the limited edition Nespresso Magic in the Making collection is available in Nespresso boutiques and through the official online store.

This article was created in collaboration with the Nespresso brand.