Twenty-five days of Christmas: Day #1

Coffee

I think the best memories I have of the holiday season include a warm beverage in hand. I, for one, skip the hot chocolate, mulled cider and chai tea and reach for a nice cup of coffee. Thankfully my family is exactly the same way.

I have tried dozens of coffees, blends, beans and brews, but I still profess that nothing beats my Nespresso. If you’re not familiar with this type of coffee — and you love the stuff — you should definitely go to your nearest Nespresso boutique or William-Sonoma and try some. You’ll be very impressed by the quality and taste of Nespresso coffee. And you’ll be even more impressed by the experience of using the machine.

The coffee is extracted (perfectly) from little pods (pictured below) that are inserted into a Nespresso machine. The result is a beautiful cup of coffee with thick crema and amazing flavour. I like drinking my espresso American-style so I usually use two pods per cup, but the pods can also be used for a wide variety of espresso-based drinks. There is virtually no wait time when extracting your espresso, the process is fail-proof and there is little-to-no clean up. What could be easier?

I know that some coffee purists love the technique involved in extracting their own perfect shot of espresso, but I only care about results, not aptitude. I love my Nespresso machine (I have the Essenza C100 —pictured above — if anyone is interested)! I’ve considered taking it with me when I travel.

In my humble opinion, a Nespresso machine would make a perfect Christmas gift for the coffee lover in your life. And it would also be the perfect addition to your own kitchen this holiday season — think of how nice it would be to offer your guests the best-quality espresso! If this sounds irresistible to you and you’d like to order one today, you’re in luck: Nespresso is running a family and friends sale (some of the discounts are quite good). Check it out at www.nespressofriendsandfamily.com Access Key: Dulsao1109, but hurry, the sale ends today (December 1)!

For more information about Nespresso, go to nespresso.com