2025 Nespresso Holiday Flavors: A Quick Take (Vertuo)

2025 Nespresso Holiday Flavors: A Quick Take

Festive Collection Highlights

This year’s Vertuo Holiday lineup brings three seasonal releases: Cinnamon & Candied Tamarind, Sweet Almond & Hibiscus, and a Double Espresso. I also picked up the Barista Creations Gingerbread, which feels right at home in the holiday mix.

I sampled the Sweet Almond & Hibiscus in-store and was pleasantly surprised—balanced, not overly floral or nutty, and genuinely enjoyable.

Reflections on Favorites

The new Double Espresso looks especially promising. I’m a dark-roast fan, and last year’s Pierre Hermé Double Espresso was a standout, so I’m hoping for similar depth this year. From the Pierre Hermé line, the one I still miss most is the Hazelnut. I’ve been slowly savoring my remaining Raspberry Espresso sleeve.

I’ve also held onto a Kona sleeve, and I still find myself thinking back to Blue Bottle #1, which was exceptional and hasn’t quite been replaced.

Stocking Up - 10 Sleeves + 3 Free Bonus (Dec 12, 2025)

As always, I bought in bulk—partly for the value, partly for the bonuses. Purchasing 10 sleeves earned me 3 free from the Festive Collection, making this year’s stock-up both practical and satisfying.

Total cost was $146 after tax for 130 pods or $ 1.12 per pod. The Vertuo is reserved for guests & friends when they hang out at my place. We typically consume about 5 pods per week so this should last me about 6 months.

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