- Two popular limited-edition Nespresso flavors are returning for 2026
- Pistachio Vanilla, and White Chocolate and Strawberry debuted last year
- The two flavors are expected to be restocked next week
Nespresso is bringing back two of last year’s most popular limited-edition flavors: Pistachio Vanilla Over Ice, and White Chocolate and Strawberry.
The two sweet options launched last spring and proved extremely popular, but were only on sale for a few months. Now, however, it looks like both flavors will soon be back on sale at Nespresso’s online store and boutiques, so you can stock up on your favorites.
Strawberry and White Chocolate, and Pistachio Vanilla have already returned in Canada, and according to a post on Subreddit r/NespressoSpoilers they’ll be returning to the United States on January 28, along with a selection of other limited editions.
nespressospoilers from r/NespressoSpoilers/comments/1q2zdar/upcoming_releases_us_only
That’s not all – Nespresso fans in Canada have also been treated to two limited-edition ‘celebration mugs’ in a pink color called Strawberry and a shade of cream called Parchment, which seem likely to go on sale in the US alongside the coffee pods. I’ll be keeping a close eye on the online store to see whether they go on sale too next week.
Tasting notes
If you didn’t manage to get your hands (and tastebuds) on White Chocolate and Strawberry the first time round, you might be wondering how those two flavors would work when combined with coffee. The answer is: surprisingly well. The pods use a blend of arabica beans from Brazil and Colombia, which have quite a fruity profile already, and the flavor that’s added after roasting complements them rather than overpowering them.
I found that the freshness of the strawberry came through first, with the creamy base notes of the vanilla following afterwards. I wasn’t sure how well the fruitiness would pair with milk, but I found that a splash of oat or dairy mellowed the acidity and brought the vanilla to the fore.
Pistachio Vanilla launched during the craze for pistachio-filled Dubai chocolate, but its enduring popularity has proved it wasn’t just a fleeting trend. This particular flavor is intended to be served over ice for a refreshing chilled drink, but I found it equally tasty hot – and I wasn’t alone.
“Yayyy I’ve been savoring my last box and hissing at my fiancé every time he looks at it,” wrote one Reddit user, while another confessed to hiding their last two pods behind their bottles of vitamins.
Each capsule makes a sweet-smelling double espresso, and I topped mine up with cold milk foam made using the De’Longhi Primadonna Aromatic, which I was testing at the time. If you don’t already have a coffee machine that can froth cold milk, the Nespresso Aeroccino 4 is a great standalone option.
The Pistachio Vanilla flavor is more potent than White Chocolate and Strawberry, which makes sense since it’s intended to be poured over ice, which will dilute it as it melts. Served as an iced latte, it was refreshing and well rounded, without being excessively sweet.
If you feel like something more dessert-like, Nespresso has a recipe for an iced pistachio vanilla oat latte using the capsules, which includes marshmallows for extra indulgence.
I don’t know whether the two flavors are now a permanent fixture, or will soon vanish from the shelves again, so once they go on sale I’ll definitely be picking up several packs just to be on the safe side.
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