The Philippine Star

A unique coffee experience

- PEPPER TEEHANKEE

The Nespresso Boutique has finally opened at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell Center, Makati City. It is the company’s latest opening in the Asian region, which now has a total of nine markets.

Available at this 140-sqm. boutique are Nespresso’s topof-the-line coffee machines and premium coffee collection. Here, Nespresso fans can enjoy the unique Tasting Bar where they can try the brand’s different coffee varieties and recipes.

During the boutique’s launch, the mall’s drop-off point was closed to the public to give way to the guests. They were greeted with a red-carpet entrance and performanc­es by soprano Rachelle Gerodias and the Manila Philharmon­ic Orchestra. Guests also enjoyed scrumptiou­s food from Cibo by chef Margarita Forés as they tried a special coffee cocktail recipe called “Nespresso Sunrise.”

The Nespresso story was told through a video with a song and dance performanc­e. For the grand finale, the boutique was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Renaud Tinel, Nespresso head of Asia, said, “We are delighted to expand and reinforce our partnershi­p with Novateur in B2C (Business to Consumer), while accelerati­ng the existing OOH (Out of Home) business and we look forward to sharing more inspiring Nespresso coffee moments with coffee enthusiast­s in the Philippine­s.”

Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc. managing director Patrick

Pesengco added, “Nespresso speaks of passion, premium quality and innovation. It is a highly regarded global brand. In the past, Filipinos could only enjoy Nespresso on their trips abroad but now, we bring your favorite coffee closer to you. Through this boutique, we hope to introduce you to a world of unique coffee experience­s.” (The Nespresso Boutique is located at R1, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City. For more informatio­n, visit www.nespresso.ph.)

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(From left) Rustan Commercial Corp. president Donnie Tantoco, Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc. marketing head Melissa Valdez and marketing manager Mia Silva, Nespresso regional head of B2C Asia Lai Ching Kok and Rustan’s VP for store developmen­t and...
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(From left) Power Plant Mall senior leasing manager Tin Coqueiro, Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc. managing director Patrick Pesengco, Nespresso head of Asia Renaud Tinel, Nestlé Philippine­s CEO Jacques Reber and Swiss Embassy Deputy Head of Mission...
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(From left) Marc Nelson, KC Concepcion, Renaud Tinel, Marie Lozano, Mike Huang and Patrick Pesengco.
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(From left) Mia Borromeo, Philippine Vending Corp. CEO Herwin See, Grace Baja and Jackie Go.
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Japanese-style baked cheesecake.
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Cumin- and garlic-spiced grilled prawns.
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Slow-roasted lamb rack.
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Chilean sea bass.
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Grilled grouper fillet with caper-tomato compote.
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Aliza Apostol, Rossini Pesengco and Jackie Go.
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Joliza Tan.
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Pia Campos and Matt Fulop.
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