The Nespresso Barista Creations Freddo Intenso was the last of the three limited edition coffees for the 2021-2022 summer designed to be enjoyed over ice.

The coffee was a split medium-dark roasted blend of Peruvian Arabica and Indonesian Java beans. It didn’t have the usual intensity rating and came in a dark blue geometric patterned capsule. The iced coffee was prepared by adding 90 go of ice cubes to a glass, extracting 40 ml of coffee on top of the ice, and then adding 90 mL of either milk or water.

Prepared with water, aromatic roasted notes at the head of each sip developed to an enjoyable boldness into the body where the slightest hint of fruity acidity emerged briefly ahead of a gentle woody bitterness that transitioned to a toasted cereal finish. While intense, the coffee was remarkably balanced in its acidity and bitterness, making it a pleasure to drink without any sweetener.

Prepared with milk, the coffee took on a smooth and creamy mouthfeel with distinct biscuit notes, but without any of the enjoyable toffee caramel notes that were the highlight of the Freddo Delicato as the more pronounced woody and bitter qualities in the coffee base overwhelmed the natural sweetness of the milk.

This Nespresso Barista Creations Freddo Intenso contained 10 x 4.8 g capsules. It was produced in Switzerland and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2022.