Nespresso launches State-of-the-Art Professional Barista Machine, The Aguila 220

Addition to range will enable large establishments to enhance their offering and further drive their coffee business

Dubai (UAE) – 28 April 2016 – To satisfy evolving demands in the out of home market, Nespresso is introducing the Aguila 220. With a smaller footprint and the same pioneering technology as the Nespresso Aguila 420 first launched in 2011, the Aguila 220 is designed the meet the needs of all premium large HORECA establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, cafés and bakeries, and offers an unmatched choice of one-touch gourmet recipes for extraordinary coffee quality and exceptional coffee moments.

As consumers become ever more knowledgeable and discerning about coffee, as well as keen to enjoy new beverage experiences, hotels and restaurants see a premium coffee offering as a means of differentiation. In true Nespresso fashion, the high-performance Aguila 220 helps professionals achieve this goal whilst at the same time ensuring convenient operation and simple maintenance. The launch of the Aguila 220 further strengthens Nespresso’s professional offering which includes a complete machine portfolio, 11 Grand Cru coffees for every taste and occasion and exceptional customer service.

Feature-rich for exceptional service quality, choice and customer care 

The Aguila 220 combines exceptional functionality with sleek and durable design and ease of use together with a wide variety of coffee recipes. 
Its robust brewing unit makes it possible for up to 4,000 cups of coffee to be served a month thus satisfying the market need for different serving capacities and efficient use of space. 
Two extraction heads allow simultaneous and fast beverage preparation during peak hours. Unparalleled milk foam, milk temperature regulation, three programmable cup sizes (Ristretto, Espresso and Lungo), 4 one-touch recipes and 12 pre-programmed hot milk-based coffee recipes all prepared  at the touch of a button ensure that the Aguila 220 delivers added value from both a service and operational perspective. 

"Our professional customers are very important to us and we are thrilled to extend the Aguila range to include the innovative and compact Barista machine, Aguila 220," said Oliver Perquy, Head of Out of Home channel, Nestlé Nespresso SA. "The Aguila range reflects Nespresso’s desire to provide our professional partners with the highest quality coffee, choice, convenience and service that consumers have come to expect of their coffee experiences."

The Aguila 220 is available in six European markets (Switzerland, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Sweden) as from April 2015 and to the rest of the world by the end of the year.