Caffè Nero reveals Christmas menu with five new items including panettone latte and a returning favourite

COFFEE chain Caffè Nero has announced it will be releasing its new festive menu and it’s perfect for chocolate fans. 

The stars of this year's menu include a panettone latte, florentine mocha, millionaires hot chocolate, sticky toffee cheesecake, and millionaires cake.

Fan favourites are also back by popular demand, such as the mince pies and pigs under blankets panini.

And fans won't have to wait much longer, as the new menu due to land in branches nationwide on November 2.

Caffè Nero claims to have turned the flavour knob up a notch this season as all of their coffees will be made with 100% Arabica beans from El Salvador, Honduras and Ethiopia, and with notes of plum, praline, orange and a hint of spice.

The millionaires hot chocolate is supposed to offer pure indulgence this season with sweet cocoa notes with a rich caramel syrup, all topped with a new chocolate cream crafted from luxury chocolate, dairy cream, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. 

The panettone latte pays homage to the coffee chain's Italian heritage and it’s available hot or iced. 

The latte is inspired by the classic Milanese Christmas cake, panettone, this indulgent delight features sweet bakery notes, mixed with their Classico coffee, and finished off with a burst of citrusy zest.

Will Stratton-Morris, the coffee chain's UK boss, said: “We’ve put a lot of thought and care into this year’s menu.

"Our new range isn’t just a collection of delicious festive dishes, but it’s also a nod to the heartwarming Italian influence that defines Caffè Nero’s heritage."

"Every item has been carefully designed to help our customers experience affordable moments of indulgence and serenity, amidst the hustle and bustle of the festive period."

Festive hot drinks hitting Caffè Nero stores include:

• Millionaire’s hot chocolate – from £4.30
• Panettone latte – from £4.30
• Florentine mocha – from £4.30

Savoury treats coming to Caffè Nero this Christmas:

• Turkey feast focaccia – from £5.50
• Plant-based festive feast panini – from £4.95
• Brie, bacon & cranberry panini – from £4.95
• Pigs under blankets panini– from £4.95

Here’s a list of the sweet treats this season:

• Sticky toffee pudding cheesecake – from £3.75
• Millionaire’s cake – from £3.75
• Luxury amaretto mince pie – from £2.75
• Classic mince pie – from £2.50

Customers can find their nearest Caffè Nero store by using the in-app location finder. 

You can keep up to date with the latest from Caffè Nero on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Caffè Nero is not the first to announce their new Christmas menu, Starbucks and Costa have also launched large ranges of festive treats.

Costa has unveiled its new Christmas menu including 14 returning fan favourites and customers are delighted.

Starbucks launched a new drink in its Christmas menu shake-up including hazelnut hot chocolate and caramel waffle lattes.

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