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Nespresso Coffee Rename: Nespresso Launched New Chinese Name Nong Yu Ka Fei (浓遇咖啡) Created by Labbrand

SHANGHAI, October, 16, 2019 – In a momentous development in the realm of nespresso coffee rename, October 10th marked the official introduction of its new Chinese name—Nong Yu Ka Fei (浓遇咖啡). Renowned for spearheading the premium portioned coffee segment, Nespresso has been instrumental in shaping global coffee culture. This influence is attributed to its diverse array of Grand Cru coffees, cutting-edge machines, and exclusive, personalized services. The unveiling of the Chinese name reflects Nespresso’s commitment to engaging with the Chinese market and further cementing its legacy as a trailblazer in the world of coffee.

Nespresso consistently delivers the finest coffee experience to coffee lovers through the highest quality coffee

With the growing popularity of coffee culture in China, Nespresso has continuously facilitated interactions with Chinese culture and consumers since its entry in 2007. The brand’s mission is to bring the exceptional “Nespresso” experience to more coffee enthusiasts.

Before the official Chinese name, the transliteration 奈斯派索 [nài sī pài suǒ] of Nespresso has been known by the Chinese customers for years. In order to enhance the presence of Nespresso in the China market, the company commissioned Labbrand to create a new Chinese brand name that can be logically linked to Nespresso and convey an aspirational, approachable and high-quality coffee experience.

Finally, the brand chose Nong Yu Ka Fei (浓遇咖啡) as the new brand name. By sharing identical sound with 浓郁[nóng yù](strong, rich), 浓遇[nóng yù] not only ingeniously echoes with the iconic element “espresso” from the original name but also indicates deep affection (浓情[nóng qíng]) with the brand. The character 浓[nóng] suggests the richness of coffee while 遇[yù](meet) highlights the wonderful encounter with Nespresso. 

Nespresso is committed to delivering the pleasant coffee enjoyment to coffee lovers

“As a result of the ever-growing demand for outstanding personalized coffee experiences in China, and with the increasing number of sophisticated coffee consumers, Chinese coffee culture has been on the fast track of transformation and development ever since,” said Alfonso Troisi, Business Executive Officer of Nespresso Greater China. “We attach great importance to the growth of the China market as a strategy, paying close attention to the voices from Chinese coffee drinkers, to best understand the local coffee culture. Therefore, we launched Nespresso’s new Chinese brand name with the hope that it will resonate strongly amongst Chinese consumers and bring greater brand awareness as coffee culture continues to grow in China. It is meant to better cater to the Chinese market, and to make a difference by promising to create the distinctive yet enjoyable coffee moments that our consumers deserve.”

An extraordinary coffee experience taking “intense” flavor and aroma

The new Chinese name inherits the brand origin as well as uplifts the essence of Nespresso. Most importantly, this name is easy to understand for Chinese consumers at first sight: meet the authentic espresso and let rich aromas linger in your mouth. (“浓”香留齿,“遇”意悠长。)

About Labbrand

Labbrand is the leading China-originated global brand consultancy with regional operations in APAC (Shanghai, Singapore), Europe (Paris), and North America (New York, Vancouver). We drive forward the positive power of branding. Leading brands on impactful journeys, we create meaningful brand experiences by bringing together excellence in research, strategy, design and verbal identity.

Nespresso Coffee Rename – About Nestlé Nespresso SA

Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for the highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 100,000 farmers in 13 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with The Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 80 countries and has 13,600 employees. In 2018, it operated a global retail network of approximately 800 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.

The brand name has been used between October 2019 and April 2024.

  • It is all about the perfect coffee experience. We wanted the name to be as concise as Nespresso, and 浓遇 [nóng yù] definitely made it. We hope this wonderful "encounter" truly gives you an everyday luxury experience.

    Alva Lv

    Labbrand Senior Consultant, Verbal Identity

  • We have very high expectations for Nespresso Chinese name. Under this context, 浓遇 [nong yu] stood out among all the others with a vivid storytelling charm that gains instinctive appeal from both our consumers and internal members. Labbrand team has demonstrated strong resilience despite the challenges to finally land on a great name. They have been our trustworthy partner along this branding journey.

    ALFONSO TROISI

    Business Executive Officer, Nespresso Greater China

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