How Nespresso Professional crafts moments to remember at The St Regis Hong Kong
It begins, as many good stories do, with coffee. That first sip in the morning—warm, aromatic, almost ceremonial—has a way of setting the rhythm for the hours that follow. At The St Regis Hong Kong, coffee is not simply a drink but a thread that runs through every guest experience, from the welcome in a suite to the finale of a fine dining experience. With Nespresso Professional as its chosen partner, the hotel turns these small, fleeting moments into something indelible.
“I’m a purist,” admits general manager Richard Taffs. “Strong, black, no fuss, but it has to be excellent.” For him, Nespresso Professional aligns seamlessly with the hotel’s philosophy of indulgence and elegance. “Every cup feels like part of The St Regis story: indulgent, refined and consistent across every touchpoint. Whether a guest is in their suite or at a conference, they get the same high standard every single time.”
That reliability, he adds, builds the trust that defines true luxury. And with Nespresso’s B-Corp certification and recycling initiatives, there is responsibility woven into the ritual. “Luxury should never come at the expense of the planet,” Richard says. “Our guests know their coffee is exquisite and responsible.”
Every detail matters at The St Regis Hong Kong, and Nespresso Professional turns the smallest ritual into lasting hospitality
For Christopher Charraudeau, food and beverage director, coffee is both ritual and revelation. Having risen through the hotel’s own dining ranks, he has witnessed how coffee completes the story of a meal or a moment. “It’s not just the drink itself. It’s the ritual, the presentation, the aroma that fills the room, and how it complements the moment,” he says. “At the end of a fine meal, coffee is the closing note that lingers. But it can also be playful. We’ve paired it with desserts, even explored it in cocktails. With Nespresso Professional, those little rituals become lasting impressions.”
That playfulness now finds a stage at The Drawing Room, where coffee becomes the quiet star of a limited-time afternoon tea. Running from 6 October to 30 November, the Nespresso Afternoon Tea Set imagines the ritual with infusions from the Professional Origins range—Brazil Organic, Indonesia, Colombia Organic and Guatemala—each terroir bringing its own character to the tiers of delicacies. A specially crafted Nespresso cocktail extends the experience into a different register: elegant, surprising, and undeniably memorable. Sustainability underpins it all, with responsibly sourced beans reminding guests that indulgence and conscience can share the same table.
Coffee-infused delicacies meet a specially crafted cocktail in this limited-time afternoon tea
The Nespresso Afternoon Tea Set at The Drawing Room is a seasonal showcase of terroirs
In the suites, the story is just as immediate. Reason Zhou, director of rooms, sees coffee as the first chapter of every stay. “Guests walk into their suite, see the Nespresso machine, and know they can enjoy barista-quality coffee right away. The convenience and luxury set the tone. It tells them: every detail has been thought of.” With butlers trained to serve each guest’s favourite style—ristretto, cappuccino or lungo—the experience becomes bespoke. “Consistency is key,” Zhou says. “Guests should trust that whether it’s in their suite, at breakfast, or during a ballroom event, the coffee will always be exceptional. That reliability builds loyalty and trust.”
How Nespresso Professional crafts moments to remember at The St Regis Hong Kong
During this same period, from October 6 to November 30, VIP guests in selected room package are offered delightful coffee-infused amenities created exclusively for their stay—further proof that the smallest gestures can have the greatest resonance.
The dining journey continues at L’Envol, where Nespresso Professional’s Exclusive Selection is seamlessly woven into the signature menus. Here, coffee plays in harmony with haute cuisine, extending the narrative from morning ritual to evening refinement, and underscoring how a single ingredient can elevate the entire arc of hospitality.
Together, these moments form a portrait of what hospitality aspires to be: effortless, consistent, personal, sustainable and unforgettable. As Taffs reflects: “In luxury hotels, every detail matters. With Nespresso Professional’s elegant machines and premium capsules, coffee becomes more than a beverage; it sets the tone, elevates the atmosphere and creates moments of refinement our guests don’t forget.”
It is here, in the seamlessness of service and the perfection of a pour, that Nespresso Professional proves its quiet power: turning every sip into an experience, and every experience into unforgettable hospitality.
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Bathed in natural light, The Drawing Room offers a serene backdrop for Nespresso’s coffee-infused afternoon tea