There are two things that get me up in the morning: A pod from my Nespresso coffee maker and Dua Lipa’s music – her Radical Optimism album to be precise. You can imagine my delight, therefore, when I discovered my worlds collided. As of this week, Dua is Nespresso's Global Brand Ambassador, and her first order of action was to bring one of her most controversial drink pairings to the coffee world.
Back in 2024, the singer sparked debate with an unexpectedly divisive creation: Diet Coke mixed with pickle and jalapeño juice. The combination inevitably went viral. It became a defining pop culture moment, less about the drink itself and more about her instinct for unconventional pairings that blur the line between curiosity and controversy. Then, when we thought it couldn't get any more scandalous, she introduced an espresso shot into the ring.
