Coffee from Germany

Even though you wouldn't think about it, Germany is in fact a coffee pioneer in Europe, much like Italy. Coffee houses were opened there, in Hamburg and Bremen, as early as 1670. Through this, Germany was a key factor in the popularization of coffee in the society of that time. Even nowadays, the Germans are big fans of coffee, it is simply not that frequently talked about. If you are curious to learn more about this unlikely relationship, our article will answer all of your questions.

A brief history

The most striking thing about the coffee houses that we mentioned earlier was that not only were women allowed to go there, but they could also use the place to get together with their friends and chat about whatever they wanted to. Back then, these kinds of practices were uncommon to say the least, so men would often disapprove of their presence there, putting the label ”kaffeeklatsch”, or ”coffee and gossip” on these coffee houses. Even so, that didn't stop women from frequenting these places.

This whole situation represented one of the many steps needed to reach equality in our society, and we have to point out how early Germany was to take it! This definitely puts it before its time, at least in terms of social evolution.

Now, another fact that might surprise you is that the coffee filters we use today were actually discovered in this beautiful country, by a woman, in the 1900s. Her name was Melitta Bentz and she lived in Dresden. Even though she loved drinking coffee, she had grown tired of the mess the grounds made, all the effort that was needed to clean everything up, and, last but not least, the grounds that were left in her cup. One morning, she just had enough. She saw one of her son's school books, took a blotter paper out, and strained the boiled coffee through it. That was everything it took for an empire to be born.

From there on, she ended up patenting the invention and starting the business small, in her own home. Her two sons delivered the products, while her husband organized sessions where he demonstrated how to use them. Later on, this job was taken by ”demonstration ladies”. Slowly, the business grew and became what we know today!

Famous brands

To show their love for coffee, even more, the Germans decided they should also have their own kind of coffee. So they did! It is needless to say that they have gained some well-deserved popularity, so let's dive in and see how and why that happened.

Jacobs

Their flagship coffee is Kronung, which translates to ”Coronation” in German and it is best known for the variety of aromas it offers while delivering a mellow flavor. If you thought it couldn't possibly get any better than this, we are here to break it to you: it also has a reasonable price, so it is widely accessible! What more could you wish for?

Also, they have a wide variation of coffee: everything from whole beans to instant. There are also tailored blends made especially for cappuccinos, espressos, and many other types of drinks. Of course, each type has a different roast and ground level. Basically, anything you want, you can find in the Jacobs brand. How convenient!

Tchibo

Coming up right behind Jacbos, Tchibo is another successful German brand. It is also characterized by the same versatility of Jacobs, delivering blends ready to brew for all different purposes: stovetop Moka makers, classic espressos, instant coffees, and more. The blends themselves are also extremely variable, you can find combinations between fine and mild, medium aromatic, smooth Arabica with hazelnut notes, dark and intense, and many more.

Dallmayr

This brand defies all odds, bringing forward the most unexpected flavors and aromas which are again, available for all types of drinks and meals to prepare. Dallmayr brings in the comfort of your home the following blends: floral and spicy, lightly floral, nutty and soft, fruit and chocolate notes, vanilla, and many other exotic varieties. These come even in the form of capsules for Nespresso makers, so no one is excluded!

These are just a small portion of the most famous coffee brands in Germany, but if you ever thought about trying German coffee, these are a good place to start. You can find top brands like these on sites that specialize in selling coffee, like Cafendo, or EnjoyBetterCoffee.