Douwe Egberts has been based in the Netherlands for more than 265 years. While there are always cultural and social happenings in The Netherlands, September brings the celebration of Heritage Days (Open Monumentendag, as the Dutch say). Since 1987, this annual event has always been held over the second weekend of September, where some 5000 […]

If French is the language of love, then Italian is the language of coffee! The reason? Espresso, born in Italy, is the basis of all Italian-named coffee drinks. From cappuccino to macchiato to latte, they all start with espresso! Let’s take a look at this key component of Italian coffee. Espresso is a very concentrated […]

This week, we are highlighting 3 of our premium German brands: Tchibo, Davidoff, and Eduscho. Let’s look at how these brands grew into the icons of coffee they are today. Tchibo is German coffee producer that started selling coffee via mail orders more than 60 years ago. The name Tchibo comes from the word ‘Tchiling’ […]

Munich has been home to Dallmayr Coffee since the early 18th century. Originally founded by a local merchant, Alois Dallmayr bought the enterprise around 1870. A few decades later, the original store location had grown into one of the leading delicatessens in Europe. The company headquarters is in the old part of Munich, with descendants […]

Writer Jane Austen wrote to her sister in late summer 1796: While it is hot in some parts of the USA, Europe has been experiencing record-setting heat for two months now. In June, a city in France endured an all-time high of 115⁰F, while several other countries, including Austria, Luxembourg, and Germany, logged new high […]

Espresso is to Italy what champagne is to France. This week, for a few days, we have a deal on some of the finest coffee brands in Italy: All of these companies are top-sellers in Italy, where coffee is an important part of daily life. We’ll give you 15% off your order of these brands, […]

Douwe Egberts has been roasting and marketing coffee for more than 265 years. Being one of the first businesses offering that commodity both locally and regionally, it is no surprise that Douwe Egberts is not only first in coffee, but is also responsible for many “firsts” in the Industry. Let’s take a quick look at […]

Jacobs Coffee started as a small shop in the center of Bremen, and expanded as demand for their products grew. Today Jacobs Coffee is available in more than 20 countries, and a best-seller in shops today. Germany is a cradle of coffee, and deserves that honor. Bremen and Hamburg had the first coffeehouses in the […]

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Italy. It’s the birthplace of espresso, the espresso machine, and where coffee beans were first imported for consumer sale. Italian coffee is a special experience. With summer officially here, we’re bringing you the keys to making special and delicious iced coffee. Espresso is great for making these drinks, but you can also use your favorite […]

Drink Coffee. Be Happy. Once again, the Nordic countries are five of the top 10 happiest countries in the world. That is according to the World Happiness Report, which ranked 156 countries for 2019 by how happy their citizens self-identified their feelings. The report looks at factors such as life expectancy, trust, generosity, and freedom. […]

What is the Eurovision Contest? The contest is an annual original song competition, with participants from primarily European countries, and has been broadcast on tv since it started in 1956. It is one of the most-watched non-sporting events, and the world’s longest-running program. It has been broadcast even in countries that do not compete. Who […]

The Rich Heritage of German Coffee Germany has played an historic role in the history of coffee. Just a few highlights: ✔ Coffee was imported, sold and served as far back as 1723 when the first coffee house opened in Berlin. ✔ Coffee filters were invented there. ✔ In the heyday of the early coffee […]

This week we highlight a premium coffee brand, one of the most popular brands in Germany. The secret of Dallmayr coffee starts with the beans – the finest highland beans grown within the global coffee belt. Beans grown in the highlands, at 2600 feet and above, ripen more slowly in the cooler temperatures, allowing the […]

As always, enjoy better coffee and thanks from the EnjoyBetterCoffee Team!

As always, enjoy better coffee and thanks from the EnjoyBetterCoffee Team!

This week, we bring you coffee brands from three European countries: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The coffees we have from brands born and based in these three countries are great examples of coffees distinctive to their regions. From Germany, whose coffee houses allowed, even encouraged, women to openly patronize cafes decades before female suffrage, we […]

When you think of the Netherlands, do you think of ice skating on the canals? Considering that Dutch speed skaters hold the record for Olympic speed skating medals, both in combined medals, and in gold medals, it’s not surprising that skating on the canals is a national sport. More challenging is the training for one […]

Italians have loved coffee since it first arrived at the port of Trieste, Italy, in the 16th century. Italians drink coffee first thing in the morning, after lunch, at work and then after dinner. (Italians will point out that they don’t drink cappuccino after midday, as they consider the drink to be only for breakfast.) […]

Not All Instant Coffees Are Created Equal We at EnjoyBetterCoffee.com have many great brands and roasts of coffee, all imported from Europe and made for the European market. In fact, several brands we offer are top sellers, either in their home country or on the world market. This week, our focus is on top brands […]