What do we mean? Breakfast in the Netherlands of course! The home of Douwe Egberts is also home to a plateful of very specific breakfast items. They include chocolate sprinkles and flakes, peanut butter, and spice-filled cake. Let’s start with the sprinkles, where it’s socially-acceptable for an adult to eat said sprinkles for breakfast. Take […]

We enjoy writing about the Netherlands not only because it’s home to Douwe Egberts, but also because it’s a beautiful country with fun traditions. If you are traveling there, try these suggestions for activities to see and do while you’re there. First, ride a bike. Anytime you are trying to go anywhere. There will be […]

Douwe Egberts Instant Coffee In The News In the Vietnamese Central Highlands (also known as the “Kingdom of Coffee”), the climate is perfect for coffee plants. Because of the ideal combination of rain and sun on the rich soil of these mountains, most of the country’s coffee crop is grown there, and it’s the reason […]

The people behind Jacobs coffee advertise the “extraordinary power” of their coffee’s aroma. To Johann Jacobs, founder of Jacobs coffee, aroma was the key that unlocked the magic of coffee. Aroma, to Jacobs, is more than a mark of high quality, it’s a promise of excellence that the company still keeps today. As you may […]

Think Outside the Trash. Recycle. In Germany, recycling is taken very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that according to a 2017 year-end report, Germany is top in recycling compared to other countries in the world. German households alone recycle 57 percent of their waste. Perhaps that’s because the government provides funding, accessibility and incentives that […]

The Netherlands is the home to this iconic brand, and we enjoy writing about this unique country. We especially like to highlight sights to see on a visit and other things that make this area special. So how about a trip to the floating flower market in the largest city of the region? The Amsterdam […]

Last Chance for an Intense BOGO Deal! This coffee has been discontinued so once it’s gone, it’s gone for good! We don’t want you to miss out on this popular coffee, so when you buy one 8.8oz pack of Douwe Egberts Intense ground coffee, you’ll get a second pack of Intense for no additional charge. […]

Douwe Egberts has always been an innovative leader since the company’s humble beginnings more than 260 years ago. Young Egbert Douwes ran a local grocery shop selling fresh-roasted coffee in Joure, Netherlands in the early days of the company. Today, the company is a world sales leader and the most-enjoyed coffee in the Netherlands. Between […]

[Another in our series on great coffee places.] Recently, we heard some people talking about visiting Holland. After hearing more, we realized what they really meant was that they were traveling to the Netherlands. Some people refer to the country of the Netherlands as “Holland” but that is not accurate. Holland, to the Dutch, refers […]

This week we give you another chapter in our occasional series on Great European Coffee Cities. Enjoy! When we talk about German coffee, brands that immediately come to mind are Dallmayr, Jacobs, Tchibo, Eduscho, Davidoff and our newest brands from German coffee producer J.J. Darboven, Eilles Kaffee and IDEE Kaffee. More than half of these […]

Long day ahead? We have all the coffee you need to power through, plus a really sweet deal. Get a 10-stick sample pack of Douwe Egberts Cappuccino on us. Write “2/8 cappuccino sample” in your order comments at checkout and we will add the sample to your order.* *Offer available Wednesday, February 8, 2017 only with no minimum […]

Here are some significant numbers for coffee consumption and sales for the last year, per two big coffee organizations: The National Coffee Association and the International Coffee Organization. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and get reading! Percent of people 60 years and older report having drunk coffee in the previous day. (NOTE: This demographic […]

The Netherlands has long been a supporter and promoter of the arts, and this year will be no different. Celebrating 100 years of a Dutch art movement, De Stijl (aka Neoplasticism), the arts community will honor the style in events and exhibitions throughout Holland in 2017, which has been named Mondrian to Dutch Design. The […]

If you lived in Holland, you would be putting your shoes near the chimney this week so that Sinterklaas might leave treats for you, assuming you were good that is. From Sinterklaas arriving in mid-November, up to St. Nicholas Day, children and adults alike put their wish lists, special drawings, and carrot or hay for […]

Not only can we say Merry Christmas in different languages, we have coffees from all those countries too! Looking for the perfect gift? We have lots of choices here! Read more about our ideas for putting together a collection of inexpensive items – guaranteed to make the recipient merry! We have some great ideas for […]

Long days ahead? We have all the coffee you need to power through, plus a sweet deal. Order $30 of coffee (not including shipping) and get a 10-stick sample pack of Douwe Egberts Cappuccino on us.* Write “11/17 cappuccino sample” in your order comments at checkout and we will add the sample to your order. *Offer […]

(This is our monthly newsletter about the Netherlands in celebration of Douwe Egberts Coffee.) This month, Santa arrives in the Netherlands not on a sled, but instead sails into Amsterdam down the Amstel River and through the city all the way to the Maritime Museum where Santa is welcomed by the mayor. Close to one-half […]

November 9th & 10th Get our Enjoy Better Coffee insulated double wall glass at no cost to you through Thursday.* Specify which glass size, 8.5 oz or 11.8 oz, in your order comments at checkout. Free glass offer available on orders of $30 or more – not including shipping charges. *Order must be $30 before […]

Have you heard of Coffee in a cone? How about using used coffee grounds to clean polluted water? Do you know the city deemed best for coffee lovers? We have all that for you, and more, plus our weekly discount. So much has happened in the news lately involving coffee, so let’s put the coffee on […]

Long day ahead? We have all the coffee you need to power through, plus a sweet deal. Order $30 of coffee (not including shipping) and get a 10-stick sample pack of Douwe Egberts Cappuccino on us. Write “9/21 cappuccino sample” in your order comments at checkout and we will add the sample to your order.* […]