Our Philosophy

We follow a bold mission by creating our coffees. And that is: Quality. We select solely high quality, aromatic gourmet coffees for our well-balanced assortment. We put a focus not only on first class cultivation, which is the only method to produce a high quality result, but also on the absolute freshness of the green coffee upon its arrival in Germany. And, of course, a diligent and professional handling of the coffee as well as absolute care and experience in the tradition of roasting are in the foreground.

What you can rely on

The technical knowhow of our coffee manufactory guarantees a consistently excellent quality of our coffees. High quality standards, best raw materials and experience will ensure a first class result. Our quality management team plays it safe when it comes to adhering to quality standards and product safety. Whether raw materials or finished products, whether declaration or safety of application, all product characteristics are carefully checked in-depth, irrespective of any supplier information, before the final product is sent out to you.

Single Estate Coffee is the embodiment of highest coffee quality. It means that the green coffee beans come from a single farm. Single Origin Coffee on the other hand, comes from a (mostly family-run) farmer cooperative within the same region. The mainly smaller farms put a particular emphasis on an exceptionally careful cultivation which leads to smaller production amounts compared to other methods. Estate Coffee is usually only available in very limited amounts. Next to careful cultivation, the varying preconditions with respect to soil and climate in different regions or cultivation areas have a significant influence on the taste.

D&B takes advantage of its very close contacts to the farms to carefully select the best green coffees from the cultivation areas that are destined to become D&B coffee varieties. Whether you choose our finest Perú Gourmet “Finca Rosenheim”, the noble Best of Brazil “Fazenda Lagoa” or the fascinating Nicaragua Maragogype Superior “Giants”, the aromatic “Costa Rica Tarrazu” or the impressive “India Harley Estate” – our top quality coffees receive highest ratings in international tastings again and again.

For our D&B coffee blends, we blend select green coffees in order to create perfectly balanced specialities for all coffee gourmets who expect exceptional indulgence.

Our Espressos are strong, spicily-sweet compositions with a vivid flavour. The “Cafè Crème” with its expressive body is sought after by lovers of mild coffees. The “Mild Mélange” is characterised by an especially gentle roasting.

Our flavoured roasted coffees add lively diversity to your daily coffee indulgence. The harmonic and delicate flavours of the D&B coffee specialities offer expressive taste experiences, not only for special occasions. A well-balanced, sophisticated coffee blend forms the base for our flavoured varieties. The
added flavours are especially dosed so that the fine character of the coffee can still unfold perfectly and a beautifully modulated impression of bean and flavour is composed.

After the roasting, each coffee is carefully tasted. We apply the long-tried “Hamburg Harbour Method” where 350 ml of 94° C hot water is poured over 21 g of ground coffee. Then the coffee is tasted at several temperatures as it cools down.

Many taste nuances can only be detected at cooler temperatures. They clearly mark the character of a coffee. Only if we are satisfied with the coffee, the long-traveled beans will set out on their last journey – to you!

Private Label

We are looking forward to be at your side as your reliable and experienced partner in order to realise your ideas and requirements of a strong brand. Apart from an extensive and standardised assortment of gourmet coffees from plantations or regional cultivation, espressos and flavoured coffees, you will also have the opportunity to have us create your very own, individual roasted coffee variety. Our coffee team is looking forward to working with you to find the perfect, balanced and incomparable roasted coffees you desire.

You will still be able to take advantage of our first-class contacts and price negotiations in the countries of origin and with small manufactories while receiving your individual quantities and qualities. As your private label supplier, we will realise your vision with the perfect craftmanship of our experienced roast masters, creating small batches with guaranteed freshness. And of course, each batch will undergo our strict quality tests ensuring that you will receive a high quality result that adheres to international quality standards. Our professional and experienced team is ready to realise your ideas within a quick timeframe:

Sales

For giving advice and making suggestions on the perfect assortment.Our sales team will also ensure that all your requirements will be taken care of.

Roast Master

For developing and amending individual blends, even for small batches.

Marketing

For the development of your logo and labels. Smaller batches of labels and packaging materials will be printed in-house while larger productions would be referred to external experts.

Purchasing

For realising individual presentation options and purchasing larger amounts of sales accessories. Take advantage of our long-time experience and multitude of contacts for an individual and cost-effective realisation of your brand.