OUR HISTORY

The History of Tchibo

Connoisseurs love to understand the origins of their beloved brands. Here is the story of one of Europe's leading coffee houses.

1949

The Crossroads Of Resources & Refinement

It all begins in the historic port of Hamburg, the global intersection of raw ingredients and European craftsmanship.

1949

Founding Fathers

Two entrepreneurs, Max Herz and his business partner Carl Tchiling Hiryan, formed a small mail order coffee company. The name “Tchibo” is actually a combination of Tchiling and Bohne, which means “bean.”

1950

Special Delivery

As a mail order company, Tchibo was obsessed with freshness from the very beginning – from roasting and blending to sealing and packaging. In fact, Tchibo would offer customers a choice between having their coffee packed in tins or sewn into pouches.

1953

You could smell it for miles

The fresh-roasted aromas were so irresistible, Tchibo started selling coffee right outside the factory door.

1954

The Power of Nine

As Tchibo grew, its Röstmeisters and blenders experimented with different innovative recipes and flavor combinations. A particularly popular one was Gold-Mocca, an unprecedented blend using 9 different coffees.

1955

Café Society

Tchibo opened its first store, inventing the coffee shops of today. Within 3 years there were 77 shops, with another one opening every week. By 1965, there were well over 400.

1991

Keep on Tchugging

As its following grew across Europe, Tchibo quickly became the #1 coffeehouse on the continent. The gourmet coffee brand opened up shops in the grand cities and world capitals, like London, Vienna, Budapest and Prague.

2012

A Fresher Planet

With a supply chain covering over 80 countries, Tchibo was an early adopter of eco-friendly practices. Tchibo is awarded for its efforts and commitment to becoming a global leader in sustainability.

2013

Spilling The Beans

Tchibo embraced technology to spread its gospel of freshness. Using the internet, social media, and mobile apps, Tchibo availability and popularity continue to grow across the world.

2016

German Technology & Timing

Driven by its commitment to freshness, Tchibo created sleek, one-step coffee machines that streamlined the entire brewing process for greater freshness.

2016

Locks Freshness In & Oxygen Out

Tchibo has led the industry in packaging innovations with its patented Aroma Protect Technology – all in the service of fresher coffee.

2020

Tchibo Comes To America

Tchibo Röst Frisch is now available in America, for the most passionate coffee lovers on earth.