The Dutch are real coffee drinkers, and although it may seem a little less ‘sophisticated’ than in Italy, for example, the range of Dutch coffee on offer is enormous. When you are in the Netherlands, you will notice that there is an enormous amount of different coffee brands in all the supermarkets. One even more special in taste than the other. You would really be surprised at the excellent quality of coffee being sold and drunk in the Netherlands. In this blog article, we’ll take you through some of the best-selling Dutch coffee brands. If you didn’t have a favorite yet, you can try them out to see which one becomes your favorite.
Douwe Egberts
This coffee brand is not only known in the Netherlands, but also in other countries. Douwe Egberts is known for the rich taste of coffee it offers. The coffee originated in a small shop in Friesland and in the meantime, it has become the biggest and best-known coffee brand in the Netherlands. Not only in shops is this coffee available, also in restaurants this is a much-chosen supplier. In addition, Douwe Egberts almost has a monopoly when it comes to coffee machines in the Netherlands. There are few office spaces where you will not find a Douwe Egberts coffee machine. Douwe Egberts has a suitable flavor in stock for every coffee lover. For the soft or mild roast lover, for fans of a rich and full-bodied taste and for dark roast blend lovers, the range is extensive.
Van Nelle
When it comes to real Dutch coffee brands, Van Nelle is a true classic. This company was founded in 1782 by Johannes van Nelle in Rotterdam. The coffee itself is mainly known for its delicious aroma with flavors that are extremely full and rich. This coffee is mainly sold in powder form which makes it the perfect coffee for lovers of a filter coffee machine, cafietière, chemex, aeropress or percolator. All of them are beautiful ways to make your coffee. If you are unsure which coffee is best for you, we recommend trying several coffees over a longer period of time. This will give you the chance to develop a taste for it and to try out different strengths of coffee. However, we can tell you that not many people like an intense dark roast.
Where to buy Dutch coffee?
Have you become curious about Dutch coffees? We don’t blame you! It’s definitely worth trying out. However, when you’re abroad, it can be difficult to find Dutch coffees. In that case, it is best to order your coffee at The Dutch Expat Shop. They are known for their large Dutch assortment and offer delivery at the lowest possible cost. This means that wherever you are, you can always get coffee from Holland without any problems.