German coffee brand Dallmayr is known to all lovers of a good drink. They buy it for themselves and as a gift, drink it in the morning and throughout the day. The company has been offering high-quality products for over 300 years and it is not surprising that it has so many fans in Europe and around the world. We tell you in detail about the manufacturer, production, range, prices and reviews of Dallmayr coffee.
About the brand
The Dallmeier trading house appeared back in 1700, more precisely, it was at this time that it was first mentioned in the record, and it was created even earlier. The store owners offered delicacies, and the business was so successful that in 1900 the once small family business became the official supplier to the court of the Bavarian Kingdom and the Emperor's court in Berlin, as well as supplier to 14 more houses of the kings of Europe. After Black Friday and the economic crisis in 1931, the company was looking for ways to somehow attract profit and decided to invest in coffee. It was he who made her world famous today.
In addition to coffee, the brand also sells tea, cheeses, delicacies, and produces coffee machines and vending machines. In Munich they have a luxurious restaurant and bistro café.
In Russia, Dallmeier coffee is mainly known.
"Dallmeier Classic"
The variety is ground coffee made from pure Arabica beans. The beans are carefully selected by the manufacturer and fried to a light golden color. The drink is characterized by users as quite dense and strong and at the same time distinguished by its softness and unsurpassed, bewitching, alluring aroma.
Reviewers characterize the taste of this variety as very soft, smooth, devoid of acid and bitterness. It is balanced, calm and self-sufficient, in addition, it is endowed with a pleasant chocolate-caramel aftertaste, consumers note. In a cup of coffee, they share, in addition to the smell of chocolate, you can enjoy the tartness of cocoa, the sweetness of vanilla and the bitterness of almonds. Classic Dallmeier is a coffee with low caffeine content. It is recommended to be used for brewing in a Turkish coffee pot, as well as for preparation in a coffee machine or coffee maker. This variety is offered on the market in vacuum packaging weighing 250 g. Approximate price: 200 rubles.
Raw materials and production
The company purchases only green coffee from selected partner plantations, and prefers family businesses rather than large enterprises.
The beans used are those grown in the highlands of Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Colombia and Brazil, but other variations are also found in some blends. Roasting takes place in-house, and the company's experts have to test about 400 cups of the drink every day to check the quality of supplies and accurately follow the recipe so that consumers get exactly the taste they are used to.
Invigorating and aromatic
Coffee is an aromatic drink that is drunk all over the planet. Carefully collected coffee beans are able to reveal the full bouquet of their taste and enchanting notes of rich aroma. Most often, Arabian tree beans are used to prepare coffee, which creates a cozy atmosphere.
This variety should be given utmost attention, since it is from its grains that the very refined drink is obtained, which invigorates millions of people all over the planet in the morning, brings together loved ones in a cozy company in the evenings, and is also an excellent reason to invite an attractive girl or boyfriend on a date. person
It is worth noting that different types of coffee are prepared and served in a wide variety of ways. For example, in order to get a rich and intense taste, you often have to mix several varieties. Most often these are Arabica and Robusta - the most common varieties of coffee tree, which can open up the whole gamut of taste and exquisite aroma.
Range
Buyers can choose drinks from several lines at once - each of them has its own characteristics. Mostly bean and ground Dallmayr coffee is supplied, although there are also tablets in filters and instant. We present the main lines:
Рrodomo
This is a blend of 100% Arabica beans from Ethiopia and South and Central America. Perhaps the most famous type of coffee is Dallmeyer, which is actively advertised and is familiar to many. The roast is medium, the sourness is weakly expressed, but the aroma is persistent and strong, alluring, invigorating.
Classic
The product that has received the most awards: for example, it was chosen as Product of the Year in 2013, and in 2012 it was named Hit of the Year in Germany. A blend of several varieties from different provinces. The roast is medium, sourness and bitterness are almost not felt, the aroma is quite bright. A good option for any occasion.
Crema and Espresso d'Oro
A series of three Dallmeier coffee drinks, each with a particularly stable crema foam. The beans are roasted for a longer time, resulting in a golden crema on the surface. Ideal for preparation in coffee machines.
- Crema d'Oro is soft, well balanced, not too dark, with pronounced acidity and aroma.
- Crema d'Oro intense - darker roasted, with a rich aroma, but at the same time the minimum possible acidity, bitterness and sweetness can be heard in the taste.
- Espresso d'Oro is a strong, roasted classic espresso, a blend of Arabica and Robusta. More bitter and tart than sour.
Intenso & Perfetto
There are two products in this line of Dallmayr coffee, but they are both more southern, Italian, rich, slightly tart, but not sour. Valuable Arabica and Robusta varieties are used to prepare the blends.
- Espresso intenso is a classic with subtle hints of dark chocolate, intense, with a strong aroma and slight sourness. Creamy foam with a hint of toasted hazelnut.
- Caffè Crema perfetto is softer, not too strong, but gives the perfect, breathtaking airy foam, the best choice for making Cappuccino or Macchiato.
Espresso Monaco
Munich is, in a way, called the northernmost city in Italy, and this drink is a tribute to the Italian taste of true espresso. Noble Arabica beans are used, roasted until dark in color so that all their best characteristics are revealed, tones of chocolate aroma and shades of taste with a slight hint of citrus.
Ethiopia
This is a unique product of the brand. The company actively supports the development and improvement of coffee production in the country, and participates in the UTZ program aimed at replenishing natural resources. The Dallmayr coffee brand is the world's largest importer of Ethiopian beans, and for every pack purchased, funds are deducted to plant 5 tree seedlings in Ethiopia.
The beans, growing in the south of the country, in the province of Sidamo, have a particularly mild taste, and light roasting emphasizes it and reveals the multifaceted aroma of herbs.
French Press Selection
This blend of East African beans is made specifically for cooking in the French press. Try this method to experience the hazelnut and almond tones described by coffee experts, combined with notes of ripe apples and orange zest. The aroma is floral, spicy, with a chocolate aftertaste.
Rare varieties
This line includes three special varieties of Dallmeier coffee, grown only in limited regions. Each of them has its own tones and shades, appreciated by baristas and coffee lovers.
- Kilimanjaro is the finest highland Arabica bean from Tanzania, where the trees grow in the tropics and the snow lies very close by. Light roast, a special floral taste characteristic only of one area, an alluring aroma.
- Granverde is Dallmayr coffee labeled BIO. A high-quality blend from the best plantations in Latin America, light, light, with subtle nutty notes and slight sourness.
- Neiva is classic Colombia at its best. Subtle, noble, slightly spicy aroma with hints of citrus fruits. Beans from only one plantation, having their own special taste.
Selected varieties
The best beans from valuable plantations in various coffee regions, the most expensive Dallmeier coffee, which is not so easy to find on sale. Their value is in their rarity, very few beans are produced, and the company does not even release such drinks every year. But if you're interested, you can look it up online.
- Dyawa Antara - grains from India, Java and Papua New Guinea, with notes of tobacco and cocoa, a subtle floral aroma.
- Antigua Tarrazu is a high-mountain coffee from Guatemala and Costa Rica, with a soft and delicate taste, a delicate and long aftertaste.
- Ethiopian Crown - grows in the mountainous Ethiopian forests, where it acquires a delicate, slightly herbaceous noble shade, a subtle taste of spices, a fullness of taste with a balanced acidity.
- San Sebastian - grows on the slopes of the Fuego volcano in southern Guatemala, hand-picked and processed naturally. As they say, the owners of the company keep some of these coffee beans for themselves.
Gold
According to the manufacturer, this drink turns water into gold. The only Dallmayr instant coffee officially presented on the Russian market. It claims to contain no additives other than grains and pure water. High-quality, albeit not ideal, Ethiopian Arabica, lightly roasted, has a bright aroma and a quite dense body.
Those who want to get maximum vigor from instant coffee need to either make the drink more concentrated, or look for mass-produced options made from cheaper but less aromatic Robusta.
Elite varieties
In the Dallmeier product range, there are three varieties of coffee that are especially appreciated by consumers. They are made from coffee beans collected on African and South American plantations. All varieties are marked UTZ. This means that part of the profits goes towards improving the environmental conditions where the coffee beans grow.
- Kilimanjaro. A coffee drink made from beans grown at the foot of Kilimanjaro. They have unique taste qualities. You have a chance to enjoy amazing taste and aroma.
- Neiva. Coffee marked BIO and made from premium Arabica beans from Latin American plantations. Pronounced sourness, nutty taste of the drink.
- Granverde. The best beans grown in Latin America end up in the hands of Dallmeier roasters. This variety produces a light coffee drink with a nutty flavor and pleasant sourness.
Selected varieties
The best and rare varieties of coffee beans are used to prepare a line of selection varieties. This product is quite rare and difficult to find for sale. This is understandable - the taste is incomparable.
- Dyawa Antara. The drink has a floral aroma and tastes like tobacco. Made from coffee beans from plantations in India and Papua New Guinea.
- Antigua Tarrazu. Excellent coffee, with a pleasant soft taste, from beans from Guatemala and Costa Rica.
- Ethiopian Crown. A stunning bouquet of aromas. In the finished drink you will feel exquisite herbs, spices and pleasant sourness. Grains from Ethiopian plantations.
- San Sebastian. Company employees do not like to release this variety for sale - they prefer to keep it for themselves. Can you imagine how delicious it is?
Prices and where to buy
Prices are more likely to be considered average, but definitely not too high. The company invests a lot in quality, but strives to supply more mass-produced products so that every lover of aromatic drink can buy and enjoy them. And the sales volumes are such that the cost for the company is quite profitable. Here are just a few average prices:
- Prodomo ground, 500 g – 460 rubles;
- Prodomo grain, 500 g – 630 rub.;
- Prodomo Decaf, 500 g – 830 rub.;
- Ethiopia, ground, 500 g – 780 rubles;
- Classic, grain, 500 g – 700 rubles;
- Classic, ground, 250 g – 350 rub.;
- Crema d`Oro, grain, 500 g – 1000 rubles;
- Crema d`Oro, grain, 200 g – 400 rubles;
- Espresso d`Oro, beans, 200 g – 420 rub.;
- Espresso Monaco, ground, 250 g – 470 rub.
Note that different product lines are supplied to different markets, so you can find other series and varieties of Dallmayr coffee abroad or in some online stores. Don't be surprised - the list of brand products is so wide that we described only the official Russian market.
Dallmeier coffee beans
It is known that the author and creator of the brand worked hard to create a blend with exceptional taste, worthy of the attention of true gourmets. The result of his work was premium coffee beans of varying degrees of roasting, produced in vacuum packaging, which helps preserve the rich aroma. The classic grain “Dallmeier” is supplemented with the following varieties:
- Prodomo.
- Crema d'Oro.
- Espresso d'Oro.
- Ethiopia.
During preparation, as connoisseurs of the drink have noticed, coffee acquires a rich aroma and delicate foam. This variety is used in the preparation of Shumli and Cafe Crema.
The advantages of Dallmeier grain, according to users, are the presence of the aroma of dark chocolate in the drink, its extraordinary taste, lack of bitterness, and moderate tonic effect. The disadvantage is the high cost of the variety.
Dallmayr coffee reviews
Of course, you can find everything online, but you don’t come across any negative reviews about Dallmeier coffee. Consumers are delighted, on most sites - a confident 5 stars, on some reviews - “fours”, but solely because the buyer chose a slightly different product than he would have liked in terms of intensity. Here are just a few examples from the web:
Dalmayer – only advantages! The best I've ever seen.
My favorite ground coffee for over 4 years now. It’s a pity, you rarely find it in stores, I often order online, but delivery is long. 3.But I don’t agree to any more compromises.
Perhaps the ideal coffee for a coffee machine. I tried a lot, but Dallmayr is the best in all respects.
Once I ran into a fake, but now I know for sure - you just need to buy German packaging, and everything will be good!
A godsend for a coffee lover!!! I took it, I take it and I will take it, both for myself and as a gift. Half a kilogram packs for a ridiculous price for such German quality!
All in all, Dallmayr coffee is something really worth trying.
Counterfeits on the Russian market
Unfortunately, many branded products, including food products, are often tried to be copied, counterfeited or passed off as original by different companies, which allows them to make money by deceiving naive people.
To avoid falling for scammers, you need to study the labels on the coffee packaging
If a person has had a chance to try original and high-quality Dallmeier brand coffee, then it will be more difficult to deceive him, because he knows what the branded product tastes like.
How to distinguish an original product from a low-quality fake? Firstly, you need to pay attention to the packaging. This is the easiest option to calculate a copy
Many manufacturers change the product name, image, color, etc.
The taste of adulterated coffee is usually very far from the original
Secondly, you should pay attention to the aroma and taste of the prepared drink. Often, counterfeit products are made from products of worse quality than the original.
Sometimes you can find in the aroma an admixture of some ingredients that should not be there, or even a strange smell that cannot come from expensive, high-quality coffee. Also, the taste may be too bitter or sour, or vice versa not expressed.
Thirdly, a fake can be detected even during preparation. If the coffee is brewed too poorly, does not emit a coffee aroma, and strange particles of something unknown float on its surface, then the buyer is definitely facing a fake.
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Conclusions:
- Dallmayr coffee is produced in Germany, by a company that has been a market leader for over 300 years.
- For production, the best beans are selected from family plantations in many regions, but mainly from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee.
- The assortment is mainly ground and grain, little soluble or in tablets.
- Prices are average or above average, but according to customer reviews, German quality is definitely worth it.
- Almost all reviews about the product are positive and enthusiastic.
Types of coffee
In order to have a basic understanding of this drink, it is necessary not only to distinguish between types of coffee, but first to clearly understand its types. So, there are the following types:
- Coffee beans are the most valuable type, since they are the ones that are able to preserve the natural taste and aroma of this drink and convey all the warmth of the plantations on which it was grown. One caveat - to prepare it you will need a coffee grinder and a coffee machine. However, it is worth it - this is the only way to experience the distinctive taste of natural coffee.
- Ground is a fairly common and sought-after type. Firstly, it is convenient to prepare in coffee machines, coffee makers, and also in a Turk. In addition, an incredible variety of varieties allows you to choose a unique taste and aroma for true connoisseurs of this drink.
- Instant is the cheapest and, accordingly, the most unnatural drink. You can’t call it coffee, but rather a coffee drink. Nevertheless, manufacturers manage to produce truly unique compositions that can convey the natural taste of coffee beans and their aroma. Ease of preparation and attractive price - these qualities allow instant coffee to occupy a significant place among its natural analogues.
Prodomo is an undisputed consumer favorite
Dallmayr Prodomo is a selected blend of high quality Arabica beans grown in Ethiopia, India and Guatemala. According to reviews, this type of coffee has a special taste and aroma. Fans characterize it as a drink devoid of any bitterness or acidity.
Dallmayr Prodomo is highly appreciated by consumers who, without sparing enthusiastic epithets, admire its pleasant delicate taste and persistent captivating aroma. The authors of reviews note the high German quality of the variety: the grains in the package are the same size, there are no damaged or dried out grains, they are all evenly roasted, and have a rich brown color. Consumers note that the beans of this variety exude a pleasant dark chocolate aroma. During the grinding process, you can feel that a slight sourness appears in the aroma (essential oils oxidize). The divine, indescribable aroma spreads not only throughout the kitchen, but even penetrates into the rooms.
Many users call the taste of the drink mind-blowing: it is deep, rich, soft and truly noble. There is absolutely no bitterness in it, users note, it is very pleasant to drink. The nature of the invigorating effect is defined as moderate, occurring gradually and not suddenly.
Dallmayr Prodomo, according to consumers, is able to turn the morning ritual of preparing and drinking coffee into a great start to the day. The authors of the reviews strongly recommend that all connoisseurs of quality coffee treat themselves and, despite the price (a 500 g package costs 800 rubles), buy this variety for themselves.
Dallmayr is known as one of the best European coffee brands. Its high-quality products, despite their relative high cost, are invariably in great demand among consumers.
