Tchibo

Cibo coffee is a leading German brand. The company produces high-quality products that are sold in Europe and Russia. Even the most sophisticated coffee lovers will find drinks to their liking. The product range is wide with cereal, ground and instant options.

In addition, the company, which was founded in 1949 in Hamburg, sells household appliances, clothes, etc. It is the owner of 1,000 restaurants in its homeland.

How the Tchibo coffee company appeared

Tchibo is a world-famous company that produces not only instant coffee, but also household appliances, things and much more. In addition, the company owns a number of restaurants (there are about 1000 in Germany) and coffee shops.

Founded in 1949, Hamburg, by two merchants named Herz and Chilling-Irjan. At first they distributed coffee by mail, but 6 years later a Tchibo shop was opened, where everyone was allowed to taste the product. Today there are about 900 coffee outlets in Germany.

In the early 70s, the Cibo coffee trading system was introduced, thanks to which, in addition to the company itself, many other organizations sold it on behalf of Cibo.

The name sounded mysterious, many even believed that “Chibo” was a type of coffee. The first batches of coffee were packaged in beautiful tin cans, in which housewives later stored cereals and spices. To attract customers, along with coffee they were always given some useful little thing, for example, a kitchen napkin or a towel.

In 1964, construction began on a plant for roasting coffee beans using advanced technologies. Thanks to continuous improvement, coffee sales grew steadily and averaged 60,000 tons per year. By the early 1980s, a new decaffeinated coffee, Sana, was introduced to the market.

Also in these odes, 2 more coffee brands appeared - Privat Kaffee and Picco. From the late 80s to the present day, Tchibo has rapidly expanded its horizons and is one of the leading organizations in the market.

The total number of employees working at Chibo exceeds 10,000 people, and there are about 22,000 retail outlets.

Features and differences

Despite the fact that the entire soluble “Chibo” line is based on exclusively high-quality varietal grains, the ready-to-dissolve mixture contains virtually no essential oils. At the same time, the calorie content of the product is not low at all - 264 calories per 100 grams. Today on the market you can find the company’s products in branded blue packaging, intended for the preparation of:

• directly in the cup;
• with the help of the Turks;
• in French press;
• in various types of coffee makers.

Since the brand is aimed at the mass consumer, today’s popular capsule versions of the drink cannot be found on sale. Its range is not very large, but we can confidently speak about the predictability of the product and its full compliance with the stated parameters.

The high caffeine content - in instant products it is always higher than average - makes it possible to provide an optimal balance between the invigorating effect of coffee and its pleasant taste properties. Today, millions of people on our planet are ready to enjoy a cup of Tchibo.

Range

The Chibo company produces both natural and instant coffee from selected coffee beans purchased from the best growing regions. Raw materials undergo careful control and only the best specimens are allowed into production. In order to reveal different types of Arabica coffee 100%, beans from suppliers from different countries are roasted separately.

Let's look at what varieties the company produces today:

• Tchibo Exclusive - made from selected coffee varieties collected on elite plantations. The drink has a pleasant tart and rich aroma and a pleasant aftertaste. Chibo Exclusive, which means “exceptional”, is available in 2 types - instant and ground. The cost is very high due to the use of expensive technologies, so everyday use is too hard on the wallet. The caffeine content is more than 2%. It ranks third in popularity on the Russian market.
• Tchibo Mild, which means “soft”, means the finished drink has a pleasant light aroma and mild taste. In the production of Chibo Mild, grains produced on plantations high in the mountains are used. Available in ground and soluble (granules) forms. Ideal for those experiencing health problems.
• Tchibo Mocea – referred to as coffee with “character”. It has a pleasant taste and rich aroma. Among other brands of instant coffee, Chibo Mocha occupied pride of place in Russia. Pricing policy – ​​average level, accessible to everyone.
• Tchibo Family - intended for the whole family, produced in soluble form (powder), quite strong. The prepared drink perfectly invigorates you in the morning and gives you strength for the rest of the day. Chibo Family is a variety for everyday use.

Exclusive

A unique blend of delicate beans from the best Arabica varieties. Tchibo Exclusive is also available in soluble form. Thanks to a special manufacturing method - sublimation, the finished drink retains the aroma of real coffee and strong taste longer.

Gold Selection

Noble taste, exquisite aroma. A gentle, light, slow roast brings out the best in quality beans. You can feel light caramel tones, light sweetness, balanced by some bitterness. Gold series is one of the most popular branded blends.

Gold Mokka

A drink with an oriental taste, ground, prepared specifically for brewing in a Turk. Bright, rich, velvety taste, the body of the drink is dense, a slight thickness is felt. The aroma is multifaceted, notes of freshly baked bread and oriental spices are felt. Something that is perfect for everyone!

Black & White

Quite rich, strong, and the beans are roasted well to release the oils and caramelize the sugars. There is a well-balanced bitterness, sourness and sweetness, the drink is oily and strong. Both lovers of extra-black Tchibo coffee and those who like to add milk will like it - the coffee taste is not lost.

Espresso Milano Style

Soft Italian-style espresso - high-quality Arabica coffee, which technologists slowly roasted until the beans acquire a noble dark brown hue and a slight taste of dark chocolate or cocoa. The smell is slightly floral and fruity. The foam is thick and velvety, golden brown in color.

Almost all of the lines described above are offered in grain, ground and instant versions (in glass and zip bags), there are different volumes.

Cafissimo

This is a series of Tchibo capsule coffee, which is compatible only with their branded coffee machine Cafissimo Compact. There are four series, each of which contains blends of varying degrees of roasting - for a richer or milder taste.

• Kaffe is a premium Arabica coffee, available in Mild – a more velvety, delicate taste, and Kräftig – intense, slightly tart and spicy, for those who want a stronger vigor.
• Caffe crema are drinks that have a delicate chocolate taste. Each of them produces a stable, dense foam when cooked. The choice is intense Vollmundig, delicate Mild with a taste of ripe fruit, and Entkoffeiniert - decaf.
• Espresso – for connoisseurs of classics. But it has its own characteristics in different regions, so you can choose the Milanese Elegant with a hint of citrus, or the Sicilian Kräftig, which is more tart and strong.
• Distant Countries is a series of regional blends, each of which has its own flavor and aromatic characteristics. Brasil – sweet and nutty, El Salvador – slightly caramel, Colombia – with lemon notes and a fruity aftertaste, India – honey-spicy, Ethiopia – with the aroma of flowers and jasmine.

For professionals

These packages are larger in size and are used mainly in the HoReCa segment. Although packs of 500 grams may well be suitable for a home where a lot of people drink coffee. As a last resort, any package can be packaged in small jars, hermetically sealed and stored in the refrigerator.

Café Crème Suisse – 100% Arabica, a blend of beans from plantations in Central and South America. Delicate roasting, light floral tones, caramel notes are felt in the aroma. The sourness is weakly expressed, but there are still some lemon shades. The cream is thin, light, light.

These are grain compositions; they are usually poured into a coffee machine or ground immediately before preparation.

Tchibo Private Kaffee

This variety is made from 100% Arabica beans sourced from various countries. The collection has several types of coffee, differing in the degree of roasting and, accordingly, taste characteristics:

• AFRICAN BLUE – medium roast beans are used. The drink has a berry-wine taste with a bright currant note. Supplied in ground and soluble form.
• GUATEMALA GRANDE – medium roast ground coffee with a rich chocolate flavor and a nutty aftertaste.
• BRAZIL MILD – soft medium roast coffee with a nutty taste and bright aroma.

Almost all varieties are based on Arabica, with the exception of Cibo Family, which is a prominent representative of the Robusta drink. Coffee beans are sourced from South American plantations, roasted to medium fermentation and carefully packaged to preserve flavor and aroma for a long time.

Capsules from Chibo

In addition to classic drinks, Chibo produces capsules for coffee machines. They have several varieties with different taste characteristics. For example, Caffè Kräftig is a classic espresso with a tart taste. The grains for it are roasted using a special technology that allows you to preserve essential oils, which makes the drink very aromatic.

Caffè Crema vollmundig is an exclusive type with bright chocolate notes and a light noble bitterness. But lovers of mild coffee can enjoy Caffè mild with a fruity taste and medium astringency, which is achieved thanks to the gentle roasting of Arabica beans.

In addition, Tchibo has developed unique caffeine-free capsules that will be appreciated by people suffering from cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

This is the wide range Tchibo offers its consumers, so that everyone can find their ideal coffee drink. An affordable price makes it possible to experiment with flavors and try new varieties.

Tchibo coffee line

With subtle aromas and harmonious tastes, granulated drinks with blends of Brazilian and Latin American Arabica Cibo Exclusive. They are a little sour, with different packaging and different types. They can be sold in cans and bags. There are also ground and grain versions of these drinks, in vacuum packages of 500 g, or small plastic ones.

Black White coffee drinks are suitable for those who like black coffee and with added milk. Intensively roasted grains are prepared using the technology of instant drinks - sublimation.

Drinks with naturally roasted grains with medium roasting. This is the grain version of Family. Robusta invigorating drinks have strong aromas. They have strength and bitterness.

Drinks with freeze-dried Arabica and Robusta Gold Selection, in foil bags. Flavors of natural coffee drinks. Coffee is simply poured with boiling water into a cup. They are sold in glass jars and plastic packaging. Ground specimens are packed in 500 g, vacuum bags.

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Coffee prices

The price of Tchibo coffee is more than affordable - it is a truly popular folk product, and packaging even in small bags allows everyone to try different tastes. There are often promotions, so you can buy Chibo coffee in bulk for less, or it’s simply a good idea to buy a pack for less than 100 rubles.

You can buy Chibo coffee almost everywhere - it is sold in almost all stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, markets, and at individual points of sale of coffee and tea goods. You can order it online, but this is usually not necessary - it's easier to walk to the first store you come across. It is actively bought, it is always in demand.

Reviews

Buyers on average rate Tchibo coffee about 4.5 out of 5. This is not too much, but not too little, and the supply volumes and prevalence of the product speak for themselves. The fact is that the drink is really inexpensive, and it is often bought by those who do not write reviews online. For demanding and picky coffee drinkers who compare it to other brands, it may seem a little weak, but for those who simply love the taste of coffee, it is quite suitable.

“I often take Tchibo coffee to work - it’s inexpensive, but quite tasty. I never thought about individual blends; to me it’s all just coffee. Invigorates, cooks instantly - spoon into a cup, pour boiling water over it - and you're done. I have taken it and will continue to take it. It fits me". – Ilya, Sevastopol

“I don’t even know what to say about Chibo Gold... it feels like it’s like a lottery - sometimes you take it and the smell and taste are excellent, and sometimes it’s like it’s burnt, and the smell quickly disappears. I can’t say that the drink is of very high quality, on the other hand, for this price there is nothing better.” – Svetlana, Moscow

Many coffee shops work with Tchibo coffee, and visitors like it and the owners of the establishments are happy. Perhaps because it is always a high-quality grain, and not an instant drink.

“I take Chibo for my bar, I spied it from friends - the best option in terms of price and quality. I usually buy two different types – we offer a stronger one and a softer one. Both pure and with milk are good. People keep ordering. I recommend". – Maxim, St. Petersburg

Overall, we could recommend Cibo Coffee if nothing else because of their overall decent approach to product quality. The drinks taste different, and it is impossible to compare whole beans and instant coffee. But if you drink something in this price segment, this brand is worth trying.

History of Tchibo coffee production

Initially it belonged to two merchants Herts and Chilling-Hiryan. At first they sold coffee through the mail. Then, after 6 years, they opened a shop. Everyone who came there tasted the products.

Already in the 70s, Chibo trade was established. And it is carried out not only by the company’s employees, but also by other enterprises on their behalf. For many, the name aroused interest. It was believed that Chibo was a coffee variety.

Important! The first products were in beautiful tin cans. For housewives, it was a treasure trove. Because when the coffee ran out, they could store different fillings. To attract consumers, they were given useful things as gifts: kitchen towels, napkins, etc.

Then they began to build factory workshops for frying raw materials. Production was constantly being improved, so Tchibo coffee was popular. About 60 thousand tons were produced annually.

Already in the early 80s, the company began producing decaffeinated drinks. Then they released Privat Kaffee and Picco. Now the company is on the same line as the leaders of the world coffee industry. About 10 thousand people work in Chibo. In 22 thousand retail locations.

Important! The company purchases Arabica and Robusta. He prepares his own blends, which contain multifaceted tastes and aromas.

In addition, numerous factories of the enterprise are engaged in the production of drinks under the brands Davidoff Café, Piacetto Espresso, Sir Henry, Pure Tea, and Vista.

Impact on the human body

Coffee contains caffeine, which when ingested causes the following effects:

• activation of attention;
• acceleration of reflexes;
• relieving fatigue;
• decreased drowsiness;
• increased heart rate;
• increase in blood pressure.

Caffeine is also present in tea, but in a much lower concentration, so when consuming it, such a noticeable influx of energy is not observed as after a cup of coffee. Due to this effect, the product is very popular among people who need to activate attention and reduce drowsiness. In particular, a few sips of coffee will help increase productivity when working the night shift. Drivers also drink the drink during long journeys, which can significantly improve driving safety at night. Drinking no more than 3-4 cups of drink per day is considered optimal.