The most popular drink in Finland is coffee. In Finnish supermarkets you can find a good selection of Swedish and Finnish brands, which are worth a closer look for Russian tourists.
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Thanks to the film “Behind the Matches,” any Russian knows that Finns cannot live a day without coffee. This drink appeared in Finland only in the 18th century, and despite the church ban, it quickly gained popularity among wealthy citizens, and a little later became an organic part of the lifestyle of the entire population. Today, Finns are in first place among Europeans in coffee consumption. They drink 6 or even 12 cups of coffee a day.
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Residents of Suomi prefer weak coffee with a weak degree of roasting 1 and 2, but on the shelves of Finnish supermarkets it is easy to find varieties from which you can make a strong drink. Swedish brands provide worthy competition to Finnish manufacturers. The quality of their product is not inferior to Finnish ones, and perhaps even superior in taste. Let's understand this diversity.
Production of Gevalia Coffee
To produce unique blends, raw materials are purchased in different countries of the world. Each region processes beans differently, using wet and dry technologies and honey. Each type of grain has its own specific flavor and aroma notes.
The company roasts its own beans using different temperature treatments. To obtain ground coffee, Gevalia uses low-temperature grinding techniques. This makes it possible to retain as much of the original taste and smell of beans as possible.
In the production of instant drinks, proven, latest technological methods are used that are environmentally friendly for people and nature in general.
Finnish coffee brands
The main producer of Finnish coffee is the Paulig concern, which has a number of coffee brands.
Juhla Mokka
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This is aromatic but weak coffee with a low degree of roasting (1). It is popular among Finns and is considered suitable for an evening with family and friends. Also interesting is the Juhla Mokka tumma paahto variant with an intense degree of roasting (2). Its price ranges from 3.5 to 4 euros.
Presidentti
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Another representative of the Paulig family is Presidentti coffee. It has a delicate aroma, mild taste and excellent aftertaste. For those who like it “stronger,” there is a special version of Paulig Presidentti tumma paahto with roast level 3. The taste of this coffee has a pleasant bitterness. The price is about 5 euros.
Brazil
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Brazil coffee is made from Brazilian santos beans, and its production does not harm the environment. Special roasting of beans (2) makes the taste of this drink rich and moderately strong. Price about 6 euros.
Robert Paulig
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Robert Paulig coffee is a weak coffee with a pleasant taste and delicate aroma, roasting degree 2. It is considered the most suitable for lunch. Robert Paulig tumma paahto in black packs has a strong roast, strength 4. The aroma is spicy and sharp, the taste is strong, rich and balanced. An option for good, inexpensive and fairly strong coffee. The price of this product is about 6 euros.
Presidentti Gold Label and Black Label
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For very sophisticated coffee lovers, there are special varieties created for the 80th anniversary of the Paulig company: Presidentti Gold Label and Black Label, which belong to the “premium” category. Black Label has a roast level of 4, it is much stronger and richer, a little bitter. Black label and Gold label cost about 7-8 euros, but if you try, you can find cheaper ones.
Parisien Coffee
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Paulig also produces a strong roasted “Parisian coffee” (5) – Parisien Coffee. This espresso is made from Robusta beans and has a specific taste. It is customary to drink it with milk, like a traditional French café au lait. Price about 8 euros.
Hieno kahvi and Fin Mokka
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Other popular coffee brands on Finnish shelves are Hieno kahvi and Fin Mokka. They are produced specifically for Lidl supermarkets. Products – 100% Arabica, soft roasted. Experts say that Hieno kahvi has a degree of 2, and Fin Mokka has a degree of 3. Therefore, Mokka is recommended as morning coffee, and the weaker Kahvi is recommended for daytime use. Cost about 3 euros.
Meira Saludo Coffee
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Meira Saludo Coffee brand, popular among Finns. Produced by Meira since 1960. The aromatic drink has a low degree of roast (1) and a mild taste with a hint of chocolate. More suitable for use during the day. The price is around 1 euro.
Kulta Katriina
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Kulta Katriina coffee also has a Finnish taste - it has a low degree of roasting of the beans (1), while it has a delicate and soft taste with sourness and a pleasant aroma. Price about 3 euros.
Ruler
Gevalia coffee is practically not sold to our compatriots. You get to know it through shopping tours.
Mellanrost
The main assortment includes the Mellanrost line. Medium roast coffee
Mellanrost products produce warm, homely, refreshing coffee. It tastes like dark chocolate.
- A sour aftertaste is felt in Brygg. This is a blend that includes South American and East African grains.
- Gevalia Ell-Brygg coarsely ground coffee is available for coffee machines.
- To achieve the best taste and fruity aroma, it is better to brew Coke in coffee pots.
- Bistro is brewed in a press with a coarse grind.
- Full caffeine content in Milea. But at the same time, the drinks have a mild taste.
- For cups you can use Colombia. After drinking coffee, the taste of fruit remains.
- Decaf Koffeinnfri is completely caffeine-free.
Coffee Gevalia Mörkrost
- Roasting coffee beans from high mountains at medium intensity in the Brygg Lätt. The acid in it is almost not felt.
- With pronounced sweetness, balanced acidity, with honey and Aromatico Lätt chocolate.
- With a fine grind, low acidity, deep taste, rich aroma, a drink with EBONY.
- For Forte, maximum roasting of beans is used. This is a blend of many varieties of raw materials, with a characteristic highlight of Indian grains, which are dried using palm leaves. Extra roasted.
- The grains for Intensivo are collected high in the mountains. Therefore they can withstand high temperatures. Coffee is drunk with the addition of milk and cream.
- Dark roasted Robusta is used for Skånerost.
Hela bönor
For Hela bönor bean coffee we use:
- Kenyan beans with a fruity aroma as part of the classic Mellanrost variety.
- Strong temperature treatment of grains for Mörkrost.
- Medium roasted beans for environmentally friendly products
Ekologisk Mellanrost
This type of product does not contain pesticides or other similar substances. The grains are collected only by hand. Products are evaluated by independent experts.
- Medium roast ground BRYGG MELLANROST.
- With dark roast BRYGG MÖRKROST.
- With light beans after roasting HELA BÖNOR MELLANROST.
- Soluble products are presented by SNABBKAFFE.
Instant Coffee Gevalia
- Subtle aroma and slight sourness in Gold.
- With heavily roasted beans - Dark.
- With a sour aroma and a fruity aftertaste - Colombia.
- Soluble organic products - Organic.
- With almonds, chocolate, sweets and milk - Cappuccino Daim.
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2020-06-15 Lofbergs bean coffee is a first-class Swedish product at an affordable price.
Founded over a century ago by two brothers Joseph, Anders and John Löfberg in 1906, the company is still a family business after all this time. Due to its popularity, every fifth cup of coffee in Sweden is Lofbergs coffee . Local residents highly value the quality of this brand’s products and their impeccable reputation, earned over many years of work. Thanks to all the above advantages, the products of this manufacturer are purchased not only for personal use, but also by owners of restaurants, hotels, etc.
A strong and independent Swedish family company that places the greatest emphasis on the highest quality, instilling respect for the cup served, and continues to grow in their core markets.
Fidelity to traditions, together with the use of modern technologies, the latest equipment - all this guarantees that your mug will contain the best invigorating drink . All Lofbergs products comply with international quality standards , which is confirmed by the appropriate labeling of an environmentally friendly product. Buying coffee directly from the manufacturer in our store is easy and simple. We deliver this coffee from Finland and Sweden, offering customers competitive prices. For more detailed information, please contact our consultants.
Currently, LOFBERGS is a leading coffee producer in Sweden, one of the world's largest importers of organic coffee
Advantages
Good coffee from a Swedish producer, high-quality, uniform roasting of chocolate color with a glossy (“buttery”) tint, no crushed beans, good rich taste with a pleasant nutty aftertaste, invigorating aroma.
High quality coffee. Fragrant, Arabica 100%. Rich taste, no sourness. Packaging - Bag with valve.
Arabica coffee, dark, with good taste. If you open the package and while cooking, the aroma lingers throughout the apartment. Delicate fruity notes and a nutty aroma are felt.
The coffee is rich, interesting, full. With its own character and taste. Still, the Swedes, being the leaders in coffee consumption (more than 10 kg per person per year!) know a lot about coffee.
After all, it depends more on where, from whom the company buys grain, and what quality it is. And the roasting and packaging takes place in Sweden according to their standards. That's why coffee packaged there always tastes better.
The aroma is amazing.
Swedish coffee brands
In Finland you can buy not only Finnish coffee, but also excellent Swedish coffee. For example, Gevalia is a brand with a century and a half history, which is a supplier to the Swedish royal court. Fans of this drink, which, by the way, includes the author of this article, highly value its soft, refined, sour-free taste, as well as its delicate aroma and excellent quality.
Gevalia can be either lightly roasted (2) or strong (4). The peculiarity of this coffee is that it has a tonic effect, and at the same time has a very gentle effect on the body, without causing rapid heartbeat and other similar effects. A pack costs 3 euros and is good value for money. Instant coffee lovers also highly appreciate Gevalia instant mellanrost.
Another worthy Swedish producer is Lofsberg Lila, which makes coffee from high-quality Arabica beans. The brand offers both medium and dark roast, which allows you to brew a fairly strong drink with a rich taste and sourness. Lofsberg Lila Kharisma coffee has an intense taste with a nutty undertone, while Magnifila has a slight hint of chocolate.
Another interesting brand popular in Sweden is Nestle Zoegas Skanerost. This aromatic dark roast coffee, made from 100% Arabica coffee, has a rich, even harsh taste, with notes of fruit and black currant.
By the way
In Finland you can also buy high-quality Italian Illy coffee, medium roast. It is believed to have an exclusive taste and aroma thanks to a blend of nine varieties of Arabica beans. For those who are on a diet or have contraindications for health reasons, there is Illy coffee, which does not contain caffeine.
Where to buy coffee in Finland?
Finnish coffee brands, Swedish Gevalia and Italian Illy can be bought in almost any store, including the popular cross-border Disa's Fish. Hieno kahvi and Fin Mokka are easy to find at Lidle. However, in Finland there are also specialized stores that sell these drinks.
When purchasing, you should pay attention to the degree of roasting (from 1 to 5), the strength of the coffee will depend on it. In addition, there is often an icon on the pack that indicates the recommended method of preparing the drink: in a Turk (shown as a teapot) or in a coffee machine. However, experts say that you can make coffee intended for a coffee machine in a Turk.
Enjoy your coffee! Tell us what varieties and brands do you prefer to bring with you from Finland?
Natalia Grigorieva
