Douwe Egberts

pnoon · 09-11-2010, 12:45 PM

Any of you coffee gurus heard of or tasted Douwe Egberts?

I discovered it a few weeks ago and fell in love with it.

09-11-2010, 12:48 PM

Where can said coffee be obtained?

pnoon · 09-11-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Where can said coffee be obtained?

I ordered online here
http://www.decoffeecompany.com/

Lumpold · 09-11-2010, 12:57 PM

One of the biggest names in coffee in Europe... make instants to the same quality as the likes of Nescafe, and the ground coffee isn't too shabby. Personally, I'll drink the instant over the equivalent Nescafe product.

Don Fernando · 09-11-2010, 01:02 PM

one of the biggest brands here Peter, their factory is in the city of Utrecht, approx 30 miles east of Amsterdam. My dad loves this stuff. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't tell you if it's any good.

09-11-2010, 01:02 PM

Thanks Peter. I have a few things in my cart now. Which blend did you buy and fall in love with?

Blindjimme · 09-11-2010, 01:03 PM

I remember Douwe Egberts pipe tobacco. Never knew they were a coffee trader as well.

Lumpold · 09-11-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Thanks Peter. I have a few things in my cart now. Which blend did you buy and fall in love with?

I can't answer for Peter, but here in the UK, I drink the dark roast... which I will assume is at the very least, comparable to the Intense blend in the US... it's nice and smoky!

pnoon · 09-11-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Thanks Peter. I have a few things in my cart now. Which blend did you buy and fall in love with?

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Originally Posted by Lumpold

I can't answer for Peter, but here in the UK, I drink the dark roast... which I will assume is at the very least, comparable to the Intense blend in the US... it's nice and smoky!

I discovered the coffee at a cafe inside a local casino. All I was told was that it was Douwe Egberts. I would have to guess it is the medium roast (red). When I found my source online, I ordered the Medium Roast (red) and the dark roast (Intense). I only received it a few days ago and have only opened the dark roast. I love it.

Don Fernando · 09-11-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

I remember Douwe Egberts pipe tobacco. Never knew they were a coffee trader as well.

and I never knew they were into Tobacco. They have been into coffee for as long as I can remember.

Don't know if you guys know Senseo in the USA, but that is an invention from Philips and Douwe Egberts.

pnoon · 09-11-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

one of the biggest brands here Peter, their factory is in the city of Utrecht, approx 30 miles east of Amsterdam. My dad loves this stuff. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't tell you if it's any good.

When I was in Germany for the World Cup in 2006, we spent a couple of days in The Netherlands and stayed in Utrecht. Loved Utrecht & Amsterdam and would love to return one day.

Don Fernando · 09-11-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

When I was in Germany for the World Cup in 2006, we spent a couple of days in The Netherlands and stayed in Utrecht. Loved Utrecht & Amsterdam and would love to return one day.

You're always welcome here Peter.

pnoon · 09-11-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

You're always welcome here Peter.

Thanks.
I will most certainly keep that in mind.

Lumpold · 09-11-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

and I never knew they were into Tobacco. They have been into coffee for as long as I can remember.

Don't know if you guys know Senseo in the USA, but that is an invention from Philips and Douwe Egberts.

According to Wikipedia, Douwe Egberts is properly known as "Douwe Egberts Koninklijke Tabaksfabriek-Koffiebranderijen-Theehandel NV". I'll let the OranjeConnection translate if needed, but I feel Dutch and English are similar enough to pick out the important words...

09-11-2010, 01:36 PM

Thanks Peter. I ordered the Decaff and the Intenso. There was even a 20% off coupon code for the Intenso! Looking forward to trying these. Did you lnow they retail this stuff in San diego?

Don Fernando · 09-11-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpold

According to Wikipedia, Douwe Egberts is properly known as "Douwe Egberts Koninklijke Tabaksfabriek-Koffiebranderijen-Theehandel NV". I'll let the OranjeConnection translate if needed, but I feel Dutch and English are similar enough to pick out the important words...

Douwe Egberts Royal tobaccofactory, coffeeroaster, tea trading inc.

I knew they were involved with RYO tobacco under the name Drum, but the pipe tobacco connection is new. When Douwe Egberts got bought by Sara Lee, the tobacco part was sold to Imperial Tobacco.

Don Fernando · 09-11-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Thanks.
I will most certainly keep that in mind.

I even have a guestroom if needed.

Lumpold · 09-11-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Douwe Egberts Royal tobaccofactory, coffeeroaster, tea trading inc.

I knew they were involved with RYO tobacco under the name Drum, but the pipe tobacco connection is new. When Douwe Egberts got bought by Sara Lee, the tobacco part was sold to Imperial Tobacco.

I suppose back when they was still a Dutch East Indies, all companies would make all types of tobacco, coffee and tea, owning land that would be good for growing all three... just a bit of speculation, mind.

floydpink · 09-11-2010, 03:44 PM

I'll keep my eyes open for some. I like most things Dutch so the coffee will probably agree with me.

Are you buying it whole bean, Peter?

pnoon · 09-11-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Thanks Peter. I ordered the Decaff and the Intenso. There was even a 20% off coupon code for the Intenso! Looking forward to trying these. Did you lnow they retail this stuff in San diego?

Yes but only in very few places. The Iowa Meat Frms market near where I work carries it.

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I'll keep my eyes open for some. I like most things Dutch so the coffee will probably agree with me.

Are you buying it whole bean, Peter?

They only have ground, I believe.

09-11-2010, 12:45 PM	#1
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09-11-2010, 12:48 PM	#2
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Lumpold Hippy Fascist Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Lumpy Location: UK Posts: 598 Trading: (3)	Re: Douwe Egberts One of the biggest names in coffee in Europe... make instants to the same quality as the likes of Nescafe, and the ground coffee isn't too shabby. Personally, I'll drink the instant over the equivalent Nescafe product.

09-11-2010, 01:02 PM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Douwe Egberts one of the biggest brands here Peter, their factory is in the city of Utrecht, approx 30 miles east of Amsterdam. My dad loves this stuff. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't tell you if it's any good. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-11-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Douwe Egberts Thanks Peter. I have a few things in my cart now. Which blend did you buy and fall in love with?

09-11-2010, 01:03 PM	#7
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Douwe Egberts I remember Douwe Egberts pipe tobacco. Never knew they were a coffee trader as well.

09-11-2010, 01:36 PM	#15
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Douwe Egberts Thanks Peter. I ordered the Decaff and the Intenso. There was even a 20% off coupon code for the Intenso! Looking forward to trying these. Did you lnow they retail this stuff in San diego?

09-11-2010, 03:44 PM	#19
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Douwe Egberts I'll keep my eyes open for some. I like most things Dutch so the coffee will probably agree with me. Are you buying it whole bean, Peter? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"