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EILLES COFFEE I recently had the opportunity to get to know EILLES KAFFEE better at a press event that included a coffee tasting. Founded by Joseph Eilles in 1873 on Munich's Residenzstrasse, the company's mission has always been to create coffee with the highest standards of quality and meticulous care in its processing. For over 140 years, only the finest beans of the best quality have been used for EILLES KAFFEE blends. The event offered a different perspective on the coffee company, demonstrating just how diverse good coffee and the perfect coffee moment can be. Personal preferences and taste play a significant role. EILLES KAFFEE partnered with Friedrich and Max von Thun, two coffee drinkers, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts who couldn't be more different. Together, we explored what constitutes the perfect "coffee to stay" moment for them and for ourselves.

EILLES COFFEE or Cappuccino with Petit Fours

What makes a good coffee?

Coffee isn't just coffee. You realize this as soon as you've tasted different beans, varieties, and blends. It's not important to choose THE coffee variety or THE brand, but rather to discover what tastes best to you. There's also plenty of variety when it comes to preparation. Some drink espresso or cappuccino, others prefer cold brew, and still others love filter coffee. But what makes a truly great cup of coffee isn't just the preparation method, but also the raw material – the bean itself, its processing, and roasting. The use of the roasted coffee bean can then range from the simple push of a button on a fully automatic coffee machine to a traditional, handcrafted coffee ceremony.

Good coffee is influenced by many factors. Its origin is just as crucial to its taste as various other variables. For example, the altitude of the coffee plantation affects the ripening time and ultimately the flavor. A balanced aroma, meaning its digestibility, also plays a major role. Such an aroma is primarily achieved through the roasting process, which requires enormous skill and expertise. "Cheap coffees," or coffee that can be bought at low prices in the supermarket, are usually produced or roasted quickly at very high temperatures. This is reflected in the taste and digestibility. Due to the high degree of roasting, the coffee beans become very dark in a very short time and develop a higher level of bitter substances. The coffee quickly tastes acidic, upsets the stomach, and is unpalatable for many. Furthermore, a milder and slower roasting process allows the coffee time to break down the fruit and chlorogenic acids it contains – a process that is also absent in "poorly processed coffee" and can irritate the stomach lining. With this knowledge, a first sip of EILLES COFFEE clearly demonstrates its mildness and gentle processing, highlighting the distinct difference.

Also great as cold brew coffee

Try EILLES COFFEE

EILLES COFFEE uses only coffee beans from the finest plantations. The perfect #CoffeeToStay moment also means taking your time, unwinding, and enjoying – starting with the cup of coffee and its preparation. For me personally, the event was also about getting to know EILLES COFFEE. In fact, I chatted beforehand with a passionate coffee drinker about the upcoming event and the brand. "The coffee isn't bad at all, Bianca. More and more young people are drinking it now. Give it a try!" she told me. And I did, and I too was pleasantly surprised by its mild aroma.

Max von Thun prepared a cappuccino for me to try. It was quite simple: press the button, wait briefly while the machine grinds the beans, and that's it. Never add sugar to the coffee; it distorts the flavor. For a great cappuccino, the Caffè Crema or Espresso beans are excellent. In fact, the EILLES KAFFEE Espresso is quite impressive. Friedrich von Thun's method is also interesting – he prefers to take his time, and the preparation itself is part of the perfect coffee experience. Using a filter, freshly ground beans, and boiling water is certainly more involved, but also somehow "closer" to the product itself. When enjoyed pure and without milk or sugar, the correct brewing method and a high-quality roast are even more crucial.

EILLES KAFFEE's popular GOURMET CAFÉ is a blend of the finest coffee beans from the best origins, specially refined to give it a unique aroma. Incidentally, King Ludwig II of Bavaria himself enjoyed GOURMET CAFÉ, a brand renowned for over 130 years, and even today it remains synonymous with "royal indulgence"—for both coffee and tea. GOURMET CAFÉ is sold in 500-gram bags as whole beans or pre-ground. Espresso and Caffè Crema are available in 1-kilogram bags. Those with a pod machine can stock up on 3 x 16-pod packs of GOURMET CAFÉ.

Max von Thun makes me a cappuccino

What is your #CoffeeToStay moment?

If you like a strong brew and want to take your time, you should either use a grinder or, even better, grind by hand and treat yourself to your perfect #CoffeeToStay moment. Ideally, grind about 22 grams of coffee with a hand grinder using a burr grinder at a fine to medium grind setting. This will best extract the coffee's aroma. Make sure to rinse and preheat both the porcelain and paper filter with hot water beforehand, as this will make the coffee less bitter. Pour 300 milliliters of 93-degree water (let it stand for three minutes after boiling) in a circular motion over the freshly ground coffee and wait 30 seconds. EILLES KAFFEE's coffee blend is distinguished primarily by its special roasting process and the careful, gentle processing of the beans. And you can taste the difference. This is especially noticeable in the filter coffee version. Why not take the next opportunity and try EILLES KAFFEE for yourself?.

I really like the EILLES coffee. After the event, I chatted with my friend about the coffee for a while, and even in our casual conversation, I reiterated to myself that EILLES coffee has gained a new fan in me. While I'm not a typical "coffee in the morning" drinker and rarely find the time for a proper cup, CoffeeToStay reminded me to appreciate the little things in life and to take the time to enjoy them. And if that's a cup of coffee, then it should be a good one. I'll still save the little coffee ceremony of grinding and brewing for a relaxing weekend, though. How do you drink your coffee?

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