Engineer and automotive pioneer. Built the first automobile with a four-stroke engine.Born on 25 November 1844 in Mühlburg and died on 4 April 1929 in Ladenburg. After studying at the Polytechnicum in Karlsruhe, Benz founded his first company in Mannheim in 1871. In 1878/79, Benz developed a two-stroke engine and finally, in 1885, the first automobile with a four-stroke engine and electric ignition. Although steam-powered cars and steam buses already existed, this automobile was considered the first passenger car. This led to the issuance of the world's first driver's licence in 1888. However, the first test of the automobile's endurance was carried out by his wife Berta Benz, who also wrote a small chapter in automotive history with the first cross-country trip of more than 100 km. Our coffee is dedicated to a pioneer who redefined mobility. His vision, courage, and unwavering inventive spirit are also reflected in this exceptional cuvée Flavors that drive you: Orange, caramel, cashew—a profile that surprises with clarity, warmth, and structure. Cuvée:50% Red Catuai, pulped natural (Fazendas Dutra, Brazil)50% SLN274 / Old Paradenia, fully washed (Badra Estates, India)

Castillo - Bourbon Pacas | Finca La PalmaArabica | Fully Washed | Ernte 2014/15Ein Arabica-Kaffee aus der Finca La Buena Esperanza, produziert von Andrés Quintanilla auf der Finca La Palma. In 1.100 Metern Höhe kultiviert, vereint er die Eigenschaften der Varietäten Bourbon, Pacas und Castillo.Die fully-washed Aufbereitung und die Auswahl aus der 3. Pflückrunde des Jahrgangs 2014/15 sorgen für ein klar strukturiertes Geschmacksbild. Die Bohnen liegen im Screen 16up, was eine einheitliche Größe und gleichmäßige Weiterverarbeitung ermöglicht. Sensorisches Profilklare, saubere Tasse durch gewaschene Aufbereitungausgewogene Süße und feine SäureNoten von Karamell, Zitrus und dezenten Nussnuancenweicher Körper mit langem, sauberen NachklangGeeignet für:Filterzubereitung (z. B. V60, Chemex, Aeropress) sowie für helle bis mittlere Röstprofile im Espresso.

Tasting package of selected single estate coffees consisting of 4, 6 or 8 packets of 250 g. Let yourself be surprised which single estate coffees are in your discovery package.The coffees are compiled from our constantly changing in stock available single estate coffees and the popular special editions. We take care to offer you the widest possible selection of flavors and select optimally matured coffees so that you can enjoy our specialty coffees to the fullest.

Tasting package of selected single estate coffees consisting of 4, 6 or 8 packets of 250 g. Let yourself be surprised which single estate coffees are in your discovery package.The coffees are compiled from our constantly changing in stock available single estate coffees and the popular special editions. We take care to offer you the widest possible selection of flavors and select optimally matured coffees so that you can enjoy our specialty coffees to the fullest.

Poet and philosopher. A life between hymn and madness.Born on 20 March 1770 in Lauffen, died on 7 June 1843 in Tübingen. How can one describe Hölderlin in clear, concise terms? It is impossible to grasp this poet and philosopher outside of his works. On the one hand, he was hopeful and life-affirming; on the other, he was sad, contradictory and weary of life. At this point, all we can do is refer to his works and invite you to engage with this artist.‘In your valleys my heart awoke to life, your waves played around me, and all the lovely hills that you know, wanderer, are familiar to me. On their peaks, the air of heaven often relieved me of the pain of bondage; and from the valley, like life from the cup of joy, the bluish silver wave shone.’This coffee pays homage to one of the most dazzling poets and philosophers of German idealism. Hölderlin defies clear description—hopeful and light-filled in his hymns, yet marked by inner turmoil and existential heaviness. His work remains the only possible access to a life that oscillated between inspiration and madness. His poetic landscapes—imbued with valleys, hills, water, and freedom—invite us to this day to engage with language as an experience.Flavours that seem poetic:Blackberry, honey, acacia blossom—a multi-layered, finely structured profile with floral elegance. Cuvée:80% S795, fully washed (Badra Estates, India)20% Liberica, natural (Palthope Estate, India)

Physician and poet. Prominent representative of the Sturm und Drang movement in world literature.Born on 10 November 1759 in Marbach, died on 9 May 1805 in Weimar. When one thinks of Schiller, one first thinks of Weimar Classicism, his rivalry and later friendship with Goethe, not necessarily his birthplace, which, however, can point to a long tradition of visitors due to its famous son. Schiller's theatre debut, ‘Die Räuber’ (The Robbers), is considered part of the Sturm und Drang movement, and his time with Goethe and the term ‘Weimar Classicism’ coined during this period are famous. His later works show influences from Kant. And who among us has not at least heard or read ‘Das Lied von der Glocke’ (The Song of the Bell) at school at some point, if not had to learn it by heart? This coffee honors one of the most influential authors in German literature. Schiller, a physician, playwright, and philosopher, made his mark on the Sturm und Drang era with his theatrical debut, “Die Räuber” (The Robbers). His close connection to Goethe, their time together in Weimar, and his later philosophical influences—especially Kant—made him an indispensable voice of the Classical period. Many of his works continue to shape education, culture, and language to this day.Flavors that draw a clear line:Grapefruit, agave syrup, green apple—a lively, bright profile with precise acidity and a fruity core. Cuvée:70% Bourbon Tekisic, fully washed (Finca La Buena Esperanza, El Salvador)30% Sarchimor, fully washed (Finca Hamburgo, Mexico)

250 g eines beliebigen Kaffee aus der Neckarrösterei trifft auf 100 g aromatische Fiat – eine genussvolle Kombination für besondere Momente.Schlicht und liebevoll verpackt eignet sich dieses Set perfekt als kleine Aufmerksamkeit für Kaffeeliebhaber.Kaffees, die zur Auswahl stehen:Götz von BerlichingenCarl Friedrich BenzWilhelmakaffeeMark TwainFriedrich HölderlinKäthchen von HeilbronnFriedrich von SchillerLiselotte von der PfalzUnoJulie

Robber baron and freedom fighter. Led the ‘Odenwald Band’ in the Peasants' WarBorn around 1480 in Jagsthausen, died around 1562 at Hornberg Castle. If anyone deserves the title ‘mighty warrior’, it is Götz von Berlichingen. During his training, he discovered his love of weaponry at the age of 17 and practised it throughout his life. Götz's life was marked by one feud after another. In 1504, he lost his hand, and the prosthesis earned him the nickname ‘with the iron hand’. His participation in the Peasants' War initially led to a conviction that forced Götz to remain exclusively at Hornberg Castle. In 1540, the emperor overturned this verdict and placed Götz under his protection. In 1544, Götz von Berlichingen finally retired to Hornberg Castle after renewed fighting, and things quietened down around him. Goethe created a literary monument to Götz von Berlichingen by putting the Swabian greeting in his mouth. Our coffee honors a man whose life was marked by courage, resilience, and unyielding will. Götz von Berlichingen, the legendary knight “with the iron hand,” fought in feuds for decades, led the Odenwald militia in the Peasants' War, and, despite being convicted, was later placed under the protection of the emperor. His story is rough, powerful—and full of personality. Flavors that show stability: popcorn, nougat, chestnut blossom—an unusual profile that combines strength and delicacy. Cuvée:50% SLN274 / Old Paradenia, fully washed (Badra Estates, India)40% Old Paradenia, natural (Palthope Estate, India)10% Liberica, fully washed (Palthope Estate, India)

Der Goyo Pacamara ist eine Arabica Variante, die auf der Finca La Quintanilla angebaut wird. Die Kaffeepflanzen gedeihen in einer Höhe von 1.350 Metern und profitieren von den idealen klimatischen Bedingungen. Dieser Arabica-Kaffee wird durch die Fully-Washed-Aufbereitung gereinigt. Bei der Verkostung offenbaren sich komplexe Aromen von Agavensirup, Grapefruit, Orangenblüte und Schwarzer Tee. Er stammt von der Parzelle Goyo. Die Pacamara-Varietät verleiht ihm einen einzigartigen Charakter und eine besondere Geschmacksnote.

Jagalikal-17, Mixed | BettadakhanArabica | Fully Washed | Ernte 2012/13Dieser Arabica-Kaffee stammt aus der Parzelle Jagalikal-17 auf der Plantage Bettadakhan und wird von Badra Estates unter der Leitung von Jacob Mammen produziert. Der Anbau erfolgt auf einer Höhe von 4.500 ft, wobei eine Mixed-Varietät kultiviert wird.Die Aufbereitung erfolgt fully washed, was zu einer klaren und strukturierten Tassencharakteristik beiträgt. Die Ernte des Jahrgangs 2012/13 wird im Screen Bulk, 14up sortiert und umfasst damit ein breiteres Spektrum mittlerer Bohnenkaliber.Sensorisches ProfilKlare Tasse durch gewaschene AufbereitungAusgewogene SäurestrukturNoten von dunkler Schokolade, Gewürzen und milden FruchtanklängenMittlerer Körper mit harmonischem NachklangGeeignet für:Filterzubereitungen sowie mittlere Röstprofile für Espresso und Vollautomaten.

The ProRetriever e.V. project coffee For every kilo sold, €2.00 is donated to the animal welfare association ‘ProRetriever e.V.’ to support voluntary animal welfare work.

A commoner girl and an emperor's daughter. A literary idealised figure of fateful love.This coffee is dedicated to one of the most famous literary figures of German Romanticism. Käthchen von Heilbronn – a commoner's daughter, the emperor's daughter, a symbol of pure, almost supernatural love – embodies devotion, idealism and inner strength all at once. Her story, guided by fate and driven by longing, reflects the great emotionality of that era. Aromas that unfold a bright elegance:apricot, lemongrass, almond – a delicate interplay of aromas with an elegant structure. Cuvée:70% Bourbon Tekisic, fully washed (Finca La Buena Esperanza, El Salvador)30% Yellow Catuai, pulped natural (Fazendas Dutra, Brazil)

Kerkiecoondah-12, SLN274 / Old Paradenia | KerkiecoondahCanephora | Fully Washed | Ernte 2019/20Dieser Canephora-Kaffee stammt aus der Parzelle Kerkiecoondah-12 auf der Plantage Kerkiecoondah und wird von Badra Estates unter der Leitung von Jacob Mammen produziert. Der Anbau findet auf 760 bis 1.010 Metern Höhe statt. Es handelt sich um die Varietäten SLN274 und Old Paradenia, beides Linien innerhalb der Canephora-Gruppe.Die Aufbereitung erfolgt fully washed, wodurch ein klar strukturiertes Rohkaffeeprofil entsteht. Die Ernte des Jahrgangs 2019/20 wird im Screen AB, 15up sortiert und umfasst damit Bohnen mittlerer bis größerer Größe.Sensorisches ProfilKlare, gewaschene TassencharakteristikMarkante, aber ausbalancierte Canephora-typische WürzeNoten von dunklem Kakao, Kräutern und dezenten HolzakzentenKräftiger Körper mit langem NachhallGeeignet für:Espressoröstungen, kräftige Blends sowie Zubereitungen, bei denen ein ausgeprägtes, robustes Profil gefragt ist.

Duchess of Orléans and sister-in-law of Louis XIV. A non-conformist free spirit at the court of the Sun KingElisabeth Charlotte von der Pfalz, born on 27 May 1652 in Heidelberg, died on 8 December 1722 near Paris. As a child, she preferred to play outside and climb trees, but of course she enjoyed a courtly upbringing, in which the teaching of religious tolerance stood out. Liselotte von der Pfalz's love of letter writing has left us with valuable, open and candid insights into court life at that time. Our homage to her is characterised by liberal thinking in a golden cage.This coffee pays homage to a woman who maintained her independence even at the court of the Sun King. Liselotte von der Pfalz, fun-loving, keenly observant, and unconventional, grew up between courtly etiquette and free spirit. Her countless letters open an honest, blunt window into life at the French court—humorous, direct, and full of character. A life between duty and freedom that continues to fascinate to this day.Flavours that unfold clarity:Bergamot, green apple, lemongrass – a fresh, citrusy profile with a precise structure. Cuvée:60% Catuai, fully washed (Finca Hamburgo, Mexico)40% S795, fully washed (Palthope Estate, India)

‘Lörn’ consists of four specially developed coffee varieties that cater to the different requirements of the learning process. ‘Boost’ has the highest caffeine content for maximum energy, ‘Activate’ for improved performance, “Focus” to promote concentration, and ‘Break’ with the lowest caffeine content for relaxation. These coffees, with their unique flavour profiles, are composed of single-origin coffees from direct trade to guarantee quality and sustainability.With this project, the Mannheim Youth Academy promotes practical learning and career orientation for its students. It offers young talents the opportunity to test and develop their skills in real business scenarios. As part of this project, the students were introduced to all aspects of the business world, from product development and branding to digital marketing strategies and sales concepts.The sale of the ‘Lörn’ project coffees supports the future work of the Youth Academy with €2 per kg from the sales price.Aroma: Caramel, Cashew, Vanilla

‘Lörn’ consists of four specially developed coffee varieties that cater to the different requirements of the learning process. ‘Boost’ has the highest caffeine content for maximum energy, ‘Activate’ for improved performance, “Focus” to promote concentration, and ‘Break’ with the lowest caffeine content for relaxation. These coffees, with their unique flavour profiles, are composed of single-origin coffees from direct trade to guarantee quality and sustainability.With this project, the Mannheim Youth Academy promotes practical learning and career orientation for its students. It offers young talents the opportunity to test and develop their skills in real business scenarios. As part of this project, students were introduced to all aspects of the business world, from product development and branding to digital marketing strategies and sales concepts.The choice of the name ‘Lörn’ not only reflects the educational focus, but also ties in with the regional campaign ‘The Länd’ of the state of Baden-Württemberg to emphasise local ties and innovative spirit.The sale of ‘Lörn’ project coffees supports the future work of the Youth Academy with €2 per kilogram from the sales price.Aroma: Acacia blossom, Cereals, Honey

‘Lörn’ consists of four specially developed coffee varieties that cater to the different requirements of the learning process. ‘Boost’ has the highest caffeine content for maximum energy, ‘Activate’ for improved performance, “Focus” to promote concentration, and ‘Break’ with the lowest caffeine content for relaxation. These coffees, with their unique flavour profiles, are composed of single-origin coffees from direct trade to guarantee quality and sustainability.With this project, the Mannheim Youth Academy promotes practical learning and career orientation for its students. It offers young talents the opportunity to test and develop their skills in real business scenarios. As part of this project, students were introduced to all aspects of the business world, from product development and branding to digital marketing strategies and sales concepts.The choice of the name ‘Lörn’ not only reflects the educational focus, but also ties in with the regional campaign ‘The Länd’ of the state of Baden-Württemberg to emphasise local ties and innovative spirit. The sale of ‘Lörn’ project coffees supports the future work of the Youth Academy with €2 per kilogram from the sales price.Aroma: Apricot, Elderflower, Maple syrup

Neue Sorte: EASEMit "Ease" hat die "Lörn-Group" eine neue Sorte auf Basis von Lupinen entwickelt. Die innovative Alternative zu klassischem Kaffee steht für die kreative und nachhaltige Ausrichtung von "Lörn Coffee" und eignet sich besonders als koffeinfreie Kaffeealternative. Die drei Leitaromen Malz, Sesam und Cerealien verleihen "Ease" dabei einen besonderen Charakter und machen die Sorte zu einer spannenden Ergänzung des Sortiments. Die Jugendakademie Mannheim fördert mit diesem Projekt das praktische Lernen und die berufliche Orientierung ihrer Schüler. Sie bietet jungen Talenten die Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten in realen Geschäftsszenarien zu testen und zu entwickeln. Im Rahmen dieses Projekts wurden die Schüler in alle Aspekte der Geschäftswelt eingeführt, von der Produktentwicklung über die Markenbildung bis hin zu digitalen Marketingstrategien und Vertriebskonzepten. Mit dem Verkauf der Projektkaffees von „Lörn“ wird die zukünftige Arbeit der Jugendakademie mit jeweils 2,-€ / Kg aus dem Verkaufspreis unterstützt.Aromen: Malz, Sesam, Cerealien

‘Lörn’ consists of four specially developed coffee varieties that cater to the different requirements of the learning process. ‘Boost’ with the highest caffeine content for maximum energy, ‘Activate’ for improved performance, “Focus” to promote concentration, and ‘Break’ with the lowest caffeine content for relaxation. These coffees, with their unique flavour profiles, are composed of single-origin coffees from direct trade to guarantee quality and sustainability.With this project, the Mannheim Youth Academy promotes practical learning and career orientation for its students. It offers young talents the opportunity to test and develop their skills in real business scenarios. As part of this project, students were introduced to all aspects of the business world, from product development and branding to digital marketing strategies and sales concepts.The choice of the name ‘Lörn’ not only reflects the educational focus, but also ties in with the regional campaign ‘The Länd’ of the state of Baden-Württemberg to emphasise local ties and innovative spirit. With the sale of the project coffees from ‘Lörn’, the future work of the Youth Academy is supported with €2 per kg from the sales price.Aroma: Orange, Rock Sugar, Cream

‘LÖRN’ – Our answer to the challenges of everyday learning: Boost: For maximum energy (Aroma: Acacia Blossom, Cereals, Honey)Activate: For better performance (Aroma: Caramel, Cashew, Vanilla) Focus: To promote concentration (Aroma: Orange, Rock Sugar, Cream)Break: To relax and recharge (Aroma: Apricot, Elderflower, Maple Syrup)Each of these unique coffee varieties comes from single-origin direct trade and was created by our talented upper school students. Through their work, they not only learn the basics of business administration, but also the art of product development and marketing. With every kilogram of ‘Lörn’ sold, we support the future work of the Youth Academy with 2 euros. So your enjoyment not only helps you, but also us! ? The name “Lörn” reflects our educational focus and ties in with the regional campaign ‘THE LÄND’ in Baden-Württemberg.

Literary figure and globetrotter. Travelled down the Neckar River on a raft.Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on 30 November 1835 in Florida, died on 21 April 1910 in Redding. During a trip through Germany and Europe in 1878, Twain stayed in Heilbronn for a while and, inspired by watching the raftsmen on the Neckar, Mark Twain wanted to travel down the Neckar himself on a raft. "The motion of a raft is just right – it is calm, gliding, gentle and silent. It calms all feverish activity, lulls all nervous haste and impatience to sleep, and under its soothing influence, all the anger, vexation and sorrow that torment the mind disappear, and life becomes a dream, a magic, a deep and silent rapture." (A Tramp Abroad, Mark Twain)Whether the Neckar River, in addition to inspiring writers, also influences inventiveness is not known, but it was home to many pioneers.This coffee pays tribute to an author who not only travelled the world, but also observed it with a keen eye and great fascination. During his trip to Europe in 1878, Mark Twain stayed in Heilbronn – and was inspired by the raftsmen on the Neckar to take his own raft trip. The calm, gentle movement of the water became a symbol of serenity and clarity for him. Impressions from this trip later found their way into his work ‘Huckleberry Finn’.Flavours that bring peace and tranquillity:nougat, caramel, orange – a well-rounded, soft and melting profile, carried by delicate citrus notes.Cuvée:40% Catuai vermelho, pulped natural (Fazendas Dutra, Brazil)30% Catuai vermelho, natural (Fazendas Dutra, Brazil)30% Catuai, fully washed (Finca Hamburgo, Mexico).

Naranjo, Catuai | Finca HamburgoArabica | Pulped Natural | Ernte 2018/19Dieser Arabica-Kaffee stammt aus der Parzelle Naranjo auf der Finca Hamburgo. Kultiviert wird die Varietät Catuai, die für ihre ausgewogene Struktur und gute Verarbeitungseigenschaften bekannt ist. Die Aufbereitung erfolgt pulped natural, bei der das Fruchtfleisch mechanisch entfernt wird, bevor die Bohnen mit Restmucilag trocknen.Der Kaffee stammt aus dem Jahrgang 2018/19 und wird im Screen 14up sortiert, was überwiegend mittelgroße Bohnen umfasst.Sensorisches ProfilAromatische Noten von Bergamotte und OrangenblüteAkzente von Ingwer sowie karamellig-nougathafte SüßeCremige Anmutung mit rahmigen TexturenMittlerer Körper mit ausgewogenem GesamteindruckGeeignet für:Filterzubereitungen sowie helle bis mittlere Röstprofile, die die fruchtig-blumigen Noten einer pulped-natural Aufbereitung hervorheben.

A selection of our various Neckarrösterei coffee roasts. 250 g each of:WilhelmakaffeeMark TwainFriedrich HölderlinKäthchen von Heilbronn

Der Aramosa ist ein seltener Kaffee mit einem einzigartigen Geschmacksprofil. Er zeichnet sich durch subtile Geschmacksnoten von Zitronatzitrone, sanfter Vanille und köstlichem Karamell aus, was jede Tasse zu einem besonderen Erlebnis macht. Durch das Pulped-Natural-Processing finden wir in der Tasse eine ausgeprägte Süße und der Kaffee verweilt lange im Mund.Der Aramosa verdankt sein einzigartiges genetisches Erbe einer Kreuzung zwischen Coffea Arabica und Coffea Racemosa. Diese Varietät ist somit ein Arabicoid.Was den Aramosa Kaffee besonders auszeichnet, ist sein geringer Koffeingehalt im Vergleich zu anderen Arabica-Varietäten. Er enthält nur etwa ein Sechstel des Koffeins, was ihn zur perfekten Wahl für diejenigen macht, die den vollen Geschmack des Kaffees ohne übermäßige Anregung vom Koffein suchen. Aramosa ist somit ein Lowcaf Kaffee.

The ProRetriever e.V. project coffee For every kilo sold, €2.00 is donated to the animal welfare association ‘ProRetriever e.V.’ to support voluntary animal welfare work.

Treasure Chamber Coffee "Roastmaster" Subscription Secure the rarest parcel coffee rarities in our "Roastmaster"-coffee subscription and get a parcel á 250g sent to your home every month. Our "treasury editions" are always roasted at the beginning of the month and then sent directly to subscribers, so you can decide for yourself at what level of maturity you enjoy the coffee. All orders must be received by us no later than the 25th of the previous month to be considered. Experience the rarest coffees and processing styles from our exclusive collection of coffee varieties that we have planted and developed over the past years with our partner farms. These Nanolot coffees are not available anywhere else and are refined to perfection by our master roasters in Mannheim in the smallest roasting batches. The "Roastmaster"-coffee subscription guarantees access to our limited, rarest coffees for connoisseurs and frahling lovers. At the beginning of each month, you will receive a bag of one of our "treasury editions" coffees. The coffees are sent directly to subscribers the day after roasting - so you can decide for yourself which drinking maturity in coffee you prefer.Unlike many other roasting companies, we do not recommend consuming the coffee with the highest freshness - but due to popular demand, we want to give our customers the opportunity to decide for themselves. In several years of research work that we have carried out on the ripening of coffee (as green and roasted coffee), we have been able to clearly demonstrate the processes of ripening, which are dependent on the roasting, the surface smoothing of the bean and the form of energy transfer, as well as the density and preparation of the green coffee. It is therefore worthwhile to consciously "taste" in a comparative way. Fresher is not always better. With our "Roastmaster"-coffee subscription, the shipping costs within Germany are included in order to ensure a quick and plannable processing and to provide the group of Frahling lovers with convenient guaranteed access to these rarest of coffees. From the moment of registration, the "Roastmaster"-coffee subscription runs until it is cancelled, which can be done conveniently at any time and without giving reasons. Delivery will be made for all subscriptions taken out before the 25th of the previous month. Our "Treasury Editions" feature some of the rarest coffee species and varieties, which we are committed to protecting and preserving. Grown in small experimental fields on our partner farms, these coffee rarities are grown exclusively for species conservation, research purposes and our manufactory roastery - experience and support the diversity of coffee varieties.

Der Mundo Novo amarelo wird in Brasilien auf der Fazenda Água Limpa angebaut, einer Plantage in einer Höhe von 1.200 Metern. Die Kaffeebohnen stammen von der Parzelle Taioba und werden mit der Pulped-Natural-Aufbereitungsmethode verarbeitet. Bei dieser Methode werden die Kirschen nach der Ernte entpulpt, aber ein Teil des Fruchtfleisches bleibt während der Trocknungsphase an den Bohnen haften, was ihnen eine unvergleichliche Süße verleiht.

Tiger Hill, Liberica | Palthope EstateLiberica | Natural | Ernte 2020/21 Dieser Kaffee stammt aus der Parzelle Tiger Hill auf dem Palthope Estate und wird von B.B. Deepak Chengappa produziert. Der Anbau erfolgt auf 2.900 ft Höhe. Es handelt sich um die Spezies und Varietät Liberica, die in Indien nur in begrenzten Mengen kultiviert wird.Die Aufbereitung erfolgt natural, bei der die Kaffeekirschen vollständig an der Frucht getrocknet werden. Die Ernte des Jahrgangs 2020/21 wird im Screen 14up sortiert und umfasst überwiegend mittelgroße Bohnen.Sensorisches ProfilCharakteristische, naturalspezifische FruchtausprägungKräftige, eigenständige AromatikNoten von Trockenfrucht, reifer Süße und leichten GewürzanklängenVoller Körper mit ausgeprägter Präsenz im NachhallGeeignet für:Filterzubereitungen sowie kräftigere Röstprofile, die die typischen Eigenschaften der Liberica-Bohne hervorheben.

The ProRetriever e.V. project coffeeFor every kilo sold, a donation of €2.00 goes to the animal welfare association ‘ProRetriever e.V.’ to support voluntary animal welfare work.

The coffee blend ‘King Wilhelm II of Württemberg’ is also the official ‘Wilhelma coffee’, and a portion of the sales proceeds goes towards establishing and maintaining the ‘International Conservation Collection of Coffee Varieties’ at Wilhelma in Stuttgart. This means that every purchase directly and immediately supports the preservation of the biodiversity of coffee varieties worldwide.Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. The abundance of specialities and creations continues to grow, but studies show that the diversity of coffee plants themselves is at risk. As a zoological and botanical garden, Wilhelma in Stuttgart is therefore establishing an ‘International Conservation Collection for Coffee Varieties’, which it presented for the first time at INTERGASTRA, the trade fair for gastronomy and the hotel industry, in February 2020. 60 percent of wild coffee species are considered threatened with extinction. ‘Species conservation is a central concern for us, both for plants and animals,’ said Wilhelma Director Dr Thomas Kölpin. ‘In the long term, it can only be successful if there is a global rethink, but we can contribute locally with this conservation breeding programme to ensure that the species are not lost entirely.’ At INTERGASTRA, plantation owners among the exhibitors handed over further seeds to Kölpin and Peter Hauk, Minister for Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection. ‘Biodiversity is an irreplaceable asset,’ emphasised Hauk. "That is why the state of Baden-Württemberg is officially registering the project as a conservation collection. With more than 60 rare varieties and species, it is already one of the most important collections internationally. This project is very much in line with our intention to strengthen regionality and thus protect the climate."The background to this is that of the more than 100 known species of coffee plants, only three are used commercially on a large scale: Coffea Canephora (known as Robusta) is considered a mass product, while Coffea Arabica is regarded as a premium variety. The third variety used, Coffea Liberica, bears relatively little fruit on tall trees, which is why its use is less attractive economically. However, breeders have produced over 500 varieties from these three species over the past 500 years. ‘These varieties not only differ in appearance and taste,’ explained Dr Björn Schäfer, head of the botany department at Wilhelma, ‘they have developed individual characteristics that allow them to cope with different soils, climatic conditions and harmful fungi, viruses or bacteria.’ Extreme weather conditions are on the rise, and individual pest species can completely destroy a monoculture. For example, the most important banana variety, ‘Cavendish,’ is dying out worldwide due to a harmful fungus because only genetic clones that are defenceless against the pathogen are cultivated everywhere. ‘That is why it is crucial to preserve coffee plants with versatile defences for future generations,’ says Schäfer. Wilhelma therefore obtains the varieties outside their natural growing areas in case natural disasters such as floods, droughts, fires or epidemics of plant diseases destroy them in their natural habitats.‘This can only succeed with an intercontinental network, but the great interest shown by coffee farmers is helping us,’ says Dr Steffen Schwarz from the Coffee Consulate. The independent training and research centre in Mannheim has established contacts with high-quality plantations in many countries for the project. Wilhelma now grows coffee from Brazil, China, El Salvador, India, Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand. Wilhelma is now represented at the trade fair to engage in conversation with guests at the Coffee Summit Stuttgart. ‘Our goal is to attract plantation owners from other important coffee regions that are not yet represented in the project,’ says Schäfer. ‘We would be very pleased to welcome new additions from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Yemen, Kenya, Colombia, Oman, Peru and Vietnam, for example.’As ambassadors for the new collection, the partners have developed their own ‘Wilhelmakaffee’ coffee. It was available for tasting at the trade fair. The coffee cherries used to make it come exclusively from the sustainable plantations of the cooperation partners. The Neckar roasting plant in Mannheim creates a cuvée from a blend of Pacamara and Old Paradenia beans. During an initial tasting, coffee connoisseurs detected nuances of orange, elderflower and caramel. A portion of the proceeds will go towards expanding the international conservation collection.Some of the coffee bushes can be seen year-round in the Moorish House in the tropical crops section of the Zoological and Botanical Garden in Stuttgart. In future, there will also be an annual exhibition of the growing coffee plant collection in February, when it bears fruit.This unique coffee cuvée was composed from selected parcel coffees from our partner plantations, which participate in Wilhelma's ‘International Conservation Collection of Coffee Varieties’ and thus preserve the diversity of coffee varieties for future generations.Aromas:Orange, elderflower, caramelBlend:80% Yellow Pacamara, pulped natural (Fazendas Dutra, Brazil)20% Old Paradenia, fully washed (Badra Estates, India)