We’ve been serving great coffee for over 75 years. Here’s our story…
Our History
Tchibo
Pronounced [CHEE BO] the name Tchibo is derived from the words Tchiling (the co-founder of the company) and the German for ‘bean’ (‘Bohne’).
1949
Hamburg native Max Herz, a merchant by trade, and his business partner Carl Tchiling Hiryan lay the foundation for today’s Tchibo Group. Their business idea of sending roasted coffee to customers by mail revolutionised the coffee market.
Sharing our Passion
Here at Tchibo we believe in educating our staff in everything to do with coffee, its history and the equipment we use to produce it. We also provide comprehensive training to all our customers.
1955
The first Tchibo coffee shop opens its doors at 10 Caffamacherreihe, Hamburg. It lets customers sample a cup of coffee before buying a whole packet. A cup of Gold Mocca with sugar and cream cost 20 pfennig.
1972
The founding of Tchibo Coffee Service.
1985
The freshly-roasted coffee bean is launched as a catchy, memorable symbol of Tchibo’s high quality.
1991
Tchibo opens offices in Hungary (Tchibo Budapest) and Slovakia (Tchibo Slovensko). The first site in the Czech Republic is founded, in Prague. Tchibo Coffee Service enters the market shortly after in the United Kingdom.
2000
The Coffea system is launched offering Tchibo’s unique Café Grande caramelised bean.
Perfect Partners
Tchibo Coffee Service has a diverse brand and product portfolio, cutting edge equipment, comprehensive service, training resources and innovative marketing solutions.
2004
Exclusive to Tchibo, Davidoff Café is launched for coffee connoisseurs.
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2006
Tchibo’s Fairtrade brand Vista is launched, with a huge impact on the education sector.
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2007
Tchibo’s Rainforest Alliance certified authentic Italian coffee
brand is launched.
2010
Tchibo enters the tea market with brands Sir Henry and Pure Tea Selection.
2011
The Piccolo concept is launched strengthening our forecourt and convenience sector markets.
2013
Tchibo One Concept is launched offering the convenience and freshness of capsule coffee with the flair of a traditional coffee system.
2018
Smokin’ Bean is launched into the coffee to go market in the UK.
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