Wisconsin was, for a stretch of the nineteenth century, the most foreign-born state in the United States — and it is now one of the least. I…
We call ourselves Wisconsin's Farmers Market Coffee because we have attended over 250 farmers markets, are based on a farm, have our shop in…
When you're looking for fresh coffee, ordering online is actually a much better bet than any grocery store. Coffee often sits in warehouses,…
When we set out to make the highest quality, best tasting coffee we could, there were a few key points we knew we had to hit. We looked arou…
We call our only roast style a "German Norwegian Blend" because Germans traditionally prefer darker roasts while Norwegians prefer a lighter…
Coffee likely originated in Ethiopia, where there are over 120 coffee species growing naturally. Ethiopia is also home to the “mother coffee…
The silverskin is a thin film directly surrounding the coffee bean that contains minerals and is high in caffeine. Most roasters filter it o…
A hoffskeller is a repurposed farm basement combining the Old Norse word "Hoff" for farm and the German word "skeller" for basement or cella…
Dutch Mason coffee is a classic method of coffee production coined by Der Hoffskeller in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. We built our own custom Dutch…
Most coffee is stored in bags and coffee tins, but is there a better way? It turns out, yes, and it's been around for over a hundred years: …
Ethiopia is where coffee began. Legend says a goatherd named Kaldi found it when his goats got lively after eating red coffee cherries. That…
Customers call Der Hoffskeller the smoothest coffee they've ever had. Read real quoted reviews about our low-acid, no-bitterness cast iron r…
The aroma is amazing! As a Swede, I haven’t been this excited over coffee for a while!! 😬🫡
This article lists luxury goods of German origin, characterized by precision engineering, historical significance, and high price points. It…
The French press is a testament to the idea that newer is not always better. From its accidental, folklore origins in the mid-19th century t…
Find the perfect local gift: Der Hoffskeller's smooth, no-bitter coffee. Roasted in a historic Cedarburg, WI barn, it's a unique, authentic …
Herr Hoffskeller (c. 1600 – unknown) is a legendary German-Norwegian figure, agriculturist, inventor, orator, engineer, business magnate, an…
A Ratskeller (German: "council's cellar"; plural: Ratskeller; historically also spelled Rathskeller) is a type of bar, tavern, or restaurant…
Coffee, for many, is more than just a beverage; it's a ritual, a cultural touchstone, and an essential fuel for daily life. Its rich aroma a…
Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up—it’s a botanical wonder with a fascinating history and an evolving future. Whether you’re sipp…
