Idee Kaffee coffee beans

Darboven's steam treatment

In the production of Idee Kaffee the green coffee beans are treated with steam before roasting. This takes out part of the compounds behind the sharp, acidic edge of coffee. The beans are then roasted as usual, so the cup is softer and rounder but still tastes of coffee.

Origin and coffee base

Idee Kaffee uses Arabica beans and Arabica–Robusta blends. Arabica gives a soft, aromatic flavour. The Robusta addition in some variants adds body and a stronger crema.

Who is it for?

Idee Kaffee is made for people who like their coffee smooth rather than punchy.

• Coffee drinkers who find ordinary coffee too sharp or too acidic
• People who enjoy a mild, aromatic filter coffee
• Espresso and Caffè Crema drinkers looking for a smooth bean
• Anyone who wants the same mild taste without caffeine, thanks to the decaffeinated variant

The Idee Kaffee variants

The range consists of several variants, each with its own flavour profile and intensity.

• Idee Kaffee Classic - 100% Arabica, light to medium intensity, suitable for filter coffee
• Idee Kaffee Espresso - Arabica–Robusta blend, intense flavour profile, for espresso machines
• Idee Caffè Crema - Arabica–Robusta blend, medium intensity, full crema
• Idee decaffeinated - Arabica–Robusta blend, light to medium intensity, without caffeine

Which variant suits your machine?

Filter coffee maker: Idee Classic

Idee Kaffee Classic is designed for filter coffee makers. Grind the beans coarsely for a clear, mild cup. Use about 7 g of ground coffee per 100 ml of water for a balanced flavour, and adjust from there to taste.

Espresso machine: Idee Espresso

The Espresso variant is the fullest of the range. Grind it finely; the Arabica–Robusta blend gives a firm crema and holds its own in a cappuccino.

Bean-to-cup machine: Idee Caffè Crema

Caffè Crema is a longer black coffee with a layer of crema on top, a standard button on most bean-to-cup machines. Grind slightly coarser than for espresso. Classic and Caffè Crema side by side give an office one mild filter coffee and one fuller cup from the machine. For more beans that suit these machines, see our coffee beans for bean-to-cup machines.

In the evening: Idee decaffeinated

The decaffeinated variant is used the same way as the regular versions. It works well in filter coffee makers and has a comparable mild flavour, without the caffeine. More options are in our decaffeinated coffee beans.

Keeping the beans fresh

Once a bag is open, close it tightly or move the beans to an airtight tin and keep them somewhere cool and dark. Grind just before brewing: ground coffee loses much of its aroma within days.