Julius Meinl

Julius Meinl Coffee

Serving as the company logo since its beginning, the famous Julius Meinl Mohr is an iconic symbol recognised the world over. The logo features a young man wearing a fez (a red hat with a tassel) and pays homage to the Turkish Ottoman Empire's historical influence in bringing coffee to Vienna in 1683. This logo stands as the international trademark of Julius Meinl Coffee. The brand holds a strong position in Europe, especially in its homeland of Austria, and is well established abroad too.

Founded in 1862, Julius Meinl is among the oldest coffee roasters globally and has maintained its reputation as a supplier of high-quality coffees and teas to this day. Their extensive expertise in sourcing green coffee, building long-term relationships with coffee farmers, diligent bean selection by family members, and typical Viennese roasting by their coffee specialists all contribute to delivering the perfect cup of coffee.

Since its founding in Vienna, Austria, the fifth generation of the Meinl family remains actively involved in the business today!

The History of Julius Meinl

In 1862, Julius Meinl opened a spice shop in the heart of Vienna where he sold green coffee beans, cocoa, tea, spices, rice, and sugar. The business did grand and grew swiftly. By 1877, Julius Meinl II transformed coffee roasting with a process he crafted himself, preventing coffee beans from coming into contact with coal gases, thus retaining their full natural aroma without any aftertaste. These were the first true Julius Meinl coffee beans.

The growth of Meinl coffee

With this monumental change, the Meinl family business saw a real growth spurt. Sales of Julius Meinl coffee beans soon outgrew a single shop, prompting the establishment of a head office. This moved in 1912 to what's now called Julius Meinl Gasse (a street later named after Julius Meinl II) in Vienna's 16th district, where it remains. By 1913, Julius Meinl was hailed as the largest coffee roaster in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and also the largest importer of coffee and tea in Central Europe, which had a population of some 50 million people!

The first shop

In the early 1950s, Julius Meinl opened a flagship store in Vienna. To this day, this shop is the top destination for fine food in Vienna. As they soared to become the largest coffee roaster in Central Europe, the word about Julius Meinl Coffee spread quickly. In 2002, they opened their first coffee house in Chicago. Once they got the hang of setting up coffee houses, they launched the largest coffee house in the world in 2008! It was located among the natural history and art museums in Vienna during the European football championship. In 2009, they introduced Julius Meinl's 1862 PREMIUM coffee for the hospitality industry. Now, you can enjoy PREMIUM Julius Meinl coffee beans in restaurants. The company has been around for over 150 years and continues to grow.

Julius Meinl's products

With its diverse range of roasts, the Julius Meinl coffee selection offers something for everyone's taste. Our coffee offerings are divided into two main categories.

Professional coffee

The professional coffee range is perfect for any restaurateur looking to offer guests premium quality, great taste, and modern design. Our selection includes whole bean coffee and ground coffee, all available in different sizes. There are numerous blends and roast strengths to suit all preferences.

Sustainability from Julius Meinl

Sustainability is more than just a word for Julius Meinl. It's a way of life and a core belief. They are firmly convinced that this is the only path forward for the future. They aspire to keep the world beautiful and diverse for future generations while ensuring today's well-being and living standards. They want our children to experience the world and its diverse peoples, animals, and nature in all its glory. Let's all chip in and make this a reality. At Julius Meinl, they're all about making it happen.

Julius Meinl's latest sustainable achievements

They've significantly reduced the materials used for all packaging, positively impacting our environment's health. They've come up with innovative alternative packaging materials, such as our compostable tea bag soil. The ISO 14001 environmental management system is in place at production in Vicenza. Julius Meinl is also proud to be members of Fairtrade, Organic/Bio, and UTZ.

View the range of Meinl coffee at Café du Jour

At Café du Jour, we stock only the best-tasting coffee in our collection. We are committed to offering the highest quality coffee so you can enjoy the perfect cup every day. Besides coffee, we also sell coffee beans, tea, and other beverages.

Have a nosey in the shop and discover why Julius Meinl Coffee is loved worldwide!