Davydov cigarettes were made to emphasize the elegance and status of the smoker, and to this day they cope with the task perfectly. The brand with Russian roots is actively sold in more than 70 countries around the world.
It is the best-selling product of Commonwealth Brands Inc.
The brand's history has a deep, interesting narrative.
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Origin of the brand
The history of the brand goes back more than a hundred years: the company, which at that time had a much narrower specialization, began its existence in 1912. The Davidoff brand was founded by Zinovy Davydov, who was born in Kyiv, and subsequently emigrated with his family to Geneva and soon changed his first and last name to Zino Davidoff.
Brand founder Zino Davidoff
His father was engaged in the sale of tobacco and cigarettes of various types. Zino Davidoff followed in his footsteps: he traveled to South America, where he studied technologies for growing various varieties of tobacco. After this, Zino went to Cuba, where he stayed for 5 years and became an expert in the tobacco business. Returning home to Switzerland in 1929, he took over the family business after the death of his father.
In 1946, the company released the first branded line of Davidoff cigars, which conquered not only Europe but also America with their quality. In the 1980s, Zino Davidoff began producing luxury goods such as perfume, cognac, glasses, watches, and writing instruments. Since the 1990s, the company began producing coffee from selected Arabica beans.
Today the owner is Tchibo Company
After Zino's death in 1994, the Davidoff tobacco and coffee brands were acquired from his heirs by the German company Tchibo. Now coffee is produced by this coffee magnate under license in Germany and some other European countries.
Reviews
Maryana: I’m not a fan of instant coffee, but I liked Davidoff. There is no acid or burnt taste, which is very pleasing. The foam is so chic and the aroma is very similar to the one that hovers in coffee shops. True, the price is impressive. Besides the taste, I liked the packaging - such an elegant glass jar. I received it as a present along with a branded black cup and plate, so I enjoy the drink according to all the rules.
Inessa: Not bad coffee, worth the price. Saw ground Rich Aroma is a classic among all varieties of the brand. The taste is good, multifaceted, the aroma is also good, you can feel that the beans are not overcooked, I recommend it to connoisseurs of good coffee.
Olga: I liked it too. I also bought ground, it was just on sale. I didn’t expect anything special, just like from other auction items, but this one is an exception. I liked both the aroma and the taste. It’s even surprising that such a worthy product was found on the supermarket shelf.
Lyudmila: With a stretch, I can say that the Davidoff that is sold in Russia is an elite product. It is far from what they drink in Germany and Switzerland.
Raw materials used for preparation
To prepare Davidoff coffee, coffee beans are used from plantations in Central and South America and East Africa. It is made from 100% Arabica coffee. The grains are roasted in different ways: depending on the type of the finished product, it includes raw materials of moderate, less intense or strong roasting.
Brazilian 100% Arabica
Davidoff coffee production plants are located in Germany, Poland and Russia. This brand of coffee appeared in the Russian Federation in the early 2000s.
A few words about the brand
The founder of the company is called Chaim Davydov. In his homeland, he started a business selling tobacco and cigars. Having a natural flair and excellent taste, he managed to create excellent mixtures that quickly sold out.
Subsequently, the family emigrated to Switzerland, where the business was continued. As a result, management of the company passed to the eldest son, Zinovy, who previously studied tobacco business in America. Where he was sent for training by his father.
Business acumen was passed from father to son - when Zinovy took the reins of the company, he established the supply of elite cigars from Cuba and Argentina. To do this, he had to take considerable risks and resort to borrowed capital. But this is not the only difficulty. In order for the products to travel a considerable distance, it was necessary to resolve the issue of spoilage. Zinovy came up with a special packaging that allowed the cigars to maintain their presentation.
The company gained even greater popularity during the Second World War, becoming, in fact, the only supplier of elite cigars.
At the moment, the Davidoff brand has 26 production plants, and more than 1000 points of sale have permission to sell their products.
The products appeared in our country in the 2000s, and quite quickly occupied the niche of grocery sales. Of course, premium quality products.
Davidoff coffee line
Today the following products are produced under the Davidoff brand:
- in grains;
- ground;
- soluble;
- in capsules for preparing a drink in a coffee machine.
Davidoff coffee lines:
- Espresso 57;
- Limited Edition Elements;
- Rich aroma;
- Café Crème;
- Fine aroma.
Espresso 57
The line includes ground, bean and instant coffee.
This line combines ground, bean and instant coffee. This is the most recognizable and popular product among all types from Davidoff. It began to be produced in the 1990s. Espresso 57 consists of 100% Arabica beans, the beans of which were collected on plantations in Latin America, the Pacific region and Africa.
The grains have undergone a high degree of roasting. It is to her that this species owes its name (57). This method allows you to create conditions for the full development of the aroma of the beans.
The finished drink has a rich taste with characteristic bitterness and a hint of sourness. It leaves a pleasant aftertaste with notes of thick cocoa.
From ground Davidoff Espresso 57 you can brew a delicious drink in a cezve. For the classic recipe you will need a heaped teaspoon of ground coffee and 150 ml of water. You need to prepare the drink like this:
- keep the cezve on the fire for 15 seconds;
- pour the product and add water, mix thoroughly, put on low heat;
- While it is boiling, slightly warm the cup into which the drink will be poured;
- Turn off the heat as soon as the coffee starts to rise.
In no case should you bring it to a boil, as this will kill its aroma and dull its taste. Leave the drink for another minute, then pour it into a cup. When you first try this type, it is not recommended to add cream, coffee or topping in order to experience the pure taste and aroma of the blend.
Limited Edition Elements
The most expensive coffee, only selected beans are used for its production.
This is a limited edition, the rarest and most expensive type of coffee from Davidoff. The products were timed to celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar. The coffee sommelier annually creates a new limited collection with a special blend. In 2020, coffee from this series represents the element of water.
For comparison: in 2013, this line included coffee made from beans collected from plantations in Honduras, which has an intense taste with notes of maple and a light aroma of fruit. The finished drink has a strong, pronounced coffee taste and aroma. It also contains the sourness characteristic of other types from Davidoff.
Strong drink with sourness
The series presents a soluble and ground product in original packaging, the image on which is reminiscent of the water element.
Ground and instant Rich aroma (Rich Aroma)
Rich aroma is a line that includes ground and instant coffee. The peculiarity of this type is the presence of lush creamy foam and a luxurious aroma. Rich Arom is made from medium-roasted Arabica beans. The finished drink is equal parts intense and sour.
The beans are medium roasted
Coffee lovers love to make cold brew from Davidoff Rich Aroma grounds. For preparation you need:
- coffee - teaspoon;
- heavy cream – 50 ml;
- ice cubes – 5-7 pieces;
- sugar – 1-2 teaspoons (to taste);
- water – 100 ml.
Brew espresso from the specified amount of coffee and water in a cezve or coffee machine, add sugar. Place ice in the bottom of a tall glass for coffee drinks, pour in the liquid, and top with cream. If desired, decorate the finished drink with a scoop of ice cream.
Cafe Creme
Café Crème – coffee beans collected on plantations in South and Central America. The finished drink has medium acidity and richness.
This is one of the most expensive products in the Davidoff line: a package of 500 g of beans costs about 1,000 rubles.
The prepared drink has a golden brown foam. The taste is rich, there is not too pronounced sourness.
Fine aroma
The Fine aroma line combines ground and instant coffee. The ground product has the lowest acidity of taste among other types of Davidoff coffee, so based on it you can brew a drink in a cezve for adherents of the classics.
This is the product line with the lowest acidity taste
The instant product from the Fine aroma line has more pronounced acidity (4 points out of six) and flavor intensity.
Reviews from fans
There are many reviews about the Davidoff brand on the Internet. Having carefully studied them, we can come to the conclusion that everyone who tried this product was divided into two camps: the first found it noble and tasty, although unusual, the second found it sour and did not live up to expectations.
For example, one coffee lover calls Davidoff the gold standard and highlights the rich taste and aroma that other types of coffee do not have. The author appreciated the pleasant astringency and absence of extraneous aromas in the finished drink.
Not all coffee connoisseurs like the sour taste
In one of the reviews, the author claims that Davidoff brand coffee supplied to Russian markets is significantly inferior in quality and taste to the product sold in Europe and America. The author states that he personally compared the taste of the drinks.
In another review, the aroma and taste of Davidoff coffee is called not very pronounced and lacks any zest. The sourness of the drink is emphasized, which also did not delight the consumer. In general, Davidoff coffee is characterized as a product “for everyone.”
Brand of coffee for everyone
Many of those who shared reviews of this coffee indicate that the product’s packaging is promising, but deceptive: lured by the appearance and the well-known brand name, commentators were dissatisfied with the quality of the finished drink due to the lack of richness and strong acidity of the taste.
Reviews and price
Products are sold online and in retail stores. Pricing policy is above average. Here are some examples.
- Davidoff Cafe Elegance Espresso capsules 10 pcs. — 290 rubles.
- Davidoff Cafe Creme coffee beans, 500 gr. — 670 rubles.
- Davidoff Cafe Espresso 57 coffee, instant 100 gr. - 230 rubles.
Davidoff products are liked by its consumers. This can be judged from the reviews.
I tried Davidoff coffee back in 2007. After that, there was no thought to try another variety. I only drink it. I like the taste and aroma.
Kirill, Tyumen.
I have tried all types of Davidoff coffee. If you want to find your taste, try it. Very big difference in taste. For example, Rich Aroma is for lovers of strong, bitter coffee. I don't like this one. I settled on softer options.
Larisa, Krasnodar.
Are there fake Davidoff coffees on the Russian market?
No evidence of obvious counterfeiting of Davidoff coffee was found on the Internet. Cognac and perfumes of this brand are usually counterfeited.
To identify a fake, you should pay special attention to the packaging.
To distinguish genuine coffee from fake coffee, you need to pay attention to some signs. For an obvious counterfeit:
- unevenly glued labels;
- The barcode of the product does not match the country of manufacture indicated on the packaging;
- The font on the labels and the product is unclear and blurry. There are errors in the translation into Russian.
To be sure of the quality of the product, you should open the official website of the brand and compare it.
What coffee is the strongest, is there decaffeinated coffee, what other products contain caffeine, how much of it is in your cup of morning drink, how to use coffee cake, read about this and other interesting information about coffee on the website Culture of Coffee Consumption.
Production
There is a little confusion in this regard. Considering the fact that the company is Swiss, consumers are surprised by the German markings on the packages.
If you try to understand the production process, you will be disappointed. The company does not talk about the intricacies of the work, and there is practically no official data.
The explanation can be a completely understandable fact. It is advisable to locate the plant where the roasting and preparation of coffee products takes place in countries where it will be most cost-effective.
