We love long-term roasting!

When Third Wave Coffee was still in its infancy, the story of Freund Kaffee began in 2004 in an old factory building. Today, we are delighted to have a modern, glass-fronted roastery in the heart of Germany, which is now run by the second generation: Founders Stefan and Sybille Freund handed over the management to their daughter Helen in 2023.

Decades of experience in traditional drum roasting meet the highest quality standards. We are only satisfied with our specialty coffees when we have created an all-round harmonious taste experience that makes us close our eyes with pleasure.

Our secret? Top-quality green coffees from the best growing regions in the world, from producers we trust completely - and a particularly gentle roasting process:

In our slow roasting process, the green coffee is heated to a maximum of 220 °C and spends around 20 minutes in the roasting oven. In industrial roasting, the temperature is often 400 °C or more - and often less than half the time. The gentle roasting process not only ensures a uniquely complex flavor profile, but also coffees that are particularly digestible.

In our range, you will find specialty coffees for various preparation methods - from portafilter to hand filter to fully automatic machine - and guaranteed something for every taste: whether nutty-chocolaty, delicate-floral or lively-fruity. And if you are conscious of your caffeine intake, you should definitely try our Low Caf or our Decaf.