the scent
of royality
From court kitchen to masterclass of coffee roasting
Exquisite speciality coffees were an essential part of the many festivities at the court of the Wittelsbach family. In this tradition, our masterpieces of speciality coffee offer quality-conscious customers a first-class taste experience.
True to tradition, Royal Bavarian Coffee has always been produced with special attention to the roasting technique, to guarantee the highest quality and enjoyment. With great attention to detail, carefully selected family-owned and -operated companies roast small batches of coffee to handcrafted perfection. The gentle, traditional, long-duration drum roasting guarantees the unique taste and character of our espresso and crema varieties – truly fit for a king.
King Ludwig II
Ludwig was a monarch who enjoyed dining at an unrivalled level, hosting sumptuous feasts with lavish banquets and sourcing the best ingredients from all over the world. He initially celebrated his birthdays in the wonderfully scenic Hohenschwangau; in later years in the stylish Turkish Hall in his stately royal house on the Schachen.
According to the writer Luise von Kobell: “The king occasionally sat in Turkish robes on sumptuous carpets, sipping mocha and arrack and puffing on a water pipe.” Theodor Hierneis, the king’s court chef, reports in his records that Ludwig dined just as lavishly and stylishly during his mountain parties and at the hunting lodges as he did in the palaces. A mocha was always served after a fine meal.