Is Douwe Egberts a Dutch brand?

Yes. Douwe Egberts originated in Joure, the Netherlands, in 1753. The brand’s history began with the De Witte Os grocery shop opened by Egbert Douwes and Akke Thijsses.

Does Douwe Egberts make tea as well as coffee?

Yes. Douwe Egberts has historical roots in both coffee and tea. The original shop established by Egbert Douwes and Akke Thijsses sold coffee, tea, and tobacco.

Is Douwe Egberts part of JDE Peet’s?

Yes. Douwe Egberts is part of JDE Peet’s N.V., a coffee and tea group headquartered in Amsterdam. JDE Peet’s was formed through the combination of Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet’s.

Who owns JDE Peet’s?

JDE Peet’s is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Keurig Dr Pepper acquired JDE Peet’s in 2026, making Keurig Dr Pepper the ultimate owner of Douwe Egberts.

Where is Douwe Egberts sold?

Douwe Egberts products are sold internationally through JDE Peet’s operations in more than 100 countries. The brand has a particularly established presence in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Who owns Douwe Egberts?

Douwe Egberts

Ultimate ownerUnited StatesKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.

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Brand origin: United States
Main production: Several countries, incl. Netherlands

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BrandDouwe EgbertsUnited States
JDE Peet's N.V.
Ultimate ownerKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.United States

About Douwe Egberts

What is Douwe Egberts?

Douwe Egberts is a coffee and tea brand with roots in the Netherlands. The brand is part of JDE Peet’s portfolio, which includes more than 50 coffee and tea brands and operates in more than 100 countries. JDE Peet’s is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Who owns Douwe Egberts?

Douwe Egberts is ultimately owned by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Douwe Egberts, JDE Peet’s N.V., and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Where does Douwe Egberts come from?

Douwe Egberts originated in Joure, the Netherlands, in 1753. Egbert Douwes and his wife, Akke Thijsses, opened a grocery shop called De Witte Os. The shop sold coffee, tea, and tobacco. The business later became known as Douwe Egberts after their son Douwe Egberts. Douwe Egberts opened a headquarters and its first distillery in Utrecht in 1919. The company was acquired by Sara Lee in 1978. Its international coffee and tea activities were separated from Sara Lee in 2011, and the resulting business later became part of JDE Peet’s.

What products does Douwe Egberts make?

Douwe Egberts makes coffee and tea products. Its coffee range includes roast and ground coffee, soluble coffee, and products for coffee brewing systems. Douwe Egberts is especially associated with the Netherlands and Belgium, where the brand is identified as a leading coffee trademark in its key markets.

Frequently asked questions about Douwe Egberts

Is Douwe Egberts a Dutch brand?: Yes. Douwe Egberts originated in Joure, the Netherlands, in 1753. The brand’s history began with the De Witte Os grocery shop opened by Egbert Douwes and Akke Thijsses.
Does Douwe Egberts make tea as well as coffee?: Yes. Douwe Egberts has historical roots in both coffee and tea. The original shop established by Egbert Douwes and Akke Thijsses sold coffee, tea, and tobacco.
Is Douwe Egberts part of JDE Peet’s?: Yes. Douwe Egberts is part of JDE Peet’s N.V., a coffee and tea group headquartered in Amsterdam. JDE Peet’s was formed through the combination of Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet’s.
Who owns JDE Peet’s?: JDE Peet’s is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Keurig Dr Pepper acquired JDE Peet’s in 2026, making Keurig Dr Pepper the ultimate owner of Douwe Egberts.
Where is Douwe Egberts sold?: Douwe Egberts products are sold internationally through JDE Peet’s operations in more than 100 countries. The brand has a particularly established presence in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Sources: douwe-egberts.be: geschiedenis, douwe-egberts.be: historique, douwe-egberts.co.za, jacobsdouweegberts.com, zenithmarketintel.com, jacobsdouweegbertsprofessional.com, beveragedaily.com, en.wikipedia.org

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