Café Intención Aromatico ground coffee

Café Intención is a prominent Fairtrade coffee brand with roots in the German coffee tradition. It was launched in 1993 by the Hamburg-based coffee roaster J.J. Darboven. The brand was a pioneer in bringing ethically sourced, Fairtrade-certified coffee to the mainstream European market, specifically targeting consumers who value social responsibility alongside high-quality Arabica beans. Manufacturing and roasting primarily take place at J.J. Darboven's facilities in Germany.

The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co. KG, a family-owned company founded in 1866. J.J. Darboven is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and has grown into a major international player in the coffee and tea industry. The company is well-known for its flagship brand, IDEE KAFFEE, and its long-standing commitment to sustainable sourcing through partnerships like the one represented by the Café Intención label. In the Netherlands, the brand is distributed through J.J. Darboven B.V., ensuring its availability in local supermarkets and specialty shops.