Melitta Extraforte Coffee

Melitta Extraforte is a hallmark of the German coffee tradition adapted for the Brazilian market. The brand was founded in 1908 by Melitta Bentz in Dresden, Germany, after she revolutionized the coffee industry by inventing the first paper coffee filter. Since its inception, the company has remained a family-owned enterprise, growing into a global powerhouse in coffee preparation and distribution.

In Brazil, Melitta products are manufactured locally by Melitta do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. The Extraforte variety is specifically tailored to regional tastes, featuring a dark roast and fine grind to produce a robust and intense flavor profile known as 'Intensidade 10'. The ultimate ownership remains with the Melitta Group (Melitta Unternehmensgruppe Bentz KG), headquartered in Minden, Germany. The company continues to be managed by the descendants of the founder, maintaining a legacy of innovation in filters, coffee beans, and household products.