Melitta Ground Coffee and Filters

Melitta is a historic brand synonymous with the modern coffee ritual. The brand's journey began in 1908 in Dresden, Germany, when Melitta Bentz revolutionized coffee preparation by inventing the first paper coffee filter using a piece of her son's blotting paper and a brass pot. This innovation led to the founding of the Melitta Group, which has remained a family-owned enterprise for over a century.

Today, the brand maintains a global presence with manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve international markets. Their famous paper filters and high-end coffee machines are primarily produced in Germany, while coffee roasting and specific regional products are manufactured in countries like the United States, Brazil, and Canada. This localized manufacturing strategy ensures freshness and caters to regional coffee profiles.

Owned by Melitta Unternehmensgruppe Bentz KG, the brand continues to be headquartered in Minden, Germany. The company remains under the control of the Bentz family, preserving its legacy as a pioneer in the coffee industry. The group manages several subsidiaries worldwide, such as Melitta North America, which handles the distribution and production for the U.S. and Canadian markets, ensuring the brand's quality standards are met globally.