According to Stiftung Warentest: Not a single filter coffee is “very good”

In Stiftung Warentest‘s filter coffee test, not a single product received an overall rating of “very good”. After all, many brands are “good”.

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For many people, a cup of filter coffee is the epitome of a good start to the day. But which type of coffee promises the best aroma and is also harmless in terms of ingredients? Stiftung Warentest has it for you Issue 11/2024 15 ground roasted coffees were examined and both conventional and organic products were examined.

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Filter coffee at Stiftung Warentest: Good grades, but not “very good”

The test results are solid: eight coffees received a grade of “good” and seven others received a “satisfactory” rating. There was no “very good” rating this time, but all products passed the test with decent performance. It is interesting that the test was divided into two areas: In addition to the classic product evaluation, the corporate responsibility of the coffee suppliers was also put to the test. This showed that the large coffee brands in particular showed less commitment than smaller companies.

You can read the complete test with all the results at Stiftung Warentest.

Coffee test: These are the front runners

At the top is the Tchibo Eduscho filter coffee No. 1 Classicwhich secured first place with an intense aroma and a balanced taste note (overall rating: “good”, grade: 2.0). The coffee impressed the experts in particular in the sensory test (“very good”). However, when it came to corporate responsibility, the coffee only scored “sufficient”.

Eduscho filter coffee classic 2500 g ground

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Three coffees managed to score points in both test areas: Lebensbaum Coffee Gourmet Classically ground, Aldi Nord Barissimo Classic and dmBio Coffee Classic showed that good filter coffee and responsible behavior can go hand in hand.

This is how Stiftung Warentest proceeded with the test

Stiftung Warentest analyzed the coffees according to different criteria:

• smell, taste and appearance
• critical ingredients
• Ease of use of the packaging
• Information on the packaging
• Roast level, pH value, acidity level, caffeine content and water content

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