history Knowledge in the art of roasting and blending, perfected over two hundred years by generations of the Michielsen family, dedicated to crafting coffees, now enjoyed across five continents. Throughout this period the timeline has been packed with firsts. Those legendary events included making coffee from acorns during the World War, pioneering the development of ground and vacuum packed coffee, and launching the first one cup filter concept. Today, the company remains focused on initiative and innovation.