History of tea in Germany

== 1880s ==
== 1890s ==
During the 1890s, tea brands in Germany were typically imported from other countries such as China, India, and Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon). Some popular tea brands during this time period included:
# Twinings
# Lipton
# Hornimans
# Brooke Bond
# Tetley
# Typhoo
# Ronnefeldt
# Meßmer
# TeeGschwendner
# Hälssen & Lyon
It's worth noting that tea was still considered a luxury item in Germany during this time period, and was primarily consumed by the upper class. Tea consumption would increase in popularity in the following decades, becoming more widely available to the general population.
== 1900s ==
The 1900s is a broad time period covering an entire century, so there were likely many different tea brands available in Germany during that time. However, some popular tea brands during this time period in Germany included Meßmer, Milford, Ronnefeldt, and Teekanne.
== 1910s ==
During the German Empire in the 1910s, some popular tea brands included:
# Meßmer - founded in 1852, this tea brand is still in operation today and is one of the oldest and most established tea brands in Germany.
# Teekanne - founded in 1882, Teekanne is another well-known tea brand that is still popular today.
# Ronnefeldt - founded in 1823, this tea brand has a long history in Germany and is known for its high-quality teas.
# Milford - founded in 1955, Milford is a relatively new tea brand compared to some of the others on this list, but it has still been around for over 65 years and has gained a loyal following.
# Messmer’s - another brand under the Meßmer umbrella, Messmer’s specialized in herbal and fruit teas.
Note that these brands may have undergone changes in ownership or production methods over the years, and some of them may no longer be available in Germany today.
== 1920s ==
== 1930s ==
== 1940s ==
== 1950s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some popular tea brands in West Germany in the 1950s include:
# Meßmer
# Milford
# Teekanne
# Goldmännchen
# Pompadour
# Meßmer Momentum
# Eilles
# Ronnefeldt
# Thiele Tee
# Meßmer Profi Line
It's worth noting that this is not an exhaustive list, and there were likely other tea brands available during this time period.
=== East Germany ===
In East Germany in the 1950s, the government-owned company Kombinat Tee und Heilkräuter (Tea and Medicinal Herbs Combine) produced and distributed tea under the brand name "Teekanne" (Teapot). Other tea brands that were available in East Germany in the 1950s included "Ostfriesen" (East Frisians), "Tee-Exquisit" (Tea-Exquisite), "Salus", and "Teewerk". These brands were typically sold in specialized tea stores called "Teekombinate" or in grocery stores.
== 1960s ==
=== West Germany ===
In the 1960s, some of the popular tea brands available in West Germany were:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Ronnefeldt
# Milford
# Pompadour
# Carstensens Teehandel
# Hälssen & Lyon
# Eilles
# Thiele
# Meßmer Momentum
These brands are still available in Germany today, and many of them have expanded their product lines and offerings.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1960s in East Germany, tea was often sold under generic labels such as "Ostfriesentee" (East Frisian tea), "Schwarztee" (black tea), or "Kräutertee" (herbal tea). There were also some state-owned tea brands such as "Teekampagne" and "Ost-Teekontor".
== 1970s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some popular tea brands in West Germany in the 1970s included:
# Teekanne
# Meßmer
# Lord Nelson
# Goldmännchen-TEE
# Milford
# Pompadour
# Eilles Tee
# Sidroga
# Ronnefeldt
# Sylter Tee-Company
These brands offered a variety of black, green, and herbal teas, as well as blends and flavored teas.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1970s in East Germany, some popular tea brands included:
# Meßmer
# Teekampagne
# TeeGschwendner
# Tee Petersen
# Teekanne
# Eilles
# Thiele
# Bünting Tee
# Niederegger
# Milford
It's worth noting that some of these brands were also available in West Germany during this time period.
== 1980s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some popular tea brands in West Germany during the 1980s were:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Ostfriesische Tee Gesellschaft
# Eilles
# Ronnefeldt
# Bünting Tee
# Milford
# Pompadour
# Meßmer Momentum
# Kusmi Tea
=== East Germany ===
Some of the tea brands available in East Germany during the 1980s included:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Nordlicht
# H&S Tee
# Onko
# FDGB-Tee
# Meininghaus Tee
# Klostergarten
# Kräutergarten
# Das Beste aus Garten und Natur
It's worth noting that during this time period, tea was a relatively expensive commodity in East Germany and often only available in limited quantities. As such, many people drank herbal teas or substitute beverages made from roasted grains or other ingredients.
== 1990s ==
In the 1990s, there were a variety of tea brands available in Germany. Some popular ones included:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Meßmer Momentum
# Ronnefeldt
# Milford
# Pompadour
# Lord Nelson
# Sidroga
# Goldmännchen
# Dallmayr
These brands offered a range of tea varieties, including black, green, herbal, and fruit teas.
== 2000s ==
Some popular tea brands in Germany in the 2000s were:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Ronnefeldt
# Milford
# Sidroga
# Meßmer MOMENTS
# Pompadour
# Lord Nelson
# Bad Heilbrunner
# Messmer Selection
These are just a few examples, as there were many tea brands available in Germany during this time period.
== 2010s ==
Some popular tea brands in Germany in the 2010s include:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Ronnefeldt
# Milford
# Alnatura
# Kusmi Tea
# Lebensbaum
# Yogi Tea
# Salus
# Sonnentor
There are also many other tea brands available in Germany, as tea is a popular beverage in the country.
== 2020s ==
There are many tea brands available in Germany in 2020-2021, including:
# Meßmer
# Teekanne
# Ronnefeldt
# Milford
# Alnatura
# Pukka
# Yogi Tea
# Lebensbaum
# Sidroga
# Kusmi Tea
These are just a few examples, as there are many other tea brands available in Germany as well.