A drop of golden-green olive oil on warm bread. The first scent of freshly brewed tea in the morning. A piece of dark chocolate slowly melting on the tongue. Delicatessen begins where everyday life ends and enjoyment starts – with artisanal products that have time, origin, and character.
Oils, Vinegars, and Mediterranean Cuisine
They are the silent heroes of every good kitchen: A single-varietal olive oil from Liguria that tastes of artichoke and fresh grass. A matured Aceto Balsamico, a drop of which stands on a spoon. A truffle condiment that transforms a plate of tagliatelle into a feast. Olio Roi, Giuseppe Giusti, Acetaia Mussini, and Bartolini have been working for generations to turn fruit into essence.
Good olive oil not only warms the plate – it warms the memory of the south.
Pasta and Rice with an Artisanal Soul
Pasta that actually tastes of grain. Slowly air-dried, extruded through bronze dies, with a rough surface that holds every sauce. Morelli, Rustichella d'Abruzzo, Cipriani, and Schaut Nudeln show how vast the difference between industrial products and craftsmanship can be. Plus, risotto rice from Piedmont, which bite by bite releases what makes a good risotto.
Salt, Spices, and the Small Art of Seasoning
The Icelandic sea salt from Nordur, crackling in coarse flakes between the fingers. The Black Pearl from Piedmont. Murray River salt with a pink shimmer. Plus, spice blends from Provence, BBQ rubs from Texas, and the South Tyrolean herbs from Alpe Pragas. Seasoning here becomes a small ceremony.
Sweets that Tell Stories
Chocolate consisting only of cocoa and sugar – as with Chocolat Bonnat since 1884. Pralines that are hand-coated in traditional Berlin establishments. Gingerbread from Nuremberg, Salidou caramel from Brittany, jam from Erich Stekovics' garden. Every bar, every jar bears the name of a person who made it.
Tea, Coffee, and the Calm In Between
The moment when water rises, releases its aroma, and the world slows down for a minute – that's what Kusmi Tea, Gorilla Kaffee, and the South Tyrolean herb rebels are for. Whether loose tea in a warmer, direct-trade espresso, or hot chocolate from Valrhona: the break moment begins with brewing.
Manufacturers We Trust
Behind every product in this delicatessen selection is a face, a place, a story. We work directly with small and medium-sized manufacturers in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, South Tyrol, and Germany – whenever the result makes a difference in taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually makes delicatessen, delicatessen?
Not the price, but the method of production. Small batches, good raw materials, time, and craftsmanship – this creates a taste that industrial production simply cannot achieve.
Can I combine different manufacturers in one order?
Yes. Everything from this selection will come to you in one package – whether you combine pasta from Abruzzo with chocolate from France and tea from Paris.
Which manufacturers are particularly characteristic of our delicatessen selection?
Chocolat Bonnat from Voiron, Olio Roi from Liguria, Giuseppe Giusti from Modena, Kusmi Tea from Paris, Tiroler Edle from Austria, Nordur Salt from Iceland, Pasta Morelli from Pisa, and Neber Honig from South Tyrol are among the names that shape our assortment.
