Podcast

5 Tassen täglich

Here’s something for your ears and your cups! On '5 Tassen täglich', you'll hear discussions, information, reports, and life hacks with prominent guests on the topics of coffee love and sustainable living.

Tchibo Foreign Country Special (1): Austria
The new ‘Tchibo Foreign Country Special' starts in Austria – a market with its own coffee culture, a strong espresso tradition and a clientele that prioritises quality over price. Manu Schneider and Paul Unterluggauer explain what sets the Austrian market apart from the German one and why Tchibo/Eduscho is the market leader in roasted coffee there. Here are some recent figures: whilst 87.2 per cent of baby boomers drink coffee every day, Gen Z mainly opts for coffee to go. And the circular economy isn’t just a promise, but part of everyday life in the shops – from Recup to the returnable tins for loose coffee.
Sandra Coy - 31.08.2026
#146: Wir Sind Robin Hood
What if every purchase were a vote — for the economy we want to live in tomorrow? That’s exactly the idea behind Wir sind Robin Hood: a fashion label that donates 100% of its profits to the common good. Not a single penny less. All of it. That’s what it says in the articles of association. And the community has a say in where the money goes. In this episode of 5 Tassen Täglich, host Ralf Podszus speaks to Ann-Kathrin Kurz, who is responsible for partnerships at Tchibo, and Daniel de Juan de los Santos, founder and CEO of Wir sind Robin Hood.
17.08.2026
Two women making iced drinks, “5 Tassen täglich” text
#145: All About Cold Coffee: From Espresso Tonic to Affogato
“Coffee is just a winter drink”—anyone who thinks that is way off the mark. After all, coffee can also be the perfect refreshment for hot days. And cold coffee has an undeserved bad reputation. That’s exactly what the new episode of “5 Cups a Day” is all about, as coffee sommelier Indre takes us on a journey into the world of cold coffee specialties: from espresso tonic to caffè affogato.
Karina Schneider - 29.07.2026
Two men with mugs, farewell text in German
#144: Goodbye Karl-Heinz, Adios Andreas – What remains after 32 years in the workforce?
In the new episode of ‘5 Cups a Day’, Karl-Heinz Landwehr and Andreas Christmann look back on more than 30 years at Tchibo.In the podcast, they discuss change, loyalty, sustainability and working in a family business. A conversation about moving on, experiences – and the question of what remains after a long working life.
15.07.2026
Two hosts with coffee on green podcast banner
#143: Turning coffee grounds into coffee compost – the circular economy, made in Austria
How can coffee grounds – often regarded as waste – be turned into a new raw material? Tchibo Austria, in collaboration with partners, has developed coffee grounds pellets that swell to form nutrient-rich potting compost. The “5 Cups a Day” episode explains how the circular economy can work in practice in everyday life. It focuses on the idea of keeping recyclable materials in the cycle, as well as the challenges involved in the development and logistics of this innovative project.
Sandra Coy - 07.07.2026
Red “Kaffeereport” magazines with 15 Jahre badges
#142 Coffee Report 2026
It is a ritual, a moment of pleasure, a pick-me-up – our coffee. The fact that the love of coffee remains as strong as ever in this country is demonstrated by the latest episode of the podcast “5 Cups a Day”, which focuses on the most fascinating findings from the 15th Tchibo Coffee Report 2026. Under this year’s theme of ‘Impact’, it becomes clear that coffee has an effect not only physically, but also emotionally and socially. 67 per cent of those surveyed cannot imagine life without their daily dose of caffeine; among women, this figure rises to 72 per cent. For many people, then, coffee is not just a nice extra, but a genuine way of life.
Karina Schneider - 15.06.2026
Two women with coffee drinks and podcast title
#141 - Bye Matcha? Ube is the new purple trend drink?
Matcha today, purple tomorrow? If you’re active on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably already seen it—the bright purple ube latte. It’s even starting to appear in a few cafés in Hamburg. Eye-catching, photogenic, and somehow almost too good to be true. But behind the hype lies not an artificial color filter, but a traditional tuber from the Philippines: ube, the purple yam. Ube brings not only color to the cup, but also an exciting story. The root has long been a staple of Filipino cuisine, where it is traditionally used primarily in desserts. Now it’s increasingly making its way into cafés and becoming a trendy drink here. In the latest episode of 5 Cups a Day, we get to the root of this new hype drink: What can the purple tuber do?
Karina Schneider - 26.05.2026
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#140: Not all cups are created equal – the coffee cup affects the taste
In the new episode of “5 Cups a Day”, we taste and reflect – specifically on how the taste of coffee changes depending on the shape, color, and texture of the cup, and much more. We discuss which colors make the coffee taste particularly good, what role the thickness of the cup’s walls plays, and how paper cups stack up in comparison. Tune in and maybe you’ll find a new favorite cup.
Karina Schneider - 10.05.2026
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#139 Will there still be coffee tomorrow? Live from the KLARTEXT event in Berlin
“I stopped shopping at Tchibo after the last price hike.” “And then everyone’s surprised when the customers stop coming.”
Sandra Coy - 22.04.2026
Two people holding coffee cups and coffee bag
#138 Packaging Stories (2/2): Can capsules be sustainable?
Coffee capsules are often dismissed as bad for the environment. But is the issue really that clear-cut?
13.04.2026

Since 2020, Tchibo has had a space where coffee is not just a beverage, but also a conversation. “5 Tassen täglich” is the podcast about coffee, consumption, sustainability, products and the people behind them. Our host, Ralf Podszus, meets up with inspiring guests for a coffee every other Monday.

The recordings usually take place at the Tchibo coffee bar or in the guest’s kitchen. Our Qbo or the fully automatic machine are always on hand, unless, of course, our barista Indre Berendes is conjuring up delicious coffee creations for us. In “5 Tassen täglich”, we chat with inspiring personalities about sustainable lifestyles, the best coffee recipes, circular economy, art, sweet lupin coffee, the EcoBeautyScore and the role of coffee in show business. And very importantly: we consume “5 Cups a Day” per episode. As an espresso macchiato, cold brew, filter coffee or soya latte. It doesn’t matter. The main thing is the caffeine, because it opens the mind and loosens the tongue.

In six years, “5 Tassen täglich” has already featured 146 episodes and numerous guests, including Daniel de Juan de los Santos (WIR SIND ROBIN HOOD), Gerhard Bytof, Cevin Parker, Dr Hajo Schumacher, Yared Dibaba, Janine Steeger (“Green Janine”), Arved Fuchs, Katja Eichinger, Tristan Horx, Anastasia Zampounidis, Benjamin Adrion (Viva con Agua), Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, Johannes Strate (Revolverheld), Andrea Gerhard, Andre Illmer (Swapfiets), Alexander Kaiser (like2drive), Thomas Brudermann (“Die Kunst der Ausrede”), Julia-Maria Blesin, Nova Meierhenrich and Ricardo M., alias Hendrik Menken.

In addition, there are countless Tchibo colleagues who share insights into their day-to-day work: from coffee sourcing to product development, sustainability, the circular economy, textiles and packaging, right through to new business models. Our podcast has also won an award: in 2020, we won first prize for best sustainability communication at the German Online Communication Awards.

You can find ‘5 Tassen täglich’ on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, RTL+, Deezer, CastBox, AntennaPod, Podbean, TuneIn, Podimo, Podcast Republic, Amazon Music, Radio.net, CastMix, Audible, BeyondPod and also via Victor Reader Stream 3 which is a portable digital audio player with a tactile user interface, designed specifically for blind and visually impaired users.

If you’d like to give us feedback or get in touch in any other way, please send us an email at podcast@tchibo.de.