Bambu Cocoa

Bambu is a name brand of Swiss health products made by the large European company A.Vogel and also a brand of rolling paper made by a different company. As an A.Vogel product, it is popular as a brand of Coffee Substitute. These products became popular during World War II and during times of coffee shortages. The company has been producing these products since 1923 and can be found at www.avogelinstitute.com.

As early as the 1920s, Alfred Vogel was aware that the continental passion for coffee was adversely affecting the health of many of those who enjoyed several cups of this brew each day.

In an effort to develop a healthy but tasty substitute he experimented with various cereals and in the 1930s and 1940s various ’versions’ were created. It was in the1950s that he created the taste of Bambu, which has stood the test of time. This unique alternative to coffee contains chicory, acorns, figs and other cereals organically grown in Europe. The origin of the name remains a mystery.