INSIDE THE KORB

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We don’t choose products simply because they're German, or because they're familiar names.

We look for character - a story worth telling, beautiful design, a distinctive flavour or simply something that makes everyday life a little more enjoyable.

Some of our brands have been around for centuries, others are young, independent and doing things differently.

Some you’ll recognise immediately, others may be completely new to you.

And that’s exactly how we’d like it.

Everything in a Korb has been chosen for a reason.

Lebkuchen-Schmidt

Few names are as closely associated with Nuremberg’s famous gingerbread as Lebkuchen-Schmidt. Founded in 1927, the company has been making its Lebkuchen in Nuremberg for almost a century, becoming a much-loved part of the city’s Christmas tradition.

From beautifully decorated keepsake tins to traditional festive plätzchen biscuits, Lebkuchen-Schmidt captures something we particularly love about German Christmas: a sense of ritual, craftsmanship and generosity.

Confiserie Coppeneur

Based in Germany's Rhineland, Confiserie Coppeneur is a family-owned chocolatier with a particular appreciation for fine cocoa and carefully selected ingredients. Its chocolates combine traditional confectionery skills with a more adventurous approach to flavour.

Lasse Lakrits

Liquorice is a much-loved northern speciality, and Lasse Lakrits takes the ingredient seriously. Their range celebrates the distinctive flavour of pure liquorice while introducing unexpected combinations for a more contemporary taste.

Fritz-Kola

Born in Hamburg in 2003 when two friends decided they could make a better cola, Fritz-Kola has grown into one of Germany’s best-known independent soft-drink brands.

The bold bottles and playful branding are unmistakably Fritz-Kola, but beneath the irreverence is a genuine focus on ingredients and distinctive flavours.

BERLINER BRANDSTIFTER

Berliner Brandstifter is a contemporary Berlin spirits brand with a wonderfully understated approach to gin. Rather than overwhelming the palate with juniper, its spirits are known for a delicate, floral character inspired by the city and its surroundings.

Siegfried Rheinland

Siegfried is a modern German spirits producer from the Rhineland, best known for its innovative approach to gin and
its alcohol-free alternative, Wonderleaf.

KORB WINE

There are few drinks that evoke a German Christmas as genuinely as Glühwein. Our partners Landpartie capture that familiar
combination of wine and warming spice, perfect for recreating the atmosphere of a German Christmas market at home.

BEER SELECTION

Germany’s beer culture is far more varied than the familiar image of a stein and a Bavarian beer hall might suggest. Adhering to the German Beer Purity Law of 1516, each beer is is brewed to strict guidelines while retaining its uniqueness. 

From northern Pilsners and Bavarian Helles, to refreshing Radlers, regional brewing traditions have created an extraordinary range of styles. We’ve chosen a selection that reflects that variety. Breweries with a strong sense of place, a great story and beers we genuinely enjoy.

ALCOHOL-FREE BEER SELECTION

Germany is particularly skilled at alcohol-free brewing, and we wanted our collection to reflect that. The important thing is not simply whether a beer contains alcohol, it's whether it still feels like a beer worth drinking.

Villeroy & Boch

Founded in 1748, Villeroy & Boch is one of Germany’s great names in tableware and home design. Across almost three centuries, the company has combined craftsmanship with an evolving understanding of how we live and entertain.

Steiff

Steiff has been making toys in Germany since 1880 and is world-famous for its teddy bears. In fact, Steiff produced the world's first ever teddy bear, creating a soft-toy industry that took the world by storm.

LEUCHTTURM1917

Good stationery has a surprisingly powerful ability to make us want to write things down. LEUCHTTURM1917 has been making notebooks and journals in Germany for more than a century, with a philosophy centred around thoughtful design and everyday usefulness.

Blomus

Blomus is a contemporary German design brand built around simplicity, functionality and good materials. Its designs are understated rather than decorative. Useful objects made beautiful through thoughtful design.

LITERATURE

Beautifully designed books, and made to be enjoyed rather than simply stored on a shelf.

BETTER BY DESIGN

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The Korb Story

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SHOP HAMPERS

Explore our range of contemporary hampers