GermanBuy Magazine

German food, culture, traditions, recipes, and everyday life in Germany — written for readers in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and around the world who are interested in authentic Germany.

The GermanBuy Magazine covers German food, recipes, traditions, holidays, culture, German products, and everyday life in Germany. Our contributors share knowledge, personal experiences, and insights into the food, customs, products, and traditions they know from Germany.

Written by Mary, Christoph, Martin, and Thomas.

Your online order with international shipping from Germany

Your online order with international shipping from Germany

Buying German products online is a convenient way to enjoy groceries, sweets, cosmetics, and other products from Germany wherever you live. GermanBuy offers a selection of German products and ships orders from Germany to customers in many countries around the world. German Products Shipped from Germany GermanBuy is an online shop for German products, including…

Baking ideas for Christmas with baking mixes

Baking ideas for Christmas with baking mixes

Christmas baking is one of the most enjoyable traditions of the holiday season. In Germany, the weeks leading up to Christmas are closely associated with the smell of freshly baked cookies, spices, nuts, chocolate, and sweet pastries coming from the kitchen. Why Baking Mixes Are Useful at Christmas Christmas baking does not always have to…

What is the national food of Germany?

What is the national food of Germany?

Germany does not have one officially designated national dish. Instead, German cuisine is shaped by a remarkable variety of regional dishes and traditions. From Sauerbraten and bratwurst to schnitzel, roulades, potato dishes, and regional specialties, what people consider “typical German food” often depends on where in Germany they are from. Sauerbraten: A Classic German Roast…

Where to buy Ferrero Pocket Coffee, a chocolate praline totally filled with 100% arabica coffee

Where to buy Ferrero Pocket Coffee, a chocolate praline totally filled with 100% arabica coffee

Where to Buy Ferrero Pocket Coffee: Chocolate with a Liquid Espresso Center If you enjoy both chocolate and espresso, Ferrero Pocket Coffee offers an unusual combination in a small, individually wrapped praline. Instead of a solid coffee-flavored filling, each piece has a liquid espresso center surrounded by dark chocolate. What Is Ferrero Pocket Coffee? Ferrero…

Milka Christmas chocolate from Germany

Milka Christmas chocolate from Germany

Savor the Delight of German Christmas Chocolates Christmas in Germany brings plenty of seasonal chocolate to store shelves, and Milka is one of the familiar names to look for. During the holiday season, Milka offers Christmas-themed chocolate products in different shapes, flavors, and festive designs. For anyone living outside Germany, these seasonal varieties can be…

How to Safely Clean Coins: When You Should — and Shouldn’t — Clean Them

How to Safely Clean Coins: When You Should — and Shouldn’t — Clean Them

Cleaning an old coin can seem like a simple way to make it look better. But if the coin is collectible, cleaning can do more harm than good. The original surface, natural toning, and patina are often part of what collectors appreciate about a coin. There is, however, a difference between cleaning a coin for…

What kind of sugar do you use for a Feuerzangenbowle?

What kind of sugar do you use for a Feuerzangenbowle?

One of the most important ingredients for a traditional Feuerzangenbowle is also one of the simplest: sugar. But you cannot use ordinary granulated sugar for the famous flaming effect. A sugar loaf, known in Germany as a Zuckerhut, is the traditional choice. What Kind of Sugar Is Used for Feuerzangenbowle? For a Feuerzangenbowle, you need…

German Toothpaste: Popular Brands and What Makes Them Different

German Toothpaste: Popular Brands and What Makes Them Different

Toothpaste is one of those everyday products that usually does not get much attention. We use it every day, buy a new tube when the old one is empty, and rarely think about where the product comes from. Yet if you spend some time looking at toothpaste from different countries, you quickly notice that brands,…

World Gratitude Day – we give thanks to our customers!

World Gratitude Day – we give thanks to our customers!

September 21 is World Gratitude Day, and it gives me a good reason to pause for a moment and say something that should never be taken for granted: thank you. On behalf of GermanBuy, I would like to thank all of our customers who have placed their trust in us over the years. Every order,…

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