In 1894, confectioner Henry Schwermer, who had previously studied in Paris and at the legendary Cafe'Kranzler in Berlin, founded our company in Königsberg/East Prussia.

Soon to become a popular meeting place, the coffee house with confectionery specialized in the production of Königsberger marzipan, high-quality chocolates and especially tree cakes. Henry Schwermer even won the gold medal at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900's for his exquisite and delicate tree cake creations. After the death of the company founder, his daughter Charlotte Stiel took over the flourishing company.