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For retailers and corporate customers in the UK

We sincerely welcome all UK retailers and corporate customers interested in our authentic German Christmas "stollen" pastries. If you'd like to place an order, request our catalogue, or have any questions about our line of premium German products, then please inform us via our automated "Contact" tab or by simply emailing us if you prefer (info@doitsucenter.com).

Our parent company, DOITSU CENTER LTD in Japan, has been selling savory "Emil Reimann" Christmas products in Japan for over 25 years and the brand has been rapidly growing in popularity.

Although the Italian Christmas pastry "panettone" has been well-known in the UK for years, we are convinced that Germany's premier Christmas stollen from Emil Reimann can easily surpass its popularity.

For private customers in the UK

A warm welcome to all private customers in the UK interested in our authentic German "Emil Reimann" stollen that we've been selling throughout in Japan over a quarter century.

Our online shop is scheduled to be opned for the 2024 Christmas.

What is Stollen?

Stollen is a traditional German Christmas pastry. It is said to have originated in the state of Saxony, Dresden, Germany. The dough is kneaded with brandy-soaked dried fruits and generously coated with powdered sugar on the surface.
In Germany, there is a custom of slicing Stollen thinly and enjoying it gradually during the period of Advent (the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve) as a way to eagerly anticipate Christmas. This gradual consumption allows for the appreciation of the flavor changes as it matures. A Stollen weighing about 750g can last for approximately six months at room temperature. The ample powdered sugar coating helps in preserving it for an extended period, making it suitable to be enjoyed in Japan until the Christmas season.

History of Stollen

The history of the Dresden Christstollen dates back to the 15th century. The term "Christstollen" was first documented in the year 1474. At that time, the stollen was a simple baked good, also known as "Striezel" or "Strutzel," and was only allowed during the pre-Christmas period as a fasting dish. It was only in the last century that this simple baked good evolved into the delicacy we know today. Because up until the 15th century, the religious doctrines of the Roman Church hardly permitted more than water, yeast, and flour for the Striezel recipe. Thus, the Christstollen may not have been particularly flavorful, lacking butter, milk, raisins, candied citrus peel, or almonds. To put an end to this dilemma, Elector Ernst of Saxony and his brother Albrecht appealed to Pope Nicholas V, requesting the lifting of the butter ban.
Emperor Ernst of Saxony and his brother Albrecht sought to change this restriction and petitioned Pope Nicholas V to lift the butter ban. In 1491, the "Butter Allowance Certificate" was sent to their principality, permitting the use of high-quality golden butter, which improved the taste and texture of Stollen.

Emil Reimann

Emil Reimann GmbH is one of the biggest companies famous for producing stollen with its registered office in Dresden, which is the capital of the German state of Saxoniy considered as the place where stollen is originated and the first genuine Christmasmarket took place.
Emil Reimann GmbH has about 80 branches and shops in Chemnitz, Dresden, Leipzig, Halle and Baden-Württemberg and produces mainly bread and Christmas stollen.
The portrait of the founder Emil Reimann is used on the packages of the products.

"Stiftung Warentest 2015 - Quality rating 'Good' (1.7) for Stollen."
"In 2015, Emil Reimann Dresdner Stollen was awarded the quality rating 'Good' (1.7) by Stiftung Warentest, making it once again the winner among the 18 tested Christmas fruit cakes. This was the second Stollen test (2005, 2015)."

Premium Stollen

Emil Reimann's premium products include select brandy-soaked raisins, sun-soaked almonds, juicy orange and lemon peels, aromatic spices, and fresh butter from the Saxony region. These ingredients are carefully combined following the strict Reimann recipe to create a delicious dough. Only the finest ingredients are blended to form the foundation of the premium Stollen.
The unique flavors in this premium Stollen come from the use of hand-twisted spices like mace and cardamom. The Stollen dough is shaped by skilled hands into the traditional Stollen shape and carefully placed into a hot oven. After baking, it's repeatedly soaked in butter and sprinkled with sugar, guaranteeing optimal freshness and exceptional moistness.
While still warm, the Stollen is dipped in melted butter and coated with coarse sugar to impart a special moistness. Once completely cooled, it's packaged in a premium tin adorned with the "King's March" design, emphasizing its regal and diverse luxury.
Stollen is protected in its special packaging and sent in an elegant gold-embossed gift tin. Before consumption, a separate bag of sugar is sprinkled over it, completing this Dresden specialty.
To emphasize the noble and varied luxury, each Dresden Stollen is adorned with a golden Stollen seal. Prepared traditionally and packaged with care and love, the original Dresden Stollen from Emil Reimann is delivered to Emil Reimann's admirers around the world. The unique deliciousness preserved by Emil Reimann for over 100 years is a result of their recipe, artisanal manufacturing methods, and the use of the finest ingredients.

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