H and H Coffee

Dedicated to the history of the Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Co. founded 1899 in San Antonio, Texas.

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San Antonio Light — Hoffmann-Hayman pioneer concern profile, 14 August 1921

Sunday Rotogravure-style profile of the company under the Menger brothers: capacity, brands (H. & H. Blend), and branch distribution — primary narrative evidence for early-1920s scale.

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HOFFMAN-HAYMAN COMPANY PIONEER CONCERN OF KIND
Menger Brothers Now Owners of Old Established Coffee Factory.

The Hoffman-Hayman Coffee company traces to William R. Hoffman, who began a small coffee business in San Antonio in 1900 — among the first concerns of its kind in the city. Early on, Hoffman reportedly solicited orders by day and roasted, packed, and delivered at night; initial output was on the order of 300 to 400 pounds a day on one small roaster.

After Hoffman’s death, Gus P. Menger led the business; in January 1920 the Menger brothers purchased the company. Leadership named in the piece includes Gus P. Menger, president; Rudolph W. Menger, secretary-treasurer; and Louis B. Menger, office manager.

By 1921 the firm operated three roasters rated about 200 pounds per hour each; average daily output was quoted at 96 bags (14,480 pounds), with 17 plant employees plus traveling and city salesmen. Products sold across Southwest Texas under the “H. & H. Blend” trademark; H & H tea sales were said to exceed expectations after the first year.

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