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Maxwell House International
Type Instant beverage
Country of origin United States
Introduced 1970s

Maxwell House International is a popular brand of flavored instant drinks. These drinks are made by the Maxwell House coffee company. They are known for their different flavors, like coffee and other tasty options.

Instant drinks are special because you just add hot water. This makes them very quick and easy to prepare. Maxwell House International started in the United States.

The Story of Maxwell House International

How It Started in the 1970s

This line of drinks first came out in the early 1970s. Back then, it was called General Foods International Coffee. It was owned by a company named General Foods.

When it first launched, there were three main flavors. These were Café au lait, which later became Cafe Francais. The other two were Suisse Mocha and Cafe Vienna. These drinks came in small metal tins. People thought of them as a special treat. They were very popular for many years, even through the 1990s.

Name Changes Over Time

The name of the brand changed a few times. In late 2005, "General Foods International Coffees" became "General Foods International." This change happened because they started adding drinks that were not coffee. For example, they added flavors like Chai latte and Vanilla Creme.

Later, in 2009, the products started to say "From the makers of Maxwell House" on their labels. This showed that Maxwell House was involved. Then, in the summer of 2010, the whole product line got a new name. It was officially rebranded as Maxwell House International Cafés.

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