Nescafe began in 1938 when a coffee researcher developed a process to make instant coffee simply by adding water. It was first introduced in Switzerland and became popular in the 1950s as the beverage of choice for teenagers. Today, Nescafe offers various coffee products in 32 countries worldwide and is the largest purchaser of coffee beans globally. The company carefully controls the roasting process using computers to ensure consistency in flavor for products like Nescafe Gold and Black Gold coffees.