Nescafe was created in 1938 by Nestle after 7 years of research to develop a soluble coffee that could be easily prepared by adding hot water. It was first introduced in Switzerland and became popular among teenagers in the 1950s. By 2004, Nestle had become the world's largest direct purchaser of coffee. Nescafe offers various coffee products worldwide and has maintained its brand equity through consistent quality, branding, and marketing campaigns emphasizing inspiration and an active lifestyle.