It all started with a carrot cake
Hi, we are Naz & Thomas - two friends from Berlin.
We met over 10 years ago, and most of our friendship has revolved around food, travel, and chasing new flavors. In the kitchen, we had a pretty clear split: Naz cooked. Thomas baked.
Thomas’s carrot cake became the one everyone kept asking for. He happily shared the recipe, but almost nobody actually baked it. They didn’t want to buy all the ingredients, put in a lot of effort, and not know whether the result would be good enough. So Thomas started asking himself: How can I make this easy enough for people to bake themselves?
The answer seemed obvious. A baking mix.
But there was one problem: every baking mix we found felt like a compromise. Convenient, yes. But rarely something you would proudly serve to the table.
And that didn’t make sense to us. Why should choosing the easier option mean accepting something less?
So we decided to fix baking mixes.
Thomas developed recipes with the flavors and quality we wanted to see in the category, while Naz built everything around them, from the brand and packaging to bringing Tortmann into people’s kitchens.
Once we had recipes we believed in, we took Tortmann to Berlin’s street markets and events. We listened to feedback on everything from our recipes to the unboxing and baking experience, and learned that people were excited to see a different kind of baking mix.
With Tortmann, we are producing baking mixes you’re proud of, not ones you hide.
Turns out, easy can taste exceptional. You shouldn’t have to choose between convenience and quality, between saving time and making something special.
We create baking mixes with modern flavors, high-quality ingredients, and reliable results — so you can spend less time worrying about the process and more time enjoying what you made.
Thank you for being here and following our journey. Follow along at @bakewithtortmann.
People often ask
How can I buy Tortmann mixes?
You can buy online for Germany wide deliveries. Occasionally we are at street markets in Berlin, or food fairs. Follow us on instagram at @bakewithtortmann to know where we are.
What is your return policy?
As we are selling a food product, we can’t offer returns at this point. However if you are not happy with your Tortmann experience, we offer a 30 day money back guarantee.
Where do you ship and how much does it cost?
We ship Germany-wide with DHL including tracking numbers. Shipping costs are 4,99 EUR. For all orders above 40 Euros, we offer free shipping.
What is the shelf life?
Since we don’t use any additives and preservatives, our mixes have a shelf life of 1 year from production date. The only exemption is our Matcha Cookies, which has a shelf life of 6 months. Don't worry though, they are so tasty we doubt you can wait that long to bake them!
How do you produce?
We create the recipes, focusing on taste, quality and simplicity. We hand pick our ingredients and source from trusted suppliers like Original Beans. And we partner with a local Berlin producer to make sure quality stays high while enabling us to produce higher amounts than what we can do ourselves.
I'm a nervous baker, is it easy to make them?
Yes! They might look fancy, but we create our mixes so that anyone can bake. We tested our products a lot to ensure that they will always yield perfect results. You also get step-by-step instructions with photos inside the package.
Which flavors do you offer?
We are currently offering 3 cake mixes and 2 cookie mixes. Carrot Cake, Tropical Blondie, vegan and gluten free Raspberry Lemon Loaf, Matcha Cookies and Strawberry Cookies.
Do you offer sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan alternatives?
Currently our mixes use sugar and all-purpose flour. Our Raspberry Lemon Loaf is the only mix that is gluten-free and also vegan. If you wish to see more options, please write to us with your suggestions.
Is it organic?
We only source high quality ingredients. As we are in the process of getting our official certification, that’s all we are allowed to say publicly right now ;)
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