Nordic Coffee Culture

Anne, a self-described cultural entrepreneur, is travelling around the Nordic region putting on Sami coffee ceremonies. They are a wonderful glimpse into a ritual with deep roots. For many Sami, making coffee is synonymous with a feeling of home—a precious thing for the indigenous, nomadic people of Northern Scandinavia. We caught up with her to ask about the Sami coffee ceremony and her motivations for sharing them. More »

One of the recent trends in coffee is that some of the smaller specialised coffee roasters around the world and in the Nordic Countries are starting to treat coffee as a seasonal product. For many of you this may be a bit frustrating as a lot of your favourite coffees might be unavailable from your local roaster for long periods of the year. More »

As one of the most senior specialty coffee shops in Copenhagen, Estate Coffee was at the forefront of the specialty coffee movement, helping spur on quality development in the capital. Today, Estate, based in the heart of the city, still maintains a strong presence and focus on quality. More »

A coffee cup can tell a lot about the person using it. Do you prefer a thick porcelain cup so you can sip on your coffee all morning? Or do you let the world know something about you through the text or images on it? Are you using your grandmothers old porcelain in rememberance of her? Or do you get down to brass tacks and functionality with a lidded, double-walled travel cup? More »

From the 9-25th of November, we had a small contest of five Wilfa Svart Manuell coffee brewers. There were a lot of entries, and we’re excited to present the five winners! More »

Originally opened in early 2011 as a small place to do a bit of coffee research, JACU—named for a bird that eats coffee cherries—has, through collaboration with its growing customer base, turned into a fully fledged coffee shop and roastery. More »