Amsterdam

This week I went on a short trip to Amsterdam to do some espresso workshops and taste group discussions for Philips. I had a few hours to walk around town and I stumbled upon a small coffee shop ... wait, that means something different there ... well, a café then, with a three group Mirage. For those who don't know this machine, it's made by Kees van der Westen and is a work of art as well as one of the technically best machines around.
Although the Italian robusta-laden dark roasted espresso they made at De Koffie Salon, as the place is called, was not to my liking it was brewed pretty well and I had a great little chat with the baristas. It's always nice to find a good coffee place when you're out of town.

Casper wins DM in Cup Tasting!!!

The first ever danish championship in Cup Tasting is just over. Our two competitors Klaus and Casper finished in respectively seventh and first place!!!!

We are very proud of Casper and Klaus but also congratulates Jakob Dupont (Peters brother) from Copenhagen Roaster who came in second and third place winner Karen Dysted (who right now is starting her own coffee shop here in Copenhagen - check out www.kaffekaren.dk))!

There were a lot of good cuppers at the competition which was both fun and very exciting allthough a bit stressing in the logistics behind the scenes!

We're out to celebrate!!!

Pictures from the Collective

We have a Flickr account! So now you can see lots and lots of pictures from our new adventures into the world of coffee. Click here or on the fancy Flash link to the right.

Coffee samples ready

Our first samples of roasted coffees are ready. This week it will be possible to get a visit from Casper and taste some of our coffees if you are interested.
So, what are these first new exciting coffees going to be? Well, first a superb Kenya AA Top from a wet mill named Kariaini (such a nice simple name, eh). It has the most wonderful honey-like sweetness and a lively acidity. Next it's the Daterra Sweet Collection for those who'd appreciate a very heavy bodied coffee with low acidity. There is also a Guatemalan while we wait for the Finca Vista Hermosa lot to arrive. And last but definitely not least: Our brand new espresso blend. Stay tuned for the name of that one! ;-)