The Coffee Collective Torvehallerne
Gathugu Double Espresso / Kieni Double Espresso
Coffee nerds in the truest sense of the word, everything from the filtration system and brewing equipment to paying farms above-market value in order to secure the best Beans included, The Coffee Collective in Copenhagen is widely touted by locals and global aficionados as one of the best roasters in the world, the location at Torvehallerne sporting a line morning through evening despite prices that are nearly double that of other spots in the Market, not to mentions Espresso House or Starbucks just a few meters outside the doors in either direction.
Spoke of fondly by nearly everyone who has encountered the brew, relæ’s Christian Puglisi going so far as to dedicate a section in his “Book of Ideas” to how Roasters Casper Rasmussen and Jakob Dupont changed the way he thought about Water, it was alongside Pastries from Laura’s Bakery that a steamy 45DKK Gathugu Double Espresso was enjoyed on Sunday, the up-front flavor bold and bitter with a subtle bit of Berries that continued to develop as it cooled, a long linger of Caramel and just the slightest hint of acid.
Returning to the same place less than 24 hours later, another $6.93USD traded for a Double, The Coffee Collective’s Beans once again showed what true dedication to craft can yield, this time another Kenyan Bean titled Kieni showing bright citrus notes and a smooth texture that coated the palate, not quite as complex as the Gathugu but still better than the vast majority of what is out there, though perhaps subject to a case of diminishing returns for those who don’t really *love* Coffee considering the price-point.
https://coffeecollective.dk