DEC 15

Dominican Republic

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In the heart of Copenhagen, hidden behind the city’s busy streets, lies Christiania—a place where freedom, creativity, and community have had their own life for over 50 years. In 1971, the area, a former military base, was occupied by a group of young people who dreamed of creating a self-governing society without state regulations.

Since then, Christiania has been a sanctuary where colorful buildings, art, and music flourish, and where ideas about sustainability and communal living have space to grow. Although the area has faced political challenges, Christiania remains a symbol of alternative living and an open society, where creativity and freedom take center stage.

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There are countless wild stories from Christiania—not least about curious tourists who dive a little too boldly into the local “specialties.” One of the craziest (and fairly well-known in the area’s unofficial folklore) tells of a young Norwegian and a very involuntary swim in Copenhagen’s canals.

Today’s Anecdote

The story of
“The Floating Norwegian”

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A Norwegian tourist—let’s call him Ole—had heard that “you just have to visit Christiania when you’re in Copenhagen.” He wasn’t much of a smoker, but he wanted to experience “the real Christiania,” so he bought something on Pusher Street.

What he didn’t know was that it was far stronger than anything he was used to—laced with a bit of everything for good measure. After only a couple of drags, reality started shifting for Ole.

According to witnesses, he began laughing uncontrollably, shouting “I’M ON TV!” and then… ran straight out of Christiania and jumped fully clothed into the canal at Bådsmandsstræde. When he resurfaced (helped by baffled passersby), he began preaching to a group of ducks, calling them his “brothers in feathers.”

By the time the police and an ambulance arrived, Ole was passionately explaining to a rescuer that he was the reincarnation of Thor, and that his hammer had been stolen by a Dutch cyclist.

Fortunately, the story ended without injuries—apart from a very wet Norwegian, a lot of embarrassment, and a lifelong reputation in Christiania as “the Norwegian who talked to the ducks.” Today, some say he was the most entertaining tourist they’ve ever had.

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MORE ABOUT THE COFFEE

Dominican Republic

Origin

Barahona

coffee roast

Taste Notes

Milk chocolate, hazelnut

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On the southwestern Caribbean coast, Barahona is celebrated as the Dominican Republic’s premier coffee region. With 4–5 bloomings each season, pickers return to the same trees again and again, selecting only the ripest cherries.
The result is a cup that’s balanced and vibrant, often showing gentle milky chocolate finisg, and a smooth, nutty undertone—a true taste of the Caribbean highlands.

Altitude: 600-1100 m.a.s.l.

Variety: Typica, Caturra

Process: Washed