DEC 3

Guatemala

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Copenhagen City Hall stands as a proud symbol of the city’s political and cultural life. Completed in 1905, its striking Neo-Renaissance style and 105-meter tower have made it an unmistakable landmark in Copenhagen’s skyline.

For more than a century, City Hall has been the center of political decision-making, where the mayor and municipal council shape the city’s future. Inside, visitors encounter grand works of art and intricate details that reflect Copenhagen’s history and ambitions, while the building’s majestic façades dominate the square outside as a true cultural landmark.

One of the most dramatic and memorable episodes in the history of Copenhagen City Hall took place on a stormy spring day in 1987, when a crucial city council meeting spiraled into one of the most heated and chaotic events in recent memory.

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Today’s Anecdote

The Nørrebro Dilemma

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The issue at hand was a highly controversial urban renewal project in the Nørrebro district. The municipality planned to demolish several old apartment buildings to make way for modern housing. Local residents and activist groups strongly opposed the plan, fearing it would force many low-income families out of their homes. Tensions in the city were already running high, and expectations for the council meeting were intense.

When the meeting began, City Hall was packed to capacity. The council chamber buzzed with anticipation—politicians, civil servants, journalists, and residents crowded together, while outside demonstrators waved banners and chanted slogans like “Save Nørrebro!”

and “Stop the speculation!”

In the midst of the heated debate—just after a conservative councilor dismissed the opposition as “sentimental nostalgia”—a woman from the public gallery suddenly stood up and shouted:

“Nostalgia? This is our life, our homes! Are we supposed to live in history books—or on the street?”

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Within minutes, chaos erupted. Other residents began shouting, some tossed paper slips with slogans down toward the council members, and City Hall’s security staff had to intervene to calm the situation. The meeting was temporarily suspended, while the mayor—then a Social Democrat—personally went to the foyer to meet the demonstrators and listen to their concerns.

That night it became clear that the decision could not be made without genuine dialogue with the citizens. The dramatic meeting led to the demolition plans being put on hold, and later revised to give greater consideration to the existing residents and their needs.

The story has been retold countless times in the corridors of City Hall and is still cited today as a vivid example of how fiercely and passionately democracy can play out when decisions directly touch people’s daily lives. It shows how even in a historic chamber with lofty ceilings and formal rules, the raw and authentic voice of civic struggle can command the stage.

MORE ABOUT THE COFFEE

Guatemala

Origin

Zacapa - Fedecocagua

coffee roast

Taste Notes

Cherry, chocolate, sweet

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Grown by smallholder farmers of FEDECOCAGUA, a cooperative that empowers its largely indigenous members with training and fair access to international markets, this coffee is both a livelihood and a tradition—nurtured on diverse family farms and processed with great care.
This Guatemalan coffee reveals a gentle brightness and smooth sweetness, with layers that suggest caramel, roasted nuts, and soft cocoa, balanced by a clean, easy finish. It’s a coffee that feels welcoming and comforting, yet quietly complex—perfect for everyday drinking, but never ordinary.

Altitude: 900 - 1100 m.a.s.l

Variety: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Pache, Typica

Process: Washed

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