Oliver Strand Interview: The Coffee Chronicler

#1: Post by **Marshall** » June 25th, 2013, 4:02 pm

NY Times coffee writer, Oliver Strand, gave an interview this week that should be of interest to coffee enthusiasts, even if you don't live in NYC. While focusing on NYC 3rd wave developments, Strand goes on to talk about the world wide phenomenon, Nordic light roasting, Korean coffee culture (far beyond anything seen in the U.S.) and Japan's long coffee history. I am really looking forward to his forthcoming book.

http://narrative.ly/caffeinated-city/th ... hronicler/

#2: Post by **bostonbuzz** » June 25th, 2013, 4:16 pm

Thank you Marshall for always posting wonderful articles! I want to taste some Scandinavian roasts, although I would image that what Barismo is doing is very similar. Any recommendations for drip?

June 25th, 2013, 4:27 pm

You're welcome. My drip tastes are pretty eclectic, so I'm usually drinking something different all the time.

#4: Post by **jbviau** » June 25th, 2013, 4:34 pm

bostonbuzz wrote:I want to taste some Scandinavian roasts, although I would image that what Barismo is doing is very similar. Any recommendations for drip?

Heart's Ethiopia Chelba is just great! And I see the roaster was mentioned in this article.

#5: Post by **Eastsideloco** » June 25th, 2013, 5:27 pm

bostonbuzz wrote:Thank you Marshall for always posting wonderful articles!

+1. Great content & presentation.

#6: Post by **endlesscycles** » June 27th, 2013, 10:07 pm

bostonbuzz wrote:Thank you Marshall for always posting wonderful articles! I want to taste some Scandinavian roasts, although I would image that what Barismo is doing is very similar. Any recommendations for drip?

I'd recommend Howell. The New England roast is the original Scandinavian roast. Check his limited offerings... Mamuto roasts on Monday and is superb.

#7: Post by **drgary** » June 28th, 2013, 12:58 am

Thanks, Marshall. What I enjoyed most about that article is Oliver Strand's perspective.

August 23rd, 2013, 11:44 pm

Nice thanks for sharing. Being on the HB blog a bunch and not much of a coffee shop patron, I looked up the shop that Strand recommends in my neighborhood in Greenpoint. Then I went to Yelp and realized there were a ton of coffee shops. Yikes, how'd I miss that?

#9: Post by **yakster** » August 24th, 2013, 4:18 pm

Unfortunately, I find that Yelp reviews are unreliable in determining my satisfaction with a particular coffee shop. Most of the reviewers are looking for WiFi or frozen drinks it seems and not judging the shop on the quality of the coffee.

#10: Post by **Nuprin** » August 24th, 2013, 5:30 pm

Great article Marshall. I'm giving a Pecha Kucha talk next month and there are a lot of good points I didn't consider for presenting on "3rd Wave Coffee, Role of a Barista and Coffee Etiquette". Especially love the line about how good coffee is one of the best culinary bargains.