Jacobsen og Svart

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Overview

Jacobsen og Svart is a coffee roastery and café in Trondheim, Norway, established in 2012. It specializes in specialty coffees, including micro-lots, and was an early adopter of third-wave coffee trends in the country. The company operates from locations such as Fjordgata 20 and Brattørgata 4, offering brews prepared by founder Tony Jacobsen.

History

Jacobsen og Svart was founded in 2012 by Tony Jacobsen as the 12th coffee roastery in Norway, starting in a 6 square meter space behind a hair salon. It quickly positioned itself at the forefront of third-wave coffee in Norway. The roastery later expanded, opening a new location on the first floor of Arkitektenes Hus, while the number of roasteries in Norway grew to over 100 by 2024.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Micro-lot Coffees	Exclusive small-batch specialty roasts	$20 - $50
Norwegian Light Roast	Signature light roast profile	$15 - $30
Single Origin Beans	High-quality origin-specific coffees	$18 - $40
Espresso Blends	Precise blends for café use	$16 - $35

Manufacturing

Coffee roasting is performed in-house at the roastery in Trondheim, Norway, with a focus on small batches of high-quality beans. Operations emphasize quality control under the direction of owner Tony Jacobsen.

Notable Products

Micro-lot Series - Small-batch exclusive coffees roasted to highlight unique flavors.
Norwegian Light Roast - Lightly roasted beans characteristic of the roastery's style.
Third-wave Espresso - Precise espresso roasts introduced early in Norway's specialty scene.
Single Origin Micro-lots - Rare origin coffees roasted in limited quantities.

Reputation

Jacobsen og Svart is regarded among top roasteries in Norway for its high bean quality and pioneering role in third-wave coffee. Professionals note Tony Jacobsen's expertise and consistency in micro-lot roasting. It holds strong local ratings, such as 4.7 on Tripadvisor from 48 reviews, reflecting positive customer experiences in Trondheim.

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