Counter Culture Coffee - Retail Alto Ihuamaca

In 2007, Counter Culture embarked on a new, more transparent model of sourcing in northern Peru. We focused on coffee from five communities in the high-elevation areas of Ihuamaca, just outside of San Ignacio. Our relationships in this region are some of our longest-standing with producers anywhere in the world. Through many changes in this region since those early days, producers’ dedication to quality and environmental stewardship has remained steady. Sweet and approachable, look for balanced notes of toffee, vanilla and dried fruit. Pronunciation: VIE-yay del…

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In the remote community of La Higuera, Jose Maria Campos and his family cultivate a unique coffee variety exhibiting a balance of excellent flavor, resilience, and high productivity. Our first visit to the farm left us with a sense that the coffee would be special. Time and again, Jose’s coffee stands out on the cupping table–confirming our impression after that first meeting. This lot bursts with juicy flavors of pomegranate and blood orange. Pronunciation: la he-ERR-ba…

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In a small village deep within the Incahuasi Valley, Lucio Luque cultivates a vibrant coffee parcel, Nuevo Progresso. This section of his farm stands out for its exclusive planting of a unique variety that has redefined the region's potential for quality. Lucio's enthusiasm for this variety caught our attention, prompting us to collaborate with the cooperative and our supply chain partners to separate this coffee from the larger blend it was originally destined for. The outcome is a coffee that captivates with fruity notes of blood orange and bubble gum underpinned by delicate florals.

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Since 2015, we’ve purchased coffee from producers nestled deep in the mountains of Nariño, Colombia. The area has a history of heavy guerrilla activity that, for decades, isolated the community and discouraged collective business efforts. Against all odds, the producers of K’uychi have worked together to improve their farms, conserve their community’s natural resources, and bring us this wonderful coffee. We taste notes of green grape, clementine, and milk chocolate. Pronunciation…

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El Batan is a small coffee-farming community nestled in the highlands of Loja, Ecuador. This year, four farms from the area approached Roberto Jiménez, our export partner in Ecuador, seeking his help to connect with a buyer for their coffee. When Roberto shared a sample with us, we were immediately impressed by the quality and knew it would be a perfect fit for our Single Origin Subscription program. Each grower carefully harvested and pulped uniformly ripe red coffee cherries, then fermented the coffee for 48 hours––about a day longer than is typical––to enhance fruit flavors in the cup.

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The Andes Mountains split into three ranges in Nariño, Colombia, creating a stunning landscape at ideal altitudes for coffee production. On a high ridge in the eastern range, members of the Agrounidos coffee association take advantage of their natural resources to produce some of the best coffees in the region. We work closely with the association every year to select the best lots for Cueva de los Llanos. Look for notes of green grape, almond, and milk chocolate.

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Finca Pashapa, owned by the Salazar family in western Honduras, is our longest-standing coffee supplier. Their steadfast commitment to sustainable farm management, even in the face of significant climate challenges, has been inspiring to witness. This year, we're featuring their coffee as a dark-roasted, single-origin selection. Finca Pashapa Dark Roast features rich flavors of dark chocolate and roasted marshmallow with a velvety texture, embodying the depth of our collaboration. Pronunciation: FEEN-cuh…

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Finca Nueva Armenia is the epitome of a picturesque, bird-friendly, and biodiverse farm. We’ve worked with the owners––twin brothers Jorge and Javier Recinos––for more than 15 years, making this partnership one of our longest. This year, we isolated several top-tier lots from Finca Nueva Armenia, including a Kenyan variety called SL28. We’re delighted to offer this contemporary twist on a Counter Culture classic exclusively to our subscribers. Expect a cup brimming with the milk chocolate and apple sweetness typical of Guatemalan coffee, complemented by a creamy mouthfeel.

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Hugo Ruiz’s small farm overlooks the highlands of western Guatemala near the town of Concepción Huista. Hugo is a part of the CODECH cooperative, an organization we’ve worked with closely since 2010. Each season, the cooperative tastes each farmer's delivery, setting aside the highest-scoring lots to be sold at a premium, incentivizing and rewarding quality. Hugo’s coffee is regularly one of the top-scoring coffees each season. After hundreds of cups tasted, the coop identified this coffee as one of the best of the harvest, and our sourcing team couldn’t agree more.

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Amidst a region historically marred by mining, the people of San Miguel Ixtahuacán are committed to sustainable practices and local economic opportunities—revitalizing the land and the community. An association of coffee producers—a quarter of whom are women—work collaboratively to develop a high-quality, organic coffee culture in the region. This dedication to both their craft and the environment results in this impeccable coffee that is reminiscent of vanilla, cola, and dried cherry. Pronunciation: sahn…

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The rugged and remote Incahuasi Valley is home to some of the most unique coffees we buy in South America. When we first started exploring this area with the help of our importing partner, Red Fox Coffee Merchants, we tasted samples from a few farms that stood out for their stunning complexity. We later learned this was the result of a unique coffee variety that producers referred to simply as "Inca gesha." There was certainly a resemblance to other geshas we've tried, both in the plant's appearance and in the cup, but there were also some differences.

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We have purchased—and loved—Damian Espinoza’s coffee since 2018, and it’s been a staple on our menu each year. When we heard of Damian’s experiments with natural-sundried lots, our curiosity was piqued. This style of processing is uncommon in Peru. This lot is one of the cleanest examples of natural processing we’ve encountered from this region, brimming with flavors of Concord grape, creamsicle, and almond.

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Enjoying fresh, delicious coffee should be a year-round affair. That's why Fast Forward is a curated blend of similar coffees from different harvest periods, ensuring you can savor the freshest flavors no matter the season. The ever-changing selection of organic coffees guarantees a delightful balance of nutty and sweet notes, wrapped in a creamy body that will leave you craving another cup.

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At the forefront of Uganda’s specialty coffee movement, our partners at Kawacom are redefining expectations for the country’s coffee. While Uganda is best known for commercial-grade robusta, Kawacom works with high-elevation arabica grown in the fertile soils of Mount Elgon and processes it with extraordinary care. Their naturally sundried coffees showcase what’s possible when quality and consistency guide every step. Look for notes of Concord grape and chocolate, with a juicy body. Pronunciation: SIP-ee…

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Born and raised among coffee plantations, Max Pérez was acutely aware of the risks and potential within the coffee industry. Driven to “make the coffee dreams come true,” he and his wife, Claudia, founded Finca La Hermosa in 2010. Situated on the slopes of the Acatenango volcano, the coffee farm benefits from fertile volcanic soils that nurture a diverse range of coffee varieties, including the Gesha, Caturra & Catuai showcased here. This coffee exhibits flavors of apricot and kiwi balanced with milk chocolate sweetness. Pronunciation: FEENG-kah lah…

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Upgrade your coffee routine with our bulk bags, made for true coffee lovers. Each bag brews 48 to 160 cups of our signature blends, perfect for keeping your favorites on hand. Save and sip through the holiday season!

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It’s rare to find a coffee of this caliber from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Though the potential to produce such high-quality coffee exists throughout eastern Congo, the logistical challenges to bring these coffees to your cup are staggering. Located on the serene shores of Lake Kivu, this organic-certified lot comes from the Buchiro washing station, managed by the Muungano cooperative. Rich volcanic soils, old Bourbon varieties, and breathtaking elevations converge in this selection to bring vibrant flavors of kiwi, lime and black tea. Pronunciation…

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Celebrate the global journey behind every cup. This midweight long-sleeve tee is made from 100% combed cotton for everyday comfort and durability. The design features a small Counter Culture Coffee logo on the front, a world map highlighting the places where we source our coffee on the back, and an illustrated coffee branch pattern down the sleeve. A classic fit that’s easy to wear and built to last—made for those who love coffee and appreciate where it comes from.

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Get discounts, exclusive coffees, free shipping, and a variety of seasonal coffees from partners around the world! With the Two-Bag Single-Origin Subscription, you will receive two different freshly roasted coffees delivered straight to your door. Coffee selections rotate every two weeks. Two 12 oz bags total with each shipment. Your credit card will be billed per shipment. Subscriptions begin the business day after your order is placed. Due to the seasonal nature of coffee, single-origin offerings may change without notice.

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This coffee comes to us via Mountain Harvest, a company working to improve the quality of Ugandan coffee while making coffee communities more sustainable. We’ve been partners since 2018, their first season of production, noting and encouraging improvements over time. For the second year in a row, we are thrilled to offer Makali as a subscriber-exclusive product. Forty-five women in the Makali community produced this coffee. Women in eastern Africa do much of the work to produce coffee, but are not often encouraged to participate in its trade.

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Coffee beans come in all shapes and sizes. Gigantic is a blend of Pacamara—a variety of the Arabica coffee plant that produces exceptionally large beans. The combination results in a complex coffee with big big notes of fuji apple, nectarine, and caramel.

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Kushikamana blossomed from a partnership between Counter Culture and small-estate farmers near Mt. Kenya. The vision was to establish a more direct and transparent purchase model than Kenya’s typical export routes allow. These autonomous growers named the alliance Kushikamana, Swahili for "connected.” This selection embodies the iconic Kenyan coffee profile, delivering citrus, raisin, and savory notes. Pronunciation…

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Slow down and savor a cup of coffee, simply because it’s delicious. We pay extra attention to our decaf coffee because you deserve a flavorful, full-bodied cup without the caffeine kick. With notes of molasses and cocoa, Slow Motion is equally delicious as any of our caffeinated coffees. Decaffeination: Swiss Water Process unless otherwise noted.

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Kanelite Estate is run by the wife and husband team Irene Njagi and Nelson Muchiri. This second generation farm is located in Embu near Mt. Kenya's eastern slopes, in some of the best coffee growing conditions in the country. Focused on quality processing and community building, the estate measures success both in cup quality and the well-being of the people who work there. This year's harvest is sweet and savory, with notes of black currant, tamarind and sungold tomato.

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