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This coffee comes to us via Mountain Harvest, a company working to improve the quality of Ugandan coffee while making the communities that grow it more sustainable. This coffee is a special peaberry selection from farms on Mount Elgon. Peaberries occur when one seed develops inside a coffee fruit instead of two. Sorting them out is extra work, but it’s worth it for their dynamic and sweet flavors. We taste apricot, black tea, and coconut.

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Forty-Six isn’t your average dark-roast coffee. Sourced from some of the world's most renowned coffee-growing regions, this extraordinary blend of organic-certified coffees is carefully chosen to maximize sweetness and maintain complexity through dark roasting. Forty-Six boasts a full-bodied profile where dark chocolate sweetness meets a smoky, roast-forward intensity.

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Our partners at the Kawacom washing station stand on the forefront of specialty coffee production in Uganda, a country that primarily produces commercial-grade robustas. Using high-quality arabica grown in Mount Elgon’s fertile soil, Kawacom’s natural-sundried process prioritizes quality and consistency at every step. The resulting coffee redefines what we expect Ugandan coffee to taste like. Look for notes of concord grape, strawberry, and a cashew finish. Pronunciation…

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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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For a coffee called Big Trouble, this blend delivers nutty, caramel, and chocolate flavors that are easy to love. Sourced from sustainable producers across the globe, this medium-dark roast blend is expertly roasted to ensure a consistently exceptional brew every time. Striking the ideal balance between sweet flavors and a satisfying medium body, it’s no wonder Big Trouble is our best-selling blend.

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The Buliza coffee washing station sits high in the hills of the Rulindo district, a short drive from Rwanda's bustling capital of Kigali. Farmers belonging to the UCOCARU cooperative union bring their fresh coffee cherries to Buliza for processing, under the care of the washing station's experienced quality team. We’re once again sharing this lot as a dark-roasted single origin as a nod to our many customers who prefer this style of roasting. We taste deep notes of fig alongside syrupy notes of molasses and dark chocolate. Pronunciation…

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High in the hills of Mount Elgon, a coffee-farming community works in near isolation, transporting each sack of coffee by foot or bike along rugged, nearly impassable roads. Where other exporters saw impossibility, Mountain Harvest saw potential: farmers willing to take risks and invest in their future. With support from a Counter Culture Seeds grant, they built a community-run processing station that has given rise to one of the best coffees we’ve tasted in the country, Mabono Honey. Expect notes of blood orange, cherry, and dark chocolate. Pronunciation…

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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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Our long-time partners, Marysabel Caballero and Moisés Herrera of Finca El Puente, have built a legacy of experimentation and innovation. Since we first met them in 2005, their relentless pursuit of coffee perfection continues to inspire us. Over the years, we’ve tasted countless lots from their farm, including rare varieties and unique processes. Again and again, we’ve noticed their honey-processed coffees stand out on the cupping table, consistently delivering more sweetness and depth when presented beside their washed counterparts.

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Fundochamba is a small mountain community just outside of Quilanga in Ecuador’s Loja province. We purchase from a group of 14 growers in this area who have worked together to steadily improve quality and connect with the specialty market. This year, the group dedicated a small portion of their volume to a prolonged fermentation experiment. After pulping, this coffee was fermented in a cool, low-oxygen environment for about 72 hours. The resulting cup offers intricate fruit complexity and sweetness. We taste dark-fruit notes of concord grape and black cherry, swimming in a sweet, syrupy body.

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A delicious cup of decaf is a beautiful thing. This lot was harvested by the producers of K’uychi in Nariño, Colombia, and decaffeinated at Colombia’s only decaffeination plant, which uses a derivative of sugarcane, called ethyl acetate, in the process. The result is one of the sweetest and most complex cups of decaf we've ever tasted, with notes of black cherry, dried date, and molasses. Pronunciation…

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This coffee represents the continued evolution of a partnership we’ve maintained for nearly 2 decades. Growers in the Orgánica cooperative have focused on achieving the highest quality in every aspect of their production, including planting higher-quality, harder-to-grow varieties. This lot features their Pink Bourbon and Gesha selections. While the cup may not present the overt florals often associated with these varieties’ Ethiopian lineage, it offers a compelling expression of Colombia’s evolving coffee culture. Expect sweet flavors of raspberry and honey, balanced by a tea-like body.

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Each sip of Gradient takes you on a journey through Colombia's coffee landscape. These high-quality Colombian coffees maintain their unique characteristics in this dark roast, resulting in a full-bodied and approachably sweet cup of coffee. With notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and berries, Gradient is the perfect choice for coffee lovers who appreciate a dense and complex brew with a vibrant acidity.

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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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Want to taste every Counter Culture blend and get free shipping while you do it? Now you can, with our Blend Box Subscription! Every two weeks, our Coffee Team selects two different blends for this subscription. The coffees in rotation include Apollo, Big Trouble, Fast Forward, Forty-Six, Hologram, Gradient, and our seasonal blends. 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.

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Meet your new carry-everything companion. This jumbo 12 oz. cotton canvas tote is roomy, durable, and ready for whatever your day holds. With a generous size and sturdy handles, it’s built to haul groceries, books, gym gear, and those two 5lb bags of whole bean coffee you just picked up for the holidays. Coffee is better with friends, after all. Cute and functional—this tote brings a little joy to every outing. 20"W x 15"H x 5"D 22" fabric…

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Elevate your coffee experience to a new dimension. Hologram is an extraordinary medium-roast blend that showcases the finest coffees from around the world. Tantalizing notes of ripe fruit and chocolate create a multidimensional flavor experience that’s as complex as it is approachable.

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Some things are classics for a reason. To celebrate 30 years, we’re introducing a mug that’s close to our hearts—Brett’s diner mug. This isn't just any mug—it's our founder's favorite. He believes a great coffee mug should be sturdy, timeless, and feel good in your hands. This is that mug. Holding a generous 11oz, this classic diner mug is designed to be your new go-to. Its thick, durable ceramic walls keep your coffee perfectly warm, while the comfortable handle makes every sip a simple pleasure. Stamped with our refreshed throwback logo, this mug is a warm nod to our three-decade journey.

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Pacamara, a remarkable coffee variety from El Salvador, is the result of crossbreeding the local Pacas variety with Maragogipe, a variety known for its large bean size and outsized, punchy flavor. This unique hybrid is a hallmark of Salvadorian specialty coffee, and our partners at Cafenor have curated a stunning example of the variety's full potential. This coffee is a blend of both washed and honey-processed coffee and is brimming with vibrant fruit flavors. Look for notes of juicy stone fruit and red grapes rooted in deep chocolatey sweetness.

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A shirt made for good coffee and good company. This heavyweight tee is crafted from 100% carded cotton with a garment-dyed finish for a soft, lived-in feel. The front features four illustrated characters sharing coffee and conversation, while the back shows the same crew from behind. With its relaxed, boxy fit and durable construction, it’s built to last—just like your favorite coffee ritual.

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The village of Mpemba, a tiny and tranquil hamlet tucked into the rolling hills of Burundi’s Kayanza province, is home to the Kazoza N’Ikawa cooperative. In the Kirundi language, Kazoza N’Ikawa translates to “the future is coffee”—a name hinting at the commitment to quality exemplified by its members. The coffees we buy from the co-op are not only our favorites from Burundi but across the entire region. This washed lot exhibits all of the hallmarks that make Burundian coffees so unique. Look for juicy top notes of clementine intermingled with flavors of honey and a tea-like body.

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We were introduced to Damian Espinoza during our first year working with Origin Coffee Lab, a specialty exporter in Peru. Since then, we’ve purchased his coffee every year and had the privilege of visiting his farm in Chirinos numerous times. During those visits, Damian has been quiet and reserved, but his coffee clearly speaks for itself. After placing highly in the Cup of Excellence, he has continued to explore new varieties and processing techniques in pursuit of quality.

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The highlands surrounding the town of Zumba host a patchwork of small coffee farms that grow delicious varieties like Caturra, Typica and Bourbon. In this area, locals take pride in calling themselves “Charapanos,” a regional nickname inspired by a local species of ant that they describe as hardworking and steadfast. Such work ethic is evident in the quality of this coffee, which offers notes of brown sugar, orange, and graham cracker.

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Forty-Six isn’t your average dark-roast coffee. Sourced from some of the world's most renowned coffee-growing regions, this extraordinary blend of organic-certified coffees is carefully chosen to maximize sweetness and maintain complexity through dark roasting. Forty-Six boasts a full-bodied profile where dark chocolate sweetness meets a smoky, roast-forward intensity.

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