Counter Culture Coffee - Retail Urcunina

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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Located in the department of Madriz, the Cinco de Junio cooperative is our oldest partnership in Nicaragua. Since we started buying from the group in 2009, economic and political conditions, as well as climate change, have forced the cooperative and its members to adjust their production practices to continue making the best coffee possible. Though their quality has, at times, wavered, their perseverance has not. This season’s lot delivers classic flavors of pear, dark chocolate, and almond. Pronunciation: SEEN-co day…

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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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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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The Java variety has a long history, with its genetic origins traced to regional landraces in western Ethiopia. As a variety known for producing high quality, the team at Finca Aurora has experimented with anaerobic processing to further accentuate Java’s unique potential. When done well, coffees processed in this way often result in profiles that are more fruit-forward and vibrant than their traditionally-washed counterparts. This particular convergence of genetics and anaerobic processing produced one of the most unique coffees we've tasted from Nicaragua.

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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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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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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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This coffee is the result of an extraordinary journey. Our first taste of Finca Nuguo, in 2014, didn’t shine, but it carried the spark of potential. Fast forward to today, and the Gallardo family has transformed Finca Nuguo into an absolute sensation. With feedback from Counter Culture and fellow coffee professionals, they've crafted a coffee that has taken top honors in tasting and barista competitions around the world. Year after year, Finca Nuguo is simply the best coffee we offer.

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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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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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The story of the Java variety in Latin America is deeply rooted in Nicaragua. So much so that it’s often called ‘Javanica’ throughout the region. At Finca La Victoria, owners Mario and Nelly Lovo embody a spirit of constant improvement, with experimentation at the heart of their approach. When we learned that Java was among their newest plantings, we couldn’t wait to taste the results. This small lot was worth the wait, showcasing delicate flavors of nectarine and citrus atop a tea-like body. Pronunciation: FEEN-kah lah vik-TOR-ee-uh…

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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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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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The Intango coffee washing station is owned by Gilbert Gatali, a widely recognized leader in Rwanda’s relatively young and thriving specialty coffee sector. Gilbert believes in coffee's potential to transform lives and his passion for coffee and the people behind it are inspiring to witness. This year, we’re excited to explore how a darker roasting style offers new dimensions to the delicate and fruity flavors often found in Rwandan coffees. At this roast level, we first notice a full and velvety body complemented by sweet flavors of dark chocolate and dried fig. Pronunciation…

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A coffee gift subscription delivered every month for three months. Select your coffee and the number of bags you want to send. Not sure what your giftee likes? You can always swap out which coffee is being sent!

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As ripe coffee cherries dry slowly in the sun and breeze, their fruit and floral complexities deepen, enriching each coffee seed. This exceptional natural-sundried coffee comes from a group of small farms in the village of Okoluu. Sookoo Coffee, a family-owned coffee business, works closely with these growers, implementing meticulous sorting and drying protocols to achieve stunning coffee. This year’s Okoluu holds layers of berry flavors in balance with dark chocolate sweetness and a delicate floral finish. 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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Sipacapa is more than a delicious coffee, it's a commitment to sustainability. Since their inception in 2009, the Asociación de Caficultores y Agricultores de Sipacapa (ACAS) has championed coffee production as a green alternative to the damaging mining industry in San Marcos. The organization also supports their members’ transition to organic production. With notes of stone fruit and simple syrup atop a uniquely juicy mouthfeel, the coffee from Sipacapa invites you to savor the tangible fruits of their transformation. Pronunciation…

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Urcunina is the name indigenous Quillasingas people call the Galeras volcano, a striking landmark in La Florida, Nariño. When the Asprocaes farmers association was established through the Borderlands project, members chose this name for their coffee as a way to set it apart from others in the region. Since then, they’ve continued to distinguish their offerings by exploring innovative processing methods. Their latest creation is this anaerobic honey processed coffee, which has a sweet syrupy body and deep fruit tones of plum and red grape.

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Sometimes the heat of the moment calls for something cold. Cold Hearted was inspired by the hot southern days that make us crave iced coffee. The blend is bright and refreshing, reminiscent of sweet tea, with layers of cherry and cocoa nibs. No matter how you brew it, Cold Hearted delivers a crisp and invigorating cup.

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Iridescent’s sweet notes of chocolate, blueberries, and marmalade evoke memories of cozy winter mornings and holiday traditions. With $1 per pound funding transformative sustainability projects in coffee-producing countries, Iridescent embodies the spirit of giving. Good work, good cheer, and great coffee is more than just a winter theme. Whether you're gathered around the fireplace, relishing moments with loved ones, or wrapping presents for the holidays, this blend is the perfect companion.

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MYSTERY REVEAL: Cold Brew = Gradient! // Flash Brew = Mountain Harvest This mystery bundle features two distinct coffees specifically selected to shine when served cold. Whether you’re a devotee of the slow-steeped concentrate or the precision of a flash-chilled pour, these brews are crafted to beat the heat with incredible flavor. Get ready to cold brew and chill. One selection is a deep, velvety powerhouse that develops a rich, chocolatey sweetness during a long, cold immersion, making it the ultimate cold-brew coffee.

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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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