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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Intango traces its roots back to a USAID-funded initiative that transformed Rwanda’s coffee industry. The PEARL project invested at every stage of production, laying the foundation for Rwanda’s specialty coffee sector. Counter Culture engaged early, mentoring local professionals, including Gilbert Gatali, who later purchased one of the first PEARL-constructed washing stations and founded Intango. Gilbert believes in coffee's potential to transform lives, and his passion for coffee and the people behind it is inspiring to witness.

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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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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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In their quest to consistently deliver top quality, the CENAPROC cooperative tastes through all of their individual members’ lots each season. The absolute best coffees are set aside for us, and for this subscriber-exclusive offering, we’ve combined a few of our favorites that exemplify the sweet, nuanced flavors that piqued our interest when we began working with the group in 2004. These three producers–Jorge Caceres, Luis Huayhua, and Luis’ wife, Zenovia–have been consistent microlot producers for at least a decade, and we look forward to tasting their work each year.

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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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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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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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La Golondrina Honey is a fresh take on a beloved classic—offering a new dimension to one of our most popular single-origin coffees. The Orgánica cooperative produced this honey-processed coffee by depulping the coffee from its cherries and leaving the mucilage intact during drying. The result is as intriguing as it is delicious, adding complexity while preserving the balance that has made La Golondrina a favorite. Expect flavors of black cherry, lime, and caramel. Pronunciation: Lah go-lun-DREE-nuh…

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The coffees we source from the Colasay region have quickly become some of our favorites in all of Peru. Yonal Fernandez is part of a small group of producers in Colasay whose coffee we began purchasing in late 2019. His coffee has been featured in Fast Forward and La Viuda, but this is the first time we’re showcasing it as a unique microlot. Together with his wife, Imelda, Yonal cultivates the unique Bourbon de Colasay variety–a regional mutation that performs equally well in the field and in the cup.

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The Burera district in Rwanda is known for its rich volcanic soils that support abundant fruit and vegetable farming. Historically, coffee has not been grown here, but a new project is underway to change that. Farmers are planting coffee trees all across the district, creating an important source of income diversification. The early results are impressive, with excellent quality emerging from the region. We find black currant and a range of juicy tropical fruits in our cups. Pronunciation: boo-RARE-ra Images courtesy of M.O Studios and Ikawa…

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