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Located on the outskirts of Amaybamba—a small village deep within the Incahuasi Valley—is Lucio Luque’s young coffee parcel, Nuevo Progresso. This portion of his farm is unique in that it was planted with a single variety, which although was initially thought to be SL-09 was later discovered to be Gesha. His excitement and intentional planting of this variety piqued our attention, and we worked with the cooperative and our supply chain partners to isolate Lucio’s coffee from the larger blend it would have otherwise been destined for.

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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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Luis Huayhua of Nueva Llusta, Bolivia, continues to be an exemplary farmer—producing some of the best coffee in the CENAPROC cooperative. Dedicated to educating and encouraging his fellow farmers to pursue better picking and processing techniques, he’s a natural leader. This year's harvest is juicy with tropical fruit and cherry flavors. Pronunciation: loo-WEES…

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Members of the CENAPROC cooperative have long produced our favorite coffees from Bolivia. Over our 20+ year relationship, the organic coffees grown in the Yungas jungle of the country’s eastern mountains have consistently endured complicated logistical hurdles, making their quality all the more remarkable. This lot represents the best of these dedicated farmers, showcasing subtle cherry notes and a complex sweetness reminiscent of vanilla and hazelnut. Pronunciation: NWEH-vah…

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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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Alto Ihuamaca is one of the five coffee-producing communities which makes up Valle del Santuario, one of our most tenured single origin products. During our selection process for Valle del Santuario, we often taste coffees separated by specific communities or farms. This year, a small lot from five producers in Alto Ihuamaca caught our attention, evoking memories of the flavors that initially sparked our interest in this remote area way back in 2007.

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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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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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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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Nestled in the southern reaches of Peru's Andean highlands is a cooperative of just over 100 coffee growers determined to thrive amid extreme conditions in a rugged landscape. Despite their small size and recent formation, the Valle Inca members are taking advantage of the region's coffee revival to showcase their dedication to cultivating excellent coffee. The fruit of their labor yields notes of sweet golden raisin and creamy nougat, thanks to its blend of Bourbon and Typica varieties. Pronunciation: VAH-yeh…

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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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This limited-release blend honors the people and places behind our favorite beverage and highlights the craft and care that create exceptional coffee experiences. Sourced seasonally from farms in the southern hemisphere, Field Trip blends bright coffees to create a crisp, vibrant cup. Expect sweet notes of blackberry and clementine.

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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 husband and wife team of Geremew Dambi and Tsehay Kabtamu work hand-in-hand to produce natural-sundried coffees with attention to detail that's evident in every cup. Geremew and Tsehay belong to the Jabanto farmers group, an organization that produces some of our favorite coffees in Yirgacheffe. When tasting this year’s offerings from Jabanto, the Kabtamu family’s lot stood out for its complex sweetness and acidity. In this classic Yirgacheffe profile, we find bright notes of fresh blueberry and citrus. Geremew and Tsehay are pictured here on their family farm.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Equilibrium is comprised of three unique coffees. In this equal-parts blend, each component melds with one another to create a new flavor experience. Our Coffee team tastes notes of stone fruit & tangerine, and considers this one of our most dynamic offerings of the year! Pronunciation…

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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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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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This limited-release blend honors the people and places behind our favorite beverage and highlights the craft and care that create exceptional coffee experiences. Sourced seasonally from farms in the southern hemisphere, Field Trip blends bright coffees to create a crisp, vibrant cup. Expect sweet notes of blackberry and clementine.

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