Counter Culture Coffee - Retail Mabono Honey Processed

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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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 exceptional quality achieved at the Muthonjo Estate is the culmination of a whole family’s efforts throughout the year. Good farm management coupled with thoughtful picking and expert processing result in one of the best Kenyan coffees we’ve tasted this season. Look for syrupy sweet fig and blackberry tones balanced by bright grapefruit-like citrus and a delicate floral finish. Pronunciation…

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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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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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Founded after a Cup of Excellence win in 2021, Alo Coffee works with smallholder farmers in Bensa to produce high-elevation, meticulously processed lots that highlight the potential of the Bensa region. This honey-processed selection from Bombe reflects their focus on careful cherry selection, intentional fermentation, and quality-driven community partnerships.

by Onyx Coffee Lab · Arkansas

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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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Pacayal Honey Lot coffee is a limited-edition single origin from the Pacayal Cooperative in Honduras. This honey-processed microlot delivers notes of raw…

by Grove Collaborative · San Francisco, CA

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The words "inspired" and "passionate" only begin to describe Peter Mbature and his siblings, owners of Kamavindi estate. With attention to every detail, they have implemented countless quality innovations that have set their third-generation family farm apart. They’re generous with what they’ve learned in this pursuit, helping friends and neighbors to improve quality alongside them. Their drive and dedication to coffee and community shine through in this exceptional lot, laden with sweet and juicy blackberry flavors balanced by crisp grapefruit-like citrus tones. Pronunciation…

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We met Marysabel Caballero and Moisés Herrera, owners of Finca El Puente, in 2005. They have become like family to Counter Culture, and their constant pursuit of coffee perfection inspires us year after year. This year’s harvest has rich notes of nougat and cocoa, accented by an apricot acidity. Pronunciation: FEEN-ka el…

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Top off your look with a piece of history. This '90s dad hat is a nod to our beginnings, celebrating 30 years with a refreshed version of our original logo. It has that perfectly worn-in, favorite-hat feel right from the start, combining timeless style with a touch of modern nostalgia. This hat has all the classic details you love. The faded grey color and brushed cotton finish give it a vintage vibe, while the low-profile, six-panel design ensures a comfortable, relaxed fit. It’s the perfect accessory for sunny days, casual outings, or anytime you want to carry a piece of our story with you.

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Abel Salinas is a first-generation coffee grower in Saraguro, southern Ecuador, and a key figure in the town’s rise as an origin of exceptional coffee. Alongside neighboring farmers who transitioned from cattle production to coffee cultivation, Abel planted the Typica Mejorado cultivar and began experimenting with innovative post-harvest processing methods. His efforts quickly earned recognition, including a historic first-place prize at Ecuador’s first Cup of Excellence competition.

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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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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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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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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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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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