80Natural lot with Concord Grape, Chocolate, and Juicy in the cup.
Mount Elgon, UG · Natural
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Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 90/100
Counter Culture Coffee is consistently regarded as a high-quality, benchmark roaster within the coffee community. Users frequently cite them alongside other top-tier roasters when discussing quality standards, and they are often used as a point of comparison for home roasters aiming to achieve professional-level results. Their beans are praised for bright, fruity, and flavorful profiles, and the brand is respected for its long-standing influence on coffee education and industry standards.
On YouTube
8 videos · 108k combined views
Outside coverage consistently positions Counter Culture Coffee as a foundational pillar of the specialty coffee industry. Reviewers emphasize their dual focus on technical precision in roasting operations and a deep commitment to professional education. The roaster is frequently described as a bridge between coffee producers and wholesale partners, with a reputation for maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout the entire supply chain.
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Durham, NC
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The catalog
80Natural lot with Concord Grape, Chocolate, and Juicy in the cup.
Mount Elgon, UG · Natural
80Washed lot with Raisin, Chocolate, and Silky in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
79Stone Fruit, White Grape, and Floral on a anaerobic washed / producer: build.
Nambacola, EC · Anaerobic Washed / Producer:
79Clementine, Honey, and Tea Like on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
78Citrus, Ginger, and Molasses on a washed build.
Mount Elgon, UG · Washed
77Cupping notes point toward Fig, Cocoa Nibs, and Full Bodied.
76Cupping notes point toward Citrus, Floral, and Silky.
ET
71Cupping notes point toward Zesty Cherry, Rich Milk Chocolate, and Delightful Nutty Notes.
CO
66Think Caramel, Nutty, and Round.
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83Anaerobic Natural lot with Dried Apricot, Honey, and Tea Like in the cup.
Matagalpa, NI · Anaerobic Natural
83Washed lot with Apricot, Kiwi, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
82Washed lot with Raisin, Chocolate, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Colasay, PE · Washed
82Red Grape, Stone Fruit, and Chocolate on a honey build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
82Experimental lot with Nectarine, Blood Orange, and Tropical in the cup.
Saraguro, EC · Experimental
82Roaster flags Blue Raspberry Candy, Blood Orange, and Magnolia Blossoms in the cup.
Jurutungo, PA
82Apple, Milk Chocolate, and Creamy on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
82Expect Ripe Strawberry, Mango, and Starfruit from this unknown.
Cusco, PE · Unknown
82Kiwi, Lime, and Black Tea on a washed build.
South Kivu, CD · Washed
82Golden Raisin, Nougat, and Creamy on a washed build.
Cusco, PE · Washed
82Cupping notes point toward Bubble Gum, Grapefruit, and Floral.
Cusco, PE
82Washed lot with Nectarine, Golden Raisin, and Crisp in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
82Expect Pink Lemonade, Rose Hips, and Vibrant from this natural.
Nariño, CO · Natural
82Expect Brown Sugar, Orange, and Graham Cracker from this washed.
Zumba, EC · Washed
81Think Apricot, Milk Chocolate, and Bright.
Acatenango, GT
81Cupping notes point toward Green Apple, Lime, and Crisp.
Marcala, HN
81Expect Green Apple, Milk Chocolate, and Honey from this honey.
Santa Ana, SV · Honey
81Honey lot with Red Grape, Brown Sugar, and Syrupy in the cup.
Chalatenango, SV · Honey
81Blueberry, Date, and Cocoa on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
81Concord Grape, Strawberry, and Cashew Finish on a natural build.
Mount Elgon, UG · Natural
81Washed lot with Blackberry, Grapefruit, and Juicy in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
81Plum, Red Grape, and Syrupy on a anaerobic honey / process details: build.
Nariño, CO · Anaerobic Honey / Process Details:
81Expect Milk Chocolate, Almond, and Nectarine from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
81Expect Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Green Apple from this washed.
San Ignacio, PE · Washed
81Washed lot with Concord Grape, Black Cherry, and Syrupy in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
81Honey lot with Raspberry, Honey, and Tea Like in the cup.
Popayán, CO · Honey
81Roaster flags Plum, Apple, and Syrupy in the cup.
Dipilto, NI
81Blueberry, Citrus, and Bright on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
81Natural lot with Berry, Nougat, and Cacao Nibs in the cup.
CD · Natural
80Washed lot with Cherry, Apple, and Creamy in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
80Expect Apricot, Black Tea, and Coconut from this washed.
Mount Elgon, UG · Washed
80Expect Bright Grapefruit Acidity, Black Currant Compote Sweetness, and Silky Mouthfeel from this washed.
KE · Washed
80Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Praline, and Raisin in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
80Expect Almond Butter, Strawberry Preserves, and Orange Zest from this honey.
HN · Honey
80Fig, Strawberry, and Bright on a natural build.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
80Expect Stone Fruit, Citrus, and Chocolate from this washed.
Mount Elgon, UG · Washed
80Cupping notes point toward Tamarind, Chocolate, and Clove.
Karnataka, IN
80Expect Green Grape, Almond, and Milk Chocolate from this natural.
Nariño, CO · Natural
80Stone Fruit, Green Apple, and Crisp on a anaerobic washed build.
Nariño, CO · Anaerobic Washed
80Brown Sugar, Apricot, and Almond on a washed build.
Loja & Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
80Washed lot with Floral, Green Apple, and Chocolate in the cup.
HN · Washed
80Expect Dark Chocolate, Dried Fig, and Velvety from this washed.
Karongi, RW · Washed
80Pomegranate, Red Grape, and Syrupy on a washed build.
Nariño, CO · Washed
80Think Citrus, Blackberry, and Sweet.
Embu, KE
80Washed lot with Fig, Molasses, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Rulindo, RW · Washed
80Washed lot with Cherry, Vanilla, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Yungas, BO · Washed
80Natural lot with Concord Grape, Creamsicle, and Almond in the cup.
PE · Natural
80Black Cherry, Dried Date, and Molasses on a washed build.
Nariño, CO · Washed
80Expect Vanilla, Cola, and Dried Cherry from this washed.
San Marcos, GT · Washed
80Cupping notes point toward Nectarine, Citrus, and Tea Like.
Dipilto, NI
80Expect Berry, Chocolate, and Red Grape from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
80Maple Syrup, Green Grape, and Silky on a washed build.
Nariño, CO · Washed
80Cherry, Chocolate, and Panela on a washed build.
Chirinos, PE · Washed
80Washed lot with Citrus, Plum, and Golden Raisin in the cup.
Concepción Huista, GT · Washed
80Roaster flags Dried Fig, Blackberry, and Floral in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE
80Natural lot with Concord Grape, Strawberry, and Complex in the cup.
Karongi, RW · Natural
80Blueberry, Floral, and Pastry on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
80Fruit Punch, Cardamom, and Rose on a natural build.
Haraz, YE · Natural
80Expect Black Cherry, White Grape, and Juicy from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
80Floral, Melon, and Citrus on a washed build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
80Expect Black Cherry, Lime, and Caramel from this honey.
Timor-Leste, CO · Honey
80Think Citrus, Nectarine, and Currant.
Embu, KE
80Expect Stone Fruit, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy from this washed.
Sololá, GT · Washed
80Strawberry, Lime, and Juicy on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
80Cranberry, Fruit Leather, and Crisp on a washed build.
Rulindo, RW · Washed
80Expect Tropical Fruit, Cherry, and Juicy from this natural.
Nueva Llusta, BO · Natural
80Washed lot with Sweet Tea, Cherry, and Cacao Nibs in the cup.
ET · Washed
80Expect Milk Chocolate, Raisin, and Nougat from this washed.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
80Think Blackberry, Floral, and Tropical Fruit.
PE
80Roaster flags Black Currant, Tamarind, and Sungold Tomato in the cup.
Embu, KE
80Think Fig, Cola, and Crisp.
PE
80Washed lot with Nougat, Cocoa, and Apricot in the cup.
Marcala, HN · Washed
80Washed lot with Pecan, Vanilla, and Red Apple in the cup.
Dipilto, NI · Washed
80Currant, Citrus, and Nougat on a washed build.
Bududa, UG · Washed
80Apricot, Citrus, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Karongi, RW · Washed
79Dark Chocolate, Plum, and Blackberry on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
79Washed lot with Golden Raisin, Almond, and Caramel in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
79Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Roasted Marshmallow, and Thick in the cup.
HN · Washed
79Think Pear, Almond, and Sweet.
Nariño, CO
79Expect Pomegranate, Blood Orange, and Juicy from this washed.
PE · Washed
79Expect Roasted Cocoa, Sweet Cashew Nuttiness, and Dried Cherry Finish from this washed.
SV · Washed
79Expect Black Tea, Floral, and Limeade from this washed.
ET · Washed
79Washed lot with Apple, Dark Chocolate, and Almond in the cup.
NI · Washed
79Cupping notes point toward Apple, Simple Syrup, and Cocoa.
San Marcos, GT
79Dark Chocolate, Berry, and Floral on a natural build.
ET · Natural
79Roaster flags Dried Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and Sweet in the cup.
Yungas, BO
79Honey lot with Blood Orange, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
UG · Honey
79Roaster flags Marzipan, Cocoa, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Tabaconas, PE
79Washed lot with Dried Apricot, Milk Chocolate, and Almond in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
79Green Grape, Clementine, and Milk Chocolate on a natural build.
Nariño, CO · Natural
79Expect Dried Fruit, Caramel, and Chocolate from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
79Expect Sweet Tea, Apricot, and Honeysuckle from this washed.
Agaro, ET · Washed
79Black Currant, Tropical Fruit, and Juicy on a washed build.
Burera, RW · Washed
79Washed lot with Toffee, Vanilla, and Dried Fruit in the cup.
San Ignacio, PE · Washed
79Roaster flags Blackberry, Tamarind, and Lime in the cup.
Embu, KE
79Roaster flags Citrus, Raisin, and Savory in the cup.
Central and Eastern Regions, KE
79Think Dried Fig, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate.
Nariño, CO
79Think Blackberry, Stone Fruit, and Clementine.
Colasay, PE
79Expect Praline, Brown Sugar, and Apple from this washed.
GT · Washed
79Think Cocoa, Nougat, and Pear.
Huehuetenango, GT
78Think Fuji Apple, Nectarine, and Caramel.
78Expect Candied Pineapple, Blood Orange, and Juicy from this anaerobic washed / process details.
CO · Anaerobic Washed / Process Details
78Roaster flags Apricot, Citrus, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET
78Natural lot with Apple, Blueberry, and Melon in the cup.
Natural
78Washed lot with Blackberry, Clementine, and Sweet in the cup.
BR · Washed
78Think Bergamot, Kiwi, and Apple Pastry.
CO
77Think Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Buttercream, and Raspberry Jam.
BI
76Roaster flags Blueberry, Marmalade, and Chocolate in the cup.
75Expect Black Cherry, Cocoa, and Syrupy from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
75Roaster flags Stone Fruit and Tangerine in the cup.
70Experimental lot with Blueberry, Honeysuckle, and Limeade in the cup.
Acatenango, GT · Experimental
Not ratedWashed lot with Dark Chocolate, Dried Fruit, and Panela in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
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