Counter Culture Even Keel Half-Caff vs Intelligentsia Sublunar Espresso
Two coffees that land close together on paper: darker roast, from Brazil and shares molasses. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Even Keel Half-Caff | Sublunar Espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Counter Culture | Intelligentsia |
| Format | Whole bean | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Medium-dark | Dark |
| Origin | Blend of Guatemala | Brazil |
| Process | Washed | Washed |
| Tasting notes | graham cracker, molasses, soft | molasses, cacao, brown sugar |
| Caffeine | Half-caf | Regular |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, Kosher | Direct Trade |
| Typical price | $$ | $ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | — | Espresso |
Even Keel Half-Caff
Half-caff is the point here. Counter Culture roasts this Guatemalan medium-dark, with graham cracker, molasses and soft on the notes. It's organic and kosher. For the second or third cup of the day, when you want the ritual without the full jolt.
Pick it if you like a lighter roast; graham cracker and soft sound good to you; organic matters to you.
Best for Drinkers cutting back on caffeine, not on coffee
See Even Keel Half-Caff →Sublunar Espresso
Molasses, cacao and brown sugar from a dark-roasted washed Brazil. No fruit on the list at all. Intelligentsia sells it for espresso. Expect sweet and deep rather than bright, the kind of shot that leans on sugar, not acid.
Pick it if you like a darker roast; cacao and brown sugar sound good to you.
Best for Espresso drinkers who want a sweet, dark shot
See Sublunar Espresso →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.