Peet's Coffee Garuda Blend® vs Counter Culture Gradient
Two coffees that land close together on paper: same roast level and from Colombia. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Garuda Blend® | Gradient | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Peet's Coffee | Counter Culture |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean |
| Roast | Dark | Dark |
| Origin | Blend of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia | Colombia |
| Process | Mixed | Washed |
| Tasting notes | earth, spiced nuts, tropical fruit | dark chocolate, roasted nuts, berry |
| Body | High | — |
| Acidity | Low | — |
| Caffeine | Regular | Regular |
| Certifications | — | Kosher |
| Typical price | $ | $$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | Drip machine, French press, Espresso | — |
Garuda Blend®
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia in one dark blend, listed as high body and low acidity. The notes read earth, spiced nuts and tropical fruit. Heavy and low-acid, and Peet's recommends it for espresso, drip and French press alike.
Pick it if earth, spiced nuts and tropical fruit sound good to you.
Best for Fans of heavy, earthy cups with low acidity
See Garuda Blend® →Gradient
A dark roast that keeps a little fruit: dark chocolate and roasted nuts up front, berry behind. Washed Colombian, kosher, 12-ounce bag with the roast date printed. A sensible step for dark-roast fans who want a touch more going on.
Pick it if dark chocolate, roasted nuts and berry sound good to you.
Best for Dark-roast drinkers open to a hint of berry
See Gradient →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.