Roaster · Durham, NC · since 1995

Counter Culture

Counter Culture Coffee was founded in 1995 by Brett Smith and Fred Houk and has its headquarters near downtown Durham, North Carolina. It became a certified B Corp in 2020 and has had a Direct Trade buying policy since 2008.

18coffees
7origins
roasts light to dark
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Apollo

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastMedium
Notes: citrus, floral, silky
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Big Trouble

Blend · Washed
RoastMedium-dark
Notes: caramel, nutty, round
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Cinco de Junio

Nicaragua · Washed
RoastLight
Notes: apple, dark chocolate, almond
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Cold Hearted

Blend · Washed
RoastMedium
Notes: sweet tea, cherry, cacao nibs
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Equilibrium

Blend · Washed
RoastMedium-light
Notes: stone fruit, tangerine
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Even Keel Half-Caff

Blend · Washed
RoastMedium-dark
Notes: graham cracker, molasses, soft
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Fast Forward

Blend · Washed
RoastMedium
Notes: nutty, sweet, creamy
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Finca El Puente - Honey Processed

Honduras · Honey
RoastLight
Notes: blackberry, chocolate, apricot
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Forty-Six

Blend · Mixed
RoastDark
Notes: dark chocolate, sweet, full-bodied
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Gradient

Colombia · Washed
RoastDark
Notes: dark chocolate, roasted nuts, berry
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Guchienda

Kenya · Washed
RoastLight
Notes: blackberry, nectarine, cherry
Typical price$$$$ · $2.45+/ozSee details →
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Hologram

Blend · Mixed
RoastMedium
Notes: fruity, milk chocolate, syrupy
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Idido

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastLight
Notes: floral, melon, citrus
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Okoluu - Natural Sundried

Ethiopia · Natural
RoastLight
Notes: strawberry, blood orange, wildflower
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Sharbo Maro

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastLight
Notes: black tea, floral, limeade
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Sipacapa

Guatemala · Washed
RoastLight
Notes: apple, simple syrup, cocoa
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Slow Motion - Decaf

Blend
RoastMedium
Notes: molasses, cocoa, smooth
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Finca Santa Elena - Pacamara Honey

El Salvador · Honey
RoastLight
Notes: tropical, brown sugar, juicy
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