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Counter Culture Coffee and Fritz Coffee Company
Counter Culture Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in Durham, North Carolina, that sources coffee from small estates and cooperatives globally. Fritz Coffee Company is a prominent South Korean coffee roaster recognized for its industry standards and seal mascot.
History
Counter Culture Coffee was founded in 1995 and operates as an independently owned roaster with multiple training centers across the United States. Fritz Coffee Company is described as an iconic name in the South Korean coffee scene.
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28