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Durham, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Counter Culture Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Counter Culture Coffee's site Counter Culture Coffee was founded in Durham, North Carolina, in 1995 by Brett Smith and Fred Houk. The roaster has built its name around quality, education, and sharing more about where its coffee comes from, with long-term relationships like its partnership with Finca Santa Elena's Fernando Lima since 2009.
Founded
1995
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Quality, coffee education and building long-term, transparent relationships with coffee producers.
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