Coffee Tasting Events: Free Cuppings and Paid Classes
A free Counter Culture cupping is the easiest entry point, followed by guided events in New York or Oakland, plus practical booking and tasting tips.
Coffee Tasting
How to Taste Coffee Varietals Without Chasing Hype
Side-by-side tasting reveals how SL28, Gesha, Bourbon, Pacamara, and Catimor differ, with a steady brew recipe for judging genetics, place, and process.
A Gourmet Symbiosis: Love Story Between Coffee & Chocolate
There’s something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s warm, it’s rich, it wakes you up in a way no alarm clock ever could. Now, picture pairing that cup with a delicate bite from a beautifully arranged box of gourmet chocolates. Suddenly, you’re not just drinking coffee, but also you’re having … Read more
Robusta Coffee Varieties You Should Try
Robusta coffee beans are known for being hardy and full of caffeine. They come from the Coffea canephora plant. People love them for their strong taste and unique flavors, often called exotic. Robusta beans are a big deal in the coffee world, making up 40% of the world’s coffee. They’re mainly grown in Vietnam, Brazil, … Read more
Shade vs. Sun Grown Coffee: Tasting the Difference
Did you know that most of the coffee we drink comes from the sun? Yet studies show shade-grown coffee has better flavour and helps the environment more. This fact kicks off a journey into the tastes of shaded and sun-grown coffee and their impact on your coffee moments. In the coffee world, the tiny details … Read more
Arabica vs. Liberica: Unveiling Coffee Mysteries
Arabica coffee is very popular, making up about 60% of all the world’s coffee. In contrast, Liberia only makes up less than 2%. This shows how different these two types of coffee beans really are. Let’s explore the mysteries of Arabica vs. Liberica coffees. We will learn about their unique flavours, where they come from, … Read more
Washed vs Natural Coffee: Which Flavor Fits You?
Washed coffee brings crisp acidity and clarity, while natural coffee delivers fruit, sweetness, and body. Compare both styles and choose your next cup.
6 Espresso Beans That Make Better Home Shots
Counter Culture Big Trouble leads top espresso beans for sweet, forgiving shots, with picks for classic flavor, bright clarity, milk drinks, and budget value.
Best Black Coffee: Top Picks and Brewing Tips
The best black coffee starts with fresh, light-to-medium roast beans ground before brewing. Stumptown Hair Bender leads our picks for balance and reliability.