Counter Culture
GEM 001 Marcala, Honduras

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Durham, North Carolina

4.25(2)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Honduras
Varietal: Gesha, SL28, Java
Process: Washed

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Traits: nectarine tamarind cane sugar complex

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4.25(2)

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1418 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    2.00 - Value

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    I was excited to see the GEM Series from Counter Culture. I've been a Counter Culture drinker for a long time but feeling like their scale has resulted in them being more steadily good than outstanding.

    I thought this was a good cup of coffee but not exceptional and not worth the upcharge at my local coffee shop.

    So this coffee...well, Gesha, SL28, Java - a pretty unique set. It's an interesting coffee to come from Honduras. I think overall, this tastes like a light medium-washed Ethiopian, with some florality but a bit too much of a grapefruit note washing out tea/stonefruit character. For me, the biggest thing it's missing is a bright acidity note.

    Cupping Method:Pourover from Haute Coffee in Concord, MA

    Traits: grapefruit white grape tea
    11 months ago · See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    571 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.50 - Average

    I thought this was pretty good! A sweet pourover.
    11 months ago · See more from Victoria

More Details

Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
Bean Source Country: Honduras
Honduran specialty coffee is distinguished by its diverse growing regions, such as Copán, Santa Bárbara, and Comayagua, each offering distinct flavor profiles due to the country's varied microclimates and elevations. Coffee from Honduras often features bright acidity, medium body, and a range of flavors, including fruity, nutty, and chocolatey notes.

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