Counter Culture
Hologram

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Durham, North Carolina

4.88(4)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: International Blend
Varietal: Seasonal blend
Process: Seasonal blend
Espresso

Hologram is Counter Culture's most multidimensional year-round offering. Counter Culture puts tremendous work into sourcing and combining these coffees to create something distinctly complex. At many locations serving Counter Culture, this will be the house espresso blend. This blend is seasonal and composition will change periodically.

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4.88(4)

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    5.00 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    5.00 - Value

    5.00 - Finish

    5.00 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    5.00 - Quality

    Hologram is a super excellent blend, one that really highlights coffee blends and how 1+1 = 3. I get maple syrup, milk chocolate, and strawberry/blackberry. Sounds like a dream brunch, right?!

    It's also very versatile - I've gotten great coffee in the espresso machine, Moka pot, and Chemex. Definitely different and fun in each.
    3 years ago · See more from Theo
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    Lori S

    25 roasts rated, avg score of 4.60

    5.00 - Average

    My Hologram latte was amazing!
    2 years ago · See more from Lori
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    Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    4.50 - Average

    Very good for milk drinks!

    Cupping Method:Latte at Haute in Concord

    2 years ago · See more from Victoria
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    Expert Picks Series

    376 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96

    5.00 - Average

    Hologram from Counter Culture is by far the best coffee I've had all year.

    Cupping Method:This is part of our Expert Picks Series. This pick is from Meg P.

    1 year ago · See more from Expert Picks

More Details

Roast Level: Medium
Medium roast coffee balances the beans' natural flavors and the roasting process, providing a well-rounded taste profile. When selecting a medium roast, look for a balance of acidity and sweetness, with caramel, nuts, and chocolate notes and a medium body.
Bean Source Country: International Blend
International blend coffee refers to a blend of coffee beans sourced from different regions or countries worldwide. International blends combine beans with distinct flavor profiles and characteristics, resulting in a harmonious and complex cup of coffee. The quality of an international blend depends on the expertise of the coffee roaster, who carefully selects and combines beans to achieve a specific flavor and balance. Roasters who excel in crafting international blends have a deep understanding of the different growing regions, varietals, and processing methods.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema, which is the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.

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