The shelf
Beans.
Honest notes on the beans I actually brew. Where they're from, what the bag claims, and what I really taste in the cup.
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Bags reviewed
4.04 out of 5
Average rating
2/3
Would rebuy
1 light · 2 dark
Roast levels
3 beans shown
Dark roastTrader Joe's3.03 out of 5
Organic Ethiopian
Origin: Ethiopia
Price: ~$7 / 13ozA cheap, organic, Fair Trade Ethiopian from the grocery shelf. The bag promises sweet and floral, but the cup runs dark, chocolatey, and a little burnt.
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Dark roastWould rebuyCounter Culture Coffee4.54.5 out of 5
Forty-Six
Origin: Blend (Latin America)
Price: $18 / 12ozCounter Culture's darkest offering and my reliable daily driver. Smoke, molasses, and a bittersweet chocolate depth that holds its own against milk.
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Light roastWould rebuyCounter Culture Coffee4.54.5 out of 5
Washed Ethiopia, Guji
Origin: Ethiopia
Price: $21 / 10ozA washed Guji with classic Ethiopian florals: jasmine and stone fruit over a clean, tea-like body. My go-to when I want something bright.
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