Counter Culture Coffee Washington, DC

Hello everyone–

We had 10 cuppers today including myself…

Coffee # 1 - Cafe San Ramon - We found a lot of spices and savoriness in the smell of this coffee, but we weren’t expecting the really delicious brightness!  it had a great acidity with black tea and citrus flavors over a light, soft body and finished clean and quick.  1 favorite.

Coffee #2 - Los Luchadores - This coffee had a sweet earthiness on the nose and then popped with a juicy brightness!  The flavors were so balanced and lots of cuppers said “complex” and dynamic.”  the body was full and round with a nice lingering chocolate/apple finish.  6 favorites.

Coffee #3 - Gayo - We really liked the scented wood and earthiness we found in the fragrance that turned to chocolate and tobacco in the aroma.  The brightness was low, the flavors were just what we expected from the nose with a couple of surprises (blackberries and bananas), and the body was rich and coating.  This coffee finished heavy and lasting with chocolate and campfire.  3 favorites.