Gradient

Name: Gradient
Brand: Counter Culture Coffee - Retail
Price: 19.0 USD
Availability: InStock

dark chocolate | roasted nuts | berry

$19

Roast Level

dark roast

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Size

12 oz
24 oz
5 lb

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Each sip of Gradient takes you on a journey through Colombia's coffee landscape. These high-quality Colombian coffees maintain their unique characteristics in this dark roast, resulting in a full-bodied and approachably sweet cup of coffee. With notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and berries, Gradient is the perfect choice for coffee lovers who appreciate a dense and complex brew with a vibrant acidity.

Jenna Gotthelf, New York

Gradient is a beautiful expression of Colombian coffee through a more developed roast profile. This coffee bridges the gap between light and dark roasts with flavor clarity and complexity that shines through any brewing method from espresso to filter coffee to cold brew.

: sweet and complex

sweet and complex

Sourced from small-scale farms throughout the diverse landscapes of Colombia, Gradient is a true testament to these producers’ dedication and expertise. We go the extra mile to ensure that our coffees are not only delicious but also traceable. Colombia is the third-largest producer of coffee in the world and although it’s easy to find and purchase these generic blends, we've put in the hard work to establish transparent value chains. These direct relationships mean we can purchase coffees from the same farmers year after year and pay premiums for the exceptional quality they deliver.

Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or simply seeking a delicious cup to brighten your morning, Gradient is crafted with care and expertise to ensure that every sip is a sensory delight. Grind the whole beans immediately before brewing for the freshest cup of delicious coffee every time. We recommend 1 gram of coffee for every 17 grams of water for most brewing devices. Experiment with using more or less coffee to find the perfect brewing ratio for you. Check out our brewing guides to get the most out of your coffee.
: Harvest

Process: Washed

Certifications: Kosher
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Since 2009, we have published an annual transparency report to serve as a blueprint for our green coffee purchasing practices and a response to chronically low prices in the coffee industry. We believe paying more for green coffee is an important investment in the long-term viability of our coffee-growing partners’ businesses and our supply.

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$3.12 FOB (Free On Board)/lb - Our price for Gradient

$2.07 FOB/lb - Fair Trade Certified Minimum

$1.82 FOB/lb - Average C Market Price
: Select your coffee's roast date to see the blend components.

100% Toldopamba, Colombia

100% Monte Frio, Colombia

100% ANEI, Colombia

50% Toldopamba, Colombia

50% La Golondrina, Colombia

100% Azahar, Colombia

100% Toldopamba, Colombia

100% Urcunina, Colombia

100% La Golondrina, Colombia

80% Toldopamba, Colombia

20% Azahar Caldas, Colombia
: All of our coffees can be brewed in various ways, designed for your perfect morning. These recipes are our favourite ways to highlight Big Trouble Single Origin coffee. Your brewing adventure starts here.

Automatic Brewer

Coffee: 63 Grams

Grind: medium-coarse

Water: 1 litre of water

Ratio: 1:16

Coffee: 63 Grams

Grind: medium-coarse

Water: 1 litre of water

Ratio: 1:16

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1: Add Water

Weigh 1,000 grams of water and add to the brewer’s reservoir.

2: Grind Coffee

Weigh 63g coffee and grind on a medium-coarse setting, slightly finer than kosher salt.

3: Add Grounds

Place the coffee filter in the brew basket and add ground coffee. Place the carafe and basket back under the brewer’s shower head.

4: Begin Brewing

Toggle the brew switch to start the brewing process.

5: Enjoy!

Wait for the brew cycle to finish completely and enjoy!

Kalita Wave

Coffee: 30 Grams

Grind: medium

Water: 500 grams of filtered hot water (200 F)

Ratio: 1:17

Time: 3:30-4:00 Min

Coffee: 30 Grams

Grind: medium

Water: 500 grams of filtered hot water (200 F)

Ratio: 1:17

Time: 3:30-4:00 Min

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1: Heat Water

Heat water to 200F. Place filter in the Kalita Wave and rinse with hot water, discarding when finished.

2: Grind Coffee

Weigh 30g of coffee and grind on medium setting, slightly finer than kosher salt.

3: Add Coffee

Place ground coffee in filter, and shake to level grounds.

4: Bloom Grounds

Start a timer and pour 60g of water to wet all the coffee grounds.

5: Begin Brewing

Wait 30 seconds and then pour water in a circular motion to 200g.

6: Pour Water

By 1:00 the water should have drained a centimeter, pour in a circular motion to 300g.

7: Repeat

Repeat this process every 30 seconds, or as the water drains a centimeter, pouring water in a circular pattern until reaching a total weight of 500g.

8: Drain

The coffee should finish draining by 3:30-4:00.

9: Enjoy!