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Drawing inspiration from the global specialty coffee community, collaborative products broaden perspectives and ways of sharing coffee. In this spirit, we partnered with Fritz Coffee, an inspirational and like-minded company, to create Gemini.
Counter Culture’s commitment to quality and transparency has set industry standards, while Fritz Coffee, established in 2014 in Seoul, Korea, is renowned for cutting-edge branding and guest-centric service. Tasting each other’s coffees and discussing our approach, we decided that exchanging green (unroasted) coffee would be the best way to offer something fresh and unique to our customers. We also sent a team to Korea to work directly with the Fritz crew, popping up at their flagship cafe and learning their service ethos: "your coworker is your first customer."
We chose a naturally processed coffee from Fritz’s partner, Herbazú, in Costa Rica. Founded by José Antonio Barrantes Zuñiga (Toño) and his siblings, Herbazú led Costa Rica's micro-mill revolution, selling directly to exporters and roasters. The family continues to innovate with advanced processing techniques and new coffee varieties, earning the Bandera Azul award for environmental practices. Herbazú has had a profound impact on coffee growing and processing in Costa Rica and the family is highly respected.
Fritz selected Gesha microlots from our partner, Incahuasi, in Peru. Nestled deep within the Incahuasi Valley, seven hours from the cooperative’s warehouse in Andahuaylas, Lucio Luque and Eudis Orosco exclusively cultivate Gesha variety coffee. Finding Gesha on remote farms worldwide is not surprising, but preserving its exquisite flavor to reach cups halfway across the globe is a small miracle. Despite logistical challenges, a connected global coffee community makes such exceptional coffees possible.
Together with Fritz and our respective supply chain partners, we've crafted Gemini, a product that celebrates specialty coffee's commitment to quality and exploration. Gemini embraces new experiences and nurtures relationships, bringing joy and excitement to our community.
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Harvest
Process: Washed + Natural Sundried
Certifications: Kosher
Available: While Supplies Last
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Fritz Coffee Company, Korea
Length of Partnership
1995 2024 20240 years
Location
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50% Incahuasi Gesha, Peru
50% Herbazú Natural Sundried, Costa Rica
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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.
Hario V60
Coffee: 30 Grams
Grind: medium-fine
Water: 500 grams of filtered hot water (200 F)
Ratio: 1:17
Time: 3:30-4:00 Min
Coffee: 30 Grams
Grind: medium-fine
Water: 500 grams of filtered hot water (200 F)
Ratio: 1:17
Time: 3:30-4:00 Min
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1: Rinse Filter
Heat water to 200F. Place filter in V60 and rinse with hot water, discarding when finished.
2: Grind Coffee
Weigh 30g coffee and grind on medium fine setting, like table salt.
3: Add Grounds
Place coffee in filter, and shake to level grounds.
4: Bloom Grounds
Start a timer and pour 60g of water to wet all the coffee.
5: Begin Brewing
Wait 30 seconds and then pour water in circular motion to 200g.
6: Pour + Repeat
By 1:00 the water should have drained a centimeter, pour in a circular motion to 300g. Repeat this process every 30 seconds, until reaching a total weight of 500g.
7: Drain
The coffee should finish draining by 3:30-4:00.
8: Enjoy!
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!
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Sustainably-Sourced
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Quality-Focused
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B Corp Certified
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Transparently Traded
Sustainably-Sourced
Quality-Focused
B Corp Certified
Transparently Traded