Specialty beans scored 80–85 on the cupping scale, blended with Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Chaga. $13–15 a bag. No coastal markup. No pretense. Just coffee that earns your morning.
Functional Blends
We didn't add mushrooms because it's trendy. Lion's Mane for focus. Reishi for calm. Chaga for immunity. Real adaptogens, real doses, roasted right so you actually taste the coffee first.
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with Lion's Mane. Bright citrus notes and a clean mental edge — no jitters, no crash.
Colombian Huila with Reishi mushroom. Lower caffeine, earthy dark chocolate base. The coffee you drink after dinner without paying for it at midnight.
Guatemala Huehuetenango with Chaga. Brown sugar sweetness, full body. Chaga's antioxidant load stacked inside your daily cup.
Honest Pricing
The specialty coffee world loves to charge for the brand story. We charge for the beans. The $13–15 sweet spot isn't a discount — it's what specialty coffee should actually cost when you're not paying for a San Francisco storefront.
Coastal roasters carry $4–8/bag in rent, branding overhead, and margin. We're in Prentice, Wisconsin. That savings goes to you — not our lease.
80–85 Cupping Score Beans
The SCA's specialty grade starts at 80. We publish every score. You can verify it, compare it, and hold us to it. No hiding behind vague "premium" language.
Carbon Footprint Per Bag
Every origin listing shows CO₂ impact. Not greenwashing — actual numbers from import records. Make an informed choice.
Farmer Stories, Not Marketing Copy
You'll know the farm, the altitude, the harvest season. Counter Culture talks about transparency. We publish it.
Transparent Sourcing
We publish cupping scores, carbon footprint, and farmer details on every product page. Not because we have to — because if you're paying for specialty, you deserve to know what you're getting.
| Origin | Process | Cupping Score | CO₂ Impact | Flavor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe | Washed | 2.1 kg CO₂/bag | Jasmine, lemon, bergamot | |
| Colombia · Huila | Natural | 2.4 kg CO₂/bag | Dark chocolate, caramel, plum | |
| Guatemala · Huehuetenango | Washed | 2.0 kg CO₂/bag | Brown sugar, peach, mild acidity | |
| Brazil · Cerrado | Pulped Natural | 2.8 kg CO₂/bag | Nuts, milk chocolate, smooth body | |
| Kenya · Kirinyaga | Washed | 2.2 kg CO₂/bag | Blackcurrant, tomato, complex acidity |
Flexible Subscriptions
Pick your roast, pick your grind, set your cadence. Change any of it mid-cycle. Pause when you travel. Skip a month when you over-ordered. No hoops, no "please allow 3–5 business days to process your cancellation."
Prentice, Wisconsin. Population 573. The specialty coffee world doesn't expect world-class beans to come from here. That's exactly why they do.
Lower overhead means the money goes into the beans. No SOMA rent, no Williamsburg aesthetic, no brand consultants. Just sourcing obsession and an honest price tag.
The Midwest isn't a limitation. It's the reason the coffee is priced right, sourced honest, and shipped straight to you — without the coastal story tax.
No pretense. No coastal markup. Just 80–85 cupping score beans, real adaptogens, and honest pricing. Try a bag.