Counter Culture Coffee recognized as top artisanal coffee brand

"Industry insiders call the companies, along with Durham, N.C.-based Counter Culture, the big three of the “third-wave” coffee movement, based on an artisanal approach to coffee that doesn't adhere to traditional roasting or sourcing standards."

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