91	Counter Culture Coffee Durham, North Carolina Hominy Grill Blend Roast: Medium Review Date: February 2009 Origin: Not disclosed. Price: NA

Blind Assessment: Remarkable aromatic balance and big, suavely sweet acidity make this a remarkable blend despite its relatively light body and short finish. Dark chocolate, aromatic wood, tart, cherryish fruit carry from aroma through cup with poised authority.

Notes: Available in a 12-ounce valve bag at $10.95. A custom blend created for Chef Robert Stehling's Hominy Grill, a restaurant specializing in traditional Southern cuisine in Charleston, South Carolina. Counter Culture Coffee is a small-batch wholesale specialty roaster with an informative and lively website, a commitment to exceptional coffee and youthful, enthusiastic leadership. Visit www.counterculturecoffee.com or call 888-238-5282 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: Unusual combination of acidy energy with expansive chocolate and aromatic wood notes.

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