Counter Culture Coffee vs La Colombe Chelsea
Counter Culture Coffee brings 13 coffees to the table with a heavy Colombia focus (50% of their lineup), while La Colombe Chelsea currently has no coffees listed in our system. This makes for an unusual matchup between two East Coast specialty names—one with a robust online presence and one that may focus more on wholesale or café-only offerings.
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Counter Culture Coffee
- Coffees tracked
- 87
- Avg price /100g
- US$8.46/100g
- Price range
- US$4.30/100g – US$106/100g
La Colombe Chelsea
- Coffees tracked
- 0
Top picks
Counter Culture Coffee
Counter Culture Coffee is for home brewers who want reliable access to traceable, Colombia-forward single origins and blends at mid-range prices ($4.30–$8.82 per 100g).
La Colombe Chelsea
La Colombe Chelsea is harder to assess without available data, but the brand is known for café experiences and ready-to-drink products rather than retail bag sales.
- No coffees tracked yet for this roaster.
Verdict
If you're shopping for beans online right now, Counter Culture is the clear choice—13 coffees with transparent pricing averaging $6.87 per 100g and a strong Colombia selection. La Colombe Chelsea simply doesn't have retail offerings in our system, so unless you're visiting one of their cafés in person, Counter Culture wins by default for home brewers.
What they share
- Both are established East Coast specialty coffee brands with strong reputations in the third-wave movement
- Both operate café locations and have built regional followings in major metro areas
- Both emphasize direct trade and transparent sourcing practices in their broader brand messaging
Key differences
- Counter Culture has 13 coffees available online; La Colombe Chelsea has none listed, suggesting different retail strategies
- Counter Culture leans heavily on Colombia (50% of offerings) and blends (40%), while La Colombe's sourcing breakdown isn't visible here
- Counter Culture's pricing runs $4.30–$8.82 per 100g; La Colombe Chelsea's pricing data is unavailable
- Counter Culture appears to prioritize home brewing retail sales, while La Colombe may focus on cafés and RTD products
Frequently asked questions
Is Counter Culture Coffee or La Colombe Chelsea better?
If you're shopping for beans online right now, Counter Culture is the clear choice—13 coffees with transparent pricing averaging $6.87 per 100g and a strong Colombia selection. La Colombe Chelsea simply doesn't have retail offerings in our system, so unless you're visiting one of their cafés in person, Counter Culture wins by default for home brewers.
What is the price difference between Counter Culture Coffee and La Colombe Chelsea?
Bakio tracks live prices for both roasters. See the up-to-date side-by-side at bakio.co/compare/counter-culture-vs-la-colombe.
Which is cheaper, Counter Culture Coffee or La Colombe Chelsea?
See live cheapest coffee from each roaster at bakio.co/compare/counter-culture-vs-la-colombe.
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