Counter Culture Coffee vs Tandem Coffee Roasters

Counter Culture Coffee and Tandem Coffee Roasters are both respected names in the East Coast specialty scene, but the data tells different stories. Counter Culture currently lists 4 coffees with an average price of $17.03 per 100g, while Tandem has no coffees available in our dataset—making this a lopsided comparison worth addressing head-on.

Last updated May 6, 2026. Data refreshed daily from roaster webshops.

Counter Culture Coffee

Coffees tracked: 6
Avg price /100g: US$22.59/100g
Price range: US$4.30/100g – US$104/100g

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Coffees tracked: 0

Top picks

Counter Culture Coffee

Counter Culture is for anyone who wants reliable access to dialed-in specialty coffee from a roaster with deep Colombian relationships and consistent quality control.

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Tandem is harder to recommend based on available data—they're a well-regarded Portland, Maine roaster, but without current offerings listed, you'll need to check their site directly.

No coffees tracked yet for this roaster.

Verdict

Go with Counter Culture if you're buying today—they have coffees in stock, strong Colombian options, and pricing that ranges from accessible ($6.21/100g) to splurge-worthy ($104.35/100g). Tandem deserves consideration if you're near Portland or can order directly from their site, but the lack of available data here makes Counter Culture the only practical choice for immediate comparison.

What they share

Both are influential East Coast specialty roasters with café locations that helped define third-wave coffee in their regions
Both emphasize direct trade relationships and transparency in sourcing
Both roast lighter profiles that highlight origin characteristics rather than heavy roast development

Key differences

Counter Culture has 4 coffees listed with prices ranging from $6.21 to $104.35 per 100g, while Tandem has no current data available
Counter Culture sources heavily from Colombia (62 coffees historically), showing deep regional expertise, while Tandem's current origin focus is unclear
Counter Culture operates at larger scale with wider distribution, while Tandem remains more regionally focused in New England
Counter Culture's La Golondrina appears repeatedly in their top offerings, suggesting flagship consistency, while Tandem's current lineup is unknown