Counter Culture Coffee vs Tandem Coffee Roasters

Counter Culture Coffee and Tandem Coffee Roasters both rep the East Coast specialty scene, but we're working with limited intel here. Counter Culture has 13 coffees available with prices ranging from $4.30 to $8.82 per 100g, while Tandem currently has no coffees listed in our data—so this comparison leans heavily on what Counter Culture is doing right now.

Last updated August 3, 2026. Data refreshed daily from roaster webshops.

Counter Culture Coffee

Coffees tracked: 73
Avg price /100g: US$8.69/100g
Price range: US$5.59/100g – US$106/100g

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Coffees tracked: 0

Top picks

Counter Culture Coffee

Counter Culture is for daily drinkers who want reliable, approachable specialty coffee with a strong Colombia focus and prices that won't break the bank.

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Tandem is harder to assess without current availability data, but they're known as a Portland, Maine staple for those who value cafe culture and local roasting.

No coffees tracked yet for this roaster.

Verdict

Go with Counter Culture Coffee here—not because Tandem isn't great, but because they actually have coffees available to buy right now. At $4.30–$8.82 per 100g, Counter Culture offers solid value for everyday specialty drinking, especially if you're into Colombian microlots. Once Tandem's inventory is back in the system, revisit this comparison—they're worth seeking out if you're in the Northeast.

What they share

Both are established East Coast specialty roasters with brick-and-mortar cafe roots
Both have built reputations around quality sourcing and transparent relationships with producers
Both serve the third-wave coffee community with an emphasis on education and approachability

Key differences

Counter Culture has 13 coffees currently available; Tandem has zero listed (likely a data availability issue, not that they've stopped roasting)
Counter Culture's lineup is heavily Colombia-focused (50% of their range) with some blends, while we can't assess Tandem's current sourcing
Counter Culture's pricing averages $6.87 per 100g, putting them in the accessible specialty range—no pricing data available for Tandem to compare
Counter Culture operates at a larger scale with national distribution; Tandem maintains a more regional, cafe-first presence