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| - Thank god these guys are here. Having *just* moved to Charlotte, and coming from the Sacramento area which is playing host to it's own up and coming coffee scene (Insight, what up!), which is close enough to SF to take advantage of the rampant coffee culture happening there, I was a little discouraged to discover something of a craft coffee desert that was to be my new home. Not that they're the only game in town, but as far as I've tasted, they are the best, and most keyed in. Plus it's just two guys, and they're super friendly, I like giving my money to people that are pleasant to talk with. Plus they host latte art competitions which can only serve to boost the Charlotte coffee scene. Pouring Counter Culture, which really seems to be the norm here in the Carolinas, and doing so skillfully this cafe is located in the City Market, which play host to a number of other kiosks offering goods I generally like to stuff my face with. The trips I've made to NJC so far have provided me with cups (Ethiopian and Sumatra) that were great, extraction times were pretty right on which helped to bring out the character of each roast, and the presentation was super nice as well. Regardless of the fact that you can literally by Counter Culture ANYWHERE in this city, I'll be hitting up NJC for beans so I can help support these guys in their endeavors to bring craft coffee to Charlotte and help promote the scene.
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