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# Color Spectrum Java Branding
Counter Culture Coffee is Boxed in Vibrantly Hued Packages

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-18 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/counter-culture-coffee
References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/counter-culture-coffee-2/) & [counterculturecoffee](https://counterculturecoffee.com/)

Counter Culture Coffee boxes their [specialty java products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand) in [vibrantly hued packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-bliss) that is not only eye-catching but also sustainable. The company's biodegradable branding concept is inspired by the [colors of a rainbow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jagermeister-x-pantone) and features vivid hues that represent each of its bold flavors.

In addition to being accented with a clever name for each brew, this Counter Culture Coffee packaging also includes a detailed description of each drink. Names like "Fast Forward", "Slow Motion" and "Big Trouble" add a humorous touch to this java branding and let coffee drinkers know what sort of experience they are getting themselves into.

The coffee brand's entire product range is made up of 7 colors, all branded in a rainbow-inspired hue and representative of a specific flavor.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Vibrant Branding:** Vibrantly hued and sustainable packaging is trending in the coffee industry, providing an opportunity for coffee companies to differentiate themselves and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
- **Humorous Naming:** Humorous and descriptive names for coffee flavors is becoming a popular trend, presenting an opportunity for coffee companies to stand out in a crowded market and connect with consumers on a personal level.
- **Rainbow-inspired Color Themes:** Rainbow-inspired color themes are trending in the coffee industry, offering an opportunity for coffee companies to create a visual identity for their brand that is both playful and memorable.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Coffee:** The coffee industry is using vibrant and sustainable packaging, humorous naming and playful visual identities to differentiate their products and appeal to consumers.
- **Packaging:** The packaging industry is innovating eco-friendly solutions for sustainable packaging that can help consumer product companies reduce their carbon footprint.
- **Design:** The design industry is exploring playful and memorable visual identities for consumer product brands that can help them stand out in crowded markets.

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