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Coffee · North Minneapolis, Minnesota
Specialty coffee, flavored coffee pods and gift bundles rooted in North Minneapolis, Black culture and community.
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Founder Houston White Jr.
Houston White Jr. is a designer, entrepreneur, author and community leader. The company’s official About page identifies him as founder and CEO of Houston White Ventures, which includes The Get Down Coffee Co., and author of Culturemaking.
Houston White Jr.’s coffee story begins with his grandmother Annie-Mae’s kitchen table. The Get Down connects that sense of hospitality with specialty coffee and a vision for representation and connection in North Minneapolis. Its roots are in Camdentown, where White’s work brings culture, commerce and community together. Explore whole-bean and ground coffees, two flavored pod offerings and coffee gift bundles through the online shop. The café at 1500 N 44th Ave is currently listed as closed for construction; no reopening date was verified.
10 products in the Cupboard
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A 20-count box of single-serve flavored coffee pods inspired by Houston White’s grandmother Annie-Mae and banana pudding. Its own top description highlights banana, a caramel twist and brown sugar, with references to banana pudding and banana splits. These flavor descriptions are not an ingredient declaration.
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A medium-roast decaffeinated coffee from small producers in Huila, Colombia, with maker-described sweet, churro and caramel tasting notes. The company describes a decaffeination process using fermented sugar cane in Colombia. Choose whole bean, medium grind or fine grind in 12 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb sizes.
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A light-roast coffee with maker-described juicy, sweet and floral tasting notes. The top description lists Colombia and Ethiopia. Choose whole bean, medium grind or fine grind in 12 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb sizes. The maker also offers quantity selections from 1 to 5.
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A Colombia and Guatemala coffee blend with maker-described chocolate and vanilla tasting notes, intended for espresso drinks with milk or drip brewing. Its name honors emcee Sha-Rock and Funky 4 + 1. Choose whole bean, medium grind or fine grind in 12 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb sizes.
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Formerly called Rocksteady, this medium-roast blend has maker-described chocolate-covered-orange tasting notes. It is coffee for brewing cold brew or other methods, not a bottled or ready-to-drink beverage. Choose whole bean, medium grind or fine grind in 12 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb sizes.
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A 20-count box of single-serve flavored coffee pods inspired by Houston White’s grandmother Annie-Mae and sweet potato pie. The maker describes caramel, nutmeg, brown sugar and clove flavors. These flavor descriptions are not an ingredient declaration.
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A gift bundle containing Drip Drip coffee, Culturemaking by Houston White, and a Coffee for the Culture tee. Select tee size Small, Medium, Large, XL or XXL, and coffee preparation Whole Bean, Ground (Medium) or Ground (Fine). The bundle page does not specify the coffee bag weight.
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A gift bundle containing Plus One Espresso coffee, Culturemaking by Houston White, and a Coffee for the Culture tee. Select tee size Small, Medium, Large, XL or XXL, and coffee preparation Whole Bean, Ground (Medium) or Ground (Fine). The bundle page does not specify the coffee bag weight.
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A gift bundle containing Turntables coffee, Culturemaking by Houston White, and a Coffee for the Culture tee. Select tee size Small, Medium, Large, XL or XXL, and coffee preparation Whole Bean, Ground (Medium) or Ground (Fine). The bundle page does not specify the coffee bag weight.
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A Colombia and Guatemala coffee blend with maker-described dark chocolate, smoky and caramel tasting notes. Developed for drinkers who enjoy a fuller roast profile. Choose whole bean, medium grind or fine grind in 12 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb sizes.
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