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Colombia Peñas Blancas - Acevedo Huila
Colombia · Washed · Medium
- In common
- Both from Huila, Colombia · Both Colombia
- Different
- Washed, not anaerobic natural · $1.67/oz less
$21.0012 oz · 1 more size
Shipping $5.00
In stock now: close to this coffee
We don't carry Colombia Zarza. These are the closest coffees in our shop.
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Dark Peaks Colombian Single Origin
Colombia · Washed · Medium-Light
- In common
- Both from Huila, Colombia · Both Colombia
- Different
- Washed, not anaerobic natural
$20.00
Shipping $5.00
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San Vicente
Colombia · Washed · Medium
- In common
- Both from Huila, Colombia · Both Colombia
- Different
- Washed, not anaerobic natural · $1.59/oz less
$22.0012 oz · 2 more sizes
Shipping $5.00
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Dark Colombia
Colombia · Washed · Dark
- In common
- Both from Huila, Colombia · Both Colombia
- Different
- Washed, not anaerobic natural · $1.59/oz less
$22.0012 oz · 2 more sizes
Shipping from $8.09
Similar, for less
Close to this coffee at a lower price per ounce
Top7%
CGLE Natural XO
Colombia · Natural · Light
Roaster well regarded on Reddit
- In common
- Both from Colombia · Both Colombia
- Different
- Natural, not anaerobic natural · $0.87/oz less
$90.002.2 lb · 2 more sizes
EUR 28.00260g bag
At KB Coffee Roasters
At KB Coffee Roasters
About Colombia Zarza
How is it rated?
79Strong. Cherrybook Index, from 2 sources.
- YouTube, on the roaster90
- Reddit, on the roaster88
- What the roaster discloses65
With this little evidence the score is pulled toward a neutral 50; more signals will move it.
Whether we sell a coffee never changes its score. How the Index works
What will it taste like?
The roaster’s notes: framboise, myrtilles, bonbon cerise, floral.
How does the price compare?
$3.42an ounce. Similar coffees run $2.27 to $3.62.
$2.27$3.62
What moves the price
- Anaerobic process+16%
- Roaster brand and sourcing+10%
- Colombia origin+4%
A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what coffees with these listed traits sell for per ounce.
Back of the bag
What KB Coffee Roasters publishes about this coffee.
- Origin
- Huila, CO
- Producer
- Jhonatan Gasca
- Process
- Anaerobic Natural
- Variety
- Colombia
- Altitude
- 1750 to 1800 m
- Bag
- 260g
The variety and the origin
About KB Coffee Roasters
The roaster’s pageCommunity reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 88/100
Two independent Reddit comments give KB Coffee Roasters strongly favorable but limited evidence. One repeat buyer said KB became their go-to roastery and praised its varied processes and vibrant flavors. Another called a coffee served at Back in Black great.
repeat ordersvibrant flavorsBack in Black cafe
Threads cited (2)
- r/pourover · 18↑ · KB roasters (Paris) - diviso aji
Hell yeah I love KB roasters! I was visiting France last summer and had a coffee from a small shop that had their beans on a shelf and I bought a bag as a souvenir for myself and that completely changed my world. They became my go to roastery instantly and I've been regularly ordering from them since. Such a crazy proc
- r/pourover · 4↑ · Paris recommendations
Back in Black by KB was great
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterDay in the life
Roasting MY OWN COFFEE ☕ w KB Coffee Roasters Paris
Jay Swanson · 5.2K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers KB Coffee Roasters; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
The video follows the creator as he visits KB Coffee Roasters in Paris to roast his own coffee. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the roasting process, including the use of a drum roaster and the roaster's philosophy on balancing acidity and sweetness in espresso roasts.
Inside this video
From Jay Swanson:
“KB Coffee Roasters, my favorite roasters here in Paris, to come roast my very own roast with them.”
“KB philosophy is that basically if you're going for a espresso roast you're looking to develop the acidity a little bit more, push the the sweetness through the roof.”
Explore the videos
Across the coverage of KB Coffee Roasters
Reviewers consistently describe KB Coffee Roasters as a pioneering institution in the Paris specialty coffee scene. Outside coverage highlights their role in educating the local public, introducing innovative processing methods, and shaping modern French coffee culture. Reviewers also emphasize their distinct roasting philosophy, which focuses on balancing acidity and maximizing sweetness in espresso.
Pioneering Paris specialty coffee institution · Focus on balancing acidity and sweetness · Educational approach to local coffee culture · Hands-on roastery and cafe experiences
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Augusta's Organic Breakfast
Peru · Washed · Medium
4.9 from 148 ratings on the roaster's shop
Cherry, Citrus, Milk_chocolate
$20.0012 oz · 2 more sizes
Shipping from $6.31Free shipping over $45
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Mocha Java
Blend · Wet-Hulled · Medium
5.0 from 38 ratings on the roaster's shop
Fruity, Earthy, Balanced, Blueberry
$19.5012 oz · 1 more size
Shipping from $9.22
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Coltrane
Colombia · Washed · Medium
4.9 from 403 ratings on the roaster's shop
Orange, Nectarine, Chocolate
$19.8810 oz
Shipping $6.00Free shipping over $50
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Finca El Paraíso (Decaf)
Colombia · Anaerobic Washed · Light · Decaf
4.8 from 26 ratings on the roaster's shop
Floral, Raspberry, Plum, Tropical fruit
$23.008 oz
Shipping $5.00
- Fruit
- Citrus
- Floral
- Cocoa and nut
- Sugar and spice