79Jasmine, Hops, and Lime on a honey build.
Quindio, CO / Honey
JasmineHerbLime+2
COE #7 · 2022
$3.55/oz
Roaster
KB Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 18
- Also available
- 7
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 74.8
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsCOETBIGTCRBR
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 34% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube90/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 18 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review70/1001/18 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency76.1/10018/18 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- coe any1/18
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
KB Coffee Roasters (often referred to as KB Caféshop) is recognized as a staple in the Paris specialty coffee scene. Users frequently include them on lists of must-visit cafes in the city, and they have received specific praise for the quality and clarity of their beans. While some threads mention them alongside other prominent Parisian roasters, there is no evidence of negative sentiment or quality issues.
Parisian specialty stapleclean and fruity flavor profilesmust-visit cafe locationhighly regarded by visitors
On YouTube
2 videos · 10k combined views
Outside coverage consistently identifies KB Coffee Roasters as a foundational institution within the Paris specialty coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize their role in modernizing local coffee culture through education and the introduction of innovative processing methods. The roaster is frequently praised for a specific roasting philosophy that prioritizes the balance of acidity and sweetness in espresso. Their reputation is bolstered by their status as a long-standing pioneer that continues to influence the city's evolving coffee landscape.
Foundational Paris specialty pioneerFocus on acidity and sweetness balanceActive role in local coffee educationModernizing traditional French coffee cultureConsistent high quality across locations
Flagship cafe
KB Cafeshop
Paris
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Paris, France); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website mentions 'KB Cafeshop - 9ème' and 'Back In Black - 11ème' but does not provide full street addresses for either location.
The catalog
18 in stock
79
76Mango, Pineapple, and Coconut on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
MangoPineappleCoconut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
76Expect Rum, Mangoes, and Pineapple from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
MediumRumMangoPineapple+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
76Yellow Fruit Candy, Cherry, and Red Fruits on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
CandyYellow FruitCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
75Tropical Fruits, Rum, and Cola on a honey build.
Valle de Dota, CR / Honey
Tropical FruitRumCola+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.28/oz
75Expect Peach, Apricot, and Guava from this honey.
Huila, CO / Honey
PeachApricotGuava+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
75Expect Pineapple, Peach, and Apricot from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
PineapplePeachApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
75Expect Citronelle, Jasmin, and Gingembre from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
CitrusJasmineGinger+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
75Expect Raspberry, Blueberries, and Cherry Candy from this experimental.
Huila, CO / Experimental
RaspberryBlueberryCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
74Hazelnuts, Floral, and Cherries on a natural build.
Campo das Vertentes, BR / Natural
HazelnutFloralCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
74Apricots, Peaches, and Citrus on a washed build.
Guji, ET / Washed
ApricotPeachCitrus+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.28/oz
74Washed lot with Blueberries, Floral, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
BlueberryFloralMilk Chocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.28/oz
74Expect Grape, Milk Chocolate, and Floral from this washed.
Huila, CO / Washed
MediumGrapeMilk ChocolateFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
74Honey lot with Guava, Peach, and Strawberry in the cup.
Huila, CO / Honey
GuavaPeachStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.55/oz
74Expect Raspberry, Strawberries, and Fizzy Candy from this anaerobic natural.
Kayanza, BI / Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryStrawberryCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
73Expect Milk Chocolate, Yellow Fruit, and Caramel from this washed.
Alta Verapaz, GT / Washed
DarkMilk ChocolateOther FruitCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
73Expect Praline, Milk Chocolate, and Strawberry Jam from this natural.
Huehuetenango, GT / Natural
PralineMilk ChocolateStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
73Expect Jasmine, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit from this anaerobic natural.
Guji, ET / Anaerobic Natural
DarkJasmineCitrusTropical Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.28/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.99/oz
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.27/oz
71Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$10.44/oz
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.54/oz
71Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.85/oz
71Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.71/oz
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