79Jasmine, Hops, and Lime on a honey build.
Quindio, CO · Honey
JasmineHerbLime+2
COE #7 · 2022
$3.53/oz
Roaster
KB Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 23
- Also available
- 7
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 74.6
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsCOPEVEBIGTKE
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%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 23 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review70/1001/23 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency76.1/10023/23 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay11/23
- coe any1/23
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 repeated or systemic criticism regarding their product or service.
Paris specialty coffee stapleclean and fruity flavor profileshighly recommended cafe destinationfrequently cited in Paris travel recommendations
On YouTube
2 videos · 10k combined views
Outside coverage consistently identifies KB Coffee Roasters as a foundational institution in the Parisian 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 an early pioneer that continues to maintain high standards across their roasting operations and retail locations.
Pioneering role in Paris specialty coffeeFocus on acidity and sweetness balanceCommitment to public coffee educationIntegration of global roasting trendsConsistent quality across retail 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
23 in stock · 16 archived
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76Floral, Raspberries, and Praline on a carbonic maceration build.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Carbonic Maceration
FloralRaspberryPraline+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.24/oz
76Expect Cherry Candy, Red Fruits, and Tropical Fruits from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CherryBerryTropical Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
76Expect Yellow Fruit Candy, Cherry, and Red Fruits from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CandyYellow FruitCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.48/oz
75Expect Rum, Mangoes, and Pineapple from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
RumMangoPineapple+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
75Tropical Fruits, Rum, and Cola on a honey build.
Valle de Dota, CR · Honey
Tropical FruitRumCola+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
75Expect Pineapple, Tropical Fruit, and Orange from this anaerobic natural.
Aceh, ID · Anaerobic Natural
PineappleTropical FruitOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.43/oz
75Expect Coconut, Pineapple, and Mango from this experimental.
Huila, CO · Experimental
CoconutPineappleMango+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.48/oz
75Raisins, Praliné, and Milk Chocolate on a anaerobic washed build.
Amazonas, PE · Anaerobic Washed
GrapePralineMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
75Expect Watermelon, Orange, and Brown Sugar from this anaerobic natural.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
DarkWatermelonOrangeBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.54/oz
75Expect Pêche, Abricot, and Goyave from this honey.
Huila, CO · Honey
PeachApricotGuava+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.54/oz
75Expect Raspberry, Blueberries, and Cherry Candy from this experimental.
Huila, CO · Experimental
RaspberryBlueberryCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
75Expect Citronelle, Jasmin, and Gingembre from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
CitrusJasmineGinger+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
75Expect Pineapple, Peach, and Apricot from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
PineapplePeachApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
74Hazelnuts, Floral, and Cherries on a natural build.
Campo das Vertentes, BR · Natural
HazelnutFloralCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.02/oz
74Expect Grape, Milk Chocolate, and Floral from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumGrapeMilk ChocolateFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.06/oz
74Expect Milk Chocolate, Yellow Fruits, and Caramel from this washed.
Alta Verapaz, GT · Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateOther FruitCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.06/oz
73Expect Raspberry, Strawberries, and Fizzy Candy from this anaerobic natural.
Kayanza, BI · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryStrawberryCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.19/oz
73Honey lot with Guava, Peach, and Strawberry in the cup.
Huila, CO · Honey
GuavaPeachStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
73Washed lot with Peach, Apricot, and Jasmine in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
PeachApricotJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
73Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Tropical Fruit, and Praline in the cup.
Western Uganda, UG · Anaerobic Natural
CherryTropical FruitPraline+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.24/oz
72Raspberry, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate on a anaerobic natural / producer: build.
Southern Province, RW · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
RaspberryStrawberryMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
72Blueberries, Floral, and Orange on a washed build.
Mbeya, TZ · Washed
BlueberryFloralOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.26/oz
71Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$10.38/oz
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.71/oz
71Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.19/oz
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.53/oz
71Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.83/oz
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.98/oz
Archived (16)
76Cherries, Pineapple, and Mangoes on a anaerobic natural build.
Satipo, PE · Anaerobic Natural
DarkCherryPineappleMango+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.46/oz
Out of stock
76Mirabelles, Prunes, and Floral on a washed build.
Trujillo, VE · Washed
Mirabelle PlumPlumFloral+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.46/oz
Out of stock
76Mango, Pineapple, and Coconut on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MangoPineappleCoconut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
Out of stock
76Yellow Fruit Candy, Cherry, and Red Fruits on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CandyYellow FruitCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
Out of stock
75Peaches, Oranges, and Honey on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumPeachOrangeHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.46/oz
Out of stock
75Peaches, Jasmine, and Pineapple on a natural build.
Huila, CO · Natural
PeachJasminePineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
Out of stock
75Natural lot with Red Fruits, Prunes, and Floral in the cup.
Trujillo, VE · Natural
BerryPruneFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.46/oz
Out of stock
75Peaches, Jasmine, and Pineapple on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
PeachJasminePineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.54/oz
Out of stock
75Expect Peach, Apricot, and Guava from this honey.
Huila, CO · Honey
PeachApricotGuava+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.53/oz
Out of stock
74Expect Cherries, Red Fruit Jam, and Milk Chocolate from this natural.
Amazonas, PE · Natural
CherryRed FruitMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
74Washed lot with Blueberries, Floral, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
BlueberryFloralMilk Chocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
74Apricots, Peaches, and Citrus on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
ApricotPeachCitrus+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
74Anaerobic Washed lot with Watermelon, Pomegranate, and Lychee in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumWatermelonPomegranateLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.46/oz
Out of stock
73Blueberries, Blackberries, and Citrus on a washed build.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
BlueberryBlackberryCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.28/oz
Out of stock
73Expect Praline, Milk Chocolate, and Strawberry Jam from this natural.
Huehuetenango, GT · Natural
PralineMilk ChocolateStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
73Blueberries, Blackberries, and Citrus on a anaerobic natural build.
Kericho, KE · Anaerobic Natural
MediumBlueberryBlackberryCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.52/oz
Out of stock
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