Nicaragua — San Jose
Expect Cerises, Praline, and Prunes from this carbonic maceration lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Carbonic Maceration
CherryPralinePlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
US$2.23/oz
Typical US$2.11 to $3.37/oz
Roaster · Paris
KB Coffee Roasters
kbcoffeeroasters.com ↗Prices in EUR
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterDay in the life
Roasting MY OWN COFFEE ☕ w KB Coffee Roasters Paris
Jay Swanson · 5.1K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook 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
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The roaster
22 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Peru and Nicaragua.
- In stock
- 22
- House Index · limited data
- 69
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaPeruNicaraguaEthiopiaBrazilYemen
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- May 202664 lots seen; 22 in stock now
- Origins
- 12 countriesColombia, Ethiopia, Nicaragua
- Process mix
- Experimental 55% · Natural 23% · Honey 14% · Washed 9%
- Price position
- In line with what its profiles predictMedian of 9 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 86% of lots name the producer or farm19 of 22
- Coverage
- 2 reviewer videos · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- Cafe in ParisKB Coffee Roasters operates their original Paris cafe and Back in Black.
- Merch
- 3 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit88/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 22 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency76.4/10022/22 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay9/22
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.
The catalog
22 in stock · 39 archived
BlueberryPeachApricot+3
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.72/oz
Typical US$1.83 to $3.50/oz
Colombia - El Diviso Typica Mejorado
Expect Watermelons, Melons, and Cherry from this experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
WatermelonMelonCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.15 to $4.11/oz
Medium-LightCherryPineappleWhiskey+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$2.15/oz
Typical US$1.73 to $2.76/oz
Broad comparison
Brazil Rio Brilhante Aramosa — Espresso
Natural lot with Praline, Cerises, and Chocolat Au Lait in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
PralineCherryMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$1.89/oz
Typical US$1.46 to $2.79/oz
DarkPeachApricotJasmine+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$3.49 to $5.55/oz
Yemen - Queen of Saba
Tea, Dried Fruit, and Roses on an anaerobic natural lot.
Haraz, YE · Anaerobic Natural
Black TeaDried FruitRose+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.72/oz
Typical US$2.40 to $3.83/oz
Broad comparison
Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora — Natural
Natural lot with Fruits Tropicaux, Cerise, and Chocolat Au Lait in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Tropical FruitCherryMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$2.36/oz
Typical US$1.74 to $3.33/oz
Colombie - Zarza Aji
Experimental lot with Framboise, Myrtilles, and Bonbon Cerise in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
RaspberryBlueberryCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.37 to $3.78/oz
Indonesia De Berman
Experimental lot with Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, and Orange in the cup.
Java, ID · Experimental
PineappleTropical FruitOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.39/oz
Typical US$2.09 to $3.98/oz
Timbuyacu — Espresso
Expect Raisins, Praliné, and Chocolat Au Lait from this washed lot.
Amazonas, PE · Washed
GrapePralineMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.11/oz
Typical US$1.75 to $2.79/oz
Supernatural - Nicaragua
Natural lot with Framboises, Praliné, and Prunes in the cup.
Dipilto, NI · Natural
RaspberryPralinePlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
US$2.23/oz
Typical US$1.86 to $2.97/oz
Broad comparison
Colombie - El Diviso Bourbon Rouge
Expect Blackcurrant, Strawberries, and Red Fruit Candy from this experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
Black CurrantStrawberryCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.37 to $3.78/oz
Colombie - El Diviso Chiroso
Expect Rhubarb, Cherry Candy, and Red Currants from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Other FruitCherryRed Currant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.58 to $4.11/oz
Uraga Carbo — Espresso
Raspberries, Cherries, and Floral on a carbonic maceration lot.
Guji, ET · Carbonic Maceration
RaspberryCherryFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.23/oz
Typical US$2.11 to $3.36/oz
Colombia Monteblanco Coco
Expect Coconut, Pineapple, and Mango from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CoconutPineappleMango+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.22 to $3.54/oz
PeachApricotCitrus+2
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$2.23/oz
Typical US$1.82 to $2.90/oz
JasmineHerbLime+2
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.35 to $3.74/oz
Uganda - Mubuku
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Tropical Fruit, and Praline in the cup.
Western Uganda, UG · Anaerobic Natural
CherryTropical FruitPraline+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
US$2.23/oz
Typical US$1.97 to $3.13/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia — Chapoleros
Expect Rhum, Mangues, and Ananas from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
DarkMangoPineappleBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$3.47/oz
Typical US$2.10 to $3.34/oz
Broad comparison
Burundi - Kibingo Oro
Expect Raspberry, Strawberries, and Fizzy Candy from this anaerobic natural lot.
Kayanza, BI · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryStrawberryCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$2.15/oz
Typical US$2.17 to $3.45/oz
Broad comparison
Guatemala El Panal — Espresso
Expect Praline, Milk Chocolate, and Strawberry Jam from this natural lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Natural
PralineMilk ChocolateStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
US$2.00/oz
Typical US$1.89 to $3.01/oz
Broad comparison
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Coffee Filter Trip de FOU !!
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.94/oz
Aeropress Filters
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$3.76/oz
Chemex Filters
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$0.70/oz
Filtre V60
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$1.50/oz
Filtre Kalita 185
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$2.15/oz
AeroPress Stainless Steel Reusable Filter
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$10.21/oz
Coffee Filter Trip
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$1.22/oz
Moccamaster / Clever Dripper Filters
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
US$0.97/oz
Archived (39)
Tropical FruitWhiskeyBrown Spice+1
Well-reviewed roaster
78CBI
US$2.27/oz
Out of stock
Peru - Rigoberto Mayta - Gesha Anaerobic 14 jours
Cherries, Pineapple, and Mangoes on an anaerobic natural lot.
Satipo, PE · Anaerobic Natural
DarkCherryPineappleMango+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
US$3.46/oz
Out of stock
El Paraiso - Nicaragua
Floral, Raspberries, and Praline on a carbonic maceration lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Carbonic Maceration
FloralRaspberryPraline+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
US$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - El Diviso Sudan Rume
Expect Cherry Candy, Red Fruits, and Tropical Fruits from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CherryBerryTropical Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Yemen - Hydra Reviva
Expect Tea, Dried Fruits, and Roses from this anaerobic natural lot.
Haraz, YE · Anaerobic Natural
Tea LikeDried FruitRose+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.73/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - El Diviso Ombligon
Expect Yellow Fruit Candy, Cherry, and Red Fruits from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CandyOther FruitCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.48/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Monteblanco Mango
Mango, Pineapple, and Coconut on an anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MangoPineappleCoconut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua - Los Placeres
Expect Cocoa Beans, Rum, and Black Cherries from this anaerobic natural lot.
Matagalpa, NI · Anaerobic Natural
Cocoa PowderAlcohol FermentedCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$2.28/oz
Out of stock
PlumFloralLime+3
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.46/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - El Diviso Ombligon - Decaf
Yellow Fruit Candy, Cherry, and Red Fruits on an anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CandyOther FruitCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.55/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Aroma Nativo PB 641 EFM
Expect Pêche, Abricot, and Goyave from this honey lot.
Huila, CO · Honey
PeachApricotGuava+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.54/oz
Out of stock
Peru Timbuyacu 122H
Raisins, Praliné, and Milk Chocolate on an anaerobic washed lot.
Amazonas, PE · Anaerobic Washed
GrapePralineMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$2.15/oz
Out of stock
Terry Winey
Expect Pineapple, Tropical Fruit, and Orange from this anaerobic natural lot.
Aceh, ID · Anaerobic Natural
PineappleTropical FruitOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$2.43/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Aroma Nativo PB 1844 EFM
Expect Peach, Apricot, and Guava from this honey lot.
Huila, CO · Honey
PeachApricotGuava+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Zarza Gesha
Expect Citronelle, Jasmin, and Gingembre from this anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
CitrusJasmineGinger+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
DarkPeachOrangeHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.56/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Nogales Crimson - Java
Peaches, Jasmine, and Pineapple on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
PeachJasminePineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.54/oz
Out of stock
Venezuela - La Victoria
Natural lot with Red Fruits, Prunes, and Floral in the cup.
Trujillo, VE · Natural
BerryPruneFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.46/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Zarza Bourbon Rose
Expect Raspberry, Blueberries, and Cherry Candy from this experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
RaspberryBlueberryCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Zarza Pacamara Decaf — Filter & Espresso
Raspberry, Roses, and Blueberries on an anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryRoseBlueberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.55/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Nogales Essence - Gesha
Peaches, Jasmine, and Pineapple on a natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
PeachJasminePineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Nogales Decaf
Expect Pineapple, Peach, and Apricot from this anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
PineapplePeachApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Vituya Monteverde — Espresso
Raisins, Praliné, and Chocolat Au Lait on a washed lot.
Amazonas, PE · Washed
GrapePralineMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.15/oz
Out of stock
El Origen — Espresso
Expect Grape, Milk Chocolate, and Floral from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumGrapeMilk ChocolateFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.06/oz
Out of stock
BlueberryFloralMilk Chocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.27/oz
Out of stock
ApricotPeachCitrus+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.27/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Aroma Nativo 967 PPY HH
Expect Guava Milkshake, Peach, and Mango from this honey lot.
Huila, CO · Honey
GuavaPeachMango
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$3.48/oz
Out of stock
Fazenda Monjolo - Espresso
Hazelnuts, Floral, and Cherries on a natural lot.
Campo das Vertentes, BR · Natural
HazelnutFloralCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.02/oz
Out of stock
Peru - Timbuyacu
Expect Cherries, Red Fruit Jam, and Milk Chocolate from this natural lot.
Amazonas, PE · Natural
CherryBerryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.27/oz
Out of stock
Fazenda Arco Iris — Espresso
Expect Hazelnuts, Floral, and Cherries from this natural lot.
Campo das Vertentes, BR · Natural
HazelnutFloralCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Motta
Anaerobic Washed lot with Watermelon, Pomegranate, and Lychee in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumWatermelonPomegranateLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$3.46/oz
Out of stock
Colombie - Aroma Nativo PB 1178
Honey lot with Goyave, Pêche, and Fraise in the cup.
Huila, CO · Honey
GuavaPeachStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$3.55/oz
Out of stock
San Lorenzo — Espresso
Expect Chocolat Au Lait, Fruits Jaunes, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Alta Verapaz, GT · Washed
DarkMilk ChocolateCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
US$2.07/oz
Out of stock
BlueberryBlackberryCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
US$2.28/oz
Out of stock
Peru - Eulogio Chipao Gesha
Washed lot with Peach, Apricot, and Jasmine in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
PeachApricotJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
US$3.53/oz
Out of stock
Uraga Oro — Espresso
Citrus, Tropical Fruit, and Cherries on an anaerobic natural lot.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
CitrusTropical FruitCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
US$2.23/oz
Out of stock
Busaara - Kenya
Blueberries, Blackberries, and Citrus on an anaerobic natural lot.
Kericho, KE · Anaerobic Natural
MediumBlueberryBlackberryCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
US$2.52/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda - Gisanga
Raspberry, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate on an anaerobic natural / producer: lot.
Southern Province, RW · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
RaspberryStrawberryMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.15/oz
Out of stock
BlueberryFloralOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.29/oz
Out of stock
Community 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
Flagship cafe
KB Cafeshop
Paris
Open in maps →KB Coffee Roasters operates their original Paris cafe and Back in Black.
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