79Expect Floral, Mandarin Orange, and Baked Apple from this washed.
CO / Washed
LightFloralOrangeApple+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.67/oz
Roaster
Kurasu
Kyoto, JPwww.kurasu.kyoto ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 9
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Northscore
- 76.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsETBRCOTZSVHN
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Kurasu is highly regarded within the specialty coffee community, particularly for those interested in Japanese brewing styles. They are frequently cited as a "must-visit" destination in Kyoto and are well-known for their subscription service, which provides subscribers with accessible, high-quality V60 recipes. Users appreciate the simplicity and consistency of their brewing methods, with some noting that their techniques—often involving coarser grinds—produce exceptionally sweet cups.
must-visit Kyoto destinationhighly-regarded subscription serviceaccessible V60 recipespromotes Japanese brewing styleconsistent quality
Threads cited (10)
- r/pourover · 584↑ · Japan pourover craziness — are Wine glasses better than coffee cups?
- r/pourover · 580↑ · New favorite V60 method
- r/Coffee · 283↑ · Coffee Subscription Service Guide
- r/Coffee · 283↑ · Kyoto Coffee Guide (Inspired by u/ramenporn's Tokyo guide)
- r/espresso · 230↑ · Spotted this sleek beauty in Kyoto
- r/pourover · 189↑ · Japanese v60 recipe #2
- r/Coffee · 178↑ · [Pour over] Why use more than one pour after the bloom?
- r/pourover · 170↑ · Comprehensive review of Japanese roasters from a resident
- r/Coffee · 108↑ · Coffee shops in Tokyo and Kyoto?
- r/pourover · 81↑ · The REAL Top 50 Roasters of 2023 List
Press · Sprudge
- Kurasu Kyoto: The Simple Beauty of Japanese Coffee Culture2017-03-29·sprudge
The Kurasu storefront cafe in Kyoto, Japan.
On YouTube · Reviewers discussing Kurasu
YouTube reviewers have published 2 popular videos about Kurasu (73,989 combined views). Channels include Kurasu Kyoto (Global).
Flagship cafe
Retail location
The website lists multiple locations in Kyoto, Singapore, and Bangkok but does not provide specific street addresses for any of them, only links to Google Maps.
The catalog
9 in stock · 3 archived
79
79Anaerobic Natural lot with Violet, Passion Fruits, and Grape Juice in the cup.
ET / Anaerobic Natural
LightFloralPassion FruitGrape+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.50/oz
79Washed Natural Blend lot with Red Apple, Delaware Grape, and Grapefruits in the cup.
Washed Natural Blend
MediumAppleGrapeGrapefruit+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.33/oz
79Washed lot with Floral, Peach, and Black Cherry in the cup.
Sidamo, ET / Washed
MediumFloralPeachCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.12/oz
76Expect Floral, Japanese Pear, and Raisin from this washed.
SV / Washed
LightFloralPearRaisin+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.65/oz
76Natural lot with Orange, Sweet Nuts, and Plum Candy in the cup.
BR / Natural
MediumOrangeNuttyOther Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.98/oz
76Expect Floral, Orange, and Apricot from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN / Washed
LightFloralOrangePeach+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.43/oz
73Floral, Mandarin Orange, and Baked Apple on a washed build.
RW / Washed
Medium-LightFloralOrangeApple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.67/oz
73Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
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Archived (3)
81Floral, Lemon Tea, and Apricot on a washed build.
TZ / Washed
LightFloralBlack TeaPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.08/oz
Out of stock
79Floral, Orange Peel, and Green Mandarin Orange on a washed build.
CO / Washed
LightFloralOrangeCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
79Floral, Apple, and Nectarine on a washed build.
Washed
MediumFloralApplePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.12/oz
Out of stock