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Kurasu

Kurasu

Roaster

2016Founded
+47 origins
8Coffees

Ex-Goldman Sachs founder's Kyoto roastery, rooted in jazz kissaten culture.

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About

The business began in 2013 as an online store for Japanese homeware, until coffee equipment drew the most interest. The first café opened beside Kyoto Station in 2016, then came Singapore in 2017 and Bangkok in 2019.

Roasting happens in a renovated machiya in Nishijin, on a Loring S35 Kestrel and a Giesen W6A. Producers include Carmelo Yujra in Bolivia and Nadine Rasch of Primavera Coffee in Guatemala.

Roasting

Roasts in-house · Sourced from Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya and Thailand

Equipment

GrindersMahlkonig
EspressoLa Marzocco
RoastersLoring 35kg

Beans

Own Shops

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In the News

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Details

TypeSmall Chain
Founded2016
FounderYozo Otsuki
Websitekurasu.kyoto
Instagram@kuraboratory