The roasters writing the coffee scene in Paris: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Paris. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Belleville Brûlerie in Paris's 19e is the third-wave roastery supplying most of the city's specialty cafes. At 14bis Rue Lally Tollendal. Booking recommended.
Tip: Saturday cuppings at 11:30 cost 20 euros and include a bag of beans.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Coutume in Paris is the city's longest-running specialty roaster, founded by Tom Clark and Antoine Netien in 2010. The 7e cafe doubles as the public roastery.
Tip: The bar runs cupping every other Saturday at 11:00; the subscription delivers 250g monthly.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Rwanda
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Lomi in Paris is the 18e roastery and barista training school where Aleaume Paturle runs the city's most respected coffee education programme. Cafe up front.
Tip: The Saturday barista classes are open to the public; book on the Lomi site a fortnight ahead.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Indonesia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Hexagone Café Roastery in Paris's 14e roasts on a Probat behind the Montparnasse-side cafe. Single-origin espresso and a 12-bean retail wall.
Tip: The roaster runs Sunday-Tuesday; come Wednesday to Friday for the freshest beans on shelf.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
L'Arbre a Cafe in Paris 2e is Hippolyte Courty's specialty roaster on Rue du Nil. Single-origin biodynamic and fair-trade beans roasted in Paris.
Sources from: Peru, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail