Uraga - Ethiopia {Carbonic Maceration}

Technical Sheet

Roaster: KB Coffee Roasters
Origin: Uraga, Guji, Ethiopia
Altitude: 1,925–1,945 masl
Varietal: JARC · Heirloom
Process: Carbonic Maceration
Profile: Raspberry · Cherry · Floral · Juicy
Format: 250 g
Roast: Espresso
Ideal for: Espresso

Why we like it?

We like it for the unique character brought by the Carbonic Maceration process, especially for its combination of red fruit, floral notes, and a juicy feel.

Who should buy this coffee?

✓ Lovers of fruity and floral Ethiopian coffees.
✓ Those who enjoy innovative fermentation processes.
✓ Those looking for a different, juicy, and expressive espresso.
✓ Perfect for those who want to explore the effect of carbonic maceration on coffee.

Description

Uraga Carbo is a coffee from Uraga, Guji, Ethiopia, a producing region whose microclimate has such particular characteristics that it has been recognized as its own coffee region.

The Uraga washing station receives cherries from producers in nearby areas. Guji farmers maintain traditional farming methods, typically intercropping coffee with other crops to make better use of their small plots and provide food for their families.

Most farms are also organic by default, using very little or no fertilizer or pesticides. Much of the farm work is done manually by the families themselves.

To improve the quality of the cherries, the Uraga washing station provides training to producers, especially on aspects related to the harvesting and transportation of the cherries.

In the cup, this coffee stands out for its notes of raspberry, cherry, and flowers, accompanied by a juicy texture and an expressive profile.

Process

This lot has been processed using Carbonic Maceration, a technique inspired by winemaking.

As in some anaerobic processes, fermentation takes place in a closed environment. However, while anaerobic fermentation is characterized by the absence of oxygen, carbonic maceration uses an environment rich in carbon dioxide.

This environment modifies the microorganisms capable of surviving and developing during fermentation, generating different microbial activities and, with them, particular flavor profiles.

The result is an especially expressive cup, with red fruit, flowers, and a juicy mouthfeel.

Sensory summary
Raspberry
Cherry
Floral
Juicy

KB Coffee Roasters is a Parisian roastery obsessed with one thing: flavor.
Their philosophy is simple yet radical—they select coffees solely based on how they taste, not on trends, marketing, or history. Each batch undergoes blind cuppings, and they only choose what truly excites them to drink every day.
Their approach is deliberately "selfish": they roast the coffee they love. This honesty defines their identity—they don't try to please everyone, but rather to create something truly special.
Behind every coffee is rigorous work with producers and long-term partners, carefully overseeing the entire process from origin to cup.
👉 The result: authentic, precise coffees crafted with a genuine obsession for quality.