Coffee Database: Beans, Roasters, and Equipment

Explore our comprehensive coffee database featuring beans from around the world, reputable roasters, equipment reviews, and brewing recommendations.

Featured Coffee Beans

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (Washed)

Origin: Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia Altitude: 1,800-2,200 meters Processing: Washed (wet) Varietal: Heirloom Ethiopian varieties

Flavor Profile:

• Aroma: Floral, bergamot, jasmine
• Taste: Lemon, black tea, honey
• Acidity: Bright, lively, citric
• Body: Light to medium, tea-like
• Finish: Clean, lingering floral notes

Roast Recommendation: Light to medium (preserve delicate characteristics)

Brewing Recommendations:

• Best: V60 pour over (highlights clarity and brightness)
• Good: Chemex, AeroPress
• Avoid: Dark roast, espresso (overpowers delicate flavors)

Price Range: $16-24 per pound

Colombian Supremo (Huila)

Origin: Huila Department, Colombia Altitude: 1,500-2,000 meters Processing: Washed Varietal: Caturra, Typica, Castillo

Flavor Profile:

• Aroma: Caramel, toasted nuts, cocoa
• Taste: Chocolate, brown sugar, mild citrus
• Acidity: Medium, balanced, apple-like
• Body: Medium, smooth, creamy
• Finish: Sweet, clean, chocolatey

Roast Recommendation: Medium (ideal balance)

Brewing Recommendations:

• Best: All methods (very versatile)
• Excellent for: Drip coffee, French press, pour over
• Great for: Espresso blends (adds sweetness and balance)

Price Range: $14-20 per pound

Kenyan AA (Nyeri)

Origin: Nyeri, Central Kenya Altitude: 1,700-2,000 meters Processing: Washed (double fermentation) Varietal: SL28, SL34

Flavor Profile:

• Aroma: Blackcurrant, tomato, wine-like
• Taste: Black currant, grapefruit, winey, savory
• Acidity: High, intense, phosphoric
• Body: Full despite bright acidity, juicy
• Finish: Long, complex, fruity

Roast Recommendation: Light to medium (showcase vibrant acidity)

Brewing Recommendations:

• Best: Pour over (V60, Kalita)
• Good: Cold brew (acidity mellows, fruit shines)
• Avoid: Dark roast (destroys unique character)

Price Range: $18-26 per pound

Sumatran Mandheling

Origin: Aceh/North Sumatra, Indonesia Altitude: 1,100-1,500 meters Processing: Wet-hulled (Giling Basah) Varietal: Typica, Caturra, Bourbon

Flavor Profile:

• Aroma: Earthy, herbal, cedar, tobacco
• Taste: Earthy, mushroom, dark chocolate, forest floor
• Acidity: Low, muted
• Body: Full, syrupy, heavy
• Finish: Lingering, earthy, complex

Roast Recommendation: Medium to dark (suits bold profile)

Brewing Recommendations:

• Best: French press (showcases full body)
• Good: Espresso, moka pot
• Works: Any method if you like low-acid, earthy coffee

Price Range: $14-20 per pound

Brazilian Santos (Natural/Pulped Natural)

Origin: Minas Gerais or São Paulo, Brazil Altitude: 800-1,200 meters Processing: Natural or Pulped Natural Varietal: Bourbon, Mundo Novo, Catuai

Flavor Profile:

• Aroma: Chocolate, peanut, caramel
• Taste: Cocoa, nuts, caramel, low acidity
• Acidity: Very low, smooth
• Body: Full, creamy, heavy
• Finish: Sweet, nutty, chocolatey

Roast Recommendation: Medium to medium-dark

Brewing Recommendations:

• Best: Espresso (provides body and chocolate base)
• Good: French press, cold brew
• Ideal for: Milk drinks (chocolate pairs well with milk)

Price Range: $12-18 per pound

Panamanian Geisha

Origin: Boquete, Panama (Hacienda La Esmeralda) Altitude: 1,500-1,800 meters Processing: Washed Varietal: Geisha (Gesha)

Flavor Profile:

• Aroma: Jasmine, bergamot, tropical flowers
• Taste: Mango, papaya, peach, floral tea
• Acidity: Delicate, refined, complex
• Body: Light, tea-like, elegant
• Finish: Long, floral, extraordinary

Roast Recommendation: Light (preserve delicate complexity)

Brewing Recommendations:

• Best: V60 or Chemex pour over (showcases nuance)
• Avoid: Dark roast, espresso (destroys what makes it special)

Price Range: $50-150 per pound (competition lots: $600-1,000+)

Note: Geisha is expensive but worth trying once for the experience. The flavor is unlike any other coffee.

Filter by Origin

Africa

Ethiopia: Floral, fruity, wine-like, tea-like body (Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Harrar) Kenya: Intense acidity, blackcurrant, winey, juicy (Nyeri, Kirinyaga) Rwanda: Bright, fruity, floral, similar to Kenya (various regions) Tanzania: Bright, winey, blackcurrant (Kilimanjaro, Arusha)

Central America

Colombia: Balanced, chocolate, caramel, reliable (Huila, Nariño, Antioquia) Costa Rica: Clean, bright, honey, citrus (Tarrazú, West Valley) Guatemala: Full body, chocolate, spice, smoke (Antigua, Huehuetenango) Panama: Home of Geisha, floral, tropical fruit (Boquete) El Salvador: Sweet, balanced, honey, chocolate (various regions) Honduras: Balanced, fruity, chocolate (Copán, Montecillos)

South America

Brazil: Low acid, chocolate, nuts, caramel (Minas Gerais, São Paulo) Peru: Clean, balanced, chocolate, floral (Cajamarca, Cusco) Ecuador: Balanced, floral, cocoa (Loja, Galapagos)

Asia-Pacific

Indonesia: Earthy, herbal, full body, low acid (Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi) Vietnam: Robusta-dominant, strong, bitter (for traditional Vietnamese coffee) Papua New Guinea: Fruity, balanced, clean (Eastern Highlands) Hawaii (Kona): Smooth, nutty, mild, expensive (Kona Coast)

Roaster Directory

Top Specialty Roasters (US)

Blue Bottle Coffee (Oakland, CA)

• Focus: Light to medium roasts, single-origins
• Price: $16-22/bag
• Specialty: Japanese-inspired precision, subscription service
• Ships nationwide

Counter Culture Coffee (Durham, NC)

• Focus: Direct trade, sustainability, education
• Price: $14-20/bag
• Specialty: Transparency, training programs
• Ships nationwide

Intelligentsia (Chicago, IL)

• Focus: Direct trade, micro-lots
• Price: $16-24/bag
• Specialty: Cupping excellence, seasonal offerings
• Ships nationwide

Stumptown Coffee Roasters (Portland, OR)

• Focus: Quality, consistency, accessibility
• Price: $14-18/bag
• Specialty: Hair Bender blend (famous), cold brew
• Ships nationwide

Heart Coffee Roasters (Portland, OR)

• Focus: Light roasts, fruit-forward
• Price: $18-26/bag
• Specialty: Competition-winning roasts
• Ships nationwide

Onyx Coffee Lab (Arkansas)

• Focus: Competition-level coffee, experimental processing
• Price: $18-30/bag
• Specialty: Innovation, barista champions
• Ships nationwide

La Colombe (Philadelphia, PA)

• Focus: Espresso, draft latte
• Price: $15-20/bag
• Specialty: Nizza blend, nitro draft latte cans
• Ships nationwide

Find a Local Roaster

Why Buy Local:

• Freshest coffee (roasted within days)
• Support small business
• Build relationship with roaster
• Learn from experts
• Often better value

How to Find:

• Google “specialty coffee roaster near me”
• Check specialty coffee shop suppliers
• Ask at local cafes who roasts their beans
• Look for “micro roaster” or “small batch roaster”

Equipment Database

Grinders

Espresso Machines

Entry Level ($200-500):

• Gaggia Classic Pro ($450): Real espresso, modifiable, 58mm portafilter
• Breville Bambino ($300): Compact, fast, automatic milk
• Flair Espresso ($200-350): Manual lever, portable, no electricity

Mid-Range ($500-1,500):

• Rancilio Silvia ($750): Commercial-grade, durable, single boiler
• Breville Barista Express ($700): Built-in grinder, all-in-one
• Lelit Anna ($450): PID control, compact, great value

High-End ($1,500-3,000):

• Profitec Go ($1,800): Dual boiler, compact, E61 group
• Rocket Appartamento ($1,800): Beautiful, E61, heat exchanger
• Breville Dual Boiler ($1,500): Dual boiler, PID, great features/price

Premium ($3,000+):

• La Marzocco Linea Mini ($5,000): Dual boiler, commercial quality
• Decent Espresso ($3,500): App-controlled, profile brewing
• Slayer Single Group ($8,000+): Professional, ultimate quality

Brewing Devices

Pour Over:

• Hario V60 ($8-30): Most popular, versatile
• Chemex ($40-50): Beautiful, thick filters, clean cup
• Kalita Wave ($25-35): Forgiving, consistent
• Fellow Stagg X ($75): Premium, double-wall

Immersion:

• French Press ($20-80): Classic, full-body
• AeroPress ($30): Portable, versatile, cult following
• Clever Dripper ($25): Hybrid immersion/filter, easy

Automatic:

• Technivorm Moccamaster ($309): SCAA certified, beautiful, lasts forever
• Bonavita Connoisseur ($150): SCAA certified, simple, reliable
• Ratio Six/Eight ($495-595): Premium, gorgeous, excellent

Bean Pairing Guide

For Your Brewing Method

Pour Over (V60, Chemex):

• Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (highlight brightness)
• Kenyan AA (showcase complexity)
• Costa Rican (balanced, clean)

French Press:

• Sumatran Mandheling (full body shines)
• Brazilian (chocolate, smooth)
• Guatemalan (rich, full)

Espresso:

• Blend: 60% Brazilian + 30% Colombian + 10% Ethiopian
• Single-origin: Colombian, Brazilian
• Advanced: Kenyan (bright espresso), Ethiopian (fruity)

Cold Brew:

• Brazilian (chocolate, smooth)
• Colombian (balanced, sweet)
• Medium to dark roast (low acid benefits cold brew)

AeroPress:

• Anything! (Most versatile brewer)
• Try single-origins to explore

For Your Taste Profile

I Like Bright, Fruity, Complex:

• Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (washed): Floral, lemon, tea
• Kenyan AA: Blackcurrant, winey, vibrant
• Panama Geisha: Floral, tropical fruit, delicate

I Like Balanced, Chocolatey, Approachable:

• Colombian Supremo: Chocolate, caramel, balanced
• Costa Rican: Honey, citrus, clean
• Peru: Balanced, mild, chocolate

I Like Bold, Earthy, Low-Acid:

• Sumatran Mandheling: Earthy, full-body, herbal
• Brazilian: Chocolate, nuts, smooth
• Guatemalan (dark roast): Rich, smoky, bold

Seasonal Availability

Year-Round:

• Colombian (two harvests/year)
• Brazilian
• Sumatran

Harvest Seasons (Fresh Arrivals):

• Ethiopia: Nov-Feb (washed), Jan-Mar (natural)
• Kenya: Oct-Dec (main), Jun-Jul (fly crop)
• Central America: Oct-Mar
• Peru: Apr-Sep
• Rwanda: Mar-Jun

Tip: Buy freshly harvested beans for peak flavor. Ask your roaster about “new crop” arrivals.

Interactive Bean Finder

Start Exploring

• Try our Taste Profile Quiz to discover your preferences
• Read about Coffee Bean Origins in detail
• Use our Brewing Methods Guide to get the most from your beans
• Browse our Equipment Guide to build your setup

Happy brewing!