The Coffee Journal

Specialty coffee is an industry classification, not a law—and Burnett Coffee Roasters verifies quality in every bag.

Proper green coffee storage protects freshness, stability, and flavor potential long before roasting ever begins.

Roast development is the controlled transformation that defines aroma, sweetness, acidity, and balance. This guide breaks down each stage.

Freshly roasted coffee requires a deliberate resting period to allow carbon dioxide to dissipate, extraction to stabilize, and the coffee’s full sweetness, clarity, and aroma to emerge.

A detailed reference on Colombian coffee, exploring its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its diverse flavor profiles.

A detailed reference on Guatemalan coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its structured acidity and complexity.

A detailed reference on Salvadoran coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its volcanic character.

A detailed reference on Ethiopian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietal diversity, processing methods, and the factors that shape its unmatched aromatics and complexity.

A detailed reference on Panamanian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors behind its exceptional clarity, aromatics, and global influence in specialty coffee.

A detailed reference on Costa Rican coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that define its clarity, balance, and innovation in specialty coffee.

A detailed reference on Sulawesi coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that define its balanced body, depth, and refined Indonesian character.

A detailed reference on Sumatran coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that define its full body, low acidity, and uniquely savory profile.

A detailed reference on Papua New Guinean coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its balanced, clean, highland-driven cup profiles.

A detailed reference on Burundian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its clean, balanced, Bourbon-driven profiles.

A clear breakdown of light-medium, medium, medium-dark, and dark coffee roasts and how each affects flavor, body, and balance.

Cupping scores aren’t marketing numbers—they’re technical evaluations rooted in strict SCA standards.

Siphon brewing produces an exceptionally clean, aromatic cup when grind size, heat, and timing are carefully controlled.

French Press brewing produces a bold, full-bodied cup when grind size, steep time, and pressing technique are properly controlled.

The AeroPress is a versatile brewing method that produces a smooth, balanced cup when grind size, ratio, and pressing technique are dialed in correctly.

An explanation of what coffee tasting notes mean and how flavor profiles such as fruit, floral, sweetness, and body are identified.

Learn how to brew coffee with a Hario V60 using the correct grind size, ratios, and pouring technique to achieve a clean, bright, and expressive cup.

A detailed reference on Javanese coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its clean, balanced, washed-profile character.

Farm gate certified coffee verifies what producers are paid at origin, offering transparency into pricing without defining coffee quality or flavor.

A detailed reference on Vietnamese coffee, examining its regions, elevations, Arabica and Robusta varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its bold structure and growing specialty potential.

A detailed reference on Indian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, Arabica and Robusta varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its balanced, spice-forward, and monsoon-influenced profiles.

A detailed reference on Indonesian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its distinctive body, depth, and processing-driven profiles.

A detailed reference on Ugandan coffee, examining its regions, elevations, Arabica and Robusta varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its diverse cup profiles.

A detailed reference on Tanzanian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its balanced, sweet, East African profiles.

A detailed reference on Mexican coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its balanced, approachable cup profiles.

A detailed reference on Peruvian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its clean, balanced, high-altitude profiles.

A detailed reference on Nicaraguan coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its balance, sweetness, and elegant structure.

A detailed reference on Honduran coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors behind its balance, sweetness, and growing specialty reputation.

A detailed reference on Brazilian coffee, examining its regions, elevations, varietals, processing methods, and the factors that shape its characteristic sweetness and body.

Ibrik brewing produces an intensely rich, velvety coffee when grind size, heat, and timing are carefully controlled.