Everything You Need

Seven modules. One app. Zero complexity.

Every aspect of home coffee roasting, from green bean to brewed cup.

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Inventory

Track your green bean collection with origin, processing, cost, and quantity. Know what you have and what to roast next.

Track origin, processing, cost · Green bean vendor directory

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Roasting

Guided roast profiles adapted to your specific roaster. Temperature logging, audio cues, and roast-by-roast comparison.

Adaptive profiles for 28+ roasters

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Blending

Build blend recipes with personality-matched recommendations. 7 coffee personalities, world blends, automatic ratio calculation.

Personality quiz & recipe builder

⭐

Ratings

10-point scoring with flavor wheels and quality modifiers. Compare roasts side-by-side and track your preferences over time.

Cupping scores & tasting notes

☕

Brewing

Extraction calculator and brew method guides for pour-over, espresso, French press, AeroPress, and more. Grind size recommendations.

10+ brew methods & extraction calc

⚙️

Roasting Equipment

5-step equipment advisor with budget-matched recommendations. In-depth reviews of 16 roasters with community, quality, and durability ratings.

Equipment advisor & 16 deep-dive reviews

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Java Geek

Origin guides for 30+ countries, bean varieties, processing methods, and roast science. Learn what makes each coffee unique.

Coffee education & origin guides

See It In Action

Walk through every module

Real examples of the choices and pages you'll use. Watch each flow auto-advance, or click the indicators to navigate.

📦Inventory

Step 1 of 4

Add New Coffee

NameEthiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere

OriginEthiopia

ProcessWashed

Weight2 lbs

Cost$8.50/lb

VarietyHeirloom

Step 2 of 4

Browse Your Collection

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Yirgacheffe2.0 lb · Washed

🇨🇴 Colombia Huila3.0 lb · Washed

🇧🇷 Brazil Cerrado5.0 lb · Natural

🇰🇪 Kenya Nyeri AA1.0 lb · Washed

🇬🇹 Guatemala Antigua2.0 lb · Honey

13.0 lbs total · 5 origins

Step 3 of 4

Import an Order

VendorSweet Maria's

                  Ethiopia Dry Process Yirg..  2lb  $9.10

                  Sumatra Wahana Estate...  2lb  $8.75

                  Guatemala Huehuetenango..  1lb  $7.90

✔ 3 coffees parsed → Review & confirm

Step 4 of 4

Track Freshness

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe● Peak · 2 weeks

Colombia Huila● Peak · 3 weeks

Brazil Cerrado● Good · 6 weeks

Kenya Nyeri AA● Roast Soon · 10 weeks

Guatemala Antigua● Past Prime · 16 weeks

🔥Roasting

Step 1 of 4

Choose Bean & Roaster

CoffeeEthiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere

ProcessWashed

RoasterFresh Roast SR800

Dose120g (4.2 oz)

Previous3 roasts logged

Step 2 of 4

Set Roast Goals

Target LevelCity+ (Medium-Light)

Flavor GoalBright & Fruity

Development18–22%

Color TargetAgtron 55–60

💡 Ethiopian washed beans shine at City to City+ with high acidity

Step 3 of 4

Live Roast Profile

🌡 BT: 392°F⏱ 11:15RoR: 12°/min

DryingMaillard← FC 385°DevDrop

Fan Speed7 → recommended: 8 at FC

First Crack✔ Detected at 9:45

Development1:30 (13%)

Step 4 of 4

Roast Complete

12:30

Total Roast Time

First Crack9:45

Development2:45 (22%)

Weight Loss14.8%

Roast LevelCity+ ✔

✔ Saved to roast history · Ready to rate in 24 hours

🎨Blending

Step 1 of 4

Coffee Personality Quiz

What draws you to coffee?

Bold intensity & heavy body

✔ Bright complexity & acidity

Sweet comfort & chocolate

Something new & adventurous

Step 2 of 4

Your Profile: The Explorer

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The Explorer

Adventurous Curious Variety-Seeker

You love discovering new flavors and single-origin surprises. Your blends should highlight unique character.

Step 3 of 4

Recommended Blends

Morning Spark

Ethiopian 60% + Colombian 40%
Bright, fruity, clean finish

Sunset Smooth

Brazilian 50% + Guatemalan 30% + Kenya 20%
Balanced, nutty, berry notes

+ 68 world blends from 40+ countries available

Step 4 of 4

Build Custom Blend

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe60% · 7.2 oz

Colombia Huila25% · 3.0 oz

Kenya Nyeri AA15% · 1.8 oz

Total Batch12.0 oz

⭐Ratings

Step 1 of 4

Score Your Cup

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe · City+ · Roasted Feb 16

Aroma8.5 / 10

Flavor9.0 / 10

Acidity8.5 / 10

Body7.0 / 10

Aftertaste8.0 / 10

Step 2 of 4

Flavor Notes

Tag the flavors you taste:

Blueberry Jasmine Honey Lemon Zest Bergamot

Brew method:

Pour-over V60

Notes: Exceptionally clean cup. Floral aroma opens up as it cools. Best at 3 days post-roast.

Step 3 of 4

Quality Modifier

5-dimension scoring adjusts your final rating:

Evenness+0.5

Cleanness+0.3

Sweetness+0.4

Uniformity+0.3

Balance+0.2

Final Score88.7

Step 4 of 4

Compare Roasts

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

City+ · Score: 88.7
Blueberry, Jasmine
Aroma 8.5 · Acidity 8.5
Dev: 22% · FC 9:45

Colombia Huila

Full City · Score: 85.2
Caramel, Red Apple
Aroma 7.5 · Acidity 7.0
Dev: 25% · FC 10:20

☕Brewing

Step 1 of 4

Select Brew Method

✔ Pour-over (V60, Chemex, Kalita)

Espresso (machine, Flair, Robot)

French Press

AeroPress

Cold Brew

Step 2 of 4

Dial In Parameters

Dose18g

Water300ml

Ratio1 : 16.7

Temperature205°F (96°C)

Brew Time3:00 – 3:30

Step 3 of 4

Grind Recommendation

Grind SizeMedium-Fine

Comandante C4022 clicks

Timemore C215 clicks

Baratza EncoreSetting 14

💡 For City+ Ethiopian, go slightly coarser to avoid over-extracting bright acids

Step 4 of 4

Extraction Calculator

TDS Reading1.35%

Extraction19.8%

Under 18%✔ Sweet Spot 18–22%Over 22%

✔ Right in the sweet spot. Great extraction!

⚙️Roasting Equipment

Step 1 of 4

Equipment Advisor

Budget$200 – $400

Roaster TypeFluid Bed

SpaceKitchen countertop

Batch Size4 – 8 oz

ExperienceBeginner – Intermediate

Step 2 of 4

Your Top Picks

🥇 Fresh Roast SR800★★★★½

$269 · Fluid bed · 4oz · Best for beginners

🥈 Behmor 2000AB+★★★★

$399 · Drum · 1lb · Largest batch size

🥉 Gene Café CBR-101★★★★

$389 · Rotating drum · 8oz · Smoke-free

Step 3 of 4

Deep Dive: Fresh Roast SR800

Capacity4 oz (120g)

Roast Time8 – 12 min

TypeFluid bed / air roaster

ChaffBuilt-in collector

Community Ratings:

Community★★★★★

Quality★★★★

Durability★★★½

Step 4 of 4

Head-to-Head Compare

SR800

Capacity: 4 oz
Time: 8–12 min
Type: Fluid bed
Price: $269
Best for: Beginners

Behmor 2000AB+

Capacity: 1 lb
Time: 12–18 min
Type: Drum
Price: $399
Best for: Batch size

🎓Java Geek — Coffee Education

Step 1 of 4

Explore Coffee Origins

30+ origin countries with growing regions, varieties & grades:

🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇩🇸 Panama

Step 2 of 4

Ethiopia Deep Dive

Altitude1,700 – 2,200m

HarvestOct – Feb

VarietiesHeirloom cultivars

Grade SystemECX Grade 1–5

Key Regions:

Yirgacheffe Sidama Guji Harrar Limu

Step 3 of 4

Processing Methods

Washed

Fruit removed before drying. Clean, bright, transparent origin flavors. High acidity.

Natural

Dried in the cherry. Fruity, sweet, wine-like, heavy body. Lower acidity.

Honey

Partial fruit left on. Balanced sweetness, complex, syrupy mouthfeel.

Anaerobic

Fermented sealed. Intense, funky, tropical fruit. Experimental.

Step 4 of 4

Roast Science

Drying

0–5 min
300°F
Moisture loss

Maillard

5–9 min
300–385°F
Browning, flavor

First Crack

~9–10 min
385–400°F
Expansion

Development

10–13 min
400–430°F
Flavor balance

💡 Development time ratio (15–25%) is the key variable separating good from great roasts

Simple Pricing

Choose your roasting level

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Your data always carries over.

Product Roadmap

Transparency matters. Here's where RoastSource is heading.

🟢

v6.6 — Current Release (v6.6.25)

25 releases building the foundation — inventory, roasting, ratings, blending, brewing, education, and equipment all in one app.

• Multi-channel temperature logging (BT + ET) with dual-channel toggle
• Rate of Rise (RoR) with 3-point smoothing & turning point detection
• Artisan, RoasTime & Cropster file import with format auto-detection
• Temperature sensor settings — 17 devices across USB, WiFi, BLE & DIY
• Equipment Advisor (5-step flow, 6 budget tiers) & Deep Dive (16 roasters)
• Roast quality modifier — 5-dimension scoring that adjusts your rating
• Chart.js roast profile visualization with phase tracking
• Personality blends (7 types) & 68+ world blends from 40+ countries
• 250+ growing regions, quality grades for 20+ countries
• Green bean vendor directory & purchase list integration
• GitHub Gist & local folder sync
• Modular architecture — 7 modules, ~48,000 lines

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v7.0 — In Progress

Home tier launch — payment integration & pricing page

• LemonSqueezy checkout (Home tier)
• Expanded roaster database (50+ models)
• Pricing page on roastsource.com
• Profile templates — save & replay roasts
• Profile comparison overlay

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v7.5 — Planned

Home Plus tier + Desktop app

• ☁️ Cloud sync — access your data on every device
• 🌐 Web app at app.roastsource.com
• 📱 Multi-device — phone, tablet, laptop, desktop
• 🖥️ Tauri desktop app for Windows & macOS (all tiers)
• 30-day sync history & cloud backup

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v8.0 — Planned

Expert tier for serious roasters & multi-roaster setups

• USB, BLE & WiFi temperature probe support
• Rate of Rise (RoR) gating & multi-channel logging
• Artisan, RoasTime & Cropster import
• SCA 100-point cupping form
• Green bean moisture & density tracking
• Blend costing calculator
• Equipment maintenance log
• Automated milestone detection (charge, TP, first crack)

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v8.5 — Planned

Commercial tier for micro-roasteries & small commercial operations

• Production planning & batch scheduling
• Roasted goods inventory tracking
• Supplier & purchase order management
• Gas roaster control system
• Lot traceability & QC reports
• Multi-user access & roles
• Wholesale order management

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Exploring

• Audio-assisted first crack detection (AI)
• Community features (share profiles, compare with others)
• Direct roaster integration (serial/USB control)

Feature	RoastSource	Artisan	Cropster	RoasTime
Price	From $19.99	Free	$50–500/mo	Free (Bullet only)
Inventory tracking	✔	✘	✔	✘
Guided roast profiles	✔	✘	✔	✔
Tasting notes & ratings	✔	✘	✔	✘
Blend recipes	✔	✘	✘	✘
Brewing guides	✔	✘	✘	✘
Coffee education	✔	✘	✘	✘
Works with ANY roaster	✔	✔	✔	✘
Works offline	✔	✔	✘	✔
No account needed	✔	✔	✘	✘
Setup complexity	None	High	Medium	Low

The all-in-one app for
home coffee roasting

Seven modules. One app. Zero complexity.

Walk through every module

Profiles for 28+ home roasters

RoastSource vs. the alternatives

Up and running in 3 steps

Choose your roasting level

Start with Home. Upgrade when you're ready.

Product Roadmap

Upcoming Enhancements

Ready to roast smarter?

The all-in-one app forhome coffee roasting

Seven modules. One app. Zero complexity.

Walk through every module

Profiles for 28+ home roasters

RoastSource vs. the alternatives

Up and running in 3 steps

Choose your roasting level

Start with Home. Upgrade when you're ready.

Product Roadmap

Upcoming Enhancements

Ready to roast smarter?

The all-in-one app for
home coffee roasting