2026 Specialty Coffee Guide

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The Daily Brew Finder

Answer three questions, and our Specialty Brew Finder will instantly match your taste profile to the perfect category.

Question 1: Where do you brew your coffee?
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Question 2: How much time do you dedicate to brewing?
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Question 3: Which flavor notes do you prefer?
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Specialty Brew Ratio Calculator

Coffee brewing is science. Adjust the weight of dry coffee below and select your method to find the exact parameters needed for optimal extraction.

Coffee Weight (Dose) 20g
Water Weight
320g
Ideal Grind
Medium
Water Temp
202°F
Yield Target
~1.2 Cups
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Coffee Beans Roast Profiles

Drag the slider to visually inspect how roasting profiles change bean color, taste profiles, acidity, body, and caffeine content.

Medium Roast (City / Full City)
Balanced acidity and body. Roasting caramelized sugars, bringing out subtle notes of chocolate and toasted nuts. Most popular profile for drip coffee.
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Barista Brew Timer

Follow SCA-recommended recipes in real-time. Choose your brewing method, click Start, and follow the step-by-step prompts. Soft audio cues will sound at each phase transition.

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The Experts Behind Coffee Makerly

We are a dedicated team of specialty coffee developers, former cafe baristas, and testers who review gear, bean origins, and maintenance parameters.

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William Thomas

Founder & Head Editor

William left technical systems design to pursue coffee science. Testing brewers, water filtration setups, and commercial espresso rigs for over 8 years.

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Kate Mitchell

SCA Barista & Tester

Kate Mitchell has spent a decade refining water chemistry, grinder profiling, and reviewing home setups. Her guides focus on clean, practical kitchen counter advice.