God, Family,
and a damn good cup.
Field Guide · Tools · Community
Field Guide · Tools · Community
Who we are
Burge Coffee started as one man's obsession — learning to roast his own beans, chasing the perfect cup, and realising that the ritual matters as much as the result.
Now it's a place for everyone who feels the same way. Field guides to help you learn. Personal tools to help you track and improve. A map of the world's best small-scale roasters. And a community that understands why the first crack matters.
"The first crack, the shift in aroma, the way each batch takes on its own personality — suddenly coffee wasn't just something I drank. It became a ritual."— Ben Burge, Founder
Field Guide
When you roast your own coffee, you stop being a consumer and start being a craftsperson. Here's why making the leap transforms not just the cup — but the whole ritual.
That satisfying pop is more than just sound — it's the moment everything changes. A complete guide to reading your roast from green to dark.
Floral and wine-like versus rich and caramel-sweet. A side-by-side look at two of the world's most loved coffee-growing regions.
Most people never smell coffee before it's roasted. Here's what you're missing — and what those early aromas can tell you about the cup ahead.
Green beans can keep their character for months — if you store them right. Here's the simple approach that makes the biggest difference.
Personal Tools
Free personal tools built for coffee lovers. Everything runs in your browser — your data stays on your device, always.
Track every home roast — bean, origin, development time, first crack, and tasting notes.
Log every coffee you've tried. Build your own palate profile over time.
Dose, grind, yield, time — log your daily brews and refine your technique.
Score and compare coffees side by side. Keep notes from every session.
A travel log for coffee lovers. Record every shop you visit, what you ordered, and whether you'd go back.
Control the heat. Hit the daily target. A free, addictive roasting simulator — no account needed.
"From our family to yours. Slow down,– The Burge Family
listen, and enjoy the ritual."