7 New Coffee Roasting Books Reshaping the Industry in 2025

Unlike most coffee roasting guides that focus on theory or recipes, James F. Francis offers a hands-on tool designed to elevate your roasting craft through detailed record-keeping. This log book encourages you to document every variable from bean origin to roast profile and tasting notes, enabling precise adjustments over time. By methodically tracking your process, you gain insights that refine your technique, making each batch progressively better. Whether you’re experimenting with new roasting styles or aiming for consistency, this book suits anyone serious about mastering the nuances of coffee roasting.

After diving deep into the nuances of coffee roasting, Deborah E John crafted this guide to bridge the gap for enthusiasts eager to refine their craft beyond basic brewing. You learn not only the science behind roasting but also how to select beans and blend flavors creatively, with chapters dedicated to sustainable sourcing and cost-saving techniques. This isn't a casual overview; it’s tailored for those serious about transforming their coffee experience through hands-on roasting skills. If you want to elevate your barista capabilities and experiment with bespoke blends, this book offers clear, focused insights without overwhelming you with jargon.

This tailored book explores the latest developments and innovative techniques in coffee roasting specific to 2025. It examines emerging discoveries that are reshaping how roasters approach flavor, consistency, and sustainability. By focusing on your unique interests and background, this personalized guide reveals cutting-edge insights into new roasting technologies, advanced flavor profiling methods, and experimental roast profiles. The narrative unfolds to match your specific goals, whether you're passionate about precision roasting, exploring novel bean treatments, or integrating eco-friendly practices. This customized exploration invites you to stay ahead of industry trends with content crafted to your preferences, transforming your coffee roasting journey into a dynamic and informed experience.

OonDunkel Books challenges the conventional wisdom that coffee roasting and tasting notes must be kept separately by offering an all-in-one logbook that combines these crucial elements side-by-side. You’ll find meticulously formatted pages where the left is dedicated to detailed roast parameters like times, temperature, and bean specifics, while the right captures nuanced tasting notes including flavor and aroma wheels. This setup not only streamlines your record-keeping but also enhances your ability to reference past successes without flipping through multiple notebooks. If you're a professional or dedicated home roaster seeking a more integrated and efficient way to track your craft, this logbook offers a focused tool to deepen your roasting insights and tasting accuracy.

What started as an effort to simplify coffee tasting for enthusiasts of all levels became a straightforward tool with this journal. Crafted by P.M Son Entries, it equips you with a 16-spoke flavor wheel and a 12-shade color meter to capture the full spectrum of coffee characteristics from aroma to taste and appearance. You gain a structured yet flexible way to log single tastings on each page, allowing detailed comparisons over time. Whether you’re new to coffee roasting or a seasoned taster, this journal helps you sharpen your palate and organize your insights efficiently, making it easier to track subtle flavor notes and roasting results.

What happens when a passion for coffee meets meticulous tracking? BlaaKard Tasteirman’s Coffee Roasting Logbook delivers a focused tool for anyone serious about refining their roast. Instead of vague advice, you get a structured way to document every detail—from bean origin and altitude to roast milestones like first and second crack timing. This approach helps you identify patterns and consistently reproduce your best batches. Whether you’re experimenting with new beans or dialing in your signature roast, this logbook supports a methodical journey toward mastery. It’s best suited for roasters who want to move beyond guesswork and start capturing the nuances that shape flavor.

This tailored book explores future-ready roasting approaches designed to match your background and specific goals. It covers emerging trends and discoveries in coffee roasting projected for 2025 and beyond, focusing on how to adapt techniques to evolving flavor profiles, sustainability practices, and technology. By delving into the latest research and innovations, the content reveals how next-generation roasting methods can enhance coffee quality and consistency. This personalized guide emphasizes a deep understanding of roasting physics and sensory evaluation, ensuring you gain knowledge that aligns with your unique interests and skill level. It offers a focused journey into the cutting-edge of coffee roasting crafted just for you.

Bright Vibes Publishing crafted this logbook specifically for coffee roasters who want to capture every detail of their craft. It helps you track essential roasting variables like time, airflow, gas levels, and bean temperature in one organized place, making it easier to replicate or refine your results. With 90 pages designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals, you gain a practical tool rather than theoretical roasting advice. If you're serious about honing your roasting process or simply want a reliable way to document your batches, this notebook offers a straightforward, focused approach to improving consistency and control.

Drawing from a passion for coffee and culinary craft, Rhianne . X Santana crafted this guide to demystify coffee roasting at home. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how to select premium beans and master roasting techniques that unlock complex flavor profiles, transforming your kitchen into a personal café. The book offers practical insights like roasting times, temperature control, and flavor enhancement strategies, making it ideal for anyone eager to deepen their coffee knowledge or save money by roasting themselves. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a budding expert, this book equips you with the skills to confidently elevate your coffee experience.