Coffee Tasting Journal by Teresa Rother (Paperback Notebook)

Keep your coffee tasting notes in one place. This 6 × 9-inch paperback Coffee Tasting Journal by Teresa Rother includes prompts for bean origin, roast date, brewing method, flavor observations, and ratings, helping you compare coffees and remember which cups are worth brewing again.

Use it at home while you try different beans and brewing methods, or bring it along when you're exploring coffee shops. You don't need to sound like a professional taster. “I'd order this again” is useful information, too.

What you can record

• The coffee: Drink name, brand, bean type, origin, and the original coffee name or roaster when you know it.
• When and where: Tasting date, coffee shop name and location, and roast date if known.
• Your brewing choices: Brew-method and roast checklists, plus space for flavor add-ins.
• What you tasted: A flavor checklist and freeform notes for your own observations.
• Your verdict: A rating from 1 to 10 and a yes-or-no “drink again?” prompt.

Who is this coffee journal for?

This is a practical choice for coffee drinkers who want to remember more than “that one was good.” If you're trying new roasters, comparing brew methods, or keeping track of café favorites, your notes can help you decide what to buy, brew, or order next.

It's a notebook for your observations rather than a tasting textbook. The prompts give your notes some structure, while the open space lets you describe a cup in words that make sense to you.

Make your next cup easier to remember

Start with the details you have: the coffee name, how it was brewed, and the tasting date. Then write a few words about what stood out. Was it something you'd drink every morning, or something you enjoyed once but wouldn't choose again? Add your rating while the cup is still fresh in your mind.

Over time, look back for patterns in your favorites. You might notice that you keep choosing a particular origin, roast, or brew method. If you're experimenting at home, use the notes space to record changes so you're not relying on memory when you want to repeat a cup.

Notebook details

• Title: Coffee Tasting Journal
• Author: Teresa Rother
• Format: Paperback notebook with a matte finish
• Size: 6 × 9 inches
• Published: December 16, 2020

Your next favorite coffee deserves more than a vague memory. Write it down, and make finding it again a little easier.