The Coffee Journal is a free 12-page printable PDF for coffee lovers and home baristas. It includes coffee tasting cards, brew recipes, coffee log, cafe log and coffee wish list, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Find your perfect cup with this coffee journal. Write coffee tasting cards, save brew recipes, log every bag of beans and cafe visit, keep a wish list and favorite drinks, and track gear cleaning.

What's inside the coffee journal

  • Coffee Tasting Cards
  • Brew Recipes
  • Coffee Log
  • Cafe Log
  • Coffee Wish List
  • Favorite Drinks
  • Gear & Maintenance
  • Notes

See every page

All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Journal Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Coffee Tasting Cards
  • 5. Brew Recipes
  • 6. Coffee Log
  • 7. Cafe Log
  • 8. Coffee Wish List
  • 9. Favorite Drinks
  • 10. Gear & Maintenance
  • 11. Notes
  • 12. Thank you page

Who this coffee journal is for

This journal is for coffee lovers who want to taste more carefully, brew better at home and remember favorite beans and cafes. It suits home baristas experimenting with pour-over, espresso and French press, and travelers who seek out great coffee shops. Recording beans, brew ratios and tasting notes helps you dial in every cup. It also makes a thoughtful gift for friends who love trying new roasters or are just getting into home brewing. Over time it becomes a personal guide to the beans and methods you enjoy most.

How to use your coffee journal

Fill in tasting cards. Save brew recipes with ratio, grind and time. Log beans. Record cafe visits. Keep a wish list, note favorite drinks, and track gear maintenance. Change one variable at a time, such as grind size, and note how the taste changes. Record the roast date of each bag, and clean grinders and machines on a schedule using the gear page.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Coffee Journal questions

Can I save brew ratios?

Yes. Look for the "Brew Recipes" page in the 12-page coffee journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is there a cafe log?

Yes. Look for the "Cafe Log" page in the 12-page coffee journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Can I track equipment cleaning?

Yes. Other pages in the 12-page coffee journal include "Coffee Tasting Cards", "Brew Recipes" and "Coffee Log", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is the Coffee Journal really free?

Yes, the Coffee Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. Matching bundles on our Etsy shop are optional and paid; this single planner stays free.

What size is the Coffee Journal?

The Coffee Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.