brewfyi

Coffee knowledge API client for Python. Search 72 coffee varieties, 20 origin countries, 21 brew methods, and coffee terminology from BrewFYI -- the complete coffee reference with 120 expert guides covering everything from Arabica genetics and processing methods to SCA cupping protocols and roast profiling.

Explore coffee at brewfyi.com -- Coffee Varieties | Origins | Brew Methods |

Table of Contents

• Install
• Quick Start
• What You'll Find on BrewFYI
  • Coffee Species and Varieties
  • Processing Methods
  • Brew Methods
  • Roast Levels
  • Origin Countries
• API Endpoints
• Command-Line Interface
• MCP Server (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf)
• API Client
• Learn More About Coffee
• Beverage FYI Family
• License

Install

pip install brewfyi[api]     # API client (httpx)
pip install brewfyi[cli]     # + CLI (typer, rich)
pip install brewfyi[mcp]     # + MCP server
pip install brewfyi[all]     # Everything

Quick Start

from brewfyi.api import BrewFYI

with BrewFYI() as api:
    # Search varieties, brew methods, origins, glossary terms
    results = api.search("espresso")
    print(results)

    # Look up a glossary term
    term = api.glossary_term("extraction")
    print(term["definition"])

What You'll Find on BrewFYI

BrewFYI is a comprehensive coffee reference covering 72 coffee varieties, 20 origin countries, 21 brew methods, and 120 expert guides. The database spans the entire coffee journey -- from seed variety and terroir through processing, roasting, and extraction science.

Coffee Species and Varieties

All commercial coffee comes from two primary species: Coffea arabica (60-70% of world production) and Coffea canephora (Robusta, 30-40%). Arabica is prized for its complex flavors and aromatic diversity, while Robusta offers higher caffeine content, greater disease resistance, and a stronger, more bitter profile often used in espresso blends.

BrewFYI catalogs 72 distinct varieties with genetic lineage, flavor profiles, and growing requirements:

Category	Notable Varieties	Characteristics
Ethiopian Heirlooms	Gesha/Geisha, Yirgacheffe Landrace, Sidamo	Floral, jasmine, bergamot, complex acidity
Bourbon Lineage	Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Pacas, Villa Sarchi	Sweet, balanced, caramel, fruit notes
Typica Lineage	Typica, Maragogipe, Kona, Blue Mountain	Clean, sweet, mild body
Hybrid/Modern	Castillo, Colombia, Catimor, Sarchimor	Disease resistant, improving cup quality
Robusta	Robusta, Conilon	High caffeine, earthy, bitter, crema

Learn more: Browse Coffee Origins · ### Processing Methods

Post-harvest processing dramatically affects flavor. The same coffee cherry processed differently produces entirely different cup profiles:

Method	Process	Flavor Impact
Washed (Wet)	Pulp removed, fermented, washed, dried	Clean, bright acidity, clarity of origin
Natural (Dry)	Whole cherry dried on raised beds	Fruity, wine-like, heavy body
Honey	Pulp removed, mucilage left during drying	Sweet, balanced, complex
Anaerobic	Sealed fermentation tanks, controlled environment	Intense, unique fermentation flavors
Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah)	Partially dried, hulled wet (Indonesia)	Earthy, low acidity, full body

Learn more: Processing Methods Guide · Coffee Glossary

Brew Methods

BrewFYI covers 21 brewing methods with optimal parameters for water temperature, grind size, brew ratio, and extraction time. Each method extracts different compounds from ground coffee, producing distinct flavor profiles:

Method	Type	Brew Time	Grind	Best For
Espresso	Pressure (9 bar)	25-30s	Fine	Concentrated, crema, milk drinks
Pour Over (V60)	Drip/Percolation	2:30-3:30	Medium-fine	Clarity, origin character
French Press	Immersion	4:00	Coarse	Full body, oils, texture
AeroPress	Pressure/Immersion	1:00-2:00	Medium-fine	Versatile, clean, portable
Cold Brew	Cold immersion	12-24h	Coarse	Smooth, low acidity, sweet
Moka Pot	Steam pressure	4-5 min	Fine-medium	Strong, stovetop espresso
Chemex	Drip/Percolation	3:30-4:30	Medium-coarse	Clean, bright, paper filtered
Siphon	Vacuum	1:30-2:00	Medium	Theatrical, clean, aromatic

Learn more: 21 Brew Methods · Brewing Tools

Roast Levels

Roast level determines the balance between origin character and roast-developed flavors. Lighter roasts preserve acidity and origin terroir; darker roasts emphasize body, bitterness, and caramelization:

Level	Internal Temp	Characteristics
Light	180-205C	Bright acidity, floral, fruity, tea-like body
Medium-Light	210-220C	Balanced, caramel sweetness, origin + roast
Medium	220-230C	Balanced body, chocolate, nuts, rounded acidity
Medium-Dark	230-240C	Bittersweet, cocoa, reduced acidity, fuller body
Dark	240C+	Smoky, bitter, oily surface, minimal origin character

Learn more: Coffee Guides

Origin Countries

Coffee is grown in the "Bean Belt" between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. BrewFYI covers 20 origin countries with altitude ranges, harvest seasons, typical processing methods, and regional flavor profiles.

Top producers include Brazil (world's largest), Vietnam (Robusta leader), Colombia, Ethiopia (birthplace of coffee), Indonesia, Honduras, India, Uganda, Mexico, and Guatemala. Specialty coffee increasingly highlights single-origin and micro-lot traceable sourcing.

Learn more: Browse Coffee Origins · ## API Endpoints

All endpoints are free, require no authentication, and return JSON with CORS enabled.

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/api/v1/varieties/	List all 72 coffee varieties
GET	/api/v1/varieties/{slug}/	Variety detail with genetics, flavor
GET	/api/v1/origins/	List all 20 origin countries
GET	/api/v1/origins/{slug}/	Origin detail with altitude, harvest
GET	/api/v1/methods/	List all 21 brew methods
GET	/api/v1/methods/{slug}/	Brew method detail with parameters
GET	/api/v1/glossary/	List all coffee terminology
GET	/api/v1/glossary/{slug}/	Glossary term definition
GET	/api/v1/search/?q={query}	Search across all content
GET	/api/v1/compare/{slug1}/{slug2}/	Compare two varieties or methods
GET	/api/v1/random/	Random variety or method
GET	/api/v1/guides/	List all 120 guides
GET	/api/v1/guides/{slug}/	Guide detail
GET	/api/v1/openapi.json	OpenAPI 3.1.0 specification

Example

curl -s ""

{
  "slug": "gesha",
  "name": "Gesha",
  "species": "arabica",
  "description": "Legendary Ethiopian variety prized for its extraordinary floral aromatics, jasmine and bergamot notes, and tea-like body.",
  "origin": "Gori Gesha forest, Ethiopia",
  "flavor_profile": ["jasmine", "bergamot", "peach", "tropical fruit", "honey"],
  "altitude_range": "1,500-2,000m",
  "processing": ["washed", "natural", "honey"],
  "url": ""
}

Full API documentation: brewfyi.com/developers/. OpenAPI 3.1.0 spec: .

Command-Line Interface

# Search varieties, brew methods, origins
brewfyi search "espresso"
brewfyi search "pour over"
brewfyi search "arabica"
brewfyi search "ethiopia"

# Look up coffee terminology
brewfyi term "extraction"
brewfyi term "channeling"
brewfyi term "crema"

The CLI displays results in formatted tables with rich terminal output.

MCP Server (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf)

Run as an MCP server for AI-assisted coffee queries:

python -m brewfyi.mcp_server

Claude Desktop (~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brewfyi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "brewfyi[mcp]", "python", "-m", "brewfyi.mcp_server"]
    }
  }
}

Tools: coffee_search, coffee_glossary_term

API Client

from brewfyi.api import BrewFYI

with BrewFYI() as api:
    # Search across varieties, origins, methods, glossary
    results = api.search("espresso")

    # Look up coffee terminology
    term = api.glossary_term("channeling")
    print(term["definition"])

    # Compare two brew methods
    comparison = api.compare("v60", "chemex")

    # Get a random variety
    random_variety = api.random()

Learn More About Coffee

• Reference: Coffee Varieties | Origins | Brew Methods
• Glossary: Coffee Terminology
• Guides: - Compare: - API: Developer Docs | ## Beverage FYI Family

Part of the FYIPedia open-source developer tools ecosystem -- world beverages from cocktails to sake.

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BeerFYI	beerfyi.com	112 beer styles, hops, malts, yeast, BJCP
BrewFYI	brewfyi.com	72 coffee varieties, roasting, 21 brew methods
WhiskeyFYI	whiskeyfyi.com	80 whiskey expressions, distilleries, regions
TeaFYI	teafyi.com	60 tea varieties, teaware, brewing guides
NihonshuFYI	nihonshufyi.com	80 sake, rice varieties, 50 breweries

Embed Widget

Embed BrewFYI widgets on any website with brewfyi-embed:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/brewfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js"></script>
<div data-brewfyi="entity" data-slug="example"></div>

Zero dependencies · Shadow DOM · 4 themes (light/dark/sepia/auto) · Widget docs

License

MIT