# Pine Flat Roastery

> Small-batch specialty coffee handcrafted at 4,000 feet in Pine Flat, California. Single-origin, roast-to-order coffee shipped fresh from the Sierra Nevada.

## About

Pine Flat Roastery is a small-batch specialty coffee roaster based at 4,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, near Sequoia National Forest. Founded in 2025, we source single-origin coffee from small farms and roast each batch by hand. We roast only what is ordered — nothing sits in storage. Each bag is roasted, rested, and shipped directly so it reaches customers at peak freshness.

## Key Facts

- Location: Pine Flat, California, Sierra Nevada
- Elevation: 4,000 feet
- Founded: 2025
- Model: Roast-to-order, direct-to-consumer
- Local retail: Seven Oaks Market, Pine Flat, CA
- Shipping: Free California shipping over $30
- Contact: hello@pineflatroastery.com

## Current Coffee

### Peach Co-Ferment – Edwin Noreña

- **Type:** Limited Release
- **Roast level:** Light
- **Description:** 10 oz · Colombia Peach Co-Ferment · Specialty Light Roast
- **Tasting notes:** Peach · Jasmine · Peach Tea
- **Roast-to-order:** Yes
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-0326-peach-coferment
- **Brew recommendations:**
  - Pour-over (V60/Kalita): 1:16 (20 g coffee : 320 g water) ratio, Medium-fine grind, 200 °F (93 °C), 3:00–3:30, best for Bright fruit and floral aromatics
  - Aeropress: 1:15 (18 g coffee : 270 g water) ratio, Medium grind, 200 °F (93 °C), 2:00, best for Juicy body and clarity
  - Espresso: 1:2 (18 g dose : 36 g yield) ratio, Fine grind, 200 °F (93 °C), 25–30 s, best for Fruit-forward espresso
  - Chemex: 1:16 (30 g : 480 g) ratio, Medium grind, 205 °F (96 °C), 4:00, best for Clean and sweet cup

### Huila · Medium Roast

- **Type:** Whole Bean Coffee
- **Roast level:** Medium
- **Description:** 10 oz · Colombia Huila · Medium Roast
- **Tasting notes:** Milk Chocolate · Praline · Soft Cherry
- **Origin:** Colombia
- **Region:** La Argentina, Huila
- **Elevation:** 1600 - 1900 masl
- **Variety:** Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
- **Process:** Washed
- **Roast-to-order:** Yes
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-0725-hui-medium-beans
- **Brew recommendations:**
  - Pour-over (V60/Kalita): 1:16 (20 g : 320 g) ratio, Medium grind, 198 °F (92 °C), 3:30, best for Balanced sweetness and acidity
  - French Press: 1:16 (25 g : 400 g) ratio, Medium–coarse grind, 200 °F (93 °C), 4:00, best for Full-bodied and chocolate notes
  - Auto Drip: 1:16 (e.g. 70 g : 1120 g) ratio, Medium grind, 195–200 °F (90–93 °C), 4–5 minutes, best for Convenient brewing with balanced flavour
  - Aeropress: 1:15 (15 g coffee : 225 g water) ratio, Medium–fine grind, 200 °F (93 °C), 2 min, best for Clean cup; travel brewing

### Brazil · Dark Roast

- **Type:** Whole Bean Coffee
- **Roast level:** Dark
- **Description:** 10 oz · Brazil Alta Mogiana · Dark Roast
- **Tasting notes:** Cocoa · Roasted Almond · Dried Cherry
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-0326-bzl-dark-beans
- **Brew recommendations:**
  - French Press: 1:15 (20 g coffee : 300 g water) ratio, Coarse grind, 195 °F (90 °C), 4:00, best for Full-bodied cups, milk drinks
  - Pour-over (V60/Kalita): 1:16 (20 g : 320 g) ratio, Medium–fine grind, 195 °F (90 °C), 3:30, best for Smooth dark-chocolate notes
  - Espresso: 1:2 (e.g. 18 g dose : 36 g yield) ratio, Fine grind, 195 °F (90 °C), 25–30 s, best for Lattes and cappuccinos
  - Turkish Coffee (Cezve/Ibrik): 1:9 (14 g coffee : 126 g water) ratio, Extra fine grind, 200 °F (93 °C), 2–3 min, best for Intense, concentrated cup

### Trailside Blend

- **Type:** Ground Coffee
- **Description:** 10 oz Medium-dark Roast Blend · Ground
- **Tasting notes:** Dark Cocoa · Roasted Almond · Syrupy Body
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-trailside-blend

## Brewing Equipment

### V60 Coffee Server

- **Type:** Brewing Equipment
- **Description:** Hario V60 Glass Range Server
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-brew-v60-range-server

### V60 Coffee Dripper

- **Type:** Brewing Equipment
- **Description:** Hario V60 Coffee Dripper Ceramic
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-brew-v60-dripper-white

### V60 Coffee Filter

- **Type:** Brewing Equipment
- **Description:** Hario V60 Paper Filters (100 sheets)
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-brew-v60-filters-100

### V60 Paper Filters (40)

- **Type:** Brewing Equipment
- **Description:** Hario V60 Paper Filters (40 sheets)
- **Product page:** https://pineflatroastery.com/products/pf-brew-v60-filters-40

## Important Pages

- [Shop Coffee](https://pineflatroastery.com/buy-fresh-roasted-coffee)
- [Brew at Home](https://pineflatroastery.com/brew-at-home)
- [About](https://pineflatroastery.com/about)
- [Roast-to-Order Explained](https://pineflatroastery.com/roast-to-order-coffee)
- [Roastery Notes (Blog)](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pineflatroastery.com/privacy)
- [Terms](https://pineflatroastery.com/terms)
- [Refund Policy](https://pineflatroastery.com/refund-policy)

## Roastery Notes (Articles)

- [Does Dark Roast Have More Caffeine? (Myth Busting)](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/does-dark-roast-have-more-caffeine-myth-busting)
  A practical look at roast level, caffeine, and why flavor intensity is not the same thing as caffeine content. (4 min read, 327 words)
- [How to Brew Specialty Coffee with a V60 (Simple Recipe)](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/how-to-brew-specialty-coffee-with-a-v60)
  A practical V60 recipe for brewing specialty coffee at home, with grind, bloom, timing, and adjustment tips. (6 min read, 773 words)
- [Why Grind Size Matters](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/why-grind-size-matters)
  How grind size affects extraction, flavor balance, and brew quality across different coffee methods. (5 min read, 390 words)
- [How to Store Coffee Properly](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/how-to-store-coffee-properly)
  How to keep coffee fresh at home by protecting it from oxygen, light, heat, and moisture. (5 min read, 444 words)
- [What Is Single Origin Coffee?](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/what-is-single-origin-coffee)
  A practical guide to what single origin means, why origin affects flavor, and how roasters highlight regional character. (5 min read, 379 words)
- [Why Elevation Matters (4,000 ft Roasting)](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/why-elevation-matters-4000-ft-roasting)
  How roasting at 4,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada influences moisture, airflow, and profile development. (4 min read, 420 words)
- [Light vs Medium vs Dark Roast](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/light-vs-medium-vs-dark-roast)
  A practical guide to how roast level changes flavor, body, and acidity in your coffee cup. (4 min read, 272 words)
- [What Does "Roasted to Order" Actually Mean?](https://pineflatroastery.com/notes/what-does-roasted-to-order-actually-mean)
  What roasted to order means, how coffee changes after roasting, and why roast date matters more than best-by dates for flavor. (6 min read, 598 words)

## Ordering

- Order online at https://pineflatroastery.com/buy-fresh-roasted-coffee
- All coffee is roasted to order and typically ships within 48 hours of roasting
- Free California shipping on orders over $30
- Available locally at Seven Oaks Market in Pine Flat, California