Goal: Add your first green coffee to your inventory and create a roastable that's ready for production.
Prerequisites: Your RoastLog account is activated and your basic settings are configured.
Let's add your first coffee to the system! This is a two-part process: first, we'll add a green coffee to your inventory, then we'll create a roastable (the coffee you'll actually roast).
In most cases, and in the system, we use the term "Bean lot" to describe green coffee inventory.
Step 1: Add a Coffee to Your Inventory
Navigate to the Inventory page
Click the New Bean button in the upper left corner
When creating a "Coffee" entry at the top:
Organize by origin (e.g., "Brazil" or "Ethiopia Yirgacheffe")
Match the origin field to the coffee name
This organization system will help you stay organized as your inventory grows
Fill in the required fields for your Bean Lot:
Arrival date
Quantity (weight)
Cost (optional but recommended for accurate reporting)
Any additional notes about the coffee
Click Save to add this coffee to your inventory
Pro tip: Good organization from the start will save you hours of work later. We recommend using origin countries as your main coffee categories.
Step 2: Your First Roastable is Created Automatically
When you add a Bean Lot, RoastLog by default creates a default single-origin Roastable for you.
Navigate to the Roastables page
You'll see your new coffee listed as a roastable
This roastable is already linked to your inventory and ready to roast
Step 3: Optional - Customize Your Roastable
Want to create different versions of the same coffee (like a light and dark roast)?
From the Roastables page, click New Roastable
Select your Bean Lot as the component
Name it appropriately (e.g., "Brazil Dark Roast")
Add any roasting notes or target profiles
Save your new custom roastable
That's it! You've successfully added your first coffee to RoastLog. Your inventory is set up, your roastable is ready, and you're prepared to start recording roasts.