Percolate

Search 1,100+ curated specialty coffees in the Percolate database. Filter by category (espresso, single_origin, blend, decaf, dark), roast level, brew method, and price (USD). Returns tasting profiles, brew methods, and where-to-buy links.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "Free-text search: coffee or roaster name"
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "espresso",
        "single_origin",
        "blend",
        "decaf",
        "dark"
      ],
      "description": "Coffee category to filter by; omit to search all"
    },
    "roast_level": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "light",
        "medium-light",
        "medium",
        "medium-dark",
        "dark"
      ],
      "description": "Roast level to filter by; omit to include all roasts"
    },
    "brew_method": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "e.g. 'espresso', 'pourover', 'french press', 'drip'"
    },
    "price_min": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Minimum price in USD"
    },
    "price_max": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Maximum price in USD"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 10,
      "description": "Max results (default 10, max 10)"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Detailed record for one coffee: roast level, body/acidity/sweetness profile, flavor notes, suited brew methods, food and brew pairings, price, and retailer links. Accepts a Percolate id or a name.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id_or_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "Coffee id or a name like 'Bean Box Taste of New York City'"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id_or_name"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Coffees with a similar profile to a given one, ranked by shared flavor notes and roast/body/acidity/sweetness proximity. Deterministic scoring over Percolate's structured tasting data.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "coffee": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Coffee id or name"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 10,
      "description": "Max results (default 5)"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "coffee"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Personalized coffee picks from flavor preferences (e.g. 'chocolate', 'berry', 'caramel'), a budget in USD, roast preference, and the brew gear you own.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "preferences": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "string",
        "maxLength": 60
      },
      "minItems": 1,
      "maxItems": 20,
      "description": "Flavors the drinker enjoys, e.g. ['chocolate','caramel','nutty']"
    },
    "budget": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Max price in USD per bag"
    },
    "roast_level": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "light",
        "medium-light",
        "medium",
        "medium-dark",
        "dark"
      ],
      "description": "Roast level to filter by; omit to include all roasts"
    },
    "brew_method": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "What you brew with, e.g. 'espresso', 'pourover'"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 10,
      "description": "Max results (default 5)"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "preferences"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Side-by-side comparison: roast, body/acidity/sweetness, shared and distinct flavors, brew methods, and price difference.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "coffee_a": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "First coffee — id or name"
    },
    "coffee_b": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Second coffee — id or name"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "coffee_a",
    "coffee_b"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Coffees Percolate users are adding to their collections most over the last 30 days (falls back to catalog popularity when live activity data is unavailable). The method used is labeled in the response.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 10,
      "description": "Max results (default 10, max 10)"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Brew guidance for a specific coffee: curated recipes from the Percolate catalog (ratio, temperature, grind) when available, or a roast-based starting point. Optionally scoped to your brew method.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "coffee": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Coffee id or name"
    },
    "brew_method": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "Your brewer, e.g. 'V60', 'espresso', 'french press'"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "coffee"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

A coffee suggestion for right now, based on time of day (evening picks lean decaf), mood, and the brew method you're using — scored over Percolate's tasting profiles.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "time_of_day": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "morning",
        "afternoon",
        "evening"
      ],
      "description": "When the coffee will be drunk — shifts the pick toward lighter or lower-caffeine options later in the day"
    },
    "mood": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "e.g. 'need focus', 'lazy weekend', 'something comforting', 'adventurous'"
    },
    "brew_method": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120,
      "description": "What you're brewing with"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}