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Why I Started Building Coffee Quest

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Maksim Shchutski

A couple of years ago, I became obsessed with coffee.

What started as simple curiosity quickly turned into something much bigger. I tried different coffee apps, read books, watched videos, saved brew references, and kept looking for a way to learn that actually felt clear and structured.

But nothing really clicked.

There was plenty of useful information, but it often felt scattered. One app helped with recipes, another with logging, another with timing. Books taught a lot, but turning that knowledge into a practical, organized learning path was still hard. Instead of feeling guided, I often felt disoriented.

Last year, I decided to take it more seriously. I finished barista training, got my certificate, and bought my own espresso machine — a Profitec GO.

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Hands holding coffee beans — early stage of the journey
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That made me realize even more clearly what was missing.

I think coffee enthusiasts need a better way to start their journey — one that feels more organized, practical, and motivating from the beginning. Something that helps people build understanding step by step, instead of jumping between disconnected tools and information.

That is why I started building Coffee Quest.

Coffee Quest is my attempt to create a learning experience for coffee enthusiasts like me — people who want to understand coffee better, but in a way that feels structured and less overwhelming.

The landing page is now live: Coffee Quest landing.

This is only the first step, but it makes the idea real. Now I can start validating it, refining it, and shaping it into something genuinely useful.

If you are into coffee too, I’d love to hear what would make an app like this valuable for you.