The Little Book for Coffee Lovers

by Felicity Hart

Prepare to take your love of coffee to the next level with this richly aromatic tour of the world’s favorite drink, from bean to cup and beyond.

Happiness comes in all shapes and espresso, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino… We wake up and smell it. We crave it when we’re sleepy. We take deep lungfuls of its rich aroma when we buy a new bag of it. We put it in cakes, cocktails and just about every other type of food imaginable. But most of all, we rely on it to punctuate our day with a caffeine hit and a small burst of all its delicious flavors. In this homage to the coffee bean you ·       Discover how coffee was discovered, how it is grown and how it is turned into our favorite drink ·       Learn everything you wanted to know about different beans, roasting styles and brewing techniques ·       Take a barista training course from the comfort of your own kitchen, with top tips on making the perfect brew at home ·       Get to grips with modern developments in the coffee world, such as nitro, cold brew, proffee and snapchilled coffee ·       Try out delicious coffee-based recipes, from flavored lattes and iced coffees to coffee fudge, tiramisu, homemade syrups and espresso martinis The only thing this book doesn’t contain is caffeine – you’ll have to make a fresh cup of joe for that.

128 pages, Hardcover

Published October 3, 2023

Reviews

[Max · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read overall, especially with a cup of coffee in the morning before work. Unfortunately, some of the information presented is of dubious value. Practicality of roasting good coffee at home aside, the advice on grinding with a pestle and mortar or rolling pin is demonstrably bad as it would produce a grossly inconsistent grind side leading to uneven extraction. Otherwise the information presented didn't seem to be blatantly untrue, though I am by no means an expert on all the topics covered, and wouldn't be surprised if there are errors which I simply did not notice. Regardless, as I said, an overall enjoyable read but by no means a bible after which to base one's coffee practices.

[Anton · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is short and light reading. Overview of history, brewing methods and serving styles. Found some interesting recipes and some unusual coffee styles. Good book for a coffee nerd beginner but not a seasoned one

[Madison Langelaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for beginners in the coffee industry but if you’re experienced, no need! Short and sweet with some great recipes at the end

[Nai Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

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