The Barista Book: A Coffee Lover's Companion with Brewing Tips and Over 50 Recipes

by Hiroshi Sawada

In this full-color guide for coffee lovers, renowned latte artist and barista Hiroshi Sawada offers step-by-step instructions on how to make more than fifty delicious coffee drinks—lattes, americanos, cappuccinos, espressos, mochas, and more!

There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee in the morning, right? Most people simply buy their espresso, latte, or macchiato from their local coffee shop and be done with it. To others, however, their morning cup of coffee is more than just a swipe of a credit card and a quick energy boost—it’s an art form.

Including recipes for some of the popular drinks in this world—and world-class tips from Sawada himself, this coffee compendium is the premier guide for aspiring baristas and amateur home brewers alike. These invaluable skills can be applied either at home or in a professional setting—helping even the most seasoned barista hone their craft.
In addition to the recipes, learn the intricacies of the pour, about the different varieties of beans and how to store them, and all the crucial elements necessary to make the perfect cup.

Genres: Cookbooks

128 pages, Paperback

Published March 20, 2018

Reviews

[Sherri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book because I thought I wanted to learn how to make latte art. There is a section on it, and maybe it’s just my learning style, but I couldn’t really understand the steps. I give this book an extra star for creativity— ramen latte, soy sauce latte, espresso cola — and pretty pictures. I’m sure I can find a video if I want to try the latte art again someday.

Here’s my free recipe: a double shot of espresso and 2-3 tbsp home made whip cream that’s chilled overnight. That’s it. You’re welcome.

[Abigail Steele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really pretty book. It has fairly good advice for someone who is familiar with an espresso machine but isn’t a barista yet.

I’ve been using a semi-manual delonghi espresso machine for just under a year.

The 50+ recipes explain standard recipes and then go into really unusual things like espresso beer and noodle-chinos.

If you want a nice to hold or display book with some fun tips, this is great! If you want step by step directions, this is not the book for you.

[Basill Dahbour · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want read the book

[Maria Luiza Pedrosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s easy to read, nothing special but definitely informational. I’ll put the techniques to the test and update to see if the book is actually helpful!