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I Love Coffee!: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks
It's artistry. It's an addiction. It's . . . coffee. Celebrate this delicious drink with this engaging book of recipes.
Now coffee lovers everywhere can make delicious creamy cappuccinos, cold coffee quenchers, decadent coffee desserts, and classy coffee martinis year-round using the simple techniques with gourmet results in this indispensable coffee guide and cookbook.
In I Love Coffee! coffee connoisseur Susan Zimmer shares expert advice and techniques, from how to brew the perfect cup and how to make a basic cappuccino "without a machine" to a World Barista Latte Art Champion's tips for making masterful latte and cappuccino art designs. It is brimful with a wealth of coffee understanding from the "ground" up, from bean to cup, including international coffees and brewing techniques best suited to a variety of personal preferences, all topped off with plenty of problem-solving tips and delectable full-colour photographs.
* I Love Coffee! features over 100 easy-to-make coffee drinks, including the Black Forest Latte, Sugar-Free Java Chai Latte, Iced Orange Mochaccino, Tiramisú Martini, and Candy Cane Latte.
* I Love Coffee! brings the passion for coffee into your home with a creative variety of hot and cold drinks. It is the ultimate how-to handbook for the millions coffee lovers in North America.
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"Like their cousins the bartenders, baristas practice an art of endless expression. Susan Zimmer has done a wonderful job of presenting some of their finest works, both the classics and the cutting edge of abstract espresso-ism"
-Mike Ferguson, Specialty Coffee Association of America
Now coffee lovers everywhere can make delicious creamy cappuccinos, cold coffee quenchers, decadent coffee desserts, and classy coffee martinis year-round using the simple techniques with gourmet results in this indispensable coffee guide and cookbook.
In I Love Coffee! coffee connoisseur Susan Zimmer shares expert advice and techniques, from how to brew the perfect cup and how to make a basic cappuccino "without a machine" to a World Barista Latte Art Champion's tips for making masterful latte and cappuccino art designs. It is brimful with a wealth of coffee understanding from the "ground" up, from bean to cup, including international coffees and brewing techniques best suited to a variety of personal preferences, all topped off with plenty of problem-solving tips and delectable full-colour photographs.
* I Love Coffee! features over 100 easy-to-make coffee drinks, including the Black Forest Latte, Sugar-Free Java Chai Latte, Iced Orange Mochaccino, Tiramisú Martini, and Candy Cane Latte.
* I Love Coffee! brings the passion for coffee into your home with a creative variety of hot and cold drinks. It is the ultimate how-to handbook for the millions coffee lovers in North America.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Like their cousins the bartenders, baristas practice an art of endless expression. Susan Zimmer has done a wonderful job of presenting some of their finest works, both the classics and the cutting edge of abstract espresso-ism"
-Mike Ferguson, Specialty Coffee Association of America
242 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2007
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June 1, 2025
I first watched Susan Zimmer making stovetop espresso with frothy milk on YouTube.
No need for $600.00 worth of equipment.
When I was a young kid, I remember watching my Grandpa brewing a small old espresso pot on the stovetop.
He would pour out two tiny cups full of this wonderful, smelling liquid for both of us. He would put in two sugar cubes in each cup and a bit of milk in mine. Then, he would break a bit of dark chocolate for each of us.
If my mom caught him sharing this, she would say Pa! she is way too young for coffee. Too late! All gone!
Grandpa did teach me how to make a good cup of espresso.
Years later, I bought Susan Zimmers book "I love Coffee!"
This is a wonderful little book. Lots of fun for coffee lovers.
No need for $600.00 worth of equipment.
When I was a young kid, I remember watching my Grandpa brewing a small old espresso pot on the stovetop.
He would pour out two tiny cups full of this wonderful, smelling liquid for both of us. He would put in two sugar cubes in each cup and a bit of milk in mine. Then, he would break a bit of dark chocolate for each of us.
If my mom caught him sharing this, she would say Pa! she is way too young for coffee. Too late! All gone!
Grandpa did teach me how to make a good cup of espresso.
Years later, I bought Susan Zimmers book "I love Coffee!"
This is a wonderful little book. Lots of fun for coffee lovers.
May 21, 2018
** Books 61 - 2018 **
This books to accomplish Tsundoku Books Challenge 2018
3,4 of 5 stars!
This books is makes me understand more about coffee. It is uneasy one to make a delicious of coffee since it takes hardwork and complicated process and amazing machines! I wanna try one by one the coffee recipe in my office coffeemaker soon! >__<
Thank you Books and Beyond Plaza Semanggi!
This books to accomplish Tsundoku Books Challenge 2018
3,4 of 5 stars!
This books is makes me understand more about coffee. It is uneasy one to make a delicious of coffee since it takes hardwork and complicated process and amazing machines! I wanna try one by one the coffee recipe in my office coffeemaker soon! >__<
Thank you Books and Beyond Plaza Semanggi!
April 12, 2017
There's a pretty solid intro to coffee and it's different brewing methods followed by a bunch of recipes. I wish there were more tips on how to do everything entirely homemade (or what to look for when you're buying store bought), like with syrups such as caramel, because I am SO PICKY about that stuff and just prefer to make it myself, but there are some tips on how to make things yourself which I appreciate. There are tips on how to roast your own beans, steam milk without any special equipment, and make your own whipped cream from scratch, so the author didn't entirely neglect the idea.
Coffee books are hard to write because everyone has their own preferences and coffee snobs are the literal worst, so I will say while this book isn't amazing, it's pretty good. I didn't feel too terribly annoyed trying to read the text, and it's got a really solid layout with pictures. Obviously, I feel the need to tweak all the recipes, but I was just looking for ideas, because I currently make the same three coffee recipes every time.
Coffee books are hard to write because everyone has their own preferences and coffee snobs are the literal worst, so I will say while this book isn't amazing, it's pretty good. I didn't feel too terribly annoyed trying to read the text, and it's got a really solid layout with pictures. Obviously, I feel the need to tweak all the recipes, but I was just looking for ideas, because I currently make the same three coffee recipes every time.
May 28, 2025
I never thought that I would read a "cookbook" so to speak from cover to cover, but I guess lesson learned: there's a first time for everything.
This book goes over the history of coffee from beans to brew. It is quite fascinating, actually- I learned quite a few new things.
This coffee instruction manual, is more difficult however than it initially seems. All the recipes look and sound delicious, and I am excited to try a few. Naturally, I will be cutting a few corners in the process as I go about these new recipes. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this book and hopefully I'll be enjoying a new coffee drink with my Next book.
-Happy Reading!
This book goes over the history of coffee from beans to brew. It is quite fascinating, actually- I learned quite a few new things.
This coffee instruction manual, is more difficult however than it initially seems. All the recipes look and sound delicious, and I am excited to try a few. Naturally, I will be cutting a few corners in the process as I go about these new recipes. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this book and hopefully I'll be enjoying a new coffee drink with my Next book.
-Happy Reading!
February 14, 2020
I picked this up thinking it would be a fun cookbook to thumb through. I figured I'd try a recipe or 2 and that would be that. Instead I found myself fascinated by the first half of the book. I learned so much about coffee and now I really want a Moka Pot!
October 20, 2020
Very good book and the author Susan Zimmer is enthusiastic about her craft. I am reading the copy she signed for me so I can vouch for the enthusiasm.
Recipes are mostly esoteric but the practical barista sections informative and complete. If coffee is your field ... required reading.
My favourite part 😂 was the Tiramisù Martini 🍸. I actually went to a restaurant I know to get it made and the looks I got when I asked them to make this made my day, week, and month 😂😂😂. Cannot blame the author because this recipe comes from Routin 1883 Syrups (routin.com) and Joseph Trotta, Barista.
Recipes are mostly esoteric but the practical barista sections informative and complete. If coffee is your field ... required reading.
My favourite part 😂 was the Tiramisù Martini 🍸. I actually went to a restaurant I know to get it made and the looks I got when I asked them to make this made my day, week, and month 😂😂😂. Cannot blame the author because this recipe comes from Routin 1883 Syrups (routin.com) and Joseph Trotta, Barista.
April 5, 2018
Informative but how about including i formation on how Asia drinks its coffee too?
October 10, 2018
A good insight into the "behind the scenes" of coffee. Several recipes for different brews within.
October 30, 2018
Some decent recipes, and great intro+overview. Could've benefited from more pictures and recommendations.
June 30, 2025
I love love love these recipes!! Only warning I have is that if you do not drink alcohol, you will have a hard time finding many recipes you don’t have to make modifications to.
January 26, 2019
Anyone who knows me well, knows I am obsessed with coffee. I picked this book up from my public library, and it is intriguing. Whole chapters are dedicated to equipment and brewing methods, weighing the pros and cons of each gadget or brewing method.
The chapters of recipes are organized into alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, desert drinks, and holiday specialty coffee drinks. There is also a chapter dedicated to making flavored syrups and whipped creams from scratch.
There is an internet citation for almost every recipe and that is why I am 4 starring this book, rather than all 5 stars. There is nothing novel, nothing that I couldn't find myself on the internet if I were so inclined to search for coffee recipes there.
The chapters of recipes are organized into alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, desert drinks, and holiday specialty coffee drinks. There is also a chapter dedicated to making flavored syrups and whipped creams from scratch.
There is an internet citation for almost every recipe and that is why I am 4 starring this book, rather than all 5 stars. There is nothing novel, nothing that I couldn't find myself on the internet if I were so inclined to search for coffee recipes there.
August 25, 2014
Loved this book.
Went to the library to find a book to learn more about coffee. Found only one, which struck me as strange until I started reading. This really is the only book you need.
It covers what to expect from...
different coffee makers/beans/roasts
what are their strengths, weaknesses, history and how to use like a boss
Its true that the recipes are mainly espresso. But are amazing in every way and easy to do.
Want to know how to make fancy lovely coffee/espressos? Or want to know what the heck your ordering when at a coffee and know for sure that your getting what you want? Then this book is what your looking for. <3
Went to the library to find a book to learn more about coffee. Found only one, which struck me as strange until I started reading. This really is the only book you need.
It covers what to expect from...
different coffee makers/beans/roasts
what are their strengths, weaknesses, history and how to use like a boss
Its true that the recipes are mainly espresso. But are amazing in every way and easy to do.
Want to know how to make fancy lovely coffee/espressos? Or want to know what the heck your ordering when at a coffee and know for sure that your getting what you want? Then this book is what your looking for. <3
July 6, 2014
This is a great book to learn about the coffee-making and latte art processes. However, I think that its recipes are skewed to the stove-top barista. I would have liked to see more recipes geared to the homeowner with a counter-top machine.
April 27, 2014
Very informative -- didn't like the recipe I tried. Too much work for such mediocre results.
April 5, 2014
A coffee lover's delight! I'm now on the hunt for a stovetop espresso maker. The recipes for specialty coffee drinks look yummy and I can't wait to try the Orient Express Martini!
April 14, 2015
Enjoyed reading this book on coffee. Fascinating background on this favorite of so many.
November 28, 2016
Even though this book is a bit older, it still had a lot of good information in it.
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