This ultimate guide to coffee containing comprehensive details on the beans and brews of more
than 35 countries now fully updated and revised. This expanded and fully updated 3rd
edition contains new chapters on decaffeination and steep and release brewers as well as
additional origins of note such as Australia Japan and Puerto Rico. Coffee has never been
better or more interesting than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties
and techniques than ever before and we as consumers can share in that expertise to make sure
the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from how it was harvested the
roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that
influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann
examines these key factors looking at varieties of coffee the influence of terroir how it
is harvested and processed the roasting methods used through to the way in which the beans
are brewed. Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - James identifies key
characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country' s output. Along
the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine to why strength
guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the
coffee production of over 35 countries encompassing knowledge never previously published
outside the coffee industry. For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its
wonderful nuances and possibilities this is the book to have. “Written by a World Barista
Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London this had a lot to live up
to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee and interested in
finding out more about how it' s grown processed and roasted.” ( Amazon customer )
“Whether you are an industry professional a home enthusiast or anything in between I truly
believe this is a MUST read.” ( Amazon customer ) “Informative well-written and well
presented. Coffee table and reference book - a winner” ( Amazon customer ) “Very impressive.
It' s amazing how much territory is covered without overwhelming the reader. The abundant
photos and images are absolutely coffee-table-worthy but this book is so much more. I think it
would be enjoyable for an obsessed coffee geek or someone who just enjoys their java.” ( Amazon
customer )
