Coffee is the world's cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed sipped and savored on a daily basis.
A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of the everyday coffee has sprouted an entire cafe
culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore this beloved hot
drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup. Penned by
expert journalist Lani Kingston Spill the Beans takes the reader on a journey through Ethiopia
Guatemala Vietnam and many other countries in between exploring the myriad ways in which
coffee is produced traded and enjoyed. Hipster baristas may be dreaming up the next seasonal
latte at this very moment but the story of how the humble bean became a global icon is
ingrained in history. An essential title for armchair travelers curious foodies and
cafe-hoppers alike Spill the Beans demonstrates that there's a vast world of coffee beyond the
ubiquitous flat white. This book is an 'extra hot' commodity maybe it is time to sample it?
