The essential compact compendium for the coffee enthusiast.This is the ultimate guide to the history, science, and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You’ll explore the origins of coffee before discovering the varieties of coffee and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world’s most
The essential compact compendium for the coffee enthusiast.
This is the ultimate guide to the history, science, and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You’ll explore the origins of coffee before discovering the varieties of coffee and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world’s most popular drink. You’ll learn how to roast coffee at home in the Roasting section before delving into the Science and Flavor of Coffee and finding out how sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aroma all come together. Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, yielding such treasures as the Flat white, Latte, Cappuccino, and Macchiato. Other Brewing Methods features step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques, from a Moka pot and a French press to Aeropress and Siphon brewing. Finally, why not treat yourself to one of Tristan’s expertly concocted recipes. From an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Coffee Liqueur to Butter Coffee, this is the definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee.
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Useful for home baristas This book has helped me to create my own vanilla lattes, and iced coffees. The book has lots of information on the “how to” and much more. In the end, I have learned to create a product that tastes equally as good, if not better, than the commericial giant(s). The book covers everything from the history of coffee, to brewing methods, to equipment, and recipes, etc. In my opinion, this is definitely a useful book for someone looking to make their own handcrafted coffee.
The Curious Douchebag’s Guide to Coffee This is an okay book. As a current barista, I expected more in terms of actual drinks and subtleties to make established drinks better. There are a decent amount of recipes that the average person would be able to make, but most of this book is long, drawn out history that nobody actually cares about. There’s just so much unnecessary information. However, the book itself is designed beautifully and it feels very high quality. The content just leaves much to be desired. Also, the author comes…
Well Made! Beautiful book, i know there are others like it, but i am not disappointed at all in this one. The pictures are beautiful, the cover is nice and thick, the information in it covers history, background of drinks, “myths” if you will around coffee, and the modern day. As a barista i really enjoyed this book and it looks cool on the coffee table too :)!