Stuff Every Coffee Lover Should Know

About this book

A pocket-sized guide to better coffee, packed with brewing tips, coffee history, beans and roasts, espresso drinks, global coffee traditions, tasting know-how, and fascinating facts for coffee lovers of every level. If you're like most people, you start every day with a hot cup of joe. But beyond your steaming morning mug, there's a whole world waiting to be discovered--from roast varieties to brewing methods to the traditions, ceremonies, and customs of cultures around the globe. Within the pages of this guide, coffee lovers of all levels will find useful information, helpful how-tos, and fascinating trivia about their beloved beverage. So get ready to read about the world's best coffee-growing regions, learn how to host a coffee cupping like a pro, get tips for buying ethically sourced beans, and much, much more! Learn about coffee beans, growing regions, roasting, freshness, flavor, caffeine, storage, water quality, and the journey from cherry to cup Explore French press, AeroPress, Chemex, Moka pot, vacuum pot, cold brew, and other brewing essentials Decode popular café drinks and build the coffee vocabulary to order, taste, and talk about coffee with confidence Discover fascinating traditions and rituals from Ethiopia, Turkey, Senegal, Scandinavia, Ireland, and beyond A compact, illustrated handbook that is the perfect gift for coffee beginners, home brewers, café regulars, and caffeine connoisseurs Brew smarter, taste more, and discover the fascinating world behind your everyday cup of coffee.