Description
The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing is a comprehensive guide for coffee enthusiasts, exploring the origins, flavors, and brewing techniques of this beloved beverage. Written by coffee expert James Hoffmann, this book delves into the world of coffee production, roasting, and consumption, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of coffee.
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Looking to deepen your coffee knowledge? Look no further than “The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing – Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed.” This comprehensive guide is a must-have for any coffee enthusiast, from novice to expert.
Discover the World of Coffee
The World Atlas of Coffee takes readers on a journey through the global coffee landscape. Learn about the origins of coffee, its cultivation, harvesting, and processing techniques. Explore the various coffee-growing regions, from Africa to South America, and uncover the unique flavors and characteristics of each.
Detailed Information on Coffee Brewing
Whether you prefer a classic espresso or a trendy cold brew, this book has you covered. With detailed explanations of brewing methods, equipment, and recipes, you’ll never be at a loss for how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Plus, the book includes tips on selecting the best beans and storing them properly to maintain freshness.
Expertly Written and Easy to Understand
Author James Hoffmann is a world-renowned coffee expert, and his expertise shines through in this book. His writing is clear, concise, and easy to understand, making complex coffee concepts accessible to everyone. You don’t need to be a barista to appreciate the wealth of information found in this book.
Beautifully Illustrated
In addition to its informative text, The World Atlas of Coffee is also visually stunning. The book is filled with vibrant photographs, maps, and illustrations that bring the world of coffee to life. You’ll feel like you’re right there on the coffee farm or in the bustling coffee shop as you flip through the pages.
Perfect for Coffee Lovers of All Levels
Whether you’re just starting to explore the world of coffee or you’re a seasoned coffee connoisseur, The World Atlas of Coffee has something for everyone. Beginners will appreciate the easy-to-follow explanations, while experienced coffee drinkers will enjoy delving deeper into the intricacies of their favorite brew.
Expand Your Coffee Horizons
Overall, The World Atlas of Coffee is a must-have resource for anyone who loves coffee. With its wealth of information, expert guidance, and beautiful presentation, this book is sure to enhance your coffee-drinking experience. So grab a copy, brew yourself a cup of your favorite roast, and start exploring the world of coffee like never before.
Price: $39.95 - $29.65
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Product Description
The bestselling reference updated and expanded with seven new coffee-growing countries.
Praise for the first edition:
“Fills a gap in the popular reference literature. Recommended.”
— Booklist
“The definitive guide…. Well-written, informative, and a must-have for general readers who want to know more about their favorite morning brew.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Educational, thought-provoking, and substantial. I’ve already recommended this book to (our) readers countless times.”
— Barista Magazine
The World Atlas of Coffee takes readers on a global tour of coffee-growing countries, presenting the bean in full-color photographs and concise, informative text. It covers where coffee is grown, the people who grow it and the cultures in which it is a way of life. It also covers the world of consumption — processing, grades, the consumer and the modern culture of coffee.
For this new edition, the author expanded his research travels over the last several years to include seven additional coffee-growing regions: Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, China, Philippines, Thailand, Haiti and Puerto Rico. These are covered in 16 additional pages. As well, all of the book’s maps have been updated to show greater detail, and all statistics and data have been updated to the most recent available.
Organized by continent and then country or region, The World Atlas of Coffee presents the world’s favorite brew in color spreads packed with information.
The coverage in The World Atlas of Coffee is wide and deep. The book is used by barista and coffee-tasting instructors in North America and overseas and has been welcomed by enthusiastic coffee drinkers everywhere. Appropriate for special and general collections alike, it is an essential selection.
From the Publisher
The World Atlas of Coffee
‘If there’s only one book on your shelf about coffee, there’s no doubt in our mind which one it should be: The World Atlas of Coffee’
– Michael Butterworth, The Coffee Compass.
A Short History of Coffee Drinking
Coffee is a truly global beverage, and it is common to hear the claim that it is the second most popular drink in the world after water. While there’s no evidence to support this, the ubiquity of coffee in one form or another makes it plausible.
The origins of coffee drinking are similarly vague, with very little evidence to support it. While there is some evidence of the fruit of the coffee plant being eaten in Ethiopia early on, balled up with animal fat as an invigorating trail snack, we are missing a key piece of the puzzle: we have no idea who decided to take the seed of the fruit, roast it, grind it to a powder, steep that powder in hot water and drink the resulting concoction. It’s an astonishing leap, and a mystery that will probably never be solved.
There is evidence of coffee drinking in the late 15th century, but little to back up the anecdote that the first coffee house was Kiva Han, opened in 1475 in Constantinople. If it’s true, the coffee would have been grown in Yemen.
About the Author
James Hoffmann is a coffee expert, author and the 2007 World Barista Champion. Along with a team of experts, he operates Square Mile Coffee Roasters, a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in London, UK. James travels frequently to the coffee producing countries and is a popular speaker.
Featuring sections on:
Introduction to Coffee
• Arabica & Robusta
• The Coffee Tree
• Harvesting Coffee
Coffee Roasting
• Stages of Roasting
• Aromatic Compounds in Coffee
• Types of Coffee Roasters
Brewing Basics
• The French Press
• The Aeropress
• The Vacuum Pot
Coffee Origins
• Africa
• Asia
• The Americas
What readers are saying:
Publisher : Firefly Books; Second Edition, Revised, Updated and Expanded (October 10, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 0228100941
ISBN-13 : 978-0228100942
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 1 x 10 inches
Price: $39.95 - $29.65
(as of Jan 23, 2025 11:15:05 UTC – Details)

