Passion for Coffee

Espresso, cappuccino, cafe au lait, mocha . . . coffee has never been so popular. Whether your brew is dark and pungent or frothy and flavorsome, this book will ensure your caffeine hit is on target. From the discovery of these tiny beans to the rise of cafe society, award-winning food writer Hattie Ellis unfolds the history of this stimulating and aromatic drink. She offers guidance on the daunting array of beans so you can choose confidently between fragrant Costa Ricans, chocolatey...
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Espresso, cappuccino, cafe au lait, mocha . . . coffee has never been so popular. Whether your brew is dark and pungent or frothy and flavorsome, this book will ensure your caffeine hit is on target. From the discovery of these tiny beans to the rise of cafe society, award-winning food writer Hattie Ellis unfolds the history of this stimulating and aromatic drink. She offers guidance on the daunting array of beans so you can choose confidently between fragrant Costa Ricans, chocolatey Guatemalans, and high-grown Kenyans. Finally, she offers tips on buying, storing, grinding, and preparing the perfect cup of coffee, to help you to get maximum freshness and flavor from your brew. Compact format. Color photos. ¿All the facts and the flavors a coffee lover craves.¿