How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind the Bean

by Lani Kingston

Overview

For the coffee geek in all of us: the definitive guide to all the major coffee-making methods, and which beans, roast, and grind are best for each of them.
 
To make any old cup of coffee, you simply need a pot, heat, ground coffee, and water. But you’re not just anyone. You are a coffee aficionado, a determined, fearless seeker of the best java. And this is the guide for you. How to Make Coffee provides an in-depth look at the art and science behind the bean. Learn the anatomy of coffee; the chemistry of caffeine; the best way to roast, grind, and brew the beans to their peak flavor; and what gadgets you really need (versus what gadgets are for mere coffee dilettantes). With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, How to Make Coffee is for the person who doesn’t want to settle for anything less than the perfect cup.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613127902
Publisher:	ABRAMS, Inc. (Ignition)
Publication date:	04/14/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
Sales rank:	281,594
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Lani Kingston obtained a master’s degree in food studies and food writing from the University of Adelaide and a master’s in education from Deakin University. Her expertise includes not only coffee but the anthropology of food and food heritage. This is her first book.