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Stuff Every Coffee Lover Should Know

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Author Candace Rose Rardon
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Quirk Books
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On sale Mar 09, 2021 | 978-1-68369-252-2
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This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for coffee connoisseurs, those looking to grind and brew their own beans, and anyone who appreciates a cup of coffee with or without caffeine.
 
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, including
 
·  Highlights from Coffee History
·  Anatomy of the Coffee Cherry
·  Freshness in Coffee
·  Caffeine Content 101
·  Popular Espresso Drinks
·  Coffee Cocktails
 
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!
COFFEE BASICS
What Is Coffee?
Anatomy of a Coffee Cherry
Highlights from Coffee History
Terms Every Coffee Lover Should Know
How Coffee Is Made
Freshness in Coffee
Whole Bean vs. Ground Coffee
Types of Coffee
The Taste of Coffee
Coffee Growing Regions
Caffeine Content 101
Caffeine Comparison Chart
How to Store Coffee
A Note about Water Quality
Coffee Accessories
Popular Espresso Drinks

BREWING METHODS
Manual Brewing 101
French Press
AeroPress
Chemex
Moka Pot
Vacuum Pot
Cold Brew

COFFEE TRADITIONS ACROSS THE WORLD
Ethiopian Buna Ceremony
Arabic Qahwa
Senegal’s Café Touba
Turkey’s Türk Kahvesi
Austria’s Wiener Melange
France’s Café au Lait
Swedish Fika
Finland’s Kaffeost
Germany’s Pharisäer
Irish Coffee
America’s Cowboy Coffee
Colombia’s Tinto
Mexico’s Café de Olla
South Indian Filter Coffee
Indonesia’s Kopi Luwak
Vietnam’s Cà Phê Sũa -Dá
Thailand’s Oliang
Japan’s Kan Kōhī

SERVING COFFEE
How to Host a Coffee Cupping
Coffee Cocktails
Coffee Trends
A Simple Recipe for Biscotti

RESOURCES
Ethical Coffee Guide
How to Find and Buy Specialty Coffee
Further Reading
Copyright © 2021 by Candace Rose Rardon. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
“Packed with an unbelievable amount of coffee-related knowledge...this little book would make the perfect gift for any coffee lover!”—San Francisco Book Review, 5 star review

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This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for coffee connoisseurs, those looking to grind and brew their own beans, and anyone who appreciates a cup of coffee with or without caffeine.
 
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, including
 
·  Highlights from Coffee History
·  Anatomy of the Coffee Cherry
·  Freshness in Coffee
·  Caffeine Content 101
·  Popular Espresso Drinks
·  Coffee Cocktails
 
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!

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COFFEE BASICS
What Is Coffee?
Anatomy of a Coffee Cherry
Highlights from Coffee History
Terms Every Coffee Lover Should Know
How Coffee Is Made
Freshness in Coffee
Whole Bean vs. Ground Coffee
Types of Coffee
The Taste of Coffee
Coffee Growing Regions
Caffeine Content 101
Caffeine Comparison Chart
How to Store Coffee
A Note about Water Quality
Coffee Accessories
Popular Espresso Drinks

BREWING METHODS
Manual Brewing 101
French Press
AeroPress
Chemex
Moka Pot
Vacuum Pot
Cold Brew

COFFEE TRADITIONS ACROSS THE WORLD
Ethiopian Buna Ceremony
Arabic Qahwa
Senegal’s Café Touba
Turkey’s Türk Kahvesi
Austria’s Wiener Melange
France’s Café au Lait
Swedish Fika
Finland’s Kaffeost
Germany’s Pharisäer
Irish Coffee
America’s Cowboy Coffee
Colombia’s Tinto
Mexico’s Café de Olla
South Indian Filter Coffee
Indonesia’s Kopi Luwak
Vietnam’s Cà Phê Sũa -Dá
Thailand’s Oliang
Japan’s Kan Kōhī

SERVING COFFEE
How to Host a Coffee Cupping
Coffee Cocktails
Coffee Trends
A Simple Recipe for Biscotti

RESOURCES
Ethical Coffee Guide
How to Find and Buy Specialty Coffee
Further Reading
Copyright © 2021 by Candace Rose Rardon. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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“Packed with an unbelievable amount of coffee-related knowledge...this little book would make the perfect gift for any coffee lover!”—San Francisco Book Review, 5 star review

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