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. This book is an atlas, but it's not like the boring, outdated ones... It's about something interesting: coffee.-- "Coffee or Die Magazine" (4/12/2022 12:00:00 AM)The CEO of Coffee YouTube... Hoffmann offers a knowledgeable, sometimes cheeky, and always entertaining approach to coffee that encourages his fans to find joy, and more than just a caffeine boost, in their daily cup.--Ashley Rodriguez "TasteCooking.com" (1/17/2022 12:00:00 AM)James Hoffman is my go-to professional for all things coffee, from equipment reviews to brewing techniques to drink recipes. His YouTube channel is starred on my browser menu, and his advice has expertly carried me through a myriad of coffee conundrums. His book, The World Atlas of Coffee, is the perfect geek-out read for anyone interested in learning more about the wide world of coffee. It covers how coffee is produced, from harvest through roasting, and includes step-by-step guides for all the core home-brewing methods.--Michal Bennett "Inlander" (12/2/2021 12:00:00 AM)[Review of previous edition: ] Exploring the origins, growing regions, harvesting and every step of the production process author James Hoffmann provides a fascinating look at the world of coffee. Starting with an examination of the coffee plant, the varieties, how it is harvested, Hoffmann clearly explains each stage. The second part of the book presents details on the journey from bean to cup, with information on every option for roasting and brewing. The last section examines all of the 29 coffee-growing countries. Colour photographs fill the pages and bring to life the diversity of locations and the people involved.--Terry Peters "North Shore News" (11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM)[Review of previous edition: ] For the coffee geek if you don't know the difference between the coffee varieties Arabica and Robusta, if you're wondering how coffee cultivation in Ethiopia differs from that in Costa Rica, if you're confused about the myriad methods of brewing coffee, you won't find a better resource than The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing--Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed. Even confirmed coffee geeks will benefit from this volume, at once encycloped
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- Editorial: Firefly Books
- Autor: Hoffmann, James
