Coffee Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide
You'll learn the fundamentals of coffee buying, brewing, and tasting; and develop an aficionado's ability to see beyond the expensive trappings of today's coffee explosion. You'll discover: The basic coffee facts: its origin, history, and many varieties Step-by-step methods for selecting, roasting, blending, and flavoring coffee "to taste" A coffee taster's glossary Simple charts showing grind progression, relative grinding times, and regional characteristics The scoop on decaffeinated, organic, and espresso beans Specialty coffee recipes Lists of the best sources for beans and professional equipment. Kevin Knox and Julie Sheldon Huffaker have filled this handy reference with hundreds of industry truths and trade secrets.
The Joy of Coffee : The Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying
Starting with a tour of a coffee plantation and ending in the reader's own kitchen, Kummer leads a lively and informative discussion of all phases of coffee production, from harvesting to roasting to brewing. He discusses different roasts and the different types of coffeemakers, and he even talks about caffeine consumption and methods of decaffeination that preserve the bean's flavor. At the end of The Joy of Coffee has a chapter chock full of recipes for tasty treats that either go well with coffee or include it as an ingredient. Like a great cup of Joe, The Joy of Coffee is good to the very end.
Making Your Own Gourmet Coffee Drinks : Espressos, Cappuccinos, Lattes, Mochas, and More!
Chronicles the history of coffee drinking, surveys the types of beans and blends available, reviews coffee-making accessories, and dispenses tips for brewing a perfect cup of java, in a collection of more than one hundred exotic coffee recipes.
The World Encyclopedia of Coffee
In recent years, Americans have become real coffee connoisseurs, purchasing beans, grinders, makers and accessories with newfound zeal. Cafes and coffee chains are booming, and every corner of every city boasts a local favorite, with dozens of blends and special "house" favorite drinks and combinations. this new all-encompassing book celebrates coffee in all its guises for all those whose day just wouldn't start without that initial cup. Including a thorough, carefully-researched history of coffee, from its origins as a beverage to its current role as an international commodity, and recipes for favorite foods and drinks incorporating coffee in a variety of forms, this encyclopedic treatment will delight all coffee lovers and perhaps even convert some hold-outs.
Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
Since its discovery in an Ethiopian rainforest centuries ago, coffee has brewed up a rich and troubled history, according to Uncommon Grounds, a sweeping book by business writer Mark Pendergrast. Over the years, the beverage has fomented revolution, spurred deforestation, enriched a few while impoverishing the many, and addicted millions with its psychoactive caffeine.
Espresso! : Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business
Based on the authors' 25 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry, this outstanding guide details every step in the startup process including operational options (shop, free-standing cart, concession, add-on to another restaurant or food serv), location, leases, landlords, marketing, menus and financing. Contains time-saving organizers such as sample lease and useful business forms; insider tips on shopping for supplies and equipment; checklists for planning, opening and daily operation; coffee drink recipes and a glossary of coffee terms.
Start Your Own Coffee & Tea Store (Start Your Own Business Series)
This book starts with the basic and covers everything! The book is organized into 21 chapters in addition to appenixes. It will get your brian crankin' ideas about the business you may want to start and get you questioning yourself. This book includes a self-evaluation for the entrepreneur and tells how to form a business plan.
Cappuccino/Espresso : The Book of Beverages
The size is perfect for a quick kitchen reference book. The format is user friendly and has a certain charm. It is not the best guide for begining cappuccino makers as the directives are vague regarding how to make the perfect cup of expresso. As the book points out itself, in order to get a perfect cappuccino, you must first brew a perfect expresso. Overall, I enjoyed the recipes and like the fact that cold drinks were included for the warmer months.
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