Coffee Basics A Quick and Easy Guide

With thousands of coffee bars and restaurants serving an endless variety of blends, roasts, and brews, ordering a specialty coffee drink has become as daunting a task as selecting a fine wine. How can you distinguish between great coffee and great hype? Read Coffee Basics.
Kevin Knox and Julie Sheldon Huffaker have filled this handy reference with hundreds of industry truths and trade secrets. 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

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