How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind the Bean

I‘ve purchased so many books about coffee, but this is the only one I would truly recommend. If only I had found this one first, I would have saved a lot of money.

This book has a lot of good information condensed into sections that make it easy to follow and easy to consume.

A few reviews on here disparage the book as 'Wikipedia lite' and 'not that informative'. However I think the book does exactly what it advertises - sheds light on the science behind coffee harvesting, roasting, and brewing. While I could've certainly found this information on the internet (what can't you find on the internet, really..), I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the different methods of roasting and the processes behind it, etc. The book looks great, and I usually keep it open to a page near my coffee set up to remind me that coffee is more than just something you drink to wake up, and that the process from tree to cup is long and delicate.

Really fun for a person who likes coffee enough to learn a little about what a serious expert thinks about the brewing process, without becoming a chemist. Strikes a perfect balance between the minutiae of technical science and simple kitchen tips. The book is short and the chapters are short, written in a conversational style for a lay audience. But, there's enough detail to stretch the knowledge of most casual coffee drinkers to the next level. Great gift. And, it definitely offers ideas for making a better cup of coffee, which is a practical benefit, not just theory.

I love this book! It’s extrmeely informative and I love how much I learned about coffee from reading it. Each large portion of info they give you that may or may not be confusing they provide cute little diagrams and pictures to help you understand it better and I really appreciate that. Definitely recommend!

I love the history and the science. I learned so much about flavor, aroma, and roasting.

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I cannot say enough good things about this book. If you are a coffee connoisseur (or pretend to be), this book with give you more knowledge about the bean than anything I have ever read. The illustrations are fantastic, the information is great, and it caused me to consume 10 CUPS IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. Caffeine not included.

Even if you're just interested in how to make coffee via whatever method you choose, this book sets you straight. I love coffee probably more than I should. I fancied myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur, then I gave this book a read. Now I know how much I didn't know before and my ability to make coffee and troubleshoot it based on what I've made has produced excellent results. I used to think my coffee was good. Now I know what I was missing.

Incredible book with a super beautiful cover full of texture and an exceptional colour. The interior is equally amazing, full of wonderfull and cute illustrations. Delivery was perfect and arrived very fast, even before the expected date.

Tiene un diseño muy bonito, de buena calidad y el contenido del libro es excelente.

Great Book!

Libro muy interesante sobre todo lo que le gustaría saber del café a un amante de esta bebida. El libro tiene una encuadernación preciosa tipo “vintage”.