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How to make the best coffee at home

Sunday Times bestseller from world-class barista

by James Hoffmann ...

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything ... Read more

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We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything
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The World Atlas of Coffee 3rd edition

From beans to brewing – coffees explored, explained and enjoyed

by James Hoffmann ...

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONSAn in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann.***For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new chapters ... Read more

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400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONSAn in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann.***For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new chapters
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The Modern Herbal Tea Bible

The Essential Herbal Tea Guide Book: Over 100 Recipes & Remedies for Beginners

by Jenny Goldmann ...

Series Book 1 - Modern Herbal Tea Remedies
Master the Craft of Herbal Tea with Jenny Goldmann, Master HerbalistIn today’s fast-paced world, the timeless tradition of herbal tea offers a simple yet powerful way to enhance your well-being. The Modern Herbal Tea Bible bridges the gap between ancient herbal wisdom and modern lifestyles, making it easy for anyone to craft delicious, health-boosting teas that fit seamlessly into daily routines. ... Read more

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Master the Craft of Herbal Tea with Jenny Goldmann, Master HerbalistIn today’s fast-paced world, the timeless tradition of herbal tea offers a simple yet powerful way to enhance your well-being. The Modern Herbal Tea Bible bridges the gap between ancient herbal wisdom and modern lifestyles, making it easy for anyone to craft delicious, health-boosting teas that fit seamlessly into daily routines.
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Coffee

The Epic of a Commodity

by H.E. Jacob ...

A cup of coffee is a miracle, a wonderful assemblage of relationships”. This classic follows coffee's journey around the world, from London to Brazil, telling in fascinating detail and amusing anecdote the singular history of the legendary commodity, from its discovery that chewing on the beans were keeping goats awake in Yemen to the author’s own experiences with the bean in 1935.Referred to as a ... Read more

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A cup of coffee is a miracle, a wonderful assemblage of relationships”. This classic follows coffee's journey around the world, from London to Brazil, telling in fascinating detail and amusing anecdote the singular history of the legendary commodity, from its discovery that chewing on the beans were keeping goats awake in Yemen to the author’s own experiences with the bean in 1935.Referred to as a
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The Monk of Mokha

by Dave Eggers ...

From the best-selling author of The Circle - the gripping true story of a young Yemeni American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil warMokhtar Alkhanshali is twenty-four and working as a doorman when he becomes fascinated with the rich history of coffee and Yemen's central place in it. He leaves San ... Read more

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From the best-selling author of The Circle - the gripping true story of a young Yemeni American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil warMokhtar Alkhanshali is twenty-four and working as a doorman when he becomes fascinated with the rich history of coffee and Yemen's central place in it. He leaves San
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Great Coffee: Craft Your Cup of Joy

by Dr. Penny Pincher ...

Discover how you can make exceptional coffee at home for a fraction of the cost of ordering coffee at the coffee shop! Learn the characteristics of great coffee and how you can make great coffee every time using inexpensive equipment and simple coffee brewing techniques. Once you have experienced great coffee, you'll never go back to mediocre coffee again! ... Read more

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Discover how you can make exceptional coffee at home for a fraction of the cost of ordering coffee at the coffee shop! Learn the characteristics of great coffee and how you can make great coffee every time using inexpensive equipment and simple coffee brewing techniques. Once you have experienced great coffee, you'll never go back to mediocre coffee again!
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The Widow Clicquot

The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It

by Tilar J. Mazzeo ...

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, and Sam Riley!"Narrative history that fizzes with life and feeling.” — Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's VinegarThe New York Times bestselling biography of the visionary young woman who built a champagne empire, became a legend, and showed the world how to live with styleVeuve Clicquot ... Read more

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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, and Sam Riley!"Narrative history that fizzes with life and feeling.” — Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's VinegarThe New York Times bestselling biography of the visionary young woman who built a champagne empire, became a legend, and showed the world how to live with styleVeuve Clicquot
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The Little Black Book of Coffee

by Karen Berman ...

Rise and shine! From roasts to brews, coffee bean to coffee cup, this "Essential Guide to Your Favorite Perk-Me-Up" gets you into the espresso lane with more than 70 tempting recipes for hot, cold, and spirited coffee drinks, plus treats to make with coffee, and (of course) treats to eat with coffee. Also covers coffee's history, geography, processing and roasting, the art of tasting, and much ... Read more

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Rise and shine! From roasts to brews, coffee bean to coffee cup, this "Essential Guide to Your Favorite Perk-Me-Up" gets you into the espresso lane with more than 70 tempting recipes for hot, cold, and spirited coffee drinks, plus treats to make with coffee, and (of course) treats to eat with coffee. Also covers coffee's history, geography, processing and roasting, the art of tasting, and much
... Read more
Infuse

Herbal teas to cleanse, nourish and heal

by Paula Grainger, Karen Sullivan ...

Lost your zest for life? Feeling tired and sluggish? Need a health boost?Reach for a soothing cup of herbal tea and harness the extraordinary power of nature's most potent healing ingredients. With more than 70 expertly formulated recipes for tasty, soothing, caffeine-free infusions, tea tips to help you get the most from your brew, and a comprehensive directory of herbal ingredients and their ... Read more

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Lost your zest for life? Feeling tired and sluggish? Need a health boost?Reach for a soothing cup of herbal tea and harness the extraordinary power of nature's most potent healing ingredients. With more than 70 expertly formulated recipes for tasty, soothing, caffeine-free infusions, tea tips to help you get the most from your brew, and a comprehensive directory of herbal ingredients and their
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Starbucked

by Taylor Clark ...

STARBUCKED is the first book to explore the incredible rise of the Starbucks Corporation and the caffeine-crazy culture that fuelled its success. Part Fast Food Nation, part social history, STARBUCKED combines investigative heft with witty cultural observation. How did Starbucks become an international juggernaut? What made the company so beloved that more than 40 million customers visit every ... Read more

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STARBUCKED is the first book to explore the incredible rise of the Starbucks Corporation and the caffeine-crazy culture that fuelled its success. Part Fast Food Nation, part social history, STARBUCKED combines investigative heft with witty cultural observation. How did Starbucks become an international juggernaut? What made the company so beloved that more than 40 million customers visit every
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Coffeeland

A History

by Augustine Sedgewick ...

*Winner of the 2022 Cherasco International Prize*'Thoroughly engrossing' Michael Pollan, The Atlantic'Wonderful, energising' Kathryn Hughes, The GuardianCoffee is one of the most valuable commodities in the history of the global economy and the world's most popular drug. The very word 'coffee' is one of the most widespread on the planet. Augustine Sedgewick's brilliant new history tells the hidden ... Read more

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*Winner of the 2022 Cherasco International Prize*'Thoroughly engrossing' Michael Pollan, The Atlantic'Wonderful, energising' Kathryn Hughes, The GuardianCoffee is one of the most valuable commodities in the history of the global economy and the world's most popular drug. The very word 'coffee' is one of the most widespread on the planet. Augustine Sedgewick's brilliant new history tells the hidden
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The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook

A Guide to the World's Best Teas

by Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss ...

AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEACUPDid you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet after water? Or that all of the world’s tea originates from only three varieties of a single plant? While a cup of tea may be a simple pleasure for most of us, there are a dizzying number of tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicately sweet green tea from Japan or a bracing, ... Read more

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AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEACUPDid you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet after water? Or that all of the world’s tea originates from only three varieties of a single plant? While a cup of tea may be a simple pleasure for most of us, there are a dizzying number of tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicately sweet green tea from Japan or a bracing,
... Read more
The Complete Book of Spirits

A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment

by Anthony Dias Blue ...

Series Book 2 - Drinking Guides
An indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits, a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes for select cocktails. Here, in one concise and easy-to-use volume, is all the information a consumer needs to shop, mix, and sip like a spirits expert.From bathtub gin to mojito madness, ... Read more

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An indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits, a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes for select cocktails. Here, in one concise and easy-to-use volume, is all the information a consumer needs to shop, mix, and sip like a spirits expert.From bathtub gin to mojito madness,
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The Boba Book

Bubble Tea and Beyond

by Andrew Chau, Bin Chen ...

A beautifully photographed and designed cookbook and guide to the cultural phenomenon that is boba, or bubble tea--featuring recipes and reflections from The Boba Guys tea shops.Andrew Chau and Bin Chen realized in 2011 that boba--the milk teas and fruit juices laced with chewy tapioca balls from Taiwan that were exploding in popularity in the States--was still made from powders and mixes. No one ... Read more

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A beautifully photographed and designed cookbook and guide to the cultural phenomenon that is boba, or bubble tea--featuring recipes and reflections from The Boba Guys tea shops.Andrew Chau and Bin Chen realized in 2011 that boba--the milk teas and fruit juices laced with chewy tapioca balls from Taiwan that were exploding in popularity in the States--was still made from powders and mixes. No one
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The Book of Tea

by Okakura Kakuzo ...

"The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives ... Read more

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"The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives
... Read more
The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

by Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Read more

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'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
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The (Recovered) Story House Coffee Essays

by Michael Pollick ...

Author Michael Pollick was commissioned by a gourmet coffee microroaster in Portland, Oregon to create microshort essays for their coffee can labels and newsletters. The instructions were straightforward: Keep them under 400 words, keep them family-friendly, and mention the word "coffee" at least once. He almost succeeded. The essays never made the outside of a coffee label, but they did find the ... Read more

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Author Michael Pollick was commissioned by a gourmet coffee microroaster in Portland, Oregon to create microshort essays for their coffee can labels and newsletters. The instructions were straightforward: Keep them under 400 words, keep them family-friendly, and mention the word "coffee" at least once. He almost succeeded. The essays never made the outside of a coffee label, but they did find the
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DIY Kombucha: 60 Nourishing Tonics for Health & Happiness

by Katherine Green ...

“I can assure you of this: nothing tastes better than your homemade batch of kombucha.” —From the Foreword by Rana Chang, Owner/Founder, House Kombucha Get your kombucha brew on! Fresh, fragrant, and fizzy, home brewed kombucha tea is not only easy to make, it is simply the best testing, healthiest kombucha you’ve yet to try. DIY Kombucha will take you steep-by-steep (and step-by-step) through ... Read more

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“I can assure you of this: nothing tastes better than your homemade batch of kombucha.” —From the Foreword by Rana Chang, Owner/Founder, House Kombucha Get your kombucha brew on! Fresh, fragrant, and fizzy, home brewed kombucha tea is not only easy to make, it is simply the best testing, healthiest kombucha you’ve yet to try. DIY Kombucha will take you steep-by-steep (and step-by-step) through
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Coffee Art

Creative Coffee Designs for the Home Barista

by Dhan Tamang ...

Over 128 pages of 60 stunning designs from Britain's champion latte artist.From free pouring to etching, stencilling and more complicated designs for the black belt barista, you'll have fun emulating innovative designs such as The Swan, The Unicorn, and frothy 3-D babyccino animals. The book even includes 9 stencil patterns for you to trace and try.Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers ... Read more

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Over 128 pages of 60 stunning designs from Britain's champion latte artist.From free pouring to etching, stencilling and more complicated designs for the black belt barista, you'll have fun emulating innovative designs such as The Swan, The Unicorn, and frothy 3-D babyccino animals. The book even includes 9 stencil patterns for you to trace and try.Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers
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Coca

Divine Plant of the Incas

by W. GOLDEN MORTIMER, M.D., Beverly A. Potter ...

Coca is a plant with a complex array of mineral nutrients, essential oils, and varied compounds with greater or lesser pharmacological effects – one of which happens to be the alkaloid cocaine, which in its concentrated, synthesized form is a stimulant drug with possible addictive properties. Of all the plants introduced to the world by American Indian societies, few have been as controversial as ... Read more

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Coca is a plant with a complex array of mineral nutrients, essential oils, and varied compounds with greater or lesser pharmacological effects – one of which happens to be the alkaloid cocaine, which in its concentrated, synthesized form is a stimulant drug with possible addictive properties. Of all the plants introduced to the world by American Indian societies, few have been as controversial as
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Green Smoothies That Don’t Taste Gross Over 50 Sexy & Filling, Delicious & Nutritious Green Smoothie Recipes You Will Love!

alkaline, plant-based, green smoothies, #1

by Elena Garcia ...

Series Book 1 - alkaline, plant-based, green smoothies
Warning! If you like boring, unappetizing green smoothies that taste worse than baby food- don't buy this book!Do not use this book unless you want to feel energized, have glowing skin, lose weight, and livea super healthy lifestyle!***But if you're looking for super healthy ways to boost your wellbeing almost instantly and feel confident you are taking care of your body, mind, and soul (in less ... Read more

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Warning! If you like boring, unappetizing green smoothies that taste worse than baby food- don't buy this book!Do not use this book unless you want to feel energized, have glowing skin, lose weight, and livea super healthy lifestyle!***But if you're looking for super healthy ways to boost your wellbeing almost instantly and feel confident you are taking care of your body, mind, and soul (in less
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第四波精品咖啡學

新產區、新品種、新沖煮法，最全面的咖啡潮流聖經

by 韓懷宗 ...

第四波來了！咖啡老饕及工作者與時俱進的充電寶典從產地到出杯，全面剖析明日咖啡的新風貌**　　咖啡界近5年的巨變幾顛覆過去的50年──****　　暖化、通膨、供需失衡，導致高豆價時代即將來臨；****　　抗病又美味的混血品種崛起，高懸60年的金杯萃取理論已老；****　　科技與氣候的角力、產地的興衰、品種後製的進化、****　　杯測焙度標準、乃至萃取手法……****　　第四波精品咖啡浪潮已成形！****　　本書詳細剖析因氣候變遷而殞落與崛起中的世界咖啡產區，****　　是最全面的第四波資訊，一本看懂精品咖啡大未來！**　　★2050年會是阿拉比卡的大限年？低廉的羅布斯塔能否走向精品化？　　★暖化迫使產區海拔遷高，杯測焙度值如何兼顧高中低海拔、一展咖啡風華？　　★科技造味會... ... Read more

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第四波來了！咖啡老饕及工作者與時俱進的充電寶典從產地到出杯，全面剖析明日咖啡的新風貌**　　咖啡界近5年的巨變幾顛覆過去的50年──****　　暖化、通膨、供需失衡，導致高豆價時代即將來臨；****　　抗病又美味的混血品種崛起，高懸60年的金杯萃取理論已老；****　　科技與氣候的角力、產地的興衰、品種後製的進化、****　　杯測焙度標準、乃至萃取手法……****　　第四波精品咖啡浪潮已成形！****　　本書詳細剖析因氣候變遷而殞落與崛起中的世界咖啡產區，****　　是最全面的第四波資訊，一本看懂精品咖啡大未來！**　　★2050年會是阿拉比卡的大限年？低廉的羅布斯塔能否走向精品化？　　★暖化迫使產區海拔遷高，杯測焙度值如何兼顧高中低海拔、一展咖啡風華？　　★科技造味會...
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咖啡癮史：從衣索匹亞到歐洲，從藥物、祭品到日常飲品，揭開八百年的咖啡文明史（全新暢銷修訂版）

The Devil’s Cup: Coffee, the Driving Force in History

by 史都華・李・艾倫, Stewart Lee Allen ...

Translated by 簡瑞宏 ...

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咖啡因萬歲！沒有咖啡，便沒有文明！「我們有如此進步的社會文化，應該歸功咖啡的出現！」──朱爾．米榭勒小小咖啡豆，翻轉世界文明八百年！咖啡在我們的日常生活中，儼然已成為一部分人的必需品，也是社交的代名詞，便利商店、咖啡廳、餐廳，甚至辦公室茶水間都能看見它的蹤影。如此日常的飲品，在人類文明發展史中卻扮演著極其重要的角色。它啟蒙西方文明，也改變人類歷史走向。當阿拉伯人開始種植咖啡，他們的文明發展比其他民族更快：當鄂圖曼王國掌握咖啡豆大權，他們便成為世上最有勢力的國家；當咖啡在英國出現，便掀起國家爭霸與征服世界意志；而法國大革命，也是起於巴黎咖啡館興盛之時。咖啡曾經是藥物、祭祀物品，被回教徒視為惡魔的飲料，但由威尼斯商人引入歐洲後成為十七世紀城市文化象徵，二十世紀初又因文人聚集咖啡館，成為知識傳播、辯論公共議題的時尚飲料。作者為了揭開咖啡的謎團，從咖啡發源地衣索匹亞出發，途經阿拉伯、埃及... ... Read more

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咖啡因萬歲！沒有咖啡，便沒有文明！「我們有如此進步的社會文化，應該歸功咖啡的出現！」──朱爾．米榭勒小小咖啡豆，翻轉世界文明八百年！咖啡在我們的日常生活中，儼然已成為一部分人的必需品，也是社交的代名詞，便利商店、咖啡廳、餐廳，甚至辦公室茶水間都能看見它的蹤影。如此日常的飲品，在人類文明發展史中卻扮演著極其重要的角色。它啟蒙西方文明，也改變人類歷史走向。當阿拉伯人開始種植咖啡，他們的文明發展比其他民族更快：當鄂圖曼王國掌握咖啡豆大權，他們便成為世上最有勢力的國家；當咖啡在英國出現，便掀起國家爭霸與征服世界意志；而法國大革命，也是起於巴黎咖啡館興盛之時。咖啡曾經是藥物、祭祀物品，被回教徒視為惡魔的飲料，但由威尼斯商人引入歐洲後成為十七世紀城市文化象徵，二十世紀初又因文人聚集咖啡館，成為知識傳播、辯論公共議題的時尚飲料。作者為了揭開咖啡的謎團，從咖啡發源地衣索匹亞出發，途經阿拉伯、埃及...
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The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee

by Tristan Stephenson ...

The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup. This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You’ll explore the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house and the evolution of the café before discovering ... Read more

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The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup. This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You’ll explore the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house and the evolution of the café before discovering
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