Complete Book of Coffee - Softcover

Atkinson, Catherine & Mcfadden Christine & Banks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780190662 ISBN 13: 9781780190662

Publisher: Southwater, 2016

Synopsis

This is the definitive guide to coffee, from humble bean to irresistible beverage. This is the definitive illustrated guide to the history and usage of the coffee bean. It includes more than 100 classic recipes using coffee - 30 for coffee drinks and over 70 for great desserts, cakes and cookies. It offers a fascinating tour of coffee throughout history that traces the enduring appeal of coffee, from its early use by dervishes to the widespread popularity of coffee houses across the world. It features a guide to coffee-producing countries around the globe, exploring the wide range of flavours, aromas and characteristics to be found from the different beans. It offers advice on how to achieve a truly satisfying cup of coffee whatever brewing equipment is used - from simple saucepan to electric espresso machine. It provides fabulous photography throughout, including 585 specially commissioned colour pictures. This comprehensive guide explores all aspects of coffee, from aromatic beverage to indispensable cooking ingredient. This book is divided into two main sections: the reference section includes a history of coffee drinking around the world, the rise of coffee houses and cafes, as well as giving comprehensive advice on the wide range of coffee brewing equipment available. The recipe section, features 30 coffee drinks and over 70 step-by-step recipes for delicious desserts, cakes and cookies. All the classic coffee dishes are included, such as Tiramisu, and Coffee and Cardamon Zabaglione making this book a must for coffee-lovers everywhere.

About this title

About the Author

Mary Banks is a native of Texas, and lived in Rome before working at the International Coffee Organization in London. She has been trained in all aspects of coffee processing, roasting, grinding, blending and brewing. Christine McFadden is a food writer and editor, contributing to many publications such as BBC Good Food, House and Garden and Healthy Eating. Catherine Atkinson works as a full-time writer and food consultant. Her published works include Pastry and Preserves (both Lorenz Books).

Edition details

• Publisher: Southwater
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1780190662
• ISBN 13: 9781780190662
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 264