How to Make Coffee: The science behind the bean - Softcover

Kingston, Lani

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782405186 ISBN 13: 9781782405184

Publisher: White Lion Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

How to Make Coffee explores the scientific principles behind the art of coffee making, along with step-by-step instructions of all the major methods, and which beans, roast, and grind are best for them.

This book also covers topics such as:

• The history of the bean
• Chemical composition
• Caffeine and decaf
• Milk
• Roasting and grinding
• Machines and gadgets
• . . . and many more

Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it. How is it that coffee has such a hold? Its all in the chemistry; the molecular structure of caffeine and the flavour-making phenols and fats that can be lured out from the bean by roasting, grinding and brewing.

Making good coffee depends on understanding the science: why water has to be at a certain temperature, how roast affects taste, and what happens when you add cream. This book lays out the scientificprinciples for the coffee-loving non-scientist; stick to these and you will never drink an ordinary cup of joe again.

About this title

About the Author

Lani Kingston is a culinary journalist and researcher, media producer and trained chef from Melbourne, Australia – one of the world’s leading “coffee cities.” With a Masters degree in Food Studies, her expertise ranges from food and drink history, agriculture, and culinary anthropology, to food processing and consumption. She is a trained barista, has written about coffee worldwide, and worked on award-winning documentaries highlighting the history of coffee. As a culinary journalist she travels the world, researching food and drink culture, methods, and ingredients, and has consumed and studied more types of coffee than she can count in places like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Mexico, and Vanuatu.

From the Back Cover

What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Why is coffee so addictive? Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it but how is it that coffee has such a hold? It all depends on science! Find out why water has to be at a certain temperature, what method works best with which grind, how roast affects taste, what happens when you add cream, which bean you start out with plus loads more information about the world's most popular stimulant! From coffee plantations to your morning hot beverage, this fascinating guide to the chemistry of coffee lays out the scientific principles for the coffee-loving non-scientist. The go-to guide for home baristas and coffee lovers!

Edition details

• Publisher: White Lion Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1782405186
• ISBN 13: 9781782405184
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160