*** This book is now out of print and these are the last of the brand new copies available. Once stocks run out it may be difficult to pick up a new copy.
Booktopia Comments: An absolutely complete book on coffee. If you have any passion or interest in the world's fastest growing beverage then this will be the perfect book for you. Packed with information on the bean, storage, preparation and brewing. Plus there are plenty of delectable recipes to drool over. This is definitely a bargain at the price set and will sell fast.
Written by Mary Banks, leading specialist coffee expert, this book provides an assessment of the aroma, color, body and taste of the world's greatest coffees, taking the reader on a journey round the coffee plantations and small holdings of the tropical belt from Brazil to Java.
The definitive illustrated guide to coffee: its history, where it is grown, the beans, the types of roasts and grind, and how to brew and drink it.
Features a comprehensive survey of the coffee-producing countries around the world, and the quality and characteristics of different kinds of bean.
Over 70 recipes demonstrate the wonderful versatility of coffee in the kitchen, with delicious souffles and meringues, puddings, frozen desserts, cakes, pastries, breads and cookies.
How to brew a truly satisfying cup of coffee - including all the classic coffee drinks, such as latte, cappuccino, and espresso.