Summary for the lazy one.TLDR version.
This book shows you how to make iconic coffees through step-by-step. From the techniques of roasting, grinding, tamping and
brewing to how to make a cappuccino, you'll learn everything you need
to know to make the perfect coffee.
This is what you gonna find inside this book:
1. Introduction
- Cafe culture
- The journey of coffee
- Species and Varieties
- The family tree
- Growing and harvest
- Processing
- Cupping
- Flavour appreciation
2. Coffee know-How
- Indicators of quality (blend vs single origin)
- Choosing and Storing
- Grinding
- Testing the water.
- Brewing espresso
- Brewing the Shot
- Milk matters
- Latte art
3. Coffees of The World
- Africa
- Indonesia, Asia and Oceania
- South and Central America
- Caribbean and North America
4. Equipment
-This section explain how different types of equipment work and what they produce.
- Espresso machine
- French press
- Filter Pour over
- Cloth brewer
- Aeropress
- Syphon
- Cold dripper
- Electric filter brew
- PHIN
- IBRIK
- Serving vesssels
5. The recipes
-There are more than 100 recipes included inside
here are few examples:
- Cappucino
- Turkish coffee
- Eggnog Latte
- Sassy Molasses
- Kopi Jahe
- Chai coffee
- Frappe mocha
- Panda espresso
Overall
this was an excellent, visually appealing reference book on the art and
industry of coffee. It covered enough detail to be educational, but
wasn't overwhelming. It was definitely worth the read, and I would
consider owning it as a general reference guide, particularly for the
variety of recipes, not only for coffee drinks, but also for ingredients.
Can be buy at the amazon India and US
for 1224 rupee / about $13
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