The World Atlas of Coffee : From Beans to Brewing - Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed

Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today.
Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever
before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure
the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from,
how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make
the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what
we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines
these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of
terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used,
through to the way in which the beans are brewed. Country by country -
from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the
methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the
way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso
machine (...),