Knox, K.; Huffaker, J.S.
Chichester: Wiley, 1997
With thousands of coffee bars and restaurants
serving an endless variety of blends, roasts, and brews, ordering
a specialty coffee drink has become as daunting a task as
selecting a fine wine. This book will tell you how you can
distinguish between great coffee and great hype. The authors
have filled this handy reference with hundreds of industry
truths and trade secrets. You'll learn the fundamentals of
coffee buying, brewing, and tasting; and develop an aficionado's
ability to see beyond the expensive trappings of today's coffee
explosion. You'll discover: the basic coffee facts: its origin,
history, and many varieties... Step-by-step methods for selecting,
roasting, blending, and flavoring coffee "to taste"...
A coffee taster's glossary... Simple charts showing grind
progression, relative grinding times, and regional characteristics...
The scoop on and espresso beans...Specialty coffee recipes...
and Lists of the best sources for beans and professional equipment.