Discover the world of coffee like never before with 'The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee' by Tristan Stephenson. This stunning hardback edition, comprising 192 pages, serves as the ultimate guide for coffee enthusiasts, covering everything from the history and science of coffee to its profound cultural impact worldwide. You will dive deep into the origins of coffee and explore a rich variety of coffee types, gaining insight into the alchemy that transforms humble coffee beans into the world's favorite beverage. Unleash your inner barista with expert techniques to roast coffee at home, followed by an exploration of the intricate science behind coffee flavors—sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aroma. The book beautifully illustrates the harmony between espresso and milk, leading to beloved creations like Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, and Macchiato. Additionally, 'The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee' provides step-by-step instructions for classic brewing methods, including Moka pot, French press, Aeropress, and Siphon brewing. Surprise your palate with expertly crafted recipes such as Espresso Martini, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Coffee Liqueur, and Butter Coffee. This essential coffee guide is perfect for coffee lovers seeking to elevate their coffee experience. Enjoy prompt delivery to your doorstep, ensuring you don’t have to wait long to embark on your coffee journey.

By Stephenson, Tristan
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 192
Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd


The essential compact compendium for the coffee enthusiast.This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You'll explore the origins of coffee before discovering the varieties of coffee and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world's most popular drink. You'll learn how to roast coffee at home in the Roasting section before delving into the Science and Flavour of Coffee and finding out how sweetness, bitterness, acidity and aroma all come together. Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, yielding such treasures as the Flat white, Latte, Cappuccino and Macchiato. Other Brewing Methods features step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques, from a Moka pot and a French press to Aeropress and Siphon brewing. Finally, why not treat yourself to one of Tristan's expertly concocted recipes. From an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Coffee Liqueur to Butter Coffee, this is the definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee.