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This illustrated coffee guide from Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen, founders of Sprudge.com, delivers essential knowledge for anyone looking to improve their coffee experience. The book breaks down coffee fundamentals into three practical sections: At Home, At the Cafe, and Around the World.
The At Home section covers proper coffee storage techniques, brewing methods, and serving tips to help you make better coffee in your kitchen. Learn the practical skills needed to maintain coffee freshness and extract optimal flavor from your beans.
The At the Cafe section provides cafe etiquette guidelines and tips for getting the most from your coffee shop visits. Understand how to communicate with baristas and navigate modern cafe culture with confidence.
The Around the World section explores coffee production fundamentals, including processing methods like washed coffee, and addresses common coffee myths. The book clarifies misconceptions such as "darker is not stronger" with factual information about roasting and caffeine content.
Each rule in this coffee education book is accompanied by whimsical illustrations that make complex coffee concepts accessible. The visual approach helps readers quickly grasp brewing techniques, production processes, and cultural practices without dense technical jargon.
Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen bring their experience running the world's most popular coffee publication to this comprehensive guide. Their Sprudge Media Network manages contributors and editors across New York City, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, London, Melbourne, and San Francisco, giving them unique insight into international coffee culture.
This hardcover reference works for coffee beginners learning the basics of brewing and storage, coffee enthusiasts wanting to deepen their knowledge of production and culture, and anyone interested in understanding the global coffee landscape. The digestible format makes it suitable as a gift for coffee lovers at any experience level.
The book combines practical brewing advice with cultural context and production facts, creating a complete resource for understanding coffee from bean to cup. Whether you're setting up your home brewing station or exploring specialty cafes, this guide provides the foundational knowledge needed to enjoy coffee with greater appreciation.