How to Make Coffee The Science Behind the Bean

by Kingston, Lani

• ISBN13: 9781419715846
• ISBN10: 1419715844
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781613127902
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-04-14
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
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Summary

Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee? Master the science behind every sip.

How to Make Coffee is the ultimate guide for coffee lovers who refuse to settle for ordinary. This beautifully illustrated book demystifies the chemistry and physics of coffee—from bean selection to brewing techniques—so you can elevate your daily ritual into an art form.

With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, How to Make Coffee is for the person who doesn’t want to settle for anything less than the perfect cup.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned barista, this book blends practical advice with fascinating science, ensuring you never drink an average cup again. From bean to brew, How to Make Coffee is your passport to coffee mastery.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The anatomy of the coffee bean and the molecular magic of caffeine.
• How roast level, grind size, and water temperature impact flavor.
• Step-by-step instructions for major brewing methods, including French press, pour-over, espresso, and cold brew.
• Which gadgets are essential and which are just gimmicks.
• Tips for milk frothing, crema perfection, and balancing extraction for the ultimate cup.

Author Biography

Lani Kingston obtained a master’s degree in food studies and food writing from the University of Adelaide and a master’s in education from Deakin University. Her expertise includes not only coffee but the anthropology of food and food heritage. How to Make Coffee is her first book.