The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee

Author: Stephenson, Tristan

Edition: Illustrated

Features:

• Ryland Peters & Small

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 192

Details: Product Description The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup. The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup. The ultimate guide to the history, science and community behind coffee. Here, Tristan Stephenson explores the origins of coffee, its journey around the world and cultural influence. A section on Farming, Roasting & Assessing coffee takes an in-depth look at the growing and harvesting process, the evolution of the coffee roaster and the science behind the many flavours of coffee. There is also advice on buying coffee, understanding the differences between espresso blends and single origin coffee, packing and storing. We then move into Espresso and get to grips with grinding and making espresso-based drinks including the latte, cappuccino, flat white and macchiato, as well as pouring latte art and introducing chocolate, sugar and syrups. Other Brewing Methods showcases a selection of classic brewing techniques that bring the coffee to your kitchen table, from the mocha pot and French press to pourover and siphon brewers. Finally a section on Enjoying Coffee offers 25 recipes for coffee-based drinks and baked treats to serve them with. From iced to Irish, espresso martinis to coffee beer, this is an essential anthology for the coffee enthusiast. Review With incredible photography, it covers a lot of ground and Stephenson shares his recipes for creative coffee-based drinks and desserts --Roast Magazine's Daily Coffee News Book Description The essential compact compendium for the coffee enthusiast. About the Author Tristan Stephenson is a bright star in the bartending world. He has worked with Jamie Oliver and was a brand ambassador, training bartenders at The Ritz, among other top hotels. In 2009 he set up Fluid Movement—a consultancy company for the drinks industry. He went on to open the critically acclaimed London bar The Worship Street Whistling Shop. This is Tristan’s third book for RPS after the hugely successful ‘The Curious Bartender’ and ‘The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies’ (978-1-84975-562-7), just published.

EAN: 9781849755634

Release Date: 12-03-2015

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2015Illustrated

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover