This is a great reference for brewing, tasting, sourcing equipment & much more. You'll learn the fundamentals of coffee buying, brewing, 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 decaffeinated, organic, and espresso beans
* Specialty coffee recipes
* Lists of the best sources for beans and professional equipment

By Kevin Knox and Julie Huffaker