Books like The Coffee Roaster's Companion by Scott Rao

An illustrated guide that maps coffee’s global roots, covering production, history, and culture across more than 70 countries.

Discover the science and art of coffee with step‑by‑step instructions for making lattes, cappuccinos, and more, plus 130+ global recipes, flavor profiles, and roasts from around the world.

In the past decade, home coffee roasting has gone from a small but growing trend to increasingly mainstream popularity. Still, for many in the current generation of coffee lovers, roasting remains a mysterious process. In this completely revised, expanded edition of his classic Home Coffee Roasting, James Beard Award nominee Kenneth Davids reveals the secrets to simple, quality home roasting. Home Coffee Roasting provides insightful, easy-to-follow guidelines for every step in the process: The new home roasters: how to evaluate and use them; A resource guide for green beans and home roasting equipment; Best techniques for storing green beans; Tips on perfecting a roast; How to create your own blend. With Davids' charming blend of commentary on coffee, the history of roasting and connoisseurship, how-to instructions, copious illustrations, and an invaluable resource guide, this edition of Home Coffe Roasting is the one necessary book for every true coffee lover. - Back cover.

"Here is the ultimate Arabica to Zambia guide to all things coffee. Informative and handily sized, this eminently giftable package covers everything that goes into brewing the perfect cup. There's something new to learn on every page! More than 200 entries, colorfully illustrated with artwork throughout, expertly explain everything from terms and techniques, beans and roasts, to equipment and methods. Newbies and connoisseurs will while away the hours "pouring" over the amazing amount of information in this chic and essential reference--a perfect brew for coffee lovers!"--Publisher's description.