Books like The professional barista's handbook by Scott Rao

Explore the science behind coffee extraction and brewing techniques in Scott Rao’s practical guide, focused on professionals yet valuable to any coffee enthusiast.

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.

Reveals the secrets to brewing a perfect cup of coffee, from understanding the origins of the coffee bean and establishing a palate to perfecting roasting, grinding, brewing, and adding milk texture and foam designs. --Publisher

When I started a coffee company in April of 1988, my approach to espresso was formed from these two disciplines which can be summed up in a tidy little sound bite: scientific precision guided by artistry. First and always foremost: all information is geared to making an espresso that is characterized by a heavy red-brown syrup called crema. This crema features an intense coffee flavor that is free of bitterness. Ideally, espresso should always taste like the freshly ground coffee smells. Texture is featured always, and should feel like a pair of velvet pajamas wrapped around your tongue. - Introduction.

How to appreciate coffee, from bean to cup. This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado Tristan Stephenson. Learn about the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house and the evolution of the cafe before exploring the varieties of coffee and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world's most popular drink. Find out how to roast coffee beans at home and understand how sweetness, bitterness, acidity and aroma all come together in the perfect cup of coffee. Get to grips with grinding before learning how to make the ideal espresso. Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, using treasures like the Cappuccino and Macchiato; you'll also learn how to pour your own Latte art. With step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques, including French press and Siphon brewing, and a selection of Tristan's expertly concocted recipes, from an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte, this really is the essential anthology for the coffee enthusiast. - Back cover.