God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele Weissman

On November 25, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

From Ethiopia to Panama to Portland, journalist Weissman shadows today’s vanguard “coffee guys” in their pursuit of the perfect, caffeinated beverage. With increased demand for specialty roasts superior to the mass-marketed offerings at Starbucks, Weissman illustrates how the origin, flavor compounds and socioeconomic impact of a cup of coffee are relevant now more than ever.

The Professional Barista's Handbook: An Expert Guide to Preparing Espresso, Coffee, and Tea by Scott Rao

On November 24, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

This book is backed by the author’s personal experience. It is very well researched and written. The in-depth and focused content, book (design) layout and overall flow are amazingly well-balanced for beginners as well as professionals.

Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying by Kenneth Davids

On November 19, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

Now in its fourth revised edition, Kenneth Davids’s comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying Brewing, and Enjoying remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee.

Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World by Mark Pendergrast

On November 18, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

Uncommon Grounds provides some fascinating tidbits. Did you know that coffeehouses helped spawn the French and American revolutions? Or that coffee supplanted alcohol as a favorite breakfast drink in Britain in the late 1600s, and later became a patriotic American beverage after the Boston Tea Party?

The Coffee Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide by Jon Thorn

On November 18, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

In The Coffee Companion, coffee lovers will find a thoroughly spectacular guide to help them continue their coffee consumption, with only the best coffees of the world. This richly illustrated guide describes and rates more than 150 coffees from around the world, including tips on roasting, grinding, and blending beans to create the perfect brew.

Coffee Calendar 2011: Coffee, The World's Great Recipes, Stories and Histories 2011 Wall Calendar

On November 16, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

This full color coffee recipe and Coffee history calendar includes photographs of coffee drinks and concoctions, descriptions of traditional and exotic coffees, coffee and coffee drink recipes and the remarkable histories and lore about these fascinating coffees and coffee drinks.

Literature: I Love Coffee! Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks

On November 16, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

In I Love Coffee! coffee connoisseur Susan Zimmer shares expert advice and techniques, from how to brew the perfect cup and how to make a basic cappuccino without a machine to a World Barista Latte Art Champion’s tips for making masterful latte art designs.